Batching Of Concrete Method StatementBatching Of Concrete Method

Batching Of Concrete Method Statement

The scope of this procedure covers checks required to be carried out prior to and during the site batching of concrete.

PROJECT: PROJECT NAMERef No. CONC/09

PAGE 1 OF 4

SECTION:

CONCRETINGDATE OF ISSUE

Dec. 2012

SUBJECT:

Batching Of Concrete Method StatementAPPROVED BY:

QEHS MANAGER

ACTIONVERIFY

1.SCOPE

The scope of this procedure covers checks required to be carried out prior to and during the site batching of concrete.

2.PROCEDURE

.1Checks Prior to Commencement of Activity:

i)Basic constituents of concrete viz. cement, coarse and fine aggregates shall comply with the contract specifications. In case of large projects and where specified, a laboratory will be set up at site for conducting tests on materials and ensured product. Refer Work Procedure CONC/13.

ii)Availability of potable water and power shall be ensured. In case of supply failure alternative arrangements shall also be planned.

iii)Verify the type of admixture if required, to be added. If required, receive approval from Consultants representative.

.2Handling and Storage of Materials:

Special care shall be taken for proper storage of basic materials in order to avoid contamination. Unless otherwise specified, the following measures shall be taken for proper handling and storage of these materials:

.3Cement (in bulk):

i)The silos shall be weatherproof and the mechanism will be cleaned regularly in accordance with manufacturers manual.

ii)The air filter will be cleaned after every delivery.

iii)Care shall be taken to use stored cement in the order of delivery.

iv)Care shall be taken to minimise the contact of cement with air.

v)The silo shall be painted white and wherever possible, shaded from sun.

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Site

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Source

Certificates

Analysis

Report

Approval

Operation

Manual,

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instructions

Manufactu-

rers manual

PROJECT: PROJECT NAMERef No. CONC/09

PAGE 2 OF 4

SECTION:

CONCRETINGDATE OF ISSUE

Dec. 2012

SUBJECT:

BY:

QA/QC ENGINEER

BATCHING OF CONCRETEAPPROVED BY:

QHSE MANAGER

ACTIONVERIFY

.4Aggregates:

i)Storage of aggregates shall be on clean; permanent clean hard-standing laid to fall for drainage.

ii)Different sizes of aggregates shall be separated from each other in bins or compartments with rigid dividing walls extending high enough to prevent different aggregates from being mixed during batching.

iii)In hot climates either shading or sprinkling clean water is required to reduce that fines and dust have not built up at the lower levels. If this has occurred, contaminated aggregates shall be removed and washed or replaced with clean material.

iv)If aggregates are wet stockpiles shall be frequently inspected to make sure that fines and dust have not built up at the lower levels. If this has occurred, contaminated aggregates shall be removed and washed or replaced with clean material.

.5Admixtures:

i)Storage of admixture shall be as per the manufacturers recommendations.

ii)The containers shall be levelled to indicate the contents, batch number, date of manufacture, shelf life and any other requirements for storage.

.6Water:

i)Water shall be stored as cool as possible, particularly if it has been supplied by road tanker or shallow wells.

ii)Wherever possible, storage tanks shall be sited below ground. It this is not possible, they should be at least be shaded from the sun and painted white.

iii)Tank to be covered properly to prevent the growth of algae.

iv)For cooling of water even site cooling towers can be used which reduces the temperature up to 10OC or ice can be used.

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PROJECT: PROJECT NAMERef No. CONC/09

PAGE 3 OF 4

SECTION:

CONCRETINGDATE OF ISSUE

Dec. 2012

SUBJECT:

BY:

QA/QC ENGINEER

BATCHING OF CONCRETEAPPROVED BY:

QEHS MANAGER

ACTIONVERIFY

.7Plant:

i)Batching and mixing plant shall be pained white and kept clean.

ii)If possible, mixing and batching plant shall be shaded from the sun.

iii)Provision shall be made to prevent dust accumulating in the plant and immediately before it is used each day (or after any substantial interruption in concreting) it shall be flushed out with water.

iv)Feed belts and weigh batchers shall be protected from the wind so that cement cant be blown away.

v)Ensure the accuracy of all weighing and measuring equipment falls within+3% unless specified otherwise calibrate plant as necessary.

.8Batching by Volume:

i)Prepare gauge boxes or similar standard containers of a size such that complete filling is necessary when proportioning materials.

ii)Clear written instructions will be provided to the Plant operator on quantities of all materials to be batched and batching sequence for each mix required.

iii)Priming of internal drum of mixer to be done at the time of loading the first batch of materials.

iv)Mix ingredients for sufficient time as specified to ensure uniform distribution of materials.

v)Check the zero reading when hopper is empty.

vi)Check the speed of mixer drum once a week and adjust to that given in the manufacturers manual.

vii)Regular maintenance of moving parts shall be done in accordance with the manufacturers manual.

viii)Transport the concrete with minimum delay so that it is placed before it comes hardened and difficult to place and compact.

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Operator

Plant

Operator

PROJECT: PROJECT NAMERef No. CONC/09

PAGE 4 OF 4

SECTION:

CONCRETINGDATE OF ISSUE

Dec. 2012

SUBJECT:

BY:

QA/QC ENGINEER

BATCHING OF CONCRETEAPPROVED BY:

QEHS MANAGER

ACTIONVERIFY

3.DOCUMENTATION

.1Following documents may be appropriate as a minimum requirement:

i)Test certificates of cement, aggregates, water and admixtures.

ii) Mix design details.

iii) Calibration record of all equipment of batching plant.

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