METHOD STATEMENT

Roof work at Second Floor

Construction of proposed vocational training center at Rathmalana

CLIENT:

Vocational training authority of Sri Lanka

Engineer

Central engineering consultancy bureau

CONTRACTOR:

George Steuart engineering (pvt) ltd

No. 24, Rosmead Place

Colombo 07

Tel: 0112 690 256 Fax: 0112 690 257

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Contents
1. Purpose of the method statement............................................................................................................2
2. Scope of the method statement................................................................................................................3
3. References..................................................................................................................................................3
4. Machinery and tools requirement...........................................................................................................3
5. Staff allocation...........................................................................................................................................3
6. Labor allocation........................................................................................................................................3
7. Safety consideration..................................................................................................................................3
8. Construction Hazards...............................................................................................................................3
9. Materials....................................................................................................................................................4
10. Methodology/ Procedure......................................................................................................................4
10.1. Prior to commence the work............................................................................................................4
10.2. Setting out...........................................................................................................................................4
10.3. Pad Concrete for fixing Anchor Bolts.............................................................................................4
10.4. Erection of main steel beams for roof..............................................................................................4
10.5. Erection of secondary steel beams for roof.....................................................................................5
10.6. Erection of Zn/Al roofing Sheet.......................................................................................................5
10.7. Placing of Gutters and Down Pipes.................................................................................................5

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Prepared By, Approved by,

George Steuart engineering (pvt) ltd Client/Consultant.

Date…………………………………. Date………………………………….

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1. Purpose of the method statement
Purpose of this method statement is to discuss the schematic procedures during construction of roof
work to ensure all the work is carried out as per the approved drawings and the related contract
specification.

2. Scope of the method statement

The methodology for construction of roof work and the quality measures relevant
to roof work will be discussed in this method statement.

3. References
 Construction drawings
 Related shop drawings
 Project specifications and BOQ
 Related Material approvals

4. Machinery and tools requirement

 Setting out – Theodolite and Level machine with other surveying equipment
 Form work – Power Saw and other general tools.
 Concreting – Grade 25 concrete will be used. (site mix depending on the quantity)
 Steel work – Welding plant, drill machine, hoist Machine, chain lifter and other power tools

5. Staff allocation
 Assistant Engineer – 01
 Technical officer – 01
 Supervisor - 01

Overall supervision and quality control of all the work will be carried out by the project engineer.

6. Labor allocation
 Setting out work – Survey helpers – 2 Nos
 Masonry work - Mason – 1 Nos, Helpers – 8 Nos
 Steel work – Welder, steel fabricator – 2 Nos, Helper – 4 Nos

7. Safety consideration

 Every worker is instructed to use their personal protective equipment at the working time.
 Proper Lighting system will be introduced to the working area.
 All the construction processes will be in accordance with the safety manual.

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8. Construction Hazards
 Falls and falling objects
 Slip from the heights
 Risk of using machines in higher places
 Electricity shortcuts
 Lightning
 Hazardous manual tasks

9. Materials
 Approved roofing sheets will be used. Thickness of the roofing sheet and Tensile strength will be
tested prior to construction.
 Material approval for cement blocks will be submitted separately for your review.
 Approved Grade 25 site mix will be used as 150mm Mass concrete as per “Details of Roof” Drawing
No: CB/WP2/C1274/VTA/ST/03.

10. Methodology/ Procedure

10.1. Prior to commence the work

 Method of working will be discussed with the supervision to make sure error free construction
process.
 All the required documents and drawings, such as shop drawings, material approvals shall be
approved an available upon request.
 Proper access path with the aid of scaffolding and ladders will be provided.

10.2. Setting out

 Setting out will be carried out to check levels of the block work as per the approved shop drawings
and architectural drawings.
 Anchor Bolts will be set out as per the approved shop drawings and architectural drawings.
 Inspection for the setting out will be done prior to commence the start fabrication of steel structures.

10.3. Pad Concrete for fixing Anchor Bolts.

 Grade 25 approved site mix concrete will be used for concrete pad and it will use for fixing of
Anchor Bolts as per CECB drawing “Details of Roof” and Approved Shop drawing” Steel Structural
Layout Roof Plan –R1”.
 Level will be checked for 100x50x8mm MS Plate and 12mm diameter Anchor Bolts before pour the
concrete for pads.
 Care will be taken for maintain for levels and alignment of Anchor Bolts.

10.4. Erection of main steel beams for roof.

 Two types of main beams (200x100x20.9 kg/m and 100x50x2mm box bar) will be used for roof at
main staircase while 50x50x2mm box bar will be used as main beam for roof at fire staircases.

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  At main staircase roof, along the Grid 5a/ C2-E’ 200x100x20.9kg/m UB section will be placed and
along Grid 5a/ B-C2, Grid 5/ B-E’ and Grid 6/B-E’ 100x50x2mm box bar will be placed as per
approved drawings.
 Steel structures will be lifted to the roof level using the material hoist.
 Erection of the 200x100x20.9kg/m UB section will also be done using a chain block & required
supporting structures.
 Materials delivered to the 2nd floor will be unloaded and handled safely in order to prevent safety
hazards and falling objects.
 100x50x2mm box bar will be welded to 100x50x8mm MS Plate as per “Section D-D” and “View B”
in approved drawings.
 At fire staircase roof, 50x50x2mm box bar will be welded to 50x100x8mm MS plate as per “Section
C-C” in approved drawings.
 All welds will be fillet welds of 6mm leg length and minimum fillet welding length to be 150mm
unless shown otherwise.
 All steel components will be protected with two coats of approved anti-corrosion paint.

10.5. Erection of secondary steel beams for roof

 At Main staircase roof, secondary steel beams would be 75x50x3mm box bar at 1000mm spacing
while 50x25x2mm box bar at 1000mm spacing will be provided for fire staircases.
 50x50x5mm mild steel angel cleat and 12mm diameter bolt will be used to fix secondary steel beams
as per “Detail A” and “Detail D” provided in the approved drawings.
 All steel components will be protected with two coats of approved anti-corrosion paint.

10.6. Erection of Zn/Al roofing Sheet

 After finish the all steel works, angle of the roof will be checked.
 Erection of the roofing sheet will also be done using a chain block & required supporting structures.
 CECB approved screws will be used for crest fixing, valley fixing and for stitching the overlapping
sheets.
 After fixing roofing sheets angle of the sheet will be checked.

10.7. Placing of Gutters and Down Pipes

 Finally, the Gutters & down pipes will be fixed as per the specified dimensions & spacing in the roof
drawings.

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