Method Statement For Building Work 20180816 PDF
Method Statement For Building Work 20180816 PDF
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Document No:
DWSS-CML-MS-02
REVISION HISTORY
D. C.
0 First Issue 07/08/2018 DCH K. A. S. Indika 09/08/2018 KASI
Hathurusinghe
Rev Description Name Date Init. Name Date Init. Name Date Init.
1. Contents
1. INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................... 3
2. INTERFACE AND CONSTRAINTS...................................................................................... 4
2.1. INTERFACE ........................................................................................................................... 4
IDENTIFIED INTERFACES ARE .......................................................................................................... 4
ELECTRICITY CABLE ................................................................................................................ 4
ELECTRIC POSTS ...................................................................................................................... 4
EXISTING HOUSES ................................................................................................................... 4
EXISTING INTAKE WELL ........................................................................................................... 4
EXISTING PUMPING MAIN PIPE LINE .......................................................................................... 4
EXPECTED ACCIDENTAL OCCURRENCE TO THEM .............................................................................. 4
VIBRATION .............................................................................................................................. 4
DAMAGES TO THE EXISTING SERVICES/FACILITIES ..................................................................... 4
GENERATION OF DUST.............................................................................................................. 4
2.2. CONSTRAINTS ...................................................................................................................... 4
WORKS WILL BE UNDERTAKEN MONDAY TO SUNDAY BETWEEN THE HOURS: 07.00 –
18.00.(UNDER THE NORMAL CIRCUMSTANCES) ............................................................................... 4
DURING RAINING TIME, NO EXCAVATION WORK WILL BE CARRIED OUT. ..................................... 4
3. HEALTH AND SAFETY- EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ................................................. 5
3.1. HEALTH AND SAFETY ........................................................................................................... 5
3.2. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES.................................................................................................... 6
3.3. ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY ........................................................................................... 6
4. QUALITY CONTROL ............................................................................................................ 7
5. EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS ................................................................................................... 7
6. MATERIAL ............................................................................................................................. 8
7. DESCRIPTION OF METHODOLOGY............................................................................... 10
7.1. CLEARING AND LEVELLING SITE ......................................................................................... 10
7.2. SETTING OUT ..................................................................................................................... 10
7.3. EXCAVATION................................................................................................................. 11
7.4. SCREED CONCRET......................................................................................................... 11
7.5. REINFORCEMENT WORK ............................................................................................. 11
7.6. FIXING OF FORM WORK ....................................................................................................... 11
7.7. CONCRETING ...................................................................................................................... 12
7.8. REMOVAL OF FORM WORK .................................................................................................. 12
7.9. CURING .............................................................................................................................. 12
7.10. RANDOM RUBBLE MASONRY ........................................................................................... 12
7.11. DPC ............................................................................................................................... 12
7.12. BACK FILLING OF STRUCTURES ........................................................................................ 12
7.13. BRICK MASONRY ............................................................................................................ 13
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7.14. LINTEL............................................................................................................................ 13
7.15. ROOFING AND CEILING .................................................................................................... 13
7.16. PLASTER WORK .............................................................................................................. 13
7.17. WALL TILING .................................................................................................................. 13
7.18. FLOOR TILING ................................................................................................................. 14
7.19. JOINERY (A. DOORS, B. WINDOWS) .............................................................................. 14
7.20. PAINTING AND DECORATION ........................................................................................... 14
7.21. RAIN WATER DISPOSAL................................................................................................... 14
7.22. WATER SUPPLY............................................................................................................... 15
7.23. WASTE WATER AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL .......................................................................... 15
7.24. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION ............................................................................................ 15
7.25. SANITARY FITTINGS ........................................................................................................ 15
7.26. LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM .................................................................................... 15
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1. INTRODUCTION
Drinking water is major problem within Bandarawela and Diyathalawa area, drinking water is supplied to
residents’ tanks aptly named ‘Uma tanks’. To some residents, pipe-borne water is made available once in 10
days. All because of a 20 km tunnel named Uma Oya project. Diyathalawa Water Supply Project is a world
bank funded project execute by WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT-
WASSIP which provides the water supply facility to the Diyathalawa and Bandaraweela area to minimize
this tragedy. The main scope of this project including Package type 2000m3/day treatment plant, Some
building works, Improvements to existing Flocculator and Sedimentation tank, Raw water transmission
main and Treated water distribution system.
This method statement provides the details of materials, equipment, construction procedure, personnel’s and
relevant documents related to the “Building works” of Diyathalwa Water Supply Project.
Under Building works, there are some Buildings has to construct newly and some Building having
improvement works.
2.2.CONSTRAINTS
Works will be undertaken Monday to Sunday between the hours: 07.00 – 18.00.(Under the normal
circumstances)
Water will be spread if there is heavy generation of dust during the works.
During raining time, no excavation work will be carried out.
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All personal entering in the site shall have received a site safety induction and have
attended a toolbox talk.
Ensure all personal having appropriate PPE and heigh visibility clothing.
Risk assessment will be analysed to identify possible damage to work and equipment.
Risk identified should be communicated to site level.
Weekly Toolbox meeting on this method of statement to all operatives involved in the
operation.
Provision and selection of properly trained and competent personnel to operate the
machine.
Area barricading by barricade tape prevent unauthorized person entry and adequate
warning and unloading soil signs identification signs to be used around as required by the
location of works.
Identification and observation of safety signs, notice and symbols.
The weather condition should be take into consideration to ensure that the operation is
not affected by rain, storm or sudden change of weather.
Access to site shall be via approved access point.
Goal post protection system to be installed around any overhead lines or underground
service. Contact the appropriate service provide and ask their advice.
Provision of protective equipment for banks men and any ground person assisting in the
dumping operation such as reflective vests and communication means.
Arrangement of site traffic controls during loading and unloading soil.Qulified signal
men will be positioned to alert traffic and workers to potential danger of traffic detours.
All construction work shall be supervised by competent personnel professionally.
Implement two way communication or the traffic control.
Warning light should be placed during night time activities.
Provide details of sign boards and list them out with pictures.
Night work will be carried out with adequate lightning.
Trined first aider will be available at all time.
All lifting equipment must be third party certified.
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3.2.EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
3.3.ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
Unsuitable excavated soil will be directly loaded to dump trucks and disposed to the
approved disposal sites.
Water will be sprayed if there is heavy generation of dust during the works.Vehical speed
shall be as slow as possible to minimize excessive dust.
Plant and site vehicles are to be well maintained and any vehicle leaking fluids must be
repaired or removed from site immediately.
Any servicing operation shall take place over drip trays.
All waste must store in designated ares that are isolated and prior to removal from site.
Concrete waste shall be not allowed to dump directly to the inland.
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4. QUALITY CONTROL
Quality control works should be performed according to the given Project Quality Plan. In addition to that
REQUEST FOR INSPECTION CHECK FORM (RICF) will be send to Engineer for Each and every activity
prior to commence the work. This RICF forms will be submit along with the AIPC as a separate document
correspondence to each Measurement sheet.
12 Mason Trowels No
6. MATERIAL
26 Aggregate 20 mm As required
27 Aggregate 32 mm As required
28 Water As required
7. DESCRIPTION OF METHODOLOGY
7.1.CLEARING AND LEVELLING SITE
Ground surface of Quarters, Office & Stores and Guard hut area is covered from unnecessary materials,
which are adverse to engineering properties of the soil used for construction work. Therefore top soil
layer up to 150 mm depth will be removed by Backhoe loader and dump to the suitable location...
7.2.SETTING OUT
OIC Officer Building , Rest room, Generator room with pump house, and Watcher hut shall be set out
in accordance with the general arrangement layout Drawing. The line and levels of excavation to the
structure shall be set out with the timber pegs and string as shown in the drawings or as directed by the
Engineer
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7.3.EXCAVATION
Excavation for foundation of walls and columns shall be carried out by use of JCB and manual.
Excavation will be done step by steps carefully up to the formation level to avoid over excavation. The
bottom of foundation shall be trimmed and levelled to the lines and levels as shown in the drawings.
Surplus excavated material shall be transported to disposal yard by using dump trucks. Setting out and
levels of the structure shall be checked and confirmed by the Engineer or Engineer's representative prior
to concreting.
Back filling around the structure and filling under floor with selected excavated materials or from
borrow pits as depicted in the drawing and as directed up to the formation level. Placing of filling
materials in layers not exceeding compacted thickness of 150mm, watering and well compacted as
directed.
7.4.SCREED CONCRET
Screed concrete will be laid on compacted foundation by 75 mm thick Grade 15 mass concrete for
under wall foundation and column base. Base setting out will be marked on screed after setting the
concrete.
7.5.REINFORCEMENT WORK
Approved tor steel shall be used for reinforcement of Lintels, columns and column base.
Reinforcement of specific grade and type shall be cut and bent to the dimensions given by the schedule
of construction drawings. The reinforcement shall be placed in correct position with the specified
spacing & fixed with binding wires at the bar intersections. Cover blocks shall be placed at regular
intervals to keep the nominal concrete cover. All reinforcement steel for the structural concrete shall be
entirely free from mill scale, excessive surface rust, pitting, oil, grease, paint and other deleterious
matter before being used.
Formwork panels will be made using 15mm thick ply wood sheets and 50 mm x 50 mm timber. A
coating of approved mould oil or other approved material shall be applied to all surfaces meeting the
concrete to allow easy removal of the forms without damage to the concrete. No mould oil or other
lubricant medium shall be allowed to meet the reinforcement and embedded steel work.
To sides of column base and sides of ground slabs shall be rough finish formwork and to sides of
columns shaft shall be fair finish formwork.
The timber props and adjustable jacks shall be used to fixing formwork.
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7.7.CONCRETING
The concrete shall be mixed in grades shown on the drawings at the site of construction with help of
concrete mixture. The concrete shall be placed in such a manner to avoid segregation and the
displacement of reinforcing bars. 38 mm poker vibrator shall be used to proper compaction.
Grade 20 concrete shall be used for floor.
Grade 25 concrete for columns, lintel and beams as depicted in the drawing.
The formwork shall be removed without damaging to the concrete structure. All formwork should be
removed as described in the specifications. All parts of formwork shall be properly brushed and cleaned
for the next application
7.9.CURING
Curing shall be started after removal of formwork and all exposed surface shall be covered with wet
gunny bags at the start and maintain the wetness, until the required period is over.
The line and levels of the Random Rubble Masonry work shall be marked using level pegs. The stone
shall be hard, durable and free from fractures. All stones shall be wetted before laying. 1: 5 cement
mortar shall be used to fix stones in place. Smaller stones shall be used to fill the space between the
larger stones. Chips and spalls shall be wedged in where necessary to prevent thick beds of mortar.
Mortar shall be mixed thoroughly by hand using shovels. Mortar shall be used within 1 Hour of mixing.
7.11. DPC
The DPC shall be carried out as shown on the drawings. 20 mm thick D.P.C. in cement mortar (1:3
mix) with two coats of hot tar blinded with sand and shall be continuous throughout & stepped down
where floor level changes
The line and levels of the Brick Masonry work shall be marked before starting the work. Bricks shall be
soaked by submergence in clean water for at least two hours in approved vats before use. Broken bricks
shall not be used. Cut bricks shall be used if necessary to complete the bond or as closers. Bricks shall
be pressed into mortar and tapped into final position to embed fully in mortar. Inside faces shall be
buttered with mortar before the next bricks is placed and pressed against it. Thus, all joints between
bricks shall be fully filled with mortar.
The finished surface must be true to line and level. Window and door openings are to be furnished
accurately to size and finished solid against wood frames.
7.14. LINTEL
In brickwork finish to lintel level, lintel will be done with reinforced tor steel bars, including formwork
as directed
Timber for construction purposes shall be of the specified species and of the best quality, thoroughly
well-seasoned, sawn square, and free from sap, shakes, cracks and winey edges. It shall be free from
decay and insect attack. It shall not contain loose or dead knots and other defects.
Roof shall be installation Zn/Al roofing sheet. As depicted in the drawing and as directed by Engineer.
The Plasterwork including Plinth shall be carried out as types shown on the drawings at the site of
construction
a - External Plastering
Plinth plastering shall be 16 mm thick in cement mortar 1:3 finished smooth with red cement float.
External wall faces and reveals plastering shall be in cement, lime and sand mortar 1:1:5 to a thickness
not less than 16 mm finished semi rough including expanded joints, plastering the concrete surface
moulding etc.
b - Internal Plastering
Internal wall faces plastering shall be thickness not less than 16 mm in cement, lime and sand 1:1:5
Finished smooth including expanded joints, plastering the concrete surface moulding, door window
reveals, etc...
Fixing of wall tile shall be approved quality glazed ceramic wall tiles fixed on walls up to 2.1m height
with cement grout and joints filled with cement grout of matching colour, 20 mm thick plastering in
cement mortar 1:4 finished semi-rough before tiling as shown on the drawings.
Tiles shall not be laid until 24 hours after application of the render backing. The tiles shall be soaked in
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Fixing of Floor tile shall be approved quality non-skid pattern pressed ceramic floor tiles and pressed
Porcelain floor tiles laid on floor and skirting as specified with cement grout and joints filled with
cement grout of matching colour, 20 mm thick rendering on concrete floor in cement mortar 1:4
finished semi-rough before tiling as shown on the drawing.
Ceramic floor tiles including 75mm skirting shall be used for, General Office, Office area, Pantry,
stores and entrance lobby
Non-slip porcelain tiles shall be used for Male and Female toilet area.
Entrance porch area shall be finish smooth with 1: 3 cement rendered as per the detail drawings and
directed by the Engineer.
Doors and Windows shall be fixing as per the detail drawings and schedule of Doors and Windows
opening and directed by the Engineer.
Before applying painting all surfaces shall be clean as per specification. Then apply painting to
external, internal walls and soffit of the ceiling as directed.
Patches shall be sand papered when smooth and properly sealed surface is available before applying
prime coat. After priming surfaces all undercoats shall be sand papered by hand with No. 00 sandpaper
and dusted clean before applying succeeding coat.
a - External Painting
Plinth shall be paint apply two coats of approved colour and quality paint as directed.
External painting shall be apply one coat of alkali resistance primer sealer, two coats of weather proof
emulsion paint on prepared surface
b - Internal Painting
Internal wall shall be finish one coat of primer, two coats of emulsion paints on prepared surface.
Approved “U” type PVC guttering shall be fixed on the valance board with PVC brackets at 600 mm
centres with all necessary accessories as shown on the drawings. The guttering shall be fixed so that it
falls at a gradient not less than 1 in 100 to the nearest down pipe. Rainwater down pipes, fittings and
fixings shall be of an approved manufacture and “U” type PVC and shall be fixed in the locations and
to the dimensions indicated on the drawings. All rain water disposal work shall be carried out by as
directed by the Engineer.
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Type 1000 PVC pipes shall be used for Water supply work. Unless otherwise specified or instructed by
the Engineer, in case of pipelines taken along the walls of building, all pipe work shall be embedded
within the walls.
Floor gully, Septic tank including manholes and Soakage pit shall be carried out as mentioned in detail
drawings. Type of waste water and sewage pipe shall be Type 1000 PVC as directed.
All internal and external electrical installation shall be carried out normal lighting purpose with main
switch, MCB, ELCB, switches, holders, Lamp bracket, Bulbs, sockets and wiring etc. as depicted in the
Electrical arrangement drawing and as directed by engineer.
Fixing of complete set for bath room shall be include low level cistern with commode, pedestal type
wash basin, bath shower, hand spray, towel bar, mirror, water traps and other accessories. All fittings
should be chromium plated as described in the detail design drawings.
Fixing of complete set of fittings for Kitchen shall be include stainless steel sink, a tap, waste trap and
timber pantry cupboard handle and shelf, with concrete slab top and tiled and all accessories as
described in the detail design drawings.
Lightning protection system shall be carried out as mentioned in Lightning protection system drawing
and as directed by the Engineer. Required accessories as described in the detail design drawings will be
used.