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Document No:
Metod Statement for Rev : 0
Masonry Block Works Date: 26/09/2023
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METHOD STATEMENT FOR

MASONRY BLOCK WORKS

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Fences building Project
Document No:
Metod Statement for Rev : 0
Masonry Block Works Date: 26/09/2023
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Revision Record

1. This cover page is a record of all revisions of the document identified above by number and
title. All previous cover pages are hereby superseded and are to be destroyed.

2. The contractor has the full right to modify, amend or change Method Statement and
supporting documents as required or as deemed necessary. All such documents will be
submitted to the “CONSULTANT” for approval.

Prepared Approval for

Rev Date Reviewed by Description & page Number of Revision
By Issuance by
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Document No:
Metod Statement for Rev : 0
Masonry Block Works Date: 26/09/2023
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Contents

1.0 Purpose

2.0 Scope

3.0 References

4.0 Definitions and Abbreviations

5.0 Responsibilities

6.0 Materials

7.0 Equipment& Tools

8.0 Safety & Health

9.0 Procedure
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Masonry Block Works Date: 26/09/2023
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1.0 PURPOSE

The purpose of this procedure is to define how Masonry block works shall be carried
out under controlled condition. All block works are carried out in accordance with the
approved shop drawings and contract specifications.

2.0 SCOPE

This method statement covers the detailed procedure to be followed for external and
internal masonry works laying, reinforcing and anchoring process.
This procedure shall be read in conjunction with contract specification where
applicable.

3.0 REFERENCES

➢ Project specifications:
➢ Latest revised Approved Shop Drawings
➢ Contract Drawings
➢ Project HSE Plan
➢ Project Quality Plan

4.0 DEFINITIONS& ABBREVIATIONS

QA QC: Quality Assurance and quality Control

WIR: Inspection and Test Request
ITP: Inspection and Test Plan
HSE: Health, Safety and Environment
CMU Concrete Masonry Unit
PPE: Personal Protective Equipment

5.0 RESPONSIBILITIES

➢ Project Manager is responsible for overall project execution, quality and safety.
Adopt a leading role with respect to CONSULTANT quality and safety procedures.
➢ CM / Project Engineer shall arrange all materials, equipment, safety related items
& manpower & direct the Site Engineers & foremen to resort appropriate action
for the smooth execution of the works.
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➢ Safety Engineer shall be responsible for safe working environment & conditions.
Coordinate with Site Engineer potential hazards before works, methods of safe
working from new developments.
➢ Surveyor shall be responsible for setting out for levels, layout, and lines &
establish top levels. Ensuring setting out books are properly maintained and filed
when completed. To coordinate with the CONSULTANT surveyor in determining
coordinates, levels, and limits.
➢ QA/QC Engineer shall be responsible for ensuring that execution of works are
complying with approved method statement; specifications, approved shop
drawings and ensure WIR are submitted based on ITP requirements.
➢ Site Engineer shall ensure that all works are carried out according to approved
shop drawings. He shall direct the surveyor for the setting out lines & levels in
concurrence from the Construction Manager.
➢ MEP Coordinator / Engineer shall be responsible for proper execution of MEP
works related to masonry.
6.0 MATERIALS

Materials in this construction activity include:

➢ Solid and Hollow Concrete Masonry Blocks
➢ Cement
➢ Sand

7.0 EQUIPMENTS & TOOLS

Below is the equipment involved in the construction of the block works / cavity walls:-
➢ Scaffolding Platforms
➢ Trowels & Hand tools
➢ Wheel barrow
➢ Mason square
➢ 3m long Aluminum straight edge
➢ Spirit level
➢ Water level
➢ Measuring tape
➢ Line dory
➢ Plumb bob
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➢ Calibrated survey instruments.

The capacity / size of the above equipment shall be judged in accordance with site
conditions, requirements, and availability at the time of execution

8.0 SAFETY & HEALTH

➢ Prior to the construction of the block wall, a scaffold spanning the work area is
constructed up to the level of the construction. The scaffold is to be designed to
be able to hold the material that is to be used in the block wall construction.
Scaffolding will be erected so that it will allow each mason free access without
being tied off.
➢ All workers working at height will have to wear safety harnesses with lanyard.
➢ The area where the block work activities are in progress will be barricaded.

9.0 PROCEDURE

9.1 General:

• Ensure that material, sample and method statement and masonry accessories have
been submitted as per the specification and approved by the Engineer.
• Masonry delivered to site shall be carefully unloaded & handled to prevent chipping
and breakage and random sample to be sent for testing.
• Masonry units shall store in dry location on plank platforms of adequate size.
• Before commencement of work ascertain the nature and location of all MEP
openings and built in items.

9.2 Workmanship:

• A Mock-up wall of typical wall type shall be constructed. The wall shall be
constructed floor to floor in height in the area designated by the Consultant. WIR
shall be submitted for Consultant inspection and approvals.
• After approval of Mock-up proceed with masonry works. Concrete block masonry
work shall match with approved mock-up wall
• The surveyor will mark out the layout for the block work using current layout
drawings.
• In dry and hot climate, masonry units will be wetted before laying in order to prevent
quick drying and shrinkage of cement based mortars.
• Blocks shall be properly laid on a full bed of mortar. Mortar joint thickness for the
general purpose mortar will be 8mm to 12mm
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• Mortar made on site should preferably be mixed by hand or machine.

• Mortar Mixing:
o Mortar mix ration is 1:6 OPC / Sand for CMU blocks .
o Add and mix thoroughly and uniformly in enough water to make mortar
tightly ball in man’s hand and to lightly ooze through fingers as the hand is
closed.
o Mix no more mortar at a time than can be used within one half hour. Mortar
not used within the one half hour time shall be disposed off. Do not re-
temper mortar.
• Place masonry to lines and levels indicated. Masonry units shall be set out with a
storey rod so that coursing lines up at steel shelf angles, sills, heads of windows
and doors with full courses.
• Masonry units will be assembled together overlapped, so the vertical joints are
staggered from course to course. At the corners and wall intersections the
overlapping should be the minimum width of the units. Only cut dimension units will
be used at these locations.
• All the horizontal joints shall be leveled and vertical joint shall be aligned during
construction.
• Cutting of masonry will be done by power driven grinder .
• Walls shall be kept level at all times. Do not install any portion of wall more than 1.6
m in height in any particular day. Carry up walls in a uniform manner, no part being
raised more than 1000 mm above any adjacent un-built course, and no area of
walling higher than 600 mm, above any course which is not fully set. Angles and
reveals shall be kept true, square and plumb. Broken walls must be laid up with a
lead.
• Walls shall be constructed as true planes and when tested with a 3000 mm straight
edge placed anywhere on the wall in any direction shall be true to place within 3
mm and plumb within 4 mm. Each horizontal joint shall be level and at same height
in all walls around the room and true to the lines and dimensions indicated on the
drawings. Unsatisfactory work shall be removed and replaced.
• Intersecting concrete block walls shall be tied together in a masonry bond.
• Install reinforced concrete lintels over openings in concrete block walls. Lintels shall
a minimum of 200 mm bearing on supporting masonry.
• Install solid concrete masonry bearing blocks at the jambs of all concrete block. The
bearing blocks to be of the same material as the adjacent wall surfaces.
• Block work more than 6 m in height shall be reinforced with reinforced concrete
stiffening frame work comprising of 200 x 200 mm verticals at 4.00 meter center
and 200 x 300 mm horizontals at mid-height or at every 3.00 meters in case wall
height is bigger than 5.00 meters as per the approved shop drawings. When the
distance between the structural columns is more than 6.o meters that is the width
of panel Block masonry is more than 6.0 meter, and the height and the height of
the panel is more than 4.0 m, provide nonstructural columns (200x200) not
exceeding 6.0 m on centers as stiffeners.
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• Stiffener columns and beams shall be provided according to the approved shop
drawings.
• WIR shall be submitted for the inspection and approval before any casting of
stiffener columns and lintels.
• MEP Cut out: Maintain openings as per the drawing and cut units to accommodate
frames, conduit, fixtures, recesses and other MEP work.
• As Work progresses, install metal door frames, fabricated metal frames, window
frames anchor bolts, plates, conduits, pipes, and other built-in items into Work.
• All frame work shall be anchored both jams and set plumb and true.
• Block work shall be built to the respective dimension, thickness and height
mentioned on the drawing.
• Curing: Damp cure the block works for 3 days, lintels and sills for 3 days as per the
1 project specifications.
• Cleaning: As the work proceeds, carefully remove mortar splashes from masonry
surfaces and adjoining surfaces. After completing each section of the wall, clean
down surfaces and make good where required.