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METHOD STATEMENT FOR SLAB DEFLECTION TEST

PROJECT : (Replace with the project’s name, at location , city name)

CLIENT : (Replace with the client’s name)

MASTER DEVELOPER : (Replace with the master developer’s name)

PMC : (Replace with the PMC’s name)

LEAD CONSULTANT : (Replace with the lead consultant’s name)

SUB-CONSULTANT : (Replace with the sub-consultant’s name)

MAIN CONTRACTOR : (Replace with the main contractor’s name)

SUB-CONTRACTOR : (Replace with the sub-contractor’s name)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. REVISION RECORD............................................................................................................................................3
2. SCOPE / OBJECTIVES........................................................................................................................................4
3. SEQUENCE OF RELATED ACTIVITIES.............................................................................................................4
4. DEFINITIONS / ABBREVIATIONS.......................................................................................................................4
4.1. Definition..........................................................................................................................................................4
4.2. Abbreviations....................................................................................................................................................4
5. REFERENCES.....................................................................................................................................................4
6. RESPONSIBILITIES.............................................................................................................................................4
7. PROCEDURE.......................................................................................................................................................5
7.1. Location Preparation........................................................................................................................................5
7.2. Decking............................................................................................................................................................5
7.3. Specification.....................................................................................................................................................5
7.4. Loading Material...............................................................................................................................................5
7.5. Ultimate Load calculation.................................................................................................................................5
7.6. Location for deflection Gauges........................................................................................................................5
7.7. Testing Procedure............................................................................................................................................6
8. RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS...........................................................................................................................6
8.1. Manpower.........................................................................................................................................................6
8.2. Material.............................................................................................................................................................6
8.3. Plant & Equipment............................................................................................................................................6
9. HEALTH, SAFETY, ENVIRONMENT (HSE)........................................................................................................6
10. ATTACHMENTS..............................................................................................................................................6
10.1. Inspection Test Plan....................................................................................................................................6
10.2. Risk Assessment.........................................................................................................................................6
1. REVISION RECORD
This page is a record of all revisions of the document identified below by number and title. All previous revisions are hereby
superseded and are to be destroyed.
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2. SCOPE / OBJECTIVES
This Method Statement details general procedure to be followed for Slab deflection test at Slab between Grids at
Building, Project “name of the project” at “Location of Project” for “name of client.
3. SEQUENCE OF RELATED ACTIVITIES
1. Location Preparation
2. Sequential Loading on Slab
3. Sequential de-loading
4. DEFINITIONS / ABBREVIATIONS
4.1.Definition
1. Client -(Replace with clients name)
2. Developer -(Replace with developers name)
3. Consultant -(Replace with consultants name)
4. PMC -(Replace with PMC name)
5. Contractor -(Replace with contractors name)
4.2.Abbreviations
1. Engineer- Representative of “Name of engineering consultancy”
2. ICL - Inspection Check List
3. IR - Inspection Request
4. ITL -Independent Testing Laboratory
5. ITP - Inspection and Test Plan
6. ITR -Inspection & Test Requests
7. MET - Method Statement
8. MIR - Material Inspection Request
9. MSDS - Material Safety Data Sheet
10. PPE -Personal Protective Equipment
11. PQP -Project Quality Plan
12. PTW -Permit To Work ( Working at Height or enclosed spaces)
13. RA -Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
14. RFIA - Request for Inspection and Approval
15. TBM - Temporary Bench Mark
5. REFERENCES
1. Reference to Contract Documents
1. Specifications-Vol. II Book 1/2 – Division 3 – For General Concrete
2. Contract Drawings (Architectural and Structural as appropriate)
2. References to Internal Documents
1. Method Statement
2. Project Quality Plan
3. Project HSE Plan
6. RESPONSIBILITIES
1. “Name of the contracting company” Project Manager has the overall responsibility for the implementation of this
method statement and shall well ensure that the Independent Testing Agency and as well as other team members
are aware of the requirements of the Method Statement.
2. “Name of the contracting company” Construction Manager/ Project Engineer will ensure that the Resources are
available to carry out the test as scheduled.
3. The Project Engineer/Site Engineer is responsible to raise inspection request & carry out the test as per approved
Method Statement.
4. The QA/QC Engineer/ QC inspector to ensure that the test performed is in compliance with the approved method
statement & checking and verifying the calibration certificates of the MMD.
5. The Safety Officer is responsible to ensure that all safety precautions are in place and that the personnel on site
possess the necessary and essential PPE.
6. The Safety Officer is responsible to ensure that essential work permits are available prior to the commencement of
the work.
7. PROCEDURE
7.1.Location Preparation
1. Testing area of First floor slab for one room at Floor nn between grid xx and nn to be clean on top as well as
bottom.
2. Safety support to be prepared below the slab using KHK system as mentioned in section 7.2.
3. Keep all required loads away from the testing slab.
7.2.Decking
1. KHK system (Plan attached) will be used as the safety support under the slab on which the deflection test is to
be performed.
2. Universal jacks with adjustable base are placed apart at spacing equal to the length of ledgers (as per design
drawing-attached) starting from one corner of the room.
3. Standards are then fixed to the jack.
4. The ledgers of 1.8m length are then clamped to the standards to form first decking.
5. The second deck of the ledgers is then clamped to standards at height 1.5 M for first and third deck of ledgers
is clamped to standards at height 1 M from the second deck.
6. The standards must be erected in true verticality.
7. Bracing of standards are done.
8. Universal jack are then fixed on top of the standards.
9. A gap of 15 cm shall be provided between the slab bottom and the upper jack.
7.3.Specification
1. BS 8110: Part 2: 1985: Clause 9.5.
7.4.Loading Material
1. Bags of cement shall be used for load application.
7.5.Ultimate Load calculation
1. Live load = 2.0 KN/ M2
Floor Finish = 1.5 KN/ M2
2. The total load to be carried should
a. not be less than 1.0 times the characteristics dead load plus 1.0 times of characteristics live load i.e.,
= 1 x 1.5 + 1 x 2 = 3.5KN/ M2 and
b. normally be greater of
i. The sum of the characteristic dead load and 1.25 times of the characteristic
imposed load i.e., = 1.5 + 1.25 x 2 = 4 KN/ M2 or
ii. 1.125 x (1.5 + 2.0) = 3.94 KN/ M2.
3. Total Ultimate Load = 3.5 KN/ M2  350 Kg/ M2
7.6.Location for deflection Gauges
The dial gauges are fixed under the structure in such a way that they are totally independent from the structure
under test and don’t have disturbance at all by the vibrations/movement in the structure. These gauges must be
fixed rigidly so that while showing even minor deflections in the structure when loaded.
7.7.Testing Procedure
1. Pre loading visual inspection is carried out to determine the presence of any type of cracks at the top of
structure or at the bottom and recorded if any.
2. The dial gauges are fixed under the structure.
3. Suitable arrangement to access the dial gauges for recording the deflection at the end of every loading or
unloading cycle shall be provided and care shall be taken such that the dial gauges are not touched or
disturbed while taking the reading.
4. The test comprises of an initial load / unloads / reloads and unloads cycle.
5. Load stages shall be applied on to the structure incrementally up to the maximum required bearing pressure.
6. Minimum one hour break shall be given between two loading cycle.
7. Loading increment shall be about 25% of total ultimate load.
 8. At each loading stage, the load is held constant until further deflection / movements are effectively ceased
and the displacement reading stabilizes then deflection is recorded.
9. After each loading phase the structure shall be completely unloaded and the final deflection is taken to estimate
the percentage of recovery.
10. At the end of the test the structure shall be carefully inspected for appearance of new or development in
existing cracks in the structure.
8. RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS
8.1.Manpower
1. Site Engineer 2. Technician
3. Supervisor 4. Assistant Technician
5. Laboratory Technician 6. Helpers (skilled, semi-skilled)

8.2.Material
1. Safety support material (KHK system)
2. Loading Material (50 kg Cement bags)
8.3.Plant & Equipment
1. 5 nos. Dial gauges to the nearest 0.01mm with calibration certificate.
2. Telehandler for shifting loading material

9. HEALTH, SAFETY, ENVIRONMENT (HSE)

1. The entire works will be carried out as per the guidelines established in the Project Specific HSE Plan.
2. Utmost importance shall be given to safety of personnel and protection of existing above /underground
services. It will be ensured that the personnel involved are thoroughly aware of the “Name of the
contracting company”/ Employer Safety regulations. To achieve the above the following shall also be
ensured:
3. Tool Box Meetings will be conducted before starting the works.
4. All personnel will be provided with suitable Personal Protective Equipment.
5. Required permits will be obtained from the Engineer/ authorities concerned before starting the works.
6. Plant & Equipment’s shall be fully tested & certified by an independent testing agency. Copies of
certificates shall be submitted to Engineer
7. All pneumatic / lifting equipment’s including booms, slings; chain blocks etc. shall be fully tested &
certified by an independent testing agency. Copies of certificates should be available.
10. ATTACHMENTS
10.1. Inspection Test Plan
10.2. Risk Assessment