DPC/TENDER/2016/110

UPGRADATION OF 33/11kV JUFA/SADAH PRIMARY SUBSTATION FROM

2x6MVA TO 2X20MVA CAPACITY

Method Statement for Block Works

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Method Statement No.: UE-48/2016/SS/DPC/MS/04 Rev 1

Tender No: DPC/2016/110

Method Statement for Block Works

For UEP

MS for Block Works Prepared by Approved by Stamp/Seal

Signature:

Designation: Project Engineer Construction Manager

Date: 10.12.2016 10.12.2016

For HES/DPC

MS for Block Works Checked and approved by Stamp/Seal

Signature:

Designation:

Date:
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Method Statement for Block Works

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Contents

Description Page no.

1.0 Purpose 03

2.0 Scope 03

3.0 References 03

4.0 Plant, Machinery & Equipments 03

5.0 Manpower 03

6.0 Procedure 03

7.0 Safety Precautions and Measures 05

8.0 Responsibilities 06

9.0 Emergency 07

10.0 Records 07
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Method Statement for Block Works

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1.0 Purpose
The purpose of this method statement is to define the general sequence of events and
responsibilities for carrying out Block Work and the measures adopted for safe and
systematic completion of the same.
2.0 Scope
This procedure shall be applicable for Bock works of DPC/2016/110 - Upgradation of
33/11kV Jufa/Sadha Primary Substation form 2x6 MVA to 2x20 MVA Capacity. This
Method Statement provides to control sequence of Construction & Methodology that
will be used for the supply, installation & maintenance of Block works. This Works
shall be done in accordance with Approved Drawings and in accordance with
DPC/HES specification.
3.0 Reference
- Approved civil drawing.
- Project HSE Plan.
- Project Quality Plan.
- Tender Specification
4.0 Plant, Machinery and Tools
- Transit mixers
- Hand Tools
- Floaters machines for finishing.
- Water Tankers.
5.0 Man power
a) Project Engineer - 01
b) Civil Engineer - 01
c) HSE Officer - 01
d) Site Supervisor - 01
e) Civil helpers - 12
6.0 Procedure
6.1 SETOUT:

All the works will be set out and checked with reference to the certified survey
points/lines/axis. The dimensions of the elements will be as per the relevant drawings and the
same will be recorded in the checklist.
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6.2 PREPARATION OF MORTAR

 Mortar will be of either Ready mix or manual mix. In case of ready mix will follow
the manufacturer’s instructions.
 In case of manual mix, Mortar proportion shall be one part cement and four-part fine
aggregate (1:4). Cement & sand should be measured by gauge boxes/ Weigh batcher.
 Mortar shall be thoroughly mixed dry until a uniform mix is obtained.
 Sufficient water has to be added and mixed until a homogeneous mix is obtained.
 Mortar has to be used within 120 minutes after mixing. Mortar, which has hardened
or stiffened due to hydration of the cement, shall not be used.
6.3 LAYING
Concrete surface in contact with masonry shall be hacked and surface roughened for proper
bonding.
 All concrete blocks shall be soaked with water before being used and the surface of
the base also has to be wetted before use.
 Before starting of block work a 3 mm thick damp proof course shall be laid over a
bed of mortar at plinth level in continuous strips with 150 mm overlaps in length and
full laps at angles.
 Block work has to be building to the dimensions and type in accordance with the
drawings.
 While laying the first course of masonry units, one layer of mortar shall be placed on
the base covering the bottom surface. Masonry units shall be laid on a full bed of
mortar and gently pressed so that mortar can get into the space between two blocks to
ensure good adhesion. As each unit is laid, the excess mortar extruding from the
joints should be cut-off cleanly with the trowel.
 Cross-joints and wall joints shall be flushed and packed with mortar to prevent
formation of hollow pockets.
 Blocks shall be laid in stretcher bond on a full bed of mortar and the joints shall be
uniform not exceeding 10 mm.
 Where wall faces are to be rendered, the joints shall be raked out to form keys. No
half- cut blocks are to be used to form a bond. Where block wall widths are specially
indicated on the drawings, make necessary variation to the dimension to suit standard
block width.
 The maximum height of block work built in a day shall be 1.0 m.
 Verticality of the wall faces and horizontality of the courses shall be checked with
plumb bob and spirit level respectively. All aligning & verticality of each masonry
unit to final position shall be done while the mortar is soft.
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 Walls shall be carried up regularly without leaving any part more than one metre
lower than other. The blocks with broken corners shall not be incorporated in the
works. Curing to be done minimum five days.
 The non – load bearing walls shall not be constructed prior to structure works and
there shall be gap of at least two weeks between removal of shuttering and block
work.
 Voids in hollow concrete blocks to be filled with mortar every two metres.
 Mortar joints shall be straight, clean & uniform in thickness. After a section of wall
completed, all joints shall be pointed with a round bar to produce a dense, concave
surface and well bonded to the block at the edges.
 Both skins of cavity walls shall be tied together with Butterfly wall tie, spaced at the
rate of every 800 mm horizontally and 400 mm vertically at ends, jambs, quoins.
 Approved polystyrene rigid foam insulation board (50 mm thick) shall be used
between both skins of cavity walls.
 The top of wall shall be finished with a layer of 10 mm easily compressible material
the joint shall be sealed with a non-hardening mastic sealant.
 All masonry openings for door/ window shall be 20 mm more on either side and it
shall be measured from finished floor level.
 Lintels over door / window openings shall be provided continuous for the full length
of the wall panel. In walls of more than 3m heights, intermediate beam of 400 mm
deep shall be provided at 3-mtr heights.
6.4 STACKING AND STORAGE OF BLOCKS:
 All blocks are to be stored on plain ground surface and the stacks of the blocks are to
be protected from splashing by mud or contamination by other materials.
7.0 Safety Precautions and Measures
7.1 Significant Hazards
 Poor condition of tools.
 Open / unprotected trench / excavation.
 Cave in / collapse of sides.
 Back filled trenches
 Toxic / flammable gases / oxygen deficiency
7.2 Control Measures
 Calibration/fitness certificates shall be provided for all equipment and machinery to
be used for the works by defining their suitability depending on the areas of usage
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and the respective various compaction equipment in the project

 HSE officer will ensure all the labour/Site staff shall be wearing proper PPE in
construction site.
 All worker/Site staff/visitors shall be allowed only after wearing appropriate PPE in
the site.
 No work shall be carried out night without prior approval of Owner/Engineer.
 Trained banks man shall be provided in area where Concreting work is going on for
monitoring concrete trucks.
7.3 Safety Provision
The following safety and precautionary measures will be taken prior to start of the
activity.
 Tool box talk shall be conducted and all workers who shall be involved in the
Installation works shall be well oriented to the nature of work.
 Ensure the work force deployed for these activities are having adequate skill and
undergone required HSE training.
 Ensure required LOA/PTW is available at site before starting the job.
 All equipment’s, tools & tackles shall be checked by HSEA before starting the job.
 Banks man to be assigned with the excavator and other equipment’s.
 Segregated access for equipment and workers shall be provided.
 Distance between each access must be not more than 15 meters.
 Ensure enough drinking water is available at work site.
 Snacks and drinks shall be arranged at site.
 Ensure work crew is provided with adequate transportation facilities.
 Ensure all employees are clear about their job, tasks and hazards involved.
 Ensure all the tools and plants to be used are in good working condition.
8.0 Responsibilities
 Project Manager is over all responsible for Safety, Quality and Progress of the Project.
 Project Engineer/Permit holder is responsible for monitoring the daily construction
activities at site.
 Safety Engineer will Monitor all works are being carried out in accordance with the
safety requirements on site.
 Civil Engineer shall be responsible for the site construction activities and
implementation of all plans.
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9.0 Emergency
In case of Emergency,
 Stop the work.
 Switch off the work equipment, tools and machineries
 Alert the nearby workers to reach to the nearest assembly point
 Do not to get panic and do not run.
 Inform the site HSE officer and other key personnel from the emergency
contacts numbers displayed in the site.
 Call emergency services (9999) if required.
 Supervisor shall make head count and report.
10.0 Records
 Quality Records (Approved drawings & Shop drawings)
 Inspection forms ( RFI/MRDR)
 Test Reports
 As Built drawings