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(2) 221176 - MSRA+ITP for Erection of HCS
(2) 221176 - MSRA+ITP for Erection of HCS
(2) 221176 - MSRA+ITP for Erection of HCS
: 221176
STANDARD Ref. No. : UPC/PM/221176/MS-01
METHOD STATEMENT FOR Rev. : 0
ERECTION OF
Date : 25-September-2023
HOLLOWCORE SLABS
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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION
3. PURPOSE
4. SCOPE OF WORK
5. REFERENCE
6. DEFINITIONS
7. ERECTION METHOD
8. CUSTOMERS RESPONSIBILITY
9. PROBLEMS TO BE AVOIDED
10. SAFETY
13. ATTACHMENTS.
1. INTRODUCTION:
This “Method Statement” Manual for Precast Concrete Hollow Core Slabs from UNITED PRECAST CONCRETE DUBAI
L.L.C. is a manual for our customers to help them to ensure full satisfaction with our product.
To commence design of the Hollow Core Slabs UPC requires all relevant structural drawings in the latest
revision and loading details. In case any ducts or openings of 100mm dia. or larger are required, then these are
to be finalized during design stage.
Based on these information UPC will provide the following design documentations:
Erection is done in continuous operation. On in-situ concrete structures, the Hollow core slabs are placed on leveling
shims (PVC) for proper leveling purpose.
3. PURPOSE
This method statement explains the activities involved in the delivery and erection of precast concrete Hollow Core
Slabs.
4. SCOPE OF WORK
Erection and alignment of precast concrete Hollow Core Slabs.
5. REFERENCE:
Approved drawings, cutting list and project schedule.
6. DEFINITIONS
UPC - United Precast Concrete
HCS - Hollow Core Slab
MS - Method Statement
7. ERECTION METHOD
b. White wood timber pcs shall be laid on the ground such that the same is located min
50cm inside of the slab edge.
c. The HCS shall be lifted directly from the flat bed trailer (same procedure as that for
erection of HCS) and laid on the timber support highlighted above.
d. Timber supports are placed on the offloaded slab prior to offloading the next slab to
facilitate lifting for installation later.
e. Step 2, 3, 4 shall be repeated until the HCS are offloaded for each stack.
The HCS are loaded to a maximum capacity of 30T and quantity on each load shall vary
based on weight of the elements depending on size and thickness of the Hollow core
slabs. Trailer is brought close to the building, under crane area where erection is to be
carried out.
The lifting area surrounding the trailer and areas below the erections should be cordoned
for safety reasons.
Setting out and marking is carried out with the help of site grid reference points (given
by Main Contractor)
The levels on the precast wall panels/beams are perfected with PVC shims (if required
only) with the help of the site reference points (given by Main Contractor).
The soffit levels of hollow core slabs on the precast elements will be as per the final top
levels of those structures.
Slabs will be delivered with open cores. Cores to be closed with polystyrene core plugs
before lifting the hollow core slab from load to avoid flow of concrete in the core while
screed.
In case of HCS requiring core filling, UPC shall deliver the HCS with hacked cores (as per design
requirement and approved drawings), these cores (to avoid flow of concrete into the cores)
shall be plugged (at the core fill end) by UPC and slab installed for main contractor to
proceed reinforcement and structural screed.
Slabs are lifted directly from the trailer and placed in position one by one by mobile crane
Note: If site is not ready then the slabs will be offloaded at the site on timbers
safely on well compacted and flat surface (to be provided by the Main
Contractor).
Full slabs are lifted using the specially designed lifting equipment
The lifting clamps shall be placed 750mm from the ends of the slabs. The chain between
clamps and beams shall be 900.
The angle between the chains on the lifting shall be less than 600.
When lifting narrow slabs (width less than 1200mm) and slabs with cut-outs near the
end, sling belts will be used.
When lifting with clamps always use the safety chains underneath the slab. The chains
should not be released until the slab is about 300mm from the support. (Satisfactory scissor
clamp functioning without slip with monitored grip on slab shall be ensured)
After the completion of the erection, the levels are checked from below and corrections are
carried out if wherever necessary. If the level difference is in the mid span (due to camber
variation), then the levels are corrected by clamping with ‘Tie Rods’. The ‘Tie Rods’ to be
protected from sides with Hessian cloth or polystyrene for easy removal after joints grouting.
Note: ‘Tie Rods’ so provided should be released only 1 or 2 days after the grouting works
are completed.
Tamping between the hollow core slabs and the Cast-In-Situ support beam and grouting the
joint to be followed (by Main Contractor).
Tamping between the hollow core slabs and Cast-in-Situ support beam can be done together
with erection or after completion of erection and leveling of hollow core slabs.
The joints between the 2 slabs are provided with reinforcement (by the main contactor) as
per approved drawings and filled along with the structural screed.
8. CUSTOMER’S RESPONSIBILITY
After erection and leveling of the slabs, UPC has completed their scope of the work, and the responsibility of slabs is
handed over to UPC customers – normally the main contractor by way of work inspection request.
After erection and leveling is completed, UPC will raise the Inspection Request (IR) and upon approval, grouting the hollow
core joints and tamping (if tamping is to be done after erection) between the Hollow Core Slabs and the cast in-situ support
beam to be taken up (by main contractor).
For tamping, use relatively dry sand-cement mortar with less than 05mm aggregates or similar to planter mortar.
Note: UPC only recommends the above requirements but does not design the mix.
9. PROBLEMS TO BE AVOIDED
If grouting / tamping and curing is not done immediately after erection and leveling, or of it is done improperly, the following
problems may arise:
− If the slabs are loaded before grouting and tamping, i.e. with building materials for further upwards construction, then
these loads will definitely push the slabs out of level and maybe, even cause cracks due to overloading.
− If holes, i.e. for fan hooks, electrical installation etc. are drilled into the slabs before grouting and tamping, then the
drilling will possibly push the slabs out of level.
− If the joints are left un grouted for a longer period of time, then the joints will inevitably be filled with dirt and dust, which
will prevent a proper grouting, and most importantly, will spoil the structural shear key between the slabs.
− Other problems can arise. So, grout and tamp immediately after erection and leveling.
When grouting and tamping is completed, the slabs are, in most cases, covered with 50-100mm screed or structural
topping (by the customer). When curing the screed, it is recommended to cover the screed with wet canvas and polythene
sheets instead of a continuous pour of water.
This procedure will give good curing humidity and reduce the amount of water used for curing.
10. SAFETY
1) Proper access for trailers and mobile cranes to be provided by Main Contractor.
2) Trailers to be brought close to the erection area/location and the lifting area surrounding the trailers to be cordoned.
4) Crane operators should be always alert and clearly understand the signals from the bangs man/foreman and there
should be proper rapport/understanding between them.
5) Crane should be positioned firmly with the out riggers extended and rested firmly on spreader plates/planks.
7) Persons working at height should wear safety harness and hook to the life saving tag line (provided by the Main
Contractor)
8) The erection area to be cordoned and ensure no one is moving below the erection area and the lifted element.
9) While lifting the elements with scissors, the element should be provided with safety slings from under at both lifting
points.
10) The element should be controlled with long tag line provided at both ends.
11) Persons working above the trailers and persons involved in erection should wear safety hand gloves.
Small holes and recesses between strands at the position of the voids are usually made at the building site. The shaded
areas on the cross section below indicate their positions. In some cases, it is acceptable to cut the pre-stressed steel
strands. However, this should be closely coordinated with UPC Structural Engineers before making such openings.
UPC uses the wet drilling technique and has fully trained drilling teams for this purpose only.
All required MEP openings should be clearly marked on the top surface of the slab, indicating size and location (by Main
Contractor).
In order to avoid cutting any strands in hollow core slabs unintentionally, all core drilling should be done prior to casting of the
screed.
All openings required in the hollow core slabs should be coordinated before the production takes place.
2. Saturate with water and apply FIT BOND CM / Equivalent bonding agent.
1. All unsound material, paint dust and loose particles shall be removed.
2. The prepared area shall be thoroughly wet with clean water before start of repair works.
2. Make ‘V’ groove cutting in the length of crack and extend the ‘V’ grove by about 50mm
more than length of the crack.
3. Clean the groove thoroughly for any loose materials and dust.
5. Repair the surface by filling the ‘V’ groove with Repair material CONMIX-RECON GP-55 or
Equivalent such that 5mm and less recess is available for finish.
6. Fine finish the repaired surface with Finish material CONMIX-RECON PH (M) / Equivalent.
7. Water cures the repair surface for 3 days by spraying water twice a day.
D. HOUSE KEEPING:
The work shall be maintained neat and tidy as reasonably practical at all times. Debris will
be disposed as per the collection and disposal procedure of the project.
E. PROTECTIVE MEASURES
A Temporary fencing will be erected around the perimeter of the construction site prior to
the commencement of works. Additionally, wherever the risk arises of material falling into
Public areas, overhead protection will be provided.
The Contractor will have a senior representative on site at all times to ensure compliance
with the safety guidelines and agreed work methods.
13. ATTACHMENTS: -
ITP/CHECKLIST
RISK ASSESSMENTS
Revision Record
M/s. Al Forsan International Sport Resort M/s. Bayaty Architects M/s. Al Eslah General Contracting
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AL FORSAN INTERNATIONAL EQUESTRIAN CLUB EXPANSION
Project Name : PHASE 02 PROJECT SECTOR NO.SW17, PLOT NO.C11, KHALIFA AP – Approval H – Hold point
CITY, ABUDHABI- U.A.E. DS – Document Submission for approval N – Notification point Approval Status
R – Review UPC – United Precast Concrete A – Approved
I – Inspection/ Test BA – Bayaty Architects B – Approved as
Scope of Work : Erection of Precast Concrete Elements. S – Surveillance AGC – Al Eslah General Contracting noted
1.0 DOCUMENTATION
Design/Structural calculation & Project requirement, Approved drawings & Document Approval UPC Design
1.1
drawings Design specification calculations
Prior to erection
status A/B Engineer
DS R R/AP
Method statement
Method statement for Erection of Document Approval UPC Project
1.2
hollow core slabs
UPC standard Procedures UPC/PM/221176/MS-01 Prior to erection
status A/B Manager
DS R R/AP
M/s. Al Forsan International Sport Resort M/s. Bayaty Architects M/s. Al Eslah General Contracting
Inspection/ Test by
Sl. Application spec /
Description of Inspection/Test Verifying Document Frequency Acceptance criteria Responsibility
No. Procedure UPC BA AGC
Material submittal
Material submittals approval UPC QA/QC
1.5 Material submittals Project specifications
prior to erection
Prior to Erection Approval status A/B
Manager
DS R R/AP
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TASK SITE LOCATION: Al Forsan International Equestrian Club Expansion Phase-2 at Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi – UAE. RA Rev No. 00
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Hard Hat, Dust Mask, Ear Plug, Coverall, Hand Gloves, Safety Harness & Safety Shoe DATE 25-09-2023
Catastrophic
High High High Med Low
Multiple Fatalities / 5
Environmental release with detrimental effects requiring external emergency services 25 20 15 10 5
Major
High High High Med Low
Single Fatality/Multiple LTI’s/ Major Illness or Injury, disability/ 4
Environmental release with minimal off-site impact 20 16 12 8 4
Moderate
Single LTI/ Serious but non-permanent injury or ill health High High Med Med Low
Work days lost/
3
15 12 9 6 3
On site release requiring environmental emergency plan to be activated
Minor
Medical attention needed. Med Med Med Low Low
No work restrictions/
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Local on-site environmental release treated locally
Negligible
Low Low Low Low Low
Minor cuts & bruises or sickness/ 1
Nuisance release with no adverse impact 5 4 3 2 1
Probability Rating 5 4 3 2 1
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DM
Inspections
Poor flooring or COP
Each individual area where work at height is to be carried Checklists
area where work Major injuries to CH
4 4 16 out needs to be inspected before use’ e.g. floors surfaces, 1 4 4 Continuous
at height is to be persons 8,11.
guard rails etc. monitoring
carried out.
Training
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DM
COP
Ensure that all operatives are wearing all required
CH Inspections
Personal Protective Equipment (Coverall, Hard Hat, Hand
Grouting and 10,18
Allergy Gloves, Dust Mark, Goggles and Safety Shoes) Checklists
tamping
(Dermatitis) Ensure the MSDS of the Cement and chemicals are Continuous
precast OSHA
Cement – Contact Health Effects available on site. monitoring
8. element – 3 4 12 D 1 4 4
with skin -Irritant like cancer and Prior to commencing the grouting and tamping works, Training
using grout 41.0
mix
damage to body MSDS and Risk assessment should be briefed to the
42.0, Task Briefing
organs operatives. and Toolbox
44.0,
Hazardous waste to be disposed as per DM Regulations. Talks
33.1,
Housekeeping to be maintained on a regular basis
14.0
,23.0
1.0
Inhalation of Inspections
Dust Checklists
Wear goggles, dust masks and protective gloves. DM
Contact of dust Continuous
Eye & Skin contact – wash immediately with copious COP
into eyes and monitoring
Dust 3 4 12 quantities of water and remove contaminated clothing CH 1 4 4
skin
immediately. 10,18, Training
Silicosis, Task Briefing
Inhalation: Ensure that workers are wearing mask. 2
respiratory and Toolbox
problems Talks
Operator to be trained in correct use of Electric Cement
Mixer
Cement Mixer to be used in compliance with
manufacturer’s instructions DM
Ensure operator’s hands and body parts are kept clear COP
during operation and maintenance CH
Entanglement & Crush injuries
All Necessary guards and safety devices are in place 16,15,
Entrapment Electric Shock Inspections
protecting workers from all moving parts. 10,2
Mixing Grout Noise and Burns
Ensure equipment is maintained and in good condition Checklists
/ Tamping Vibration Equipment
before use OSHA Continuous
material Fire, Explosion & damage.
Do not use faulty equipment. D 41.0 monitoring
9. using Electrocution Stiffening of 4 4 16 1 4 4
Use equipment as per manufacturers recommendations 42.0, Training
Concrete Slips, Trips and lungs
Power leads and extension cables are used only with 44.0, Task Briefing
Mixer falls Throat
caution in and around practical work area. 33.0, and Toolbox
Machine Manual Handling infections and
Wear appropriate footwear 14.0, Talks
Mechanical respiratory
Check that the accessories and attachments are properly 23.0,
Failure diseases
fitted and that all guards and other safety devices are in 15.0,
place and working properly. 35.0
Before you inspect any parts, make sure the power is
turned off and the lead unplugged from the power source.
Check workspace and walkways to ensure no slip/trip
hazards are present.
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Date of Next
Risk Assessment Date 25-09-2023 Review Period 6 Months 24-03-2024
Review
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