Work Method Statement For Foundation

Works

CONTENTS

1            Purpose

2            Scope

3            references 

3.1         Client Specifications 

3.2         Project Specifications 

3.3         General Specifications 

3.4         Codes and Standards

4            Responsibilities

4.1         Superintendent

4.2         HSE Officer

4.3         QA/QC Engineer

4.4         TPI (Third Party Inspection)

4.5         Civil Engineer

5            HEALTH and Safety Requirements

5.1         Safety Requirements

5.2         Environmental Issues

6            Quality Control

6.1         General

6.2         Material

6.3         Concreting in Hot Weather

7            Work Methods

7.1         Preliminary Preparation

7.2         Earth Works for Foundations

7.3         Concrete Work

7.4         Embedded Items and Joints

8            Appendices

8.1         Job Safety Analysis

8.2         Risk Assessment

1.Purpose
The purpose of this Work Method Statement is to outline the general requirements and
precautionary description of the Foundation Works for any Project.

2.Scope
The scope of work of this Method Statement is for works in civil Site and includes the following:

– Earthworks for concrete foundations;

– Concrete works for foundations such as pipe rack, equipment, pit, basin and fence,     etc.;

– Embedment Installation works for above items;

 3. References
The Foundation Works shall be designed, planned and performed in compliance with the following
applicable Specifications and Codes.

In case of conflict, the order of precedence of the documents shall be:

 Client Specifications (as modified with NCR, if any)

 Design Drawings
 Project Specifications
 General Specifications
 Industry Codes and Standards
However, any discrepancies shall be brought to the attention of the Company

3.1. Client Specifications

– 0001  Surface Protection

– 0002  General Requirements to Civil Works & Structures

– 0003 General Requirements to Concrete Works

3.2. Project Specifications

– 2001    Project Specification for Civil works and Earth Movements

– 2002   Project Specification for Anchor Bolts

– 2003   Project HSE Requirements

– 2004   Project HSE Requirements for Vendors and Subcontractor

– 2005   Specifications for External Painting

– 2006  Method Statement for Site Preparation Works

3.3.     General Specifications

– SP2054  Excavation

– SP2055  Fill

– SP2056  Concrete works

– SP2058  Embedments

3.4. Codes and Standards

– BS 1377                   Method of test for Soils for Civil Engineering Purpose

– BS 1881                   Testing concrete

– BS 3148                   Methods of Test for Water for Making Concrete (including notes                                        
on the suitability of water)

– BS 4449                   Specification for Carbon Steel Bars for the Reinforcement of                                                

Concrete

– BS 4466                    Bending Dimensions and Scheduling of Bars for the                                                                

Reinforcement of Concrete’

– BS 4483                    Specification for Steel Fabric for the Reinforcement of Concrete

– BS 5075                    Concrete Admixture

– BS 5135                    Arch Welding of Carbon and Carbon Manganese Steels

– BS 5328                   Method for Specifying Concrete including Ready-mixed Concrete

– BS 5606                    Guide to Accuracy in Building

– BS 6031                   Code of Practice for Earthworks

– BS 8004                   Code of Practice for Foundations

– BS 8110                   Structural Use of Concrete

– BS 8666                   Scheduling, Dimensioning, Bending and Cutting of Steel                                                        

Reinforcement for Concrete Specification

– BS EN 197-1            Cement – Composition, Specifications and conformity Criteria –                                        

Part 1 : Common Cements

– CP 2012                   Code of Practice for Foundations of Machinery Part 1:                                                            

Foundations for reciprocating machines

– ACI 224R-01            Control of Cracking in Concrete Structures

– ACI 305R-99            Hot Weather Concreting

– ASME Section IX      Welding Procedures and Qualifications

-ASTM A615              Standard Specification for Deformed and Plain Billet-Steel Bars                                            
for Concrete Reinforcement
– ASTM C 289             Standard Test Method for Potential Alkali-silica Reactivity of                                                
Aggregates

– ASTM C 33               Standard Specification for Concrete Aggregates

– ASTM D1411           Standard Test Methods for Water Soluble Chlorides Present

– ASTM D1751           Standard Specification for Preformed Expansion Joint Filler

– ASTM D 2922          Test Methods for Density of Soil and Soil-Aggregate in Place by                                            
Nuclear Methods (Shallow Depth)

-NS 3045                    Silica Fume for Concrete

4. Responsibilities
Contractor will proceed and coordinate with concerned authorities to obtain required work permit,
supply the construction materials and control all site activities. The Contractor will assign
responsibilities to all personnel involved in the execution of the project as follows;

4.1. Superintendent
He has overall responsibility for the civil works management in accordance with the contract
requirements.

He shall coordinate and control the execution of the civil works, and ensure completion within
scheduled time and the observance of HSE and quality procedures and practices in accordance with
the relevant regulation of authorities.

4.2.  HSE Officer

He has overall responsibility for the implementation of HSE plan according to the Project HSE Plan.

He shall investigate and report all major accident, recommend protection measures, and ensure the
availability of safety equipment and first aid kits.

4.3.  QA/QC Engineer

He has overall responsibility for the control and inspection of quality according to the QA/QC plan in
this specification.

He shall review the Contract specifications and drawings, identify project criteria and prepare
required checklist for QA/QC inspection.

4.4.  TPI (Third Party Inspection)

 The Third Party Inspection company, person or persons to which Contractor has subcontracted the
execution of inspection and/or laboratory testing and  related activities shall ensure that thorough
inspection is conducted and all certified equipment meet the specified minimum requirements.

 4.5.  Civil Engineer

He has overall responsibility for the implementation of civil works in this specification.

He shall arrange the manpower, equipment and materials required for the implementation of the
works, coordinate with HSE officer and QA/QC Engineer involved in the tasks in accord to the
method statement and reporting.

5.        HEALTH and Safety Requirements

5.1.     Safety Requirements
5.1.1   Information to Personnel
 Before job starts check if protective & safety requirements are provided
 Appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) must be used by personal doing the task.
 Pre job talk must be done and all personal assigned to do the task must understand the
hazards  associated with the job and the control measures in place
 Safety induction must be given to all the personnel prior to entering the site and adequate
supervision by Safety Officer and Site Supervisor to ensure the job is carried out in the safest way
possible
 Non-essential personnel will be kept well away from the area of operation and Bank-men will
be provided where necessary

5.1.2   Use of PPE

 All personnel will be issued with and instructed to always maintain safe working practices
and the Civil Engineer shall be responsible to ensure safety procedures are followed
 Safety Helmets must be used by every one, in areas, where there is a potential risk of falling
objects or when passing under congested pipes and equipment
 Ear protection (ear muffs, earplugs etc.) must be used in areas where the noise level is high
(above 85 dBA).
 Personnel executing the work shall always ensure that;
    a) Eye Protectors (goggles / shields / spectacles) are suitable for the work being carried
out
    b) Adequate and appropriate respiratory protection is used while entering confined space
    c) Appropriate type of hand gloves is used for  the activity to be performed
 Personnel working in the vicinity of loading operations will wear safety helmets, safety
footwear and high-visibility vests
 5.1.3    Other Requirements
5.1.3.1  Excavation

 Before excavations on any site, the stability of the ground should be assessed and verified
and the position of all underground services such as sewers, gas pipes, water pipes and electric
cables that may cause danger during the work should be identified
 Excavations must be safe and access provided for personnel entering it as well as and
sufficient shoring to prevent collapse
 All shoring shall be in sound condition and erected and dismantled by trained, experienced
persons under competent supervision
 Respirable conditions must be maintained in all excavations and if necessary testing of the
atmospheric conditions  in excavations shall be carried out
 All open excavations shall be surrounded with solid barriers at all times and suitably lit during
hours of darkness.
 Where excavations have to be crossed, a fully boarded and guarded scaffold bridge shall be
provided. Supports shall be provided on both sides of the trenches and as well as barricades and
warning signs
 Persons working in excavations shall be protected against the risk of injury of falling
materials dislodged from the surface by the passage of traffic, or otherwise
 Ensure that permit for excavation shall be available.
5.1.3.2  Hand Tools and Equipment

 All tools and equipment shall be in good working condition

 Operators shall be instructed and trained in the safe use of the equipment
 All trucks must be mechanically checked prior entering the site using Quality inspection
check list
 All heavy machines must be Third Party Certified according to project safety regulation
5.1.3.3  Scaffolding and Work at Heights

 Contractor shall comply with the statutory requirements and relevant standards for working at
heights.
 All scaffolds shall display a current “SCAFFOLD TAG”.
 When work is being carried out in location(s) without fall protection (hand rails etc.), at a high
altitude more than 1.80 meters, safety harness must be used by the person(s) carrying out the
work
 It must be ensured that the harness is suitable and properly fitted on the person involved and
the other end is fixed to a firm support
5.1.3.4  Mobile and Tower Cranes
 Contractor shall receive and review all relevant certificates for cranes to be used during
construction, and keep these readily available for inspection
 Contractor shall ensure that all lifts are carried out according to relevant procedures and
standards, e.g. BS 7121, or equivalent

5.1.4   Emergency Response Plan (ERP)

 Emergency Response Plan must be developed and implemented to all personnel acquainted
with the relevant provisions and know what to do in case of any emergency
 Contractor shall have suitably trained fire wardens among his crew at all times during onsite
operations
 The Contractor shall display emergency evacuation procedures at strategic locations on the
site and ensure arrangements are in place to call for outside help if need be to assist in any
emergency associated with the Work on Site
 Contractor shall at all time keep Company updated with list of addresses and telephone
numbers of the Contractors staff who are  responsible for organizing emergency responses at Site

5.2.     Environmental Issues

 All machinery and equipment shall be kept in well-maintained conditions to reduce emissions
 Precautions will be taken to minimize the risk of fuel spillages. If there is any spillage, the
material will be removed as specified in the spill contingency plan
 Dust control arrangements must be put in place to manage sandstorm and windy conditions

6.        Quality Control

6.1.     General
 Testing shall be carried out in order to adequately demonstrate the suitability and
acceptability of the material.
 The required inspection for each activity will be monitored by an authorized and certificated
TPI (Third Party Inspection) company or personnel as per for General Earth Work and Concrete
Work during construction.
 All inspection report shall be submitted to Company according to above mentioned.
 All precaution and note listed in Client Specification shall be followed before any concrete
works.

6.2.     Material
 All materials used in the works shall comply with the relevant company specification.
 Prior to using concrete, Contractor shall submit the concrete trial mix design for acceptance.

6.3.     Concreting in Hot Weather

 Hot weather concreting, defined as any combination of the following conditions that tends to impair
the quality of freshly mixed or hardened concrete:

 High ambient temperature

 Low relatively humidity
 Wind speed, and
 Solar radiation
 Provisions for pouring concrete in extreme weather conditions shall be made with reference
to BS 8110-1 clause 6.2.5 wherein the ambient temperature shall not exceed 40ºC during
concreting.
 Concrete temperature when placed shall not exceed 30ºC as stated as per Project
Specification, except for lean concrete or otherwise called as blinding concrete where the
temperature limit is up to a maximum of 32ºC as approved and accepted by the Company.

6.3.1   Measures to be implemented in the production and

conveyance of concrete
As a combination of the aforementioned conditions exist on  Project Site, the following measures will
be taken by the Contractor to ensure that the quality of freshly mixed concrete or hardened concrete
will not be impaired during hot weather concreting.

 The gravel shall be stored in the appropriate storage area. The temperature of gravel shall
be reduced using fine water spray system and shade netting thereby keeping the material out of
direct sunlight and its associated heat effects.
 After spraying with water, the gravel will be mixed using wheel loader to penetrate the upper
portion of gravel to lower portion and to generally maintain equal moisture contents on the overall
stockpile.
 The fine aggregates (sand) shall not be sprayed with anything.
 The actual moisture content of the sand and coarse aggregates in the stockpile will be
checked prior to starting each concrete pouring.
 If there is any apparent change observed in the moisture contents, further tests shall be
carried out.
 Chilled water and crushed or flaked ice from dedicated facility shall be used in the mix to
reduce fresh concrete temperature
 Concrete shall be transported to site as soon as possible without delay. Transit mixer trucks
will be dispatched as soon as possible after the water has been added to the mix.
 Truck mixers shall be kept in good operating condition and will be discharged as soon as
possible after the water has been added to the mix.
 Exit and entrance roads in and out of batch plant area are to be free and clear for best
access.
 As soon as the concrete has been mixed to a homogeneous condition, all further drum
rotation shall be kept at the lowest agitating speed (generally one revolution per minute) to avoid
any unnecessary heat gain of the concrete.

6.3.2   Measures to be implemented at Site

Although most of the measures enumerated below are already part of the normal concreting
practices, effort must be made to implement these measures vigorously to ensure the quality of
concrete:

 Fresh concrete temperature greater than 30ºC, when the mixer arrives at site, shall be
rejected except for lean concrete where the temperature limit is up to a maximum of 32ºC.
 Before starting concrete placement, the reinforcement and formwork will be lightly sprayed
with water to reduce the ambient temperature within the formwork. The amount of water spraying
will depend on the actual site condition on the pouring date and the application rate of water
spraying.
 Care must be taken to ensure no concentrations of standing water are present within the
formwork prior to start concrete placement.
 The quality of the water for spraying shall be in accordance with Project Specification E-26.
 To minimize plastic shrinkage cracks, curing and protection of fresh concrete as stated in E-
26 Section 7.6 will be adopted.
 The concrete sampling area and test cube shall be properly shaded and arranged.
 Thermometer shall be used to monitor the temperature at which concrete is being delivered,
and call for adjustments at the plant if necessary.
 Rest area and drinking station for workers shall be provided near the concrete placement.

7.        Work Methods

7.1.     Preliminary Preparation
7.1.1   Existing Service
• Prior to commencement of the excavation, survey works will be carried out to identify the location
of underground utilities such as cables, pipes, telephone facilities and sewer lines to ensure they are
not damaged

 Existing drainage ditches and water courses shall be temporarily or permanently rerouted
wherenecessary,in order to prevent;
    (1) Flooding due to rise or fall in ground water level

    (2) Changes to the hydrological and hydro-geological regimes of the adjacent areas

7.1.2   Survey and Setting out

 Bench marks and control points shall be fixed and maintained in proper manners on Site.
 Surveyors will carry out the works in accordance with the approved drawings.
• Contractor shall record which control points have been used for each section of work when setting
levels.

7.2.     Earth Works for Foundations

7.2.1   Excavation
 Open excavation method shall be adopted. Contractor will survey and designate excavation
areas.The excavation will be done manually for small and shallow areas or excavation machine
for large  and deep areas.
 Bottom of all final excavations shall be graded true to level and will comply with all the
requirements as stated in Project Specification  and may be inspected by the Company before
blinding concrete is cast.
 If there is any area where the level is uneven, backfilling with approved material and
compaction shall be carried out to the required level
 The method of stockpiling of materials shall take into consideration all requirements for
protection from the weather and from contamination through mixing.
 Stockpiles shall be maintained in a stable condition and in a safe manner.
 Areas used for temporary stockpiling shall be kept clean and tidy and shall be restored to
their original condition on completion of works.
 Materials intended for re-use shall be used as soon after excavation as possible otherwise
they shall be stock-piled on the work site.
 Material not intended for re-use shall be removed from the work site and disposed of in
accordance with relevant regulations

7.2.2  Dewatering
 Dewatering will be done in order to drain the water arising from the excavation. some pits will
be provided for each location and if pit dewatering is not proper, other method such as well point
dewatering will be employed
 The flexible pipe and/or hose shall be installed to avoid any interruption of access road and
working area.
 After the dewatering is inspected by the civil Engineer, other sequence of activities will
proceed as planned
 All permits related to dewatering should be obtained by authorities according to the
regulations.

7.2.3   Backfilling and Compaction

 After completion of the concrete foundation, the areas around the structure shall be back-
filled with suitable material as described in the Method Statement for Site Preparation Works.
 Prior to commencement of backfilling, the debris and used lumber left on the area to be
backfilled should be removed.
 Compaction shall be carried out in accordance with BS 6031 and all backfilling material shall
be compacted to a dry density not less than 95% of its maximum dry density as determined by BS
1377 or ASTM D 2922.
 The back filling material shall be compacted properly with roller, vibrating plate compactor
and/or rammed according to foundation, each backfilled layer should be within 500 mm in
thickness for dune sand and within 200 mm for structural fill material, except if otherwise approved
by Company.

7.3.     Concrete Work

7.3.1  Reinforcement
7.3.1.1  Cleaning

 All metal for reinforcement should be free from loose mill scale, loose rust, oil and grease, or
harmful matter, immediately before placing the concrete.
7.3.1.2  Cutting, Bending and Welding

 Reinforcing steel shall be cut, bent and welded in accordance with BS 8110-1 Clause 7.
 Bending machine with low steady pressure shall be used.
 Bars will be cut and bended as per drawings at work shop, and will be fix at work shop, when
necessary.
 Bars will be transported to the Site for placing by trailer or truck.
 Welding of reinforcement shall only be done in accordance with Project Specification.
7.3.1.3  Placing

 All reinforcement should be placed and maintained in the position shown on the drawings, in
which the dimensions and scheduling of bars should be in accordance with BS 4466.
 Bars shall be tied together using annealed iron wires of 1.5mm at intersection points, to form
rigid cages that will maintain their position without distortion or twisting during the placing and
compaction of the concrete.
 Prefabricated spacers of concrete or plastic type shall be inserted between the bars and
internal surfaces of the formwork, so that the required concrete cover thickness is maintained
during the placing and compaction of the concrete. Where concrete blocks are used, these should
be made of mortar not leaner than 1 part cement to 2 parts sand.

7.3.2   Form Work

7.3.2.1 General
 The form work shall comply with BS 8110 Clause 6.2.6 or as specified in Project
Specification.
 The formwork should be so constructed as to remain sufficiently rigid during the concrete
placing and should be sufficiently tight to prevent loss of cement slurry from the concrete.
 The important qualities of good formwork relates to rigidity and strength, economy of
material, re-use, convenience of erection and striking and good surface finish.
 Execution of form work shall take into account climatic conditions, the expected heat of
hydration and finishing of concrete surfaces.
 All edges of exposed concrete members shall have a chamfer of approximately 25 mm,
unless otherwise specified.
7.3.2.2  Form Surfaces

 Form shall be sufficiently tight to prevent leakage of grout or cement paste.All surfaces of
forms and embedded materials shall be cleaned of any accumulated mortar or grout from previous
concreting and of all matter foreign material before concrete is placed in them.
 Plywood and other wood surfaces shall be sealed against absorption of moisture from the
concrete by either a field applied, approved form oil or sealer, a factory applied non-absorptive
liner.
 7.3.2.3  Form Removal

 The form work shall be removed in accordance with BS 8110-1 Clause 6.2.6.
 Unless otherwise specified, the form will be removed as below;
   – column,wall,beamand other parts not supporting the weight of the concrete : 48hour

   – support the weight of the concrete : 14 days

   – supporting slab : 7day

   – supporting beam and girder : 14day

7.3.3   Concrete Placing

7.3.3.1  Measuring, Mixing, Production and Transporting

 The measuring, mixing, production and transporting of concrete shall be in accordance with
BS 8110-1 clause 6 and BS 5328.
 Under no circumstances water shall be added to the mixer in transit to the site.
7.3.3.2  Placing and Compaction

 The placing and compaction of concrete shall be in accordance with the appropriate section
of BS 8110-1 Clause 6.
 Before each concrete pouring activity, the Contractor shall give advance notice of 1 day to
the Companyas directed so that an inspection may be made before the concrete is placed.
 When placing by pumping method, a back up plan (including facilities) shall be in place to
ensure the continuity of concrete placing in case the pump should fail. And in case of other
accidental interruption that might occur, the Company must be notified immediately of the situation
and the planned actions of the Contractor.
 The total time required for mixing, transportation and pouring of concrete should in general
not exceed 45 minutes, except if otherwise approved by Company Special precautions to avoid
segregation or damage to concrete shall be required when concrete is placed in underwater
constructions using tremie or similar acceptable devices to limit the free fall of concrete to 1.5m or
less.
 All concrete shall be consolidated by vibration, spading,rodding or forking so that the
concrete is thoroughly worked around the reinforcement and around the embedded items.
 Spare vibrators shall be kept on the job site during all concreting operations.
 The time interval between concrete layers shall not exceed 45 minutes.
 Contractor shall keep on site a complete record of the works showing the time and date
when concrete is placed in each part of the work.
7.3.3.3  Curing

 Curing shall be carried out in accordance with BS 8110-1 Clause 6 and as per stated in
Project Specification.
 Water storage tank shall be provided to ensure sufficient water supply.
 Initial curing shall follow the finishing operation as per Project Specification, and shall be kept
continuously moist for 24 hours, otherwise approved by Company.
 Final curingshall be continued for at least 7 days in the case of structural concrete.
 During the final curing, the concrete will be covered with polyethylene sheeting.
7.3.3.4  Surface Finishing

 Surface Finishing shall be carried out in accordance with BS 8110-1 Clause 6.

 After removal of form the surfaces of concrete shall have the following finish;
    a) Rough form finish : for all concrete surfaces not exposed to view

    b) Smooth form finish : for all exposed surfaces

 Rough form finish surfaces shall be reasonably true to line and plane with no specific
requirements for selected facing materials. Tie holes and defects shall be patched. Otherwise,
surfaces shall be left with the texture imparted by the forms.
 For Smooth form finish, the form facing material shall produce a smooth, hard, uniform
texture on the concrete. It may be plywood, temperature concrete-form-grade hardboard, metal,
 plaster, or other approved finish. Tie holes and defects shall be patched. All fins shall be
completely removed.
7.3.3.5  Repair

 Touching up of concrete surfaces after the removal of form work is not permitted until they
have been inspected and released in accordance with the quality procedures.
 Special attention shall be paid to the limitation of the cracks in the concrete.
 Crack widths to be controlled are as below;
    a) Members located below ground and members exposed to seawater   : 0.2 mm

    b) All other members : 0.3 mm

 The repair method including materials and the extent of the repair works to remedy the
imperfections of the concrete shall be specified and approved for each case.
 Crack width control shall satisfy the requirements of ACI 224R-01.
 All repair works shall be done in accordance to Project Specification.

7.3.4   Concrete Surface Protection

7.3.4.1  General

 Surface protection shall generally be in compliance with relevant sub-sections of Q5-PT-

S700.01004 Surface Protection Specification.
 Before applying the bitumen membrane and coating the concrete shall be cured, all
honeycombs properly patched and the surface dry.
7.3.4.2  Below Ground

 A protective bitumen membrane 2 mm thick shall be applied on the blinding and on concrete
surfaces not less than to level +98.4 m.
 Above this level the concrete below ground shall be coated with project Paint System A or
similar.
7.3.4.3  Above Ground

 External concrete surfaces above ground shall be coated with project Paint System B or
similar.

7.3.5   Tolerances
 Permissible tolerances in concrete dimensions shall be according to the project.
 Unless otherwise specified in the contractual documents, concrete works shall conform to
the tolerance limits as stated in BS 5606 or BS 8110.
 Tolerances of anchor bolts and embedment shall be in compliance with relevant drawings or
as otherwise specified.
 7.4.     Embedded Items and Joints
7.4.1   Embedded Items
7.4.1.1  Anchor Bolts, Pipe Sleeve, Bolts, etc.

 Anchor bolts, pipe sleeves, anchor rails, inserts, bolts, etc. shall be positioned accurately
using a wooden or steel templateand be firmly attached to the form work before the concrete is
poured.
 The elevation and plot plan position shall be checked before and immediately after casting to
ensure that embedments have not moved during casting.
 Where embedments are found to be in an incorrect position, or embedments have moved
during casting, or pipe sleeves have been dislodged during the execution of embankments, they
shall be rectified to comply with positions indicated in the drawing. A rectification procedure will be
submitted to the Company for acceptance.
 Where threaded components are used, the visible part of the thread shall be protected by
means of oil-filled rags which shall be tightly wrapped round the bolt with steel wire.
      •  Installed anchor bolts, etc. shall be properly protected against damage and                      
corrosion until the equipment/structure is permanently installed

 Where bolts and anchor bolts are to be installed, additional rebar shall be used to acquire an
accurate position. Bolts and anchor bolts shall be welded on the additional rebar and tied with an
annealed iron wire to the main reinforcement so as not to disrupt any of the properties of the main
bars.
7.4.1.2  Water Stop

 The locationof waterstops shall be as indicated on the drawings.

 Each piece of pre-moulded waterstop shall be of the maximum practicable length to hold the
number of and joints to a minimum.
 Adequate provisions shall be made for the support and protection of water stop during the
works. Damaged water stop shall be replaced as necessary before concrete pouring.
 The joint shall be properly cleaned, inserted and jointed in accordance with manufacturer
recommendations.

7.4.2   Joints
7.4.2.1  Construction Joint

 Construction joints shall comply with BS 8110-1.

 In general, construction joints shall be decided by engineering and as shown on the IFC
drawings. Construction joints on elevated slabs, beams and girders shall be located at
approximately a third of the span from support.
 Joint shall be perpendicular to the main reinforcement.
 The surface of the concrete at all joints shall be thoroughly cleaned and all laitance removed
prior to placing of adjoining concrete.
7.4.2.2  Expansion joint

 Reinforcement or other embedded metal items bonded to the concrete shall not be permitted
to extend continuously through any expansion joint.
 Pre-moulded expansion joint filler shall conform to non-extruding and resilient bituminous
type ASTM D1751, unless otherwise noted on the drawings.

7.4.3   Tolerances
 Tolerances of anchor bolts and embedment shall be in compliance with relevant drawings or
as otherwise specified.

8.    Appendices
8.1. Job Safety Analysis
(see attachment)

8.2 Risk Assessment
(see attachment)

        JSA & RA

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