SLIIT INDUSTRIAL TRAINING REPORT

Sri Lanka Institute Of Information Technology

Report on In-Plant Training

At
“CML-MTD CONSTRUCTION LTD”

Name: Sujan.ALM

Registered No: EN15538406

Course: Civil Engineering

Field of Specialization: Structural and Constraction

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1 ABSTRACT

As a SLIIT’s student I have to undergo with two industrial trainings. After finishing my 2nd

year successfully I was searching for a place to go for a training. Luckily got to know about a

C1 company known as Walkers CML-MTD CONSTRUCTION LTD and I went to the head

office and requested three months of training. Human resource manager has accepted my

request and asked me to join the training in henamulla housing projects. This housing project

was planned to build houses for the people who are living around henamulla. There were many

contractors like Access Engineering, Sanken, Thudawe but the only consultant for all these

contractors was CECB( Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau ). There were four 15 stories

buildings named as A,B,C,D constructed by CML-MTD and whole together 1650 housing units

to be built by them. All the 15 stories have been already completed in A, C, D. Only finishing

have to be done in the site. On the very first day, I met the Project Manager of the site and he

has put me as a trainee in block C for Plastering and Aluminium work. I went to the block and

met Site Engineer. He gave me some drawings of block C and introduced an Engineering

Assistant and a Technical Officer for plastering and aluminium works. Here I have learned

many finishing things like Plastering, Aluminium works, Water proofing for roof top,

Rendring, Tiling, Plumbing, Painting … etc. The main thing that I have learned here is that

handling labours. Handling labours properly is the main thing for the success of a construction

buildings. We have to get the maximum output from a labour that’s what I trained a lot here.

Even the knowledge can be gathered from books as well as internet but the field experience

with the labours will tends to be a smart Engineer. I have learned many things in the site. First

of all came to know about the industrial field and what’s happening in a constructional site.

Came to know many industrial term words. Issues, heavy machines

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2 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

First and foremost I like to express my deepest gratitude to our Department of Civil

Engineering-SLIIT for their guidance and constant encouragement throughout the study and

Training. Without their proper guidance this will be only a dream. And I would like to thank

to Mr.Nuwan Mendis, project manager, Mr.Chamindu, block incharge for block C and

Mr.Sanjaya, site Engineer for their valuable support throughout the study. And also my grateful

thanks for Mr.Aasik, Engineer assistant who was with me all the time and helped me to carry

on the training in a good way.

I wish to thank Mr.Fernando- HR Manager, Mr.Tharaka, QA/QC engineer, Mr.Lahiru, Civil

Engineer, executive staffs, non-executive staffs, machine operators such as crane, hoist, store

keepers, labours who respected my words and worked well and others who contributed to the

training, for their invaluable support to complete the training successfully.

Thank you very much.

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Contents
1 ABSTRACT .......................................................................................................................ii

2 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ................................................................................................ iii

3 LIST OF TABLE ................................................................................................................ v

4 LIST OF FIGURES ........................................................................................................... vi

5 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................. 1

5.1 1.1 HISTORY ....................................................................................................................... 1

5.2 1.2 VISION AND MISSION .............................................................................................. 2

6 TRAINING EXPERIENCE ............................................................................................... 7

6.1 PLASTERING ...................................................................................................................... 7

6.2 ALUMINIUM WORKS .................................................................................................... 11

6.3 SAFETY MANAGEMENT.............................................................................................. 13

6.4 SKIM COATING AND PAINTING ............................................................................... 15

6.5 WATER PROOFING ROOFTOP ................................................................................... 17

6.6 STORE MANAGEMENT ................................................................................................ 22

6.7 MACHINERIES ................................................................................................................. 25

6.8 RENDERING ..................................................................................................................... 27

6.9 WATER PROOOFING BATHROOM ........................................................................... 29

7 CONCLUSION ................................................................................................................ 32

8 REFERENCES ................................................................................................................. 34

9 APPENDIX ...................................................................................................................... 35

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3 LIST OF TABLE

Unit’s details of each block

Number of Units
Description A B C D
Lower ground floor 11 10 06 0
Ground Floor 28 29 25 23
Typical Floor (1st floor to 14th floor) 29 0 26 25
Typical Floor (1st floor to 3rd floor) 0 28 0 0
Typical Floor (4th floor to 14th floor) 0 28 0 0
Total Number of Units 445 434 395 373

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4 LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1 Sand Cement Mortar ..................................................................................................................... 8

Figure 2 Sizes of Frame ............................................................................................................................ 12

Figure 3 Bitumat ...................................................................................................................................... 18

Figure 4 Applying cement sand motor ....................................................................................................... 28

Figure 5 Safety Shoes............................................................................................................................... 35

Figure 6 Concrete Pump ........................................................................................................................... 35

Figure 7 Crane ......................................................................................................................................... 35

Figure 8 Goggles ..................................................................................................................................... 35

Figure 9 Safety Helmet............................................................................................................................. 35

Figure 10 Concrete truck .......................................................................................................................... 35

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5 INTRODUCTION

5.1 1.1 HISTORY

CML-MTD Construction Ltd is one of the leading construction company in Sri Lanka.

The company formerly known as Carsons Construction Ltd, started as a joint venture in

November - 1980, between Carson Cumberbatch Co. Ltd., and the Edwards Brothers Group

of New Zealand. In 1993, following a management buyout of shares owned by Carson

Cumberbatch & Co. Ltd., the company changed its name to CML Edwards Construction

Limited. In December 2005, Edwards Brothers group of New Zealand, divested their holding

to the MTD Capital group of Malaysia now known as Alloy MTD Group, one of the largest

and most reputed firms in Malaysia with core businesses in Civil engineering and

Construction, Infrastructure and construction.

Following this change they became CML-MTD Construction Ltd.

MTD Walkers PLC, which is a publicly listed company in Sri Lanka, is the largest

shareholder of CML-MTD Construction Limited. Through the MTD Walkers PLC Group

synergies, CML-MTD has access to vast Financial, Technical and Engineering resources and

also, has access to affiliated construction partners in the overseas markets such as Saudi

Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Maldives.

They consider their skilled workforce as their most important asset and the directors were

personally committed to staff training and skill development as a high priority function of the

board. They have a full cadre of Technically Qualified and skilled staff.

I was very happy to be trained in CML and successfully completed it. Henamulla 1650 housing

units constructions were already started and going on successfully. This project’s main goal is

to provide houses in urban areas. My training was there. I was appointed as a trainee for

external plastering of block C. My EA was very helpful and motivated me to learn more things

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in this training. I have briefly explained below about the things I have learnt in these three

months such as exyernal plastering, Plastering, Aluminium works, Water proofing for roof

top,Rendring rooms and passage area, Tiling, Plumbing, Painting… etc.

5.2 1.2 VISION AND MISSION

Here are the vision and mission of CML-MTD Construction Ltd

Vision:

To be the leading premier infrastructure constructor in Sri Lanka

Mission:

To effectively utilize and develop the company’s resources in Engineering, Technical

knowledge, Management skills and capital, in combination with state of the art Plant and

technology to efficiently execute projects providing value additions to all our stakeholders.

1.3 CML-MTD IS COMMITTED TO

1. The highest level of competencies to undertake the construction of the physical

infrastructure needs of the Country.

2. Innovative and modern construction techniques, using the latest plant and equipment.

To take us to a position of becoming the largest Civil Engineering firm in Sri Lanka.

3. Development and training of a skilled workforce. To benchmark our standards to that

of a major international contractor.

4. Diversification of CML-MTD Construction Ltd into infra related products such as

manufactured Sand, light weight cellular Concrete products ,post tension Beams ,

develop an integrated building system,. high performance Concrete and Asphalt

products

5. To achieve high productivity and reduce cost.

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1.4 THEIR CAPABILITIES

SERVICES:

1. CML- MTD Construction Ltd offers comprehensive services designed to facilitate the

transformation of our country’s infrastructure. The following types of services are

available to both Government and Private agencies/establishments.

2. Major civil work construction

3. Earth moving and land grading

4. Building and maintaining roads, highways and bridges

5. Laying of pipelines and building of water supply and drainage related structures

6. Building Civil Engineering and Infrastructure work for Industrial Parks, and Housing

schemes, storm water Drainage and Irrigation systems

7. Port construction and building of revetments & break waters.

8. Concrete and steel pile driving (pre cast and In Situ)

9. Industrial Mining and Aggregate production.

10. Ready Mix concrete production and related concrete product manufacturing.

11. Asphalt concrete production

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1.5 ONGOING & PAST PROJECTS OF CML-MTD

In the present they are doing several constructional project all over Sri Lanka

1. Henamulla Housing Urban Regeneration Project

2. Water Supply Project at Monaragala - Buttala

3. Construction of an office building for JAT Holdings

4. CONSTRUCTION OF SHERATON HOTEL – Block ‘C’

5. Aluth Mawatha Housing Urban Regeneration Project

6. Salamulla Housing Urban Regeneration Project

7. Supplying, Laying and Compacting of ABC Aranayaka

8. Supplying, Laying and Compacting of ABC Kegal

In the past also CML-MTD Construction Ltd has successfully completed many projects.

1. Nalanda Dam

2. Widening of Bridge on Parliament Road

3. Nawala Bridge

4. Kalutara Railway Bridge

5. Construction of Hambantota Tank Farm Road

6. Relocation of Under Served Settlements in the city of Colombo, Ferguson Road,

Colombo 15

7. Colombo District Secretariat Building Project at Narahenpita.

8. Narammala– Dankotuwa -Giriulla Road

Mostly CML-MTD were doing piling and constructing bridges. They are new to building

construction and they will success on their way.

In my point of view, CML-MTD Construction Ltd has enough capability to design any type

of civil engineering structures such as buildings, bridges etc.

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1.6 ORGANISATION CHART

PROJECT
MANAGER

NON TECHNICAL CONSTRUCTION

MANAGER
STAFF
ELECTRICAL/
PLANNING & QA,QC MACHANICA
ADMIN,ACCOUNTS,STORE,SAFETY L/QS

BLOCK B BLOCK D
BLOCK C
IN CHARGE
ENGINEER

SITE SITE
ENGINEER ENGINEER

FINISHIN
LOWER
G WORK SITE MAINTANANCE &
GROUND & MATERIAL SUPPLY
GROUND
FLOOR ROOF FINISHI EXTERN
TOP NG AL
IN WOR WORK PLASTER
IN CHARGE
CHARGE EA K
T.O
EA (8TH TO
(1ST TO 11TH
7TH FLOOOR) IN CHARGE
FLOOR) EA
IN IN
(11TH TO CHARGE
CHARG 14TH EA
E EA FLOOR)

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1.7 GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT

Date of the letter Acceptance : 31st March 2014

Conditions of the contract : ICTAD/SBD 04

Initial Contract Price : 5,682,150,000.00

Type of Contract : Design & Build

Contract period : 30 Months

Date of commencement : 16th July 2014

Intended Date of Completion : 05th March 2017

Defect Notification Period : 12 months

Amount of Performance Bond : 284,625,000.00

Percentage of Retention : 10% of work done

Limit of Retention : 5% of initial contract price

Liquidated Damages : 0.05% of contract price per day

Advance payment : 853,875,000.00

Employer : Urban Development Authority

Project Contractor : CML-MTD PVT LTD

Project Consultant : Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau

Identification No. of the Contract : URP-cc/02/con/2014/02

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6 TRAINING EXPERIENCE

6.1 PLASTERING

6.1.1 GENERAL

The function of plastering is protection of wall and the appearance of the building. Various

types of plasters are used. In our site cement plaster was used. Ratio of mixture of the cement

plaster is 1:5 cement, sand. Usually thickness of plastering is 15mm.

Plastering was the art of covering to surfaces with a plastic material to obtain an even, smooth,

regular, clean and durable surface.

The principle objects of plastering were,

 To provide a true, even, smooth and finished surface to the work and improve the

appearance.

 To protect the surfaces from harmful effects of atmospheric influences

 To cover defective workmanship.

 To cover up unsound and porous materials.

 To give suitable ground for white wash, colour wash, distemper or paint.

Plastering conceals defective workmanship and covers up unsound and cheap quality material.

Often, plastering was required to provide a satisfactory base for decorating the surface by

whitewashing, color washing, distempering or painting. External plastering also termed as

“rendering” was done with the object of improving the resistance of the surface to rain water

penetration and other atmospheric influences.

The following factors affected the selection of the type of plaster to be used:

 Availability of binding materials.

 Desired durability and finish.

 Atmospheric conditions to which the plaster would subjected.

 The place where the plaster is going to be used.

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The mortar or plaster was made by working together a mixture of building material, which are

cement, lime or clay, fine aggregates (usually sand) and water. Certain additives were

sometimes added to improve its adhesiveness, durability and luster. When cement was used as

the binding material, the plaster was termed as cement plaster and when lime was used as the

binding material, it was called lime plaster. Sand normally forms the greatest proportion of the

constituents of a plaster. Sand controls the shrinkage, porosity, strength and adhesive properties

of plaster. Fine sand was often recommended for plastering and it should be so graded by a

proper sieve. Used sand were clean, sharp and free from deleterious matter. Normal tap water

was used to add. Depending upon the availability of the materials, the choice of plaster for any

particular location was governed by the rainfall, weather conditions and the finish desired

Figure 1 Sand Cement Mortar

Mixed proportion of plaster used in our site

 Internal plaster - Soffit, columns, beams, concrete walls - 1:3 and Brick walls - 1:5

 External plaster All walls - 1:5

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6.1.2 APPLICATION OF PLASTERING

Plastering the Wall

Application of plaster was done as follows,

 First, gauges of 30mm x 30mm broken tiles were kept to make an even thickness. These

are placed near the four corners of the wall.

 Off lines were used to keep the gauges.

 The normal thickness of plaster is 15mm. It will depend on the perpendicularity of the

wall.

 Then mortar was applied on to the surface of wall and toweled by using steel trowel.

 To get an even surface straight edge and wooden floats were used.

 Cement plaster was usually applied in one coat. Sometimes the thickness of the plaster

is more than 25mm; plaster was applied in two coats.

 The first coat is applied as described above with the only difference that the plastered

surface is not leveled. When the first coat is set the finishing coat was applied over it

and got the final finish.

 After 24 hours plaster should be cured with water.

 When a brick wall is connected with concrete surface, it should be covered with chicken

mesh, using concrete nails.

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Soffit Plastering

When there is a considerable level difference in a slab soffit it is plastered. Otherwise directly

skim coat is applied to the soffit.

 Using leveling instrument and staff checked the levels of the soffit.

 Before starting, surface should be chipped and made roughened.

 Then grout should be applied to the roughened dust free surface.

 If there is a considerable level difference, mortar spots were kept at the lowest surface

of the soffit.

 The mortar spot thickness should be at least 15mm.

6.1.3 PROBLEMS & THE EXPERIENCES ENCOUNTERED

 Before plastering wall has to wet by the water. Because the bricks will absorb the water

which is in the mortar. It will reduce the water that need to hydrate the cement and make

bonding with the surface. But in our site workers poorly wet the wall or not.

 The beams reinforcement were visible and honeycoms were found. In these case those

were filled by groud and plastered.

 Sometime the wall is not vertical since we have to keep a thick plastering tag. In these

cases, sometimes the wall have to be plastered in two steps.

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6.2 ALUMINIUM WORKS

6.2.1 GENERAL

Aluminium sections are generally thinner and deeper than equivalent steel sections to achieve

the required strength and rigidity since, Aluminium is not affected by moisture and aluminium

windows do not warp, stick or rot. In door construction, typically using hollow-section

extrusions, sight lines are improved because multi-point locks and other door furniture can be

fitted within the frame. This is in addition to the intrinsic lightness, strength and rigidity of

Aluminium frames. In our site except the main door, all the windows and doors were made out

of Aluminium. The reason for choosing Aluminium were

1. Low maintenance – low cost-in-use

2. Aluminum Can Be Formed into Variety of Shapes

3. Excellent Corrosion Resistance

4. Light weight

5. Strong at Low Temperatures

6. Easy Surface Treatment and Easy to work

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6.2.2 SIZES AND DRAWINGS OF FRAMES

Figure 2 Sizes of Frame

6.2.3 PROCEDURE OF FIXING W1 FARAMES

Before fixing W1 frames all the windows from 14th floor to ground floor was levelled

accurately to a vertical straight line. And checked with a template whether that frame can be

fixed or not. After the testing finished the grinding and filling works were started zone by zone.

When reveal checking was completed, fixing of W1 was started. There were many things to be

fixed to finish a W1 window such as sash, louver, and Iron monger.

Sash: sash was made out of glass which gives transparent view for the people and fixed in the

W1. Two sashes per W1 window.

Louver: it was a slightly opened combinations of small straight aluminium bars. Which is must

to have a good ventilation in a closed rooms like bed rooms.

Iron monger: it is a type of handle which used to open up the window and closing purposes.

Likewise all the F1, W6, D3 were fixed and completed. Under my inspection 492 W1 windows,

276 F1 fanlight, 263 W6 windows were fixed. It is the 75% of aluminium work was completed

in this training.

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6.2.4 PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED AND SOLUTIONS:

1. When grinding W1 according to the straight line there were lots of area to be grindered

and some block works were damaged. Filled them using cement sand mortar and

revealed them according to the templet given

2. Sometimes the grinder got heated while grinding continuously – cleaned the grinder

using air blower daily when starting the work

3. The louver which was fixed is not that much safety. It can easily breakable using hands

as well. It is better to change the design or the strength of that louver.

6.3 SAFETY MANAGEMENT

6.3.1 GENERAL

Normally a large number of skilled and unskilled workers are attached to a work site. There

were many circumstances that large number of accidents occurred during various construction

projects. So it’s the duty of the site management to reduce the accidents in their numbers and

criticality. This can be achieved by being aware and taking precautions against accidents.

An accident may be defined as an unforeseen event, which is causing personal injury or

property damage. Most of accidents are preventable. It requires a little bit of care to prevent

accidents. It is the responsibility of everyone including site management, workers to take

actions for prevention of accidents, which is better than cure.

Site Accidents

 The most common types of accidents at construction sites are,

 Getting hit by falling objects

 Falling from higher elevations

 Subjecting to electric shock

 Getting run down by moving machines

 Injury due to machinery like Power saws, electric drills, welding equipments, etc

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6.3.2 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

 Helmet: As a protection against injuries to head from falling objects.

 Boots: It should be worn when instances like a slab concreting is going on, as the

cement can adversely affect the human skin, when walking on grounds having harmful

particles such as unwanted nails, etc.

 Goggles: For the protection of eyes, the goggles should be used while welding,

otherwise light ray emitted by welding arcs can impair the human eyesight.

 Face masks: It should be used when dust particles are present.

 Safety belt: It’s a must when labourers are working at higher elevations.

 Gloves: It should be worn when bar fixing and tying is going on, as the r/f bars and

binding wires can easily damage the human skin.

6.3.3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID ACCIDENTS

1. Displaying boards or marking fences to notice the harmful & dangerous zones in the

site.

2. Maintaining standard hoists, lifting machines, chains and other lifting devices.

3. Handling long and heavy pieces of materials carefully with the handling equipment

4. Arranging meeting and training programs at site for the workers on safety measures.

5. Providing workers and staff with safety helmets and insists on wearing it.

6. Providing hand gloves, gum boots, safety belts, safety goggles and masks for workmen

when necessary

7. Keeping pathways clears at all time to avoid tripping hazards

8. Providing safety belts and check whether they are properly fastened prior to use

9. Providing safety nets over the scaffolding erected around the building

10. Taking proper measures in advance to prevent an unexpected fire

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11. Maintaining a well-equipped First aid box at site, educating the staff to use it by

themselves

12. Barricading unsafe areas to prevent entry to the workers other than those who are

assigned to the work on those areas

13. Provide workman with proper tools

14. Never allow lose props/ form work to remain at site

15. Provide hazard-free working environment to the workers

16. Provide warning, notices and special instructions wherever necessary

6.4 SKIM COATING AND PAINTING

2.4.1 GENERAL

The main purpose of paint is to provide a decorative finish to obtain clean, colourful and

pleasing surfaces. Such surfaces are hygienically good, presence healthy surrounding to live

in. The outside of walls need painting for protects the surface from environmental factors.

Surfaces are usually painted with several coats of paints, each coat performing a specific

function. A series of coats of paint is known as “painting system”.

A typical paint system is comprise of:

 Primer – a primer is the first coat of paint applied to an unpainted surface and its

function is to adhere to the surface and provide adhesion to subsequent coats of paint.

In our site we used skim coat as a primer.

 Under coats – we used wall putty as under coat to fill up cracks, dents and holes on

surface.

 Finishing coat

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6.4.1 PROCEDURE OF PAINTING

 Firstly the plastered surface was cleaned with scraper so it will make an even surface.

 The surface should be cured thoroughly with water before applying skim coat.

 Then one coat of skim coat was applied with the help of steel float.

 After that skim coat was cured for 3 days.

 The surface should be dry and free from oil, grease and other contaminates before

applying putty.

 Using putty knives and steel floats, wall putty was applied.

 Finally the surface is smoothening by using sand paper.

 Then the prime coat is applied with roller brushes.

6.4.2 PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED

 Smoothing by using sand papers was the hardest thing. It was full of dust and the dust

past provided was not enough to prevent the dust. So that asked the labour to use the

clothes and covered whole face. It is better to have full covered clothes.

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6.5 WATER PROOFING ROOFTOP

6.5.1 GENERAL

Method for Waterproofing Of Basement

Waterproofing of basement –horizontal application.

 75-mm thick lean concrete was smoothly finished with cement mortar was laid to

receive the membrane.

 The surface was primed with BITUPRIME or the membrane was laid for damp surfaces

loosely.

 4-mm Thick ROOFSEAL black finished torch – on membrane was laid.

 Felt separation layer was laid. (Tar sheet)

 50-mm, Thick protective screed was laid to protect the waterproofed area. (1:3 cement

/ sand screed)

6.5.2 VERTICAL APPLICATION

A block wall was built around the boundary edge of the building up to the height of ground

level with even surface.

 The surface was primed with BITUPRIME.

 4-mm. Thick ROOFSEAL black finished torch – on membrane was laid & followed

the manufacturer’s specifications strictly.

 3-mm. Thick plywood sheets (1000mm×1900mm×3mm) were pasted to protect the

membrane from damages.

 Reinforcements were laid & concrete was poured as required.

 The membrane was sealed termination on the structural concrete wall with an

Aluminium strip sealed with JOINTSEAL

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6.5.3 BITUPRIME .

Figure 3 Bitumat

 Description: BITUMAT BITUPRIME is a cold applied, general-purpose roofing

primer, formulated with highly pliable, flexible bitumen, select petroleum solvents and

compound with wetting and saturation additive.

 Uses: BITUMAT BITUPRIME roofing primer is a universal primer for concrete,

smooth asphalt roofs, brick and metal surfaces. Used as the prime coat before applying

any BITUMAT coatings, flashing compounds, patching compounds and modified

bitumen membranes.

 Application: The surface must be thoroughly cleaned and all dust, dirt, loose coating,

oil & grease removed; concrete must be thoroughly cured, and dried before priming.

Before application of subsequent layers, BITUMAT BITUPRIME should be allowed

to dry.It can be applied with a roofing brush, roller, squeegee, or airless spray

equipment at the recommended coverage rates.

 Health & safety: Contains petroleum distillate; flammable; keep away from open fire,

sparks or other ignition sources. Wear protective clothing, gloves and goggles. After

using tools, it clean with kerosene & to clean hands, use a hand cleaner or kerosene

followed by soap & water

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6.5.4 ROOFSEAL

 Description: ROOFSEAL is a prefabricated polymer modified bitumen membrane

designed for economy and easy application. ROOFSEAL “P” is reinforced with anon

woven polyester fabric, whereas ROOFSEAL “G” is reinforced with a glasfiber mat.

The reinforced is impregnated and coated on both sides with polymer-modified

bitumen.

 Uses: ROOFSEAL membrane is ideal for a wide range of waterproofing applications

including roofs, basements, tunnels, car parks and reservoirs.

 General data: Roll length: 10m, Roll width : 1m, Thickness : 4mm

 Features

 Total impermeability.

 Good bondability and seam integrity.

 Stability at high temperature.

 Good flexibility.

 Compatible with all normal roofing and building components.

 Finishes: ROOFSEAL is available in two basic finishes:

 Black smooth finish with polyethylene surfaces for covered applications.

 Granule surfacing for exposed applications.

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 Installation tools required.

 Gas torch

 Knife

 Trowel

 Measuring tape

 Marking string

 Gloves.

 Application: ROOFSEAL is installed by torch welding method, loose- laid or fully

bonded to substrate. When loose-laid, only lap are bonded together. Peripherals and

protrusions are sealed according to specifications.

 Torching guidelines: The underside of the membrane should be torched just enough

to superficially melt the bitumen. Excessive heating may damage the

reinforcement.Overlaps should be reheated from the top and resealed with a trowel to

ensure seam integrity.

6.5.5 JOINTSEAL – C

 Description: JOINTSEAL – C is a high quality, economy grade, cold applied,

elastomer modified bitumen compound.

 Uses: JOINTSEAL – C is ideal for sealing and waterproofing joints or cracks in

concrete masonry or asphalt surfaces, both horizontal and vertical. JOINTSEAL – C is

not suitable for contact with solvent or jet fuel. JOINTSEAL – C can also be used for

roof flashing, counter flashing and roof tile joints.

 Features

 Good expansion and contraction properties.

 Good mechanical properties, tensile strength

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 Heat stable does not melt at high temperature upto 600c

 Make strong durable bond

 Single compound does not require mixing.

 Oxidations resistant and durable.

 Surface preparation: JOINTSEAL – C is applied by trowel, putty knife or standard

sealant gun or pressure equipment. The sealant should be applied flush with the surface.

 Joint dimension: Ideally, the depth of the joint should be half the width. Horizontal

joints deeper than 10mm should be first filled with sand, backer rod, and fiberboard

filler to a depth of 10mm from the surface. Vertical joints should be filled with backer

rod, fiber board filler or other suitable filler to a depth of 10mm from surface, don’t use

polystyrene or polyurethane backer rod. The fiber board or backer rod can be adhered

to the joint wall with thin application of JOINTSEAL – C .the backer rod or other filler

material is desirable to equalize the compression of the sealant induced by joint

movement and to reduce the thickness of sealant. On traffic bearing surfaces, the sealant

should be slightly sanded to prevent sticking.

 Sealant thickness: The maximum sealant thickness should be 10mm. it is highly

recommended that the application take place in two stages of 5mm each, allowing 4-8

hrs. Curing time between each application in order to expedite curing and minimize

shrinkage cracking.

 Health & Safety: Contains petroleum distillate; flammable; keep away from open fire,

sparks or other ignition sources. Wear protective clothing, gloves and goggles.

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6.6 STORE MANAGEMENT

6.6.1 GENERAL

Store Management is an important aspect in a construction site. Material requirement should

be calculated and the orders should be placed in advance so that material is readily available

when work begins. The site stores in this site mainly manages receiving, issuing and storing of

material and the maintenance of plant & equipments.

6.6.2 CHARACTERISTICS OF A WELL MANAGED STORE

1. Availability of materials whenever required

2. The storage quantity should neither be too much as it would increase the storage cost and

the material may get deteriorated. On the other hand the stock levels should not be too low as

a material shortage may lead to delays of the project. The optimum may vary from site to site,

item to item or supplier to supplier. Yet it is a good practice to keep one week’s requirement in

stock.

3. Material should be stored in such a manner that they are easily accessible, not subjected to

environmental damages and would not obstruct the site traffic.

4. Using the FIFO basis in issuing materials whenever possible

5. A properly maintained recording system facilitating the preparation of usage reports, regular

stock counts, monitoring the inward and outward movements.

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6.6.3 DOCUMENTS MAINTAINED IN THE SYSTEM

1. Goods Received Note (GRN): After receiving a stock of material the Store Keeper would

issue a GRN acknowledging the receipt. This has to be authorized by the project engineer.

The updating of the stocks ledger and the preparation of the weekly reports are done using this.

GRN is raised in four copies to be distributed as follows.

 Original – To Head office through the supplier

 Data processing copy – To Data processing department

 Accounts copy –To Accounts department

 Book copy - Retained in the book

2. Gate Pass: A gate pass is raised every time a site vehicle goes out of the site. This is issued

either by a storekeeper or by an engineer. Though the stores do not raise this strictly a gate pass

would restrict unauthorized stock transfers. This is prepared in triplicate form.

 Original – To the destination

 Duplicate – Kept at the gate

 Book Copy – Retained in the book

1. Material Requisition Note (MRN): The subcontractors and any other person have to

produce a MRN to get material from the stores. The form has to be authorized by the

supervisor in charge of the work. To facilitate the monitoring of the material usage the

supervisors keep a record of all the material issues authorized by them and produce a

summary to the engineer in charge. The details of all the issues are transferred to book on

a daily basis and a summary is used to update the Bin cards.

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5. Purchase Order / Request Order: When a particular work has to be started the engineer

in charge of the work prepares a list of material required. If the list includes items that are not

in the site stores it will either be transferred from another site or purchased by the head office

and transferred. This requisition is placed by through a purchase order prepared by the engineer

and includes all the details required to place the order. This is prepared in duplicate form.

 Original – To Head Office

 Book Copy – Retained in the book

6. Bin Card: This is maintained in the stores to record the movements of the stock level of all

the items. A bin card is maintained for each item in the site. The purpose of a bin card is to

record the receipts and issues and the stock level of the item at any moment can readily be

found from this. The bin cards in this site serve the function of a stocks ledger. The updating

of this is done using the entries of the material issues book.

6. Invoices: When a supplier directly supplies goods to the site he will produce a copy of an

invoice raised by him. The invoices are filed and sent to head office for billing. The details are

used to update a book of receipts as well as weekly material progress reports.

7. Dispatch Note: When tools and equipments are transferred from one site to another the

transferor would issue a dispatch note. This is raised in triplicate form.

 Original – To the receiver

 Data processing copy – To Data processing department

 Book Copy – Retained in the book

8. Store Transfer Order: When materials are transferred from one site to another the

transferor would issue a Store Transfer Order This is raised in duplicate form.

 Original – To the receiver

 Book Copy – Retained in the book

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6.7 MACHINERIES

6.7.1 GENERAL

In my training period, I observed some machinery and equipment, which were used for

construction work. General detail of machinery and equipment are given below.

Tower crane

This was the main plant in our site. Working in the site without tower crane is a difficult task.

About three days tower carne was in off stage due to insufficient height. On those day

contractor suffered to run the site as normal day. Tower crane is used to transfer the material

vertically as well as horizontally. Position of tower crane is very important.

Passenger hoist

This is setup like as lift and it is used to help passenger movement in upward direction

(maximum 16 persons or 2 ton at one time with 0.65m/s running speed). One skilled person

was available to operate this unit to avoid any dangerous things and damages. This notice was

mentioned in above the operating switches. Sometimes contractor was used for material

movement. This facility didn’t included in BOQ. So contractor claimed in monthly valuation.

Concrete pump

Pouring concrete by a pump is an easy method. Concrete poured by pump, if only concrete that

had to be poured was over 20 m3. Because, if pump came to the site then they have to pay

some money. Further pump car must be grouted by two bags of cement prior to pumping.

Normally in our site 20 m3 of concrete were pumped in a hour. Telescopic booms were fitted

in the pump.

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Concrete truck

Truck is used to transfer concrete from the batching plant. During the transportation to the site,

segregation is avoided by drum revolving at 1 or 2 revolutions per minute. Maximum 5.25 m3

concrete were brought. On arrival the mix was finally mixed by increased revolutions (about

10 revolutions) before being discharge for slump testing or concrete pumping. Small water tank

is fixed in the truck for cleaning the truck after delivery, and for wetting chutes before being

discharged.

Air compressor

Air compressor is used to clean the beam and slab formwork as well as pneumatic tools. Air is

absorbed and pumped in high speed by this equipment. The main disadvantage is very noise.

Poker vibrator

Poker vibrator is a device, which is used to vibrate and compact concrete to obtain a well

compact cast and a well finishing surface appearance. Poker vibrator was immersed into the

wet concrete. Due to their high rate of vibration, they induce the concrete to consolidate. In our

site mostly 50mm poker was used.

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6.8 RENDERING

6.8.1 GENERAL

Floor rendering works is one of the important activities in the building construction.

Therefore, the productivity of the rendering is important to be established especially as

reference in estimating the duration of time required for that activity in the planning

scheduling. Rendering, when applied to the construction or renovation of buildings, refers to

the application of cement to external and/or internal brick or concrete walls in order to

achieve a smooth or deliberately textured surface. Also called cement rendering or solid

plastering, rendering work is usually carried out by qualified plasterers.

Rendering can improve the waterproofing and fire rating of a building, but the primary reason

for doing it is aesthetic. Structure is not considered complete until it is rendered.

6.8.2 PROCESS OF RENDERING

In our site the rendering were carried out step by step, there are

 The surface preparation was carried out by chipping off the surface

 The debris and other loose particles were removed thoroughly from the surface

 The surface was levelled using levelling machine and kept levelling pegs in the

thickness of 15-35 mm.

 A bonding agent or a mixture of bonding agent was applied on surface before laying

the cement sand mortar mix

 Laying of cement sand mortar mix (1:3) over the surface was carried out with smooth

cement slurry, according to the Architectural floor finish level

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Figure 4 Applying cement sand motor

 The skirting (100 x 15 mm) was finished with 1:2 cement sand mortar mix and

smooth cement slurry

 At the junction of skirting was rounded with a radius of 25 mm

 The bond of the skimmed coat and the skirting was separated by a v-groove according

to the skimmed coat thickness along the wall

 Curing was carried out after 12 hours

When rendering finished the floor looks very smooth and nice to live.

6.8.3 PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED

 Chipping in the corners of the rooms were difficult and we took some more time to

chip them.

 When placing level pegs there were some small height like 10mm for that the

chipping was carried out little deeper and made it between the height range of 15-

35mm.

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6.9 WATER PROOOFING BATHROOM

Waterproofing is the process of making an object or structure waterproof or water-resistant,

so that it remains relatively unaffected by water or resisting the ingress of water under

specified conditions. Such items may be used in wet environments or under water to specified

depths.

Water resistant and waterproof often refer to penetration of water in its liquid state and

possibly under pressure, whereas damp proof refers to resistance to humidity or dampness.

Permeation of water vapor through a material or structure is reported as a moisture vapour

transmission rate.

The process of water proofing inside bathroom was carried out in two major categories

01. Application of 1st layer

02. Application of 2nd layer

Application of 1st layer

 Removal and cleaning of existing debris up to original concrete surface.

 Removal of loose materials, by meaning of chipping.

 Finished thin plastering on wall areas and honeycomb repairing, prior to commence

the waterproofing work.

 Laying of 25mmx25mm angle fillet between the horizontal and vertical surfaces of

the waterproofing area with 1:2 cement/sand mortar to be done prior to commence the

water proofing.

 Removal of loose materials, by meaning of wire brushing & washing with water prior

to surface preparation.

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 Surface preparation and sealing of any visible cracks & other necessary areas with

Non-Shrinkage Grout.

 1st coat of Flexible Cementitous Waterproofing would be applied at coverage of

1Kg/m2 on the surface, according to manufacturer’s/supplier’s specifications.

 All necessary areas (i.e. edges, joints, etc.) would be treated by applying an additional

coat of Flexible Cementitous Waterproofing, embedded with a special Mesh as

reinforcement.

 The final coat of Flexible Cementitous Waterproofing would be applied at coverage

of 1Kg/m2 on the surface, according to manufacturer’s/supplier’s specification.

 Curing the waterproofing system and carry out pond testing 48 hours would be with

water to check the water tightness.

 Plumbing work at the floor will be done according to the approved drawings, while

placing a protective sheet (1/2” Sponge sheet).

 Cement sand or concrete protective screed will be placed according to level.

Application of 2nd layer

 Laying of 25mmx25mm angle fillet between the horizontal and vertical surfaces of

the waterproofing area with 1:2 cement/sand mortar to be done prior to commence the

waterproofing.

 Removal of loose materials, by meaning of wire brushing & washing with water prior

to surface preparation.

 Surface preparation and sealing of any visible cracks & other necessary areas with

Non-Shrinkage Grout.

 1st coat of Flexible Cementitous Waterproofing would be applied at coverage of

1Kg/m2 on the surface, according to manufacturer’s/supplier’s specifications.

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 All necessary areas (i.e. edges, joints, etc.) would be treated by applying an additional

coat of Flexible Cementitous Waterproofing, embedded with a special Mesh as

reinforcement.

 The final coat of Flexible Cementitous Waterproofing would be applied at coverage

of 1Kg/m2 on the surface, according to manufacturer’s/supplier’s specification.

 Curing the waterproofing system.

 Tiling work should be done within 03 days from the handing over of the waterproofed

area to you and other trades should not be allowed to carry out any activity till the

protective layer is completed.

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7 CONCLUSION

Main objective of the engineering degree course is to produce good graduate students in to the

industry with practical knowledge. The industry wants people who can grasp the things

happening in the industry soon and apply the theory towards the benefit of the industry. But

theoretical knowledge is not sufficient and that not fitted in to the industrial practices. Generally

theoretical knowledge would not be much useful in engineering. Application of the theoretical

knowledge is the most useful fact in the engineering. Fortunately Engineering degree is

containing Six Month industrial training session. That is good opportunity to familiarize us to

the industrial environment.

University education is only containing theoretical studies. Thus we get grate opportunity to

build up associations with people who are involved with theoretical issues. Therefore it was a

tremendous opportunity to be accustomed to the industrial environment before entering to the

industry.

During my training period I was able to get good experience about the procedures and practices

adopted in the field of building construction. I think I have gained considerable knowledge and

technical skills during my training period. Observation is the primary mode of learning. In that

sense I was able to capture lot of knowledge as there were lots of important things to be

observed. My primary objective is to observe technical applications. How that theory is

applicable to the practical sense.

I expanded my practical knowledge during this period. Now Iam in a good position to

understand and appreciate to the degree of difference that exists between the theory and the

practices adopted in the field.

There are lacks of skilled technical and managerial workers were established in the training

bay. Some of them have lack of experience with higher education and some of them have only

experience. Generally they have lack of experience to control in the industrial environment.

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This place is good enough to collect adequate experiences for persons who have only

theoretical knowledge.I had a great opportunity to deal with people who hold different

positions at the industry. They varied from labour level to higher management level. Human

relation skill is the most important skill in the industry. But technical skill is also important.

Labour can’t survive in the industry without processing good human relations skills.

I was obtained lot of knowledge of the finishing part during my training period. Engineer

Assisitant gave necessary advices to me to carry on the progress of the work.Chief engineer,

Project engineer, Technical officers gave necessary advices to me.

During my industrial training, I was almost exposed to a new area of construction which I

thought I knew well. There were so must to know within the limited period of time. I was able

to observe work done at site such as Plastering, Water proofing, Aluminium work, Rendering,

painting and plumbing,. But I am not satisfied with the quantity of exposure I had in the site

since I was training in a finishing site.By observation I was able to know what it does and when

it does. But to exactly know how it does, we have to feel it by doing it. I had tremendous

opportunity to handle and practiced tuft situations at the site here in henamula By doing some

labour works. I was able to know, what are the problems would arise, when handling such

situations and how to solve them. I am sure that will help me in my future to handle more tuft

situations. Those are more useful to my future carriers

Generally labours are not directly handling by the engineers. Most of the time labourers are

managed by the technical officers and supervisors. But engineer should have a feeling of labour

handling to pass the instructions to those officers to carry out the construction work. During

the training, I had good chance to handle labours.

Finally I like to wish a successful and valuable training period for under junior undergraduate

students who wish to go for training in the future. I hope this report will be helpful to maximize

the benefits of their training.

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8 REFERENCES

 http://www.cmlmtd.net/index.php/company/visionmissionobjectives (Accessed: 11

February 2017).

 http://www.diydoctor.org.uk/projects/waterproofing-wetrooms-and-bathrooms.htm

(Accessed: 11 February 2017).

 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cement_render (Accessed: 12 February 2017).

 http://www.slideshare.net/Ram1239/industrial-training-presentation-for-civil-

engineering (Accessed: 11 February 2017).

 http://www.engineeringcivil.com/use-of-aluminium-in-building-construction.html

(Accessed: 12 February 2017).

 https://www.engr.psu.edu/ae/thesis/portfolios/2014/ral5206/Final%20Report/Thesis%

20Final%20Report%20%20(Ramy%20Labna)%20FINAL.p (Accessed: 12 February

2017).

 http://www.cmlmtd.net/ (Accessed: 12 February 2017).

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9 APPENDIX

Figure 9 Safety Helmet

Figure 5 Safety Shoes

Figure 8 Goggles

Figure 6 Concrete Pump

Figure 7 Crane

Figure 10 Concrete truck

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