Doc. No.

MS - #

Doc. Name Raft Foundation Works

Prepared by Reviewed by Approved by Document No. Revision Status No. of Pages

Technical 7 (Incl. Cover

QA/QC Manager Client MS- # 0 page)
Manager

Note: This method statement is to be read in conjunction with the project specifications/ drawings and explained to all the
team members attending site before work commences, any variations to this method statement shall be authorized by the
responsible person.

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 INDEX

1.0. Purpose

2.0. Scope

3.0. References

4.0. Responsibilities

5.0. Definitions

6.0. Resources

7.0. Sequence

7.1. General

7.2. Pre commencement Requirement

7.3. Surface Preparation

7.4. Procedure

8.0. Quality & Testing

9.0. Attachments

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1.0 Purpose:

The purpose of this Method Statement is to describe the step-by-step procedure involved for the raft
foundation works and to ensure that the works are executed in according with the project requirement,
approved design shop drawing

2.0 Scope:

The purpose of this Method Statement is to describe the step-by-step procedure involved for the ID raft
foundation works

➢ Site Preparation

➢ Foundation Casting

3.0 References:

Standard Specification

Particular Specification

Standard Drawings

Particular Drawing

Bill of Quantities

4.0 Responsibilities:

4.1 Project Manager:

1. Overall responsible & full authority of all activities at the project site.

4.2 Project Engineer:

1. The coordinating to the employer for any clarification.

2. The provision of details of various activities and obtain set out/check as needed.

3. Following up of approved drawings with current revision.

4. Safety precautions and measures as per risk assessment plan.

4.4 Quality Engineer:

1. Ensure all the project key requirements are identified & fulfilled in method statement.

2. Revise the method statement whenever essential during the entire duration of project.

3. Verify the document used / referred is approved and of current revision.

4. Check the relevant materials are approved and inspected at site.

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 5. Perform the test as mentioned in the approved ITP and relevant records should be maintained.

4.5 Site Supervisor / Site Forman:

1. Ensure that work force is familiar with the activity.

2. Comply with the relevant safety requirements highlighted.

4.6 Safety Engineer / Project Safety Officer:

1. Ensure Risk involved in the activity is assessment & relevant control measures are put in place.

2. Ensure & monitor the adequate safety requirements are fulfilled during all stages of work.

4.6 Document Controller:

1. Safe custodian of the Original “MASTER COPY” document.

2. Issue of controlled document to the identified recipient of Document Distribution Matrix.

3. Re issue to all recipients & withdraw of “superseded documents” when revision takes place.

5.0 Definitions:

Client : ALDAR

Consultant : MOTT MACDONALD

Contractor : Al Geemi Contracting Company L.L.C.

6.0 Resources

6.1 Manpower:

Workforce:

1. Carpenter

2. Steel Fixer

3. Helper

4. Skilled Labour

General Supervision:

5. Site Foreman

6. QA/QC Engineer

7. Safety in charge

8. Site Engineer

9. Surveyor

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 6.2 Tools & Equipment:

1. Theodolite

2. Vibrator

3. Concrete Mixer

4. Concrete Pump

5. Hand Tools

6. Mobile Crane

7. Plump

8. Spirit Level, Automatic Level, Plumb Bob

9. Measuring Tape

6.3 Materials:

1. Reinforcing Steel

2. Binding Wire

3. Shuttering Materials

4. Portable Water

5. Polythene Sheet/ Hessian Cloth

6. Cable Duct

7.0 Sequence of activity:

7.1 General:

1. Relevant personal protective equipment should be provided and utilized by the workforce.

2. Appropriate Safety guidelines must be adhered during all stages of construction activity.

7.2 Pre commencement Requirement:

1. Required Permit to Work, if any shall be arranged prior to start of the activity.

2. The relevant permissions / clearances are to be obtained from the authority, prior to
commencement of the activity.

3. Obtain MEP clearance in advance and ensure all sleeves to be done prior to starting and proper
termination to be done.

4. All open trenches, pits shall be cordoned by means of safety cones, warning tapes, waring
signs, and warning flashers in the night

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 7.3 Surface Preparation

1. Debris shall be removed from the site to Client/Consultant approved dumping area

2. All open trenches, pits shall be cordoned by means of safety cones, warning tapes, warning
signs, and warning flashers in the night.

7.4 Activity Procedure

Setting out

1. Prior to the commencement of the work confirm and establish all reference points and levels by
the surveyor.

2. Locate, confirm, and protect control points prior to starting the site works.

Execution

1. Construction of raft foundation will commence after obtaining MEP clearance.

2. Block work for shuttering will be installed as per the approved shop drawing

3. Bottom and top main reinforcement of the raft foundation will be installed as per approved
drawing and fixed properly to maintain its position during concreting.

4. Reinforced steel bar is installed a per the approved shop drawing. Column & starter bar will be
installed as per the drawing, and shall be properly fixed so that it maintains the actual position
during the concreting.

5. Concrete spacer should install to ensure concrete cover

6. While placing steel it shall be ensured that water proofing is not damaged.

7. All the embedded MEP sleeves, pipes conduiting works should be completed.

8. Area shall be cleaned prior to concreting. Approved mix design shall be used for the raft
foundation concreting.

9. The concrete shall be pumped and compacted by the means of mechanical vibrator.

10. Top level of the concrete shall be marked clear to ensure proper level.

11. Concreting shall be carried out with from one end to the other end progressively without stop
to avoid cracks.

12. Vibrator should not disturb/touch the reinforcement of the concrete.

13. All necessary concrete testing as per the project requirement/contract shall be done prior to
commencement of the work.

14. Ensure that there is no bleeding showing from the shuttering.

15. Float shall be used for achieving desired finish as per project specification

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 16. Polythene sheet shall be provided immediately after the concrete surface finish.

8.0 Quality & Testing:

1. Prior to concrete testing client / consultant shall be notified about the testing location, Date, time
& type of testing.

2. MIR to be raised for material upon received to the site.

3. Work Inspection Requests (WIR) shall be raised to the Client/Consultant for the following stages
of work as per ITP.

4. Relevant test report shall be maintained & copy shall be forwarded to the client / consultant.

9.0 Attachments:

1. ITP

2. Task Risk Assessment

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