Method Statement for
INSTALLATION OF
PLINTHS
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METHOD STATEMENT FOR
INSTALLATION OF PLINTH SUPPORTS
Method Statement for
INSTALLATION OF
PLINTHS
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Date: 17th - December - 2020
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Revision Record
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previous cover pages are hereby superseded and are to be destroyed.
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documents as required or as deemed necessary. All such documents will be submitted to the
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Method Statement for
INSTALLATION OF
PLINTHS
Contents
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Purpose
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Scope
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References
4.0
Definitions and Abbreviations
5.0
Responsibilities
6.0
Materials
7.0
Equipment& Tools
8.0
Safety & Health
9.0
Procedure
10.0 Attachments
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Method Statement for
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PURPOSE
The purpose of this procedure is to define the introduction of plinth supports for the
transformer to be carried out under controlled condition.
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SCOPE
This method statement covers the detailed procedure to be followed for the installation and
fixing of the re-bars for the plinths, formwork and supporting, bonding of the old concrete
with fresh concrete and casting of new R.C plinth supports, this procedure shall be read in
conjunction with contract specification where applicable.
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REFERENCES
 Project specifications
 Contract drawings

Technical Documentation Sika AnchorFix-1_03_2012
 Construction Handbook for Civil Engineers and Architects by M. M. Goyal
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DEFINITIONS& ABBREVIATIONS
GF:
CONTRACTOR’s General Foreman/ Site supervisor for IOTA
PE:
Project Engineer from Frame Consultants
PPE:
Personal Protective Equipment
HSE:
Health, Safety and Environment
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RESPONSIBILITIES
 Site Supervisor is responsible for overall project execution, quality and safety. Adopt a
leading role with respect to Contractor’s quality and safety procedures. The Site
Supervisor is also responsible for the overall implementation of this method statement.
The Site Supervisor shall ensure that the key personnel are well aware of the
specifications and method statement.
 GF shall arrange all materials, equipment, safety related items & technical personnel to
resort appropriate action for the smooth execution of the works.
 GF shall be responsible for safe working environment & conditions. Coordinate with
Site Agent for CEIL to identify potential hazards before works and advise methods of
safe working from new developments.
 Site Supervisor shall ensure that all materials shall be delivered to site comply with
approved samples.
 Site Supervisor shall ensure that all machinery, tools and equipment required for casting
required will be available on site.
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MATERIALS
All materials to be used are subject to the approved samples already on site.
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EQUIPMENTS & TOOLS
Below is the equipment involved in tiling works:

Concrete Mixer
1CM
1 No.
 Poker Vibrator
Standard
1 Nos.
The capacity / size of the above equipment shall be judged in accordance with site
conditions, requirements, and availability at the time of execution
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SAFETY & HEALTH
CONCRETE MIXER
 Before operations, check all fuel and oil levels
 Wear gloves, eye protection
Poker vibrator:
 Before operation, check all power connections
 Wear gloves and eye protection.
 Do not operate if switch is damaged
 Hold machine firmly, especially when starting
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 Check all moving parts for wear and tear
SECURITY – HEALTH AND SAFETY CHECKLIST AT PLACE OF WORK:
 Housekeeping – Keep place of work clean and tidy.
 Provide good access.
 Provide good lighting.
 Provide protection
 Ensure goggles, gloves and masks are worn when dipping marble in sealer.
 Ensure safety boots are worn all times
 Ensure safety helmets, goggles, gloves and belts are provided and used if required.
 De-nail and stack timbers
 Prohibit Horseplay on Scaffolds
 Power Connections safe-Never tamper with electrics. Get an Electrician.
 No power tools to be used without proper plug.
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PROCEDURE
RE-BAR INSTALLATION:
9.1
Anchoring and fixing of re-bar:
Site Supervisor shall ensure that all re-bars are polished and no rust and dust
part deposits are found on the bars or the working area.
Drilling shall be done using a concrete bit drill of diameter 16mm and
dust/concrete particles due to drilling will be removed.
The drilling will be done to a minimum depth of 128mm as per the specifications
of the manufacturer.
The re-bar is fixed using the Sika AnchorFix-1 as per manufacturers detailing.
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Formwork :
 The GF will ensure that all boards used for the work are clear of any
contaminants.
 The GF will ensure that the formwork used is braced sufficiently to resist
pressure from vibrating action.
 The GF will ensure that formwork used is satisfactory in providing accurate
dimensions and smooth finish to cast concrete.
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Bonding and Casting of Concrete:
Preparation
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Project Engineer shall check the reinforcement is suitably anchored.
Project Engineer shall check the suitability of the formwork.
Project Engineer shall check site condition to ensure readiness for casting.
Project Engineer shall check the suitability and ratio of aggregates to be used
to conform to Engineering BS standards.
 GF will ensure the concrete mixer and vibrator are functional and on site.
 GF shall ensure the appropriate testing apparatus’ for concrete tests is
available.
Bonding Agent
Prepare surface as follows:
 Hacking the area to prepare a suitable surface of bonding agent in this
case to be a slurry mix
 Ensure surface is clear of debris and concrete particles that may have
resulted due to hacking.
 The area is made wet and slurry is poured in to cover the whole surface
area of the old concrete to be bonded over.
Portland Cement
Clean Water
50 kg
10 liter
Prepare slurry as follows:
Portland Cement
25 kg
Clean Water
5 liter
Spread Slurry Mix evenly to bedding layer to the desired thickness ( ranging
from 5 mm to 15mm)
Mixing of concrete
 A mix design issued using cement type 42.5R will be maintained throughout
the procedure to produce C30 concrete mix which will be tested in 150mm
cubes.
 Concrete mixer will be used to produce a homogeneous mix. Fresh concrete
will be poured in from a height of 1m
 Poker vibrator will be used to vibrate and produce sufficient compaction of
fresh concrete.
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Control Points:
Casting will begin once approval is given.
Concrete cube tests will be carried out as per regulations.
Curing will be carried out upon setting of fresh concrete and further to21 days.
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ATTACHMENTS
 Technical Drawings on reinforcement bars for the typical column details
 Technical Documentation Sika AnchorFix-1_03_2012
 Design Mix used by IOTA Engineering and Construction company