Method Statement for Concrete Work

Method Statement - Concreting Work CONCRETING WORK  OBJECTIVE Method on how the concreting works are carried out MATERIALS Ready mixed concrete PLANT, MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT Tower crane / Mobile Crane, Concrete Pumps, Concreting Buckets, Vibrators, Wheelbarrows, etc. as applicable PREPARATORY WORKS 1. Request for design mix based on the concrete grades specifi ed on structural drawings from the Ready Mixed Concrete Supplier(s). 2. Submit the proposed design mix to client / client’s representative for  approval. for  approval. 3. Submit request for inspection of structural members with client / client’s representative  prior to concreting works using Structural Work (Reinforcement / Concrete) Inspection Checklist and Inspection and Test Plan. 4. Carry out receiving inspection of ready mixed concrete as per M aterial Receiving Inspection Checklist. 5. File completed Material Receiving Inspection Checklist a s per Project Filing Index. WORK METHODOLOGY 1. Take concrete cube samples for quantity specified in the contract document. 2. Mark the location of pour for concrete received on the delivery docket and checklist as reference and identification. 3. Provide adequate equipment, machinery and manpower to carry out the concreting works. 4. Place concrete on designated locations using concrete pumps and / or crane assisted concrete buckets. 5. Start concreting from a fresh location or a predetermined construction joint and continue uninterrupted up to the next predetermined construction joint or to completion. 6. If concreting is to commence from a construction joint, roughen the joint before placin g the concrete when wire mesh is not available. 7. Place concrete from the lowest point to the final concrete level in one operation in horizontal layers. 8. Compact concrete by mechanical vibrators. Ensure that concrete is worked into the corners of the structural members. 9. After the concrete has set, carry out curing works by applying curing compound.