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    MS005 Block Work

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    This document outlines the block work method statement for a construction project with the objectives of defining requirements for supplying and laying block work. It describes the scope of masonry work, references applicable standards, responsibilities of roles like the site manager and engineer, required materials and tools, health and safety considerations, procedures for block laying, and an inspection and test plan to check for visual defects, verticality, plumb bonding, alignment, adhesion, and water penetration.

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    MS005 Block Work

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    This document outlines the block work method statement for a construction project with the objectives of defining requirements for supplying and laying block work. It describes the scope of masonry work, references applicable standards, responsibilities of roles like the site manager and engineer, required materials and tools, health and safety considerations, procedures for block laying, and an inspection and test plan to check for visual defects, verticality, plumb bonding, alignment, adhesion, and water penetration.

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    This document outlines the block work method statement for a construction project with the objectives of defining requirements for supplying and laying block work. It describes the scope of masonry work, references applicable standards, responsibilities of roles like the site manager and engineer, required materials and tools, health and safety considerations, procedures for block laying, and an inspection and test plan to check for visual defects, verticality, plumb bonding, alignment, adhesion, and water penetration.

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    BLOCK WORK METHOD STATEMENT

    CONTENT

    1. OBJECTIVES
    2. SCOPE
    3. REFERENCE
    4. RESPONSIBILITIES
    5. MATERIAL REQUIRED
    6. NECESSARY TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
    7. HEALTH AND SAFET
    8. PROCEDURE OF MASONRY BLOCK WORK
    9. INSPECTION AND TEST PLAN
    1.0 OBJECTIVE
    Is to define the requirements for supply and laying of block work for the
    buildings and utilities under the contract no AE/042/2015-2016/W/02,

    2.0 SCOPE

    This work procedure enumerates the scope of masonry work to be executed in the
    foundations/substructures, superstructures of different Structures/Units as specified in the
    approved drawings and at places when instructed by the Engineer.

    3.0 REFERENCE
    3.1 Project Approved Drawings
    3.2 Genera Technical specification
    3.3 BS EN 771-3:2003; Precast concrete masonry units
    3.4 BS EN 197-1:2000: Specification for Portland cement
    3.5 ASTM C62-13a; Building brick, Clay, Fired masonry units, Masonry, Physical
    properties, Shale, Solid brick
    3.6 ANSI A42.3 Portland cement plaster
    3.7 ASTM C62-13a and ASTM C55-14a Building Brick.

    4.0 RESPONSIBILITY
    4.1 SITE MANAGER
    The site manager will provide inputs to the project execution plan to ensure that lifting
    strategies & philosophy are addressed. And is responsible for the overall management of
    the project construction team to ensure that safe and effective operations are conducted
    and properly documented.

    4.2 EQUIPMENT MANAGER/MECHANICAL


    The equipment manager will be responsible for the transporting equipments availability
    and good order.

    4.3 SITE ENGINEER


    Shall report to Site Manager, Shall be responsible for planning, execution and
    implementation of all site activities related to this procedure.

    4.4 SITE SUPERVISOR/MASON FOREMAN


    Shall report to Site Engineer.
    Shall be responsible for execution of construction activity.
    Shall also prepare daily site construction records.
    4.5 QC ENGINEER
    Shall report to site Engineer
    Shall be responsible for attending all Inspection Stages as required by Inspection
    test Plan.
    Shall be responsible of performing all checks and shall prepare necessary Inspection
    Reports.

    4.6 HSE OFFICER


    Shall report to Site Manager and shall be responsible for overall control and
    inspection of HSE issues.

    5.0 MATERIAL REQUIRED


    Material in this construction activity includes;
    5.1 Solid concrete masonry block
    5.2 Burnt brick
    5.3 Cement
    5.4 Sand
    5.5 Damp Proof Course
    5.6 Steel masonry accessories
    5.7 Grout, etc

    6.0 NECCESSARY EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS


    Below is the equipment and tools involved in the construction of block work
    6.1 Nail
    6.2 Grinder for block cutting
    6.3 Scaffolding platform
    6.4 Electric drills
    6.5 Trowels and hand tools
    6.6 Spade
    6.7 Wheel barrow
    6.8 Masonry saw
    6.9 Spirit level
    6.10 3m long aluminum straight edge
    6.11 Mason square
    6.12 Measuring tape
    6.13 Plump Bob
    6.14 Survey instrument

    7.0 HEALTH AND SAFETY


    7.1 Prior to the construction of block work, scaffolding spanning the work area is
    constructed up to the level of the construction. The scaffold is to b designed to be able
    to hold the material that is to be used in the block work construction. Scaffolding will
    be erected so that it will allow each mason free access without being tied off.
    7.2 All workers working at height will have to wear safety harnesses with lanyard
    7.3 The areas where the block work activities are in progress will be barricaded
    7.4 Furthermore health and safety will be as per HSE

    8.0 PROCEDURE OF MASONRY BLOCK WORK


    8.1 Ensure that material, sample and this method statement is approved and masonry
    accessories are approved
    8.2 Masonry delivered to site shall be carefully unloaded and handed to prevent chipping
    and breakage and random sample to be send for testing (All Material shall be tested
    prior to using it)
    8.3 Masonry unit shall be stored in dry location
    8.4 Verify that all reinforcing, anchors, dowels, lintels, flashings, and other built in items
    are on hand, of proper size, and locations are established
    8.5 Before commencement of work, ascertain the nature and locations of all openings in
    the drawings
    8.6 The surveyor will mark out the layout for the block work using current layout
    drawing approved
    8.7 The size of block work shall be as per specification and approved drawings
    8.8 Approved DPC material shall be pre-laid into base of the wall along alignment of the
    block wall, the width of the DPC shall be the same as the particular thickness of the
    wall
    8.9 first layer of block should be fully set out with proper alignment
    8.10 Blocks shall be properly laid on fully bed of mortar. Mortar joint thickness
    for the general mortar will be 8mm to 12mm
    8.11 Mortar mixing
    Mortar made on site will be manually mixed by labourer
    Mortar mixing ratio will be as per specification
    8.12 Place masonry to lines and levels indicated.
    8.13 Masonry units will be assembled together overlapped, so the vertical joints
    will are staggered from course to course. At the corner and wall intersection the
    overlapping should be the minimum width of the unit. Only cut dimension units
    will be used at these locations.
    8.14 All the horizontal joints shall be leveled and the vertical joints shall be
    aligned during construction
    8.15 Install reinforced concrete lintels over openings in block walls.
    8.16 Stiffener columns and beam shall be provided as per approved drawings
    8.17 Block work shall be built to the respective dimension, height and thickness
    mentioned in the drawing
    8.18 Curing, damp cure the block works for 3 days, lintel and sills for 7 days as
    per project specification.
    8.19 Cleaning; as the work proceed, carefully remove mortar splashes from
    masonry surface and adjoining surfaces. After completing each section of the
    wall, clear down surface and make good were necessary.

    9.0 INSPECTION AND TEST PLAN


    1) Visual defects:
    No Lumps of mortar is to be seen in the finished work in the joints etc.

    No loose blocks or disturbed blocks or joints to be seen after work is


    complete.

    2) Verticality:
    Inner face- for every one meter height + 3mm (not cumulative)

    Outer face- for every one meter height + 5mm (not cumulative)

    3) Plumb bond:
    For ordinary block work plumb bond shall be within + 5mm (not
    cumulative but on the centre line of the plumb).

    Alignment, Corners and angles:


    - No variation in the layout of the angles specified.
    Adhesion:
    All courses must be truly filled in the joints with mortar (no holes partly or
    through holes must be seen in the work)
    Water penetration:
    When a jet of water is allowed on one surface of block work, water should not
    be seen coming out through the joints on the other side.

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