TST(7OPR01) Project Submittals

Dubai, Dubai

Method Statement Submittal(V1.0)

Aug 28, 2021, ID #698

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Description MS-022 - RCC Band beam, PCC Blinding, Sacrificial block work along the shoring and inside pile cap & Risk Assement

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METHOD STATEMENT SUBMITTAL

Project :The S Tower REF. No. : MS-SS-CIVIL-022

Client :Sobha Gold FZ-LLC Rev. No. : ’00

Consultant :PNC Architects Date : 28-Aug-21

:Sobha Constructions LLC
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Contractor Category : Civil Arch ID MEP

Subcontractor : Others :

SL. No. Document No. Description Rev. No. Code

1 MS-SS-CIVIL-022 Method Statement For RCC Band beam, PCC Blinding, Sacrificial block work along 00 B
the shoring and inside pile cap & Risk Assement

Submitted By : Balasubramanian Position : Project Manager Signature : Date : 28-Aug-21

Consultant's Comments

Structural
Provision of expansion joint (sleeved or groove cuts ) shall be reviewed with the contractor based on site feasibility.
Initially conduct a pull out tests to determine the ultimate load (Nu) from the chemical anchoring into the panels.
Scaffolding design for block wall construction shall be designed as per applicable safety guidelines.
Filling of sand behind the block wall shall be before concreting. Separate statement with amount of moisture shall be updated.

Other comments.
Comply to all safety regulations as stipulated by DDA, Dubai municipality and all other relevant authorities.
Risk assessment is not included, shall be thoroughly reviewed with joint meeting with Contractor and HSE of main contractor.

ARCHITECT- FOLLOW ALL STRUCTURAL COMMENTS

Attachments : YES NO

Nos.

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A- Approved B- Approved As Noted C- Not Approved (Resubmit) D- Rejected

Name : SUKUL JAGDEV Position : HOD Signature : Date : 1

1- Contractor to mark all relevant technical description in the literature.

2- Approval shall not relieve Contractor of his liabilities under the Contract or consititute authorization of any change to contract documents
3- Contractor should certify that the above submited items have been reviewed in details and are correct and in strict conformity with the contract drawings and
specifications except as otherwise stated.

FS/CO/07/01
TST(7OPR01) Project Submittals
Dubai, Dubai

DOCUMENTS (1)

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SOBHA GOLD FZ. LLC
Method Statement for RCC Doc no.: MS-SS-CIVIL-22
Band beam,pcc
blinding,sacrificial block
work along the shoring & Revision: 00
inside pile cap

1. SCOPE

• This method statement is applicable for installation of block masonry works along the
shoring & inside the pile caps that are intended in “The Sobha Tower” on sheik Zayed road,
Dubai, in accordance to project specifications/ contract documents with reference to
approved IFC, shop drawings etc..
• The purpose of the procedure is to ensure that all the personnel involved in this activity are
fully aware of the safe method to be employed/procedure to be adopted to ensure that
documentation is generated to record and verify that work executed in acceptable manner in
compliance with project specification requirement.

2. REFERENCE:

1. Project specification 19_015 THE S TOWER AT SZR_ Structural Specification R1

2. IFC, contract documents
3. Approved Shop drawings
4. RFI
5. Approved materials
6. Project Safety Plan
7. Project Quality Plan
8. Applicable standards and codes (BS 5628-3 2005)
9. Authority requirements
3. HEALTH & SAFETY

Specific safety measures have to followed as applicable, and all the safety measures are
covered separately in the Project Safety Plan
4. DEFINITIONS

1. TST - The Sobha Tower

2. SGL - Sobha Gold FZ LLC (Client)
3. PNCA - PNC Architects (consultants)
4. SCL - Sobha Constructions LLC (Main Contractor)
5. MS - Method statement
6. ITP - Inspection & Test Plan
7. PSP - Project Safety Plan
8. PQP - Project Quality Plan

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Band beam,pcc
SOBHA GOLD FZ. LLC blinding,sacrificial block
work along the shoring & Revision: 00
inside pile cap

5. RESPONSIBILITIES

Description Responsibility

 Shall be responsible for all project related activities

Project Manager at site
 Shall be responsible for arranging resources for the
timely completion of the project.

 Execution of work as per the Contract specifications

and method statement
 Ensure current versions of drawings are verified
for activity.
 Maintaining all safety regulations.
Sr. Site Engineer  Generating pertinent records
 Responsible for quality and productivity
 Responsible for raising inspection and getting
(PlanGrid) approvals from different stake holders
 Responsible for necessary trainings to workers and
sub contractor workers
 Responsible for the necessary inspections and tests
to be carried out for all the activities and ensure its
conformance with contract specification and
QA/QC Engineer procedures.
 Coordination of all inspections and test requirement
as per the specification and closing of stamps
 Responsible for maintenance of all records and
other inspection / testing documents.
 Responsible for the layout marking of area to be
Surveyor excavated and constructed with respect to the
approved drawings.
 Responsible for HSSE. Ensure that all work
Safety Officer in progress is within the guidelines of HSE
management system.

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Band beam,pcc
SOBHA GOLD FZ. LLC blinding,sacrificial block
work along the shoring & Revision: 00
inside pile cap

 Manage and monitor members attendance and

work.
 Adhere to relevant safety regulations.
Foreman
 Manage and guide the use of machinery and
equipment

6. METHOD TO BE EMPLOYED / PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED

6.1 BLINDING CONCRETE and BAND

BEAM Preparatory works

 Ensure that the site is securely protected against unauthorized access by the provision
of adequate barriers lighting and signs.
 Ensure excavation and pile head breaking is approved by consultant.
 Ensure FDD test carried out and approved by consultant
 Ensure necessary clearance is obtained by surveyor
 Ensure necessary stamps if applicable are closed prior to start the activity

Setting out

 All Survey equipment shall be calibrated, and certificates shall be available at site.
 Permanent Benchmark shall be established at site and the approval shall be obtained
from the Engineer / surveyor.
 Setting out level and thickness of blinding concrete AND blinding concrete including
RCC band beam along the shoring shall be marked and verified by surveyor as per the
latest approved drawings.
 Necessary clearance from surveyor shall be obtained prior to start the work

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Method Statement for RCC Doc no.: MS-SS-CIVIL-22
Band beam,pcc
blinding,sacrificial block
work along the shoring & Revision: 00
inside pile cap

Execution

 Install side forms along the shoring line as per the survey points for the area to receive
blinding concrete and band beam.
 RCC Band beam 400 X 200mm shall be provided and cast above blinding concrete of
100mm thick leaving starter bars for stiffener columns at 4 mt c/c (please refer to
attached sketch) & starter bars for 3 layers of hollow blocks i.e. T12@800mm prior to
casting of band beam along the shoring.
 Below the block work RCC band beam and blinding shall be casted
 RCC band beam shall have 6 T12 and ties/ shear reinforcement of T10 at 150mm c/c
 For the rest of the area where only blinding concrete, establish level dabs at 2 mt
center to center using cement mortar 1:6 or blinding concrete.
 Pour blinding concrete /PCC either by chute, pump or using bucket, between the dabs
and level using straight edge to form a band.
 Cross check the top level of blinding concrete using dumpy/ laser level at regular intervals.
 Finish the concrete smooth either by manual or power floating as per specification
within the applicable tolerance
 Ensure continuous curing for at least 7 days

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SOBHA GOLD FZ. LLC
Method Statement for RCC Doc no.: MS-SS-CIVIL-22
Band beam,pcc
blinding,sacrificial block
work along the shoring & Revision: 00
inside pile cap

 Protect the concrete from trafficking until the concrete has set and hardened
 Saw cut shall be carried out after the concrete is set to ensure no crack appears in the
blinding concrete

Ref:ST-SCL-CIVIL-FD-SD-101.00 REV.00

6.2 SACRIFICIAL BLOCK MASONRY WORK to RAFT FOUNDATION and PILE CAPS

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Band beam,pcc
SOBHA GOLD FZ. LLC blinding,sacrificial block
work along the shoring & Revision: 00
inside pile cap

 The entire working area for the block work activity will be thoroughly cleaned and will
make it free from concrete materials, debris and other unwanted material.
 The area for the block work construction shall be checked for any structural defects and if any it
shall be repaired and necessary approval obtained prior to start the works
 The surveyor will provide setting out for block work as per the approved drawing and will mark
all the support posts
 The setting out dimensions shall be taken from grid lines as indicated in the drawing
Set out line of block walls as per the dimensions of pile cap on the blinding concrete
 If surface of the blinding where block masonry work to be started, if it is found smooth it will
be chipped lightly to make it rough.
 The first layer of block shall be laid in a full bed of mortar (either site mixed or approved ready
mix either wet or dry) as per setting out and adjust the level and line
 Along the length of the wall provide stiffener columns at 4 meter c/c as per attached
sketch before starting block wall Ref. ST-SCL-CIVIL-FD-SD-101.00 REV00
 Build block walls in stretcher course with ready mix mortar leaving toothed joint at
stiffener columns.
 Bottom 3 course shall be hollow block with vertical reinforcement of T12 @800mm c/c
& to be filled by lean concrete
 Upon completion of 3 course hollow blocks, solid blocks to proceed till top as per the
required height mentioned in the drawing
 Provide 2no. 8mm dia. Bars as dowels in alternate course of block walls inserted into
the stiffener column.
 Complete block work up to the required height.
 Provide coping beam at 1.8mt. and at 3.8mt. height The beam shall have reinforcement
of 4T12, and stirrups T8 at 150c/c. Ensure stiffener column reinforcement is terminated
properly into the coping beam.
 Provide shuttering for stiffener column and coping beam and pour approved grade of
concrete (C45/20).
 Remove shuttering and Repair defects if any using cement-sand mortar 1:4.
 Smoothen concrete projections/ protrusions if any using grinder.
 Ensure curing as per specification
 For podium area pile caps one side solid blocks work will provide on the shoring side.
 Wherever H beam is coming in between band beam, stiffener column please provide
filler board to separate

6.3 BACKFILLING AROUND BLOCK WALLS FOR PILE CAP

 As far as practicable, after installing pile cap reinforcement, carryout back filling around
block walls in layers as per specification of back filling.
 Care shall be taken to avoid excessive vibration/ compaction, especially near the surface
of block wall.

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SOBHA GOLD FZ. LLC
Method Statement for RCC Doc no.: MS-SS-CIVIL-22
Band beam,pcc
blinding,sacrificial block
work along the shoring & Revision: 00
inside pile cap

 Complete backfilling to at least 300 mm from top of block wall wherever possible.

6.4 TEMPORARY SUPPORTS TO BLOCK WALLS

 If at all for any reason, back filling cannot be carried out around the block walls before
concreting the pile cap, temporary supports shall be installed to maintain the stability of
block walls during concreting.
 Number and spacing of supports shall be calculated as mentioned below (6.8) and
provided accordingly.
 The supports shall be checked thoroughly before concreting.

6.5 CALCULATION OF TEMPORARY SUPPORTS TO BLOCK WALLS

Calculate pressure on block wall using formula p = ρgh (kPa)

where
p = Lateral pressure, (kPa)
ρ = Density of concrete, kg/m3
g = Gravitational constant, 9.81 N/kg
h = Depth of fluid or plastic concrete from top of placement to point of consideration in
form, (mts, consider total height of free-standing block work)

After calculating the lateral pressure, multiply it with the area under consideration to get
the total load.
 Number of supports required = Total load / Capacity of each Prop
 Spacing of supports = Length / Number of supports

Distribute supports uniformly along the entire length of block wall (refer typical sketch for
general arrangement of supports.
Ensure the supports are anchored properly as per manufacturer’s recommendations.

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SOBHA GOLD FZ. LLC
Method Statement for RCC Doc no.: MS-SS-CIVIL-22
Band beam,pcc
blinding,sacrificial block
work along the shoring & Revision: 00
inside pile cap

7. MANPOWER REQUIREMENT

 QA/QC Engineer
 Site Engineer
 Safety Officer
 Surveyor
 Foreman
 Mason
 Helpers

8. MATERIAL REQUIREMENT

 Blocks
 Rebar
 Mortar
 Air compressor
 Handheld blower
 Markers
 Measuring tape
 Straight edge
 Other tools and equipment as mentioned in the referenced method statements.

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SOBHA GOLD FZ. LLC
Method Statement for RCC Doc no.: MS-SS-CIVIL-22
Band beam,pcc
blinding,sacrificial block
work along the shoring & Revision: 00
inside pile cap

9. EQUIPMENT & TOOLS REQUIRED

 Calibrated survey equipment like total station, Laser level or auto level
 Mobile/ tower crane.
 Air compressor
 Handheld blower
 Truck-Mounted concrete pump


10. TEST REPORTS

 Test reports for the blocks submitted along with delivery (MIR)

11. HEALTH & SAFETY PROVISIONS

 PPE
 Works carried out with necessary permits
 Workplace shall be clean after completion of daily works
 Tools & equipment’s tested only used

12. APPROVALS & OTHER DOCUMENTS

 PQP
 PSP
 Calibration certificate
 Approved material submittal

13. RECORDS TO BE PRODUCED

This method statement shall be read in conjunction with the below referenced documents

 Contract specification & IFC drawings

 Material submittal
 Manufacture technical data sheet
 Project quality plan
 Applicable stamps

14. DISTRIBUTION

This method statement shall be shared with the following for implementation

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SOBHA GOLD FZ. LLC
Method Statement for RCC Doc no.: MS-SS-CIVIL-22
Band beam,pcc
blinding,sacrificial block
work along the shoring & Revision: 00
inside pile cap

 Project Manager
 Construction Manager
 Project Engineer
 Site engineer
 HSE Engineer
 QC Engineer

15. SITE SAFETY INCHARGE APPROVAL

Approved

Approved Subjected to compliance with the following notes/comments

Not Approved - Reasons

_( HSE to sign here)

Name & Signature Date

16. RISK ASSESSMENT & CONTROL MEASURES

 Refer attached Risk assessment

17. LIST OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TO BE USED

 Not applicable

18. LIST OF HAZARDOUS WASTE GENERATED

 Not applicable

19. ATTACHMENT

 Risk assessment & control measures

 Sketches
 ITP(NA)

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