Project Title: Marriot Grand Ballroom

Contract Package No. 02 CONCRETE WORKS

Document Title:

Method Statement for Masonry

REVISION HISTORY

MARK DATE DESCRIPTION MEPF CIVIL / STRUCTURAL

A1 1st Submission

GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Prepared By: NGCB CQC

Checked By: QA/QC Head

NGCB DATE
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Mechanical Engineer

Reviewed by: Electrical Engineer

EELHI Civil Engineer
Architect

Project Manager
Approved By:
Sr. Project Manager
EELHI

CONTRACTOR’S DOCUMENT No.: MGB-MS-018-AR-002 REVISION A1

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 TABLE OF CONTENT

1. PURPOSE
2. SCOPE AND APPLICATON OF WORKS
3. REFERENCES
4. DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS
5. SPECIFICATION CLAUSE
6. RESOURCES AND MOBILIZATION
7. CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT
8. PERSONNEL
9. MATERIALS
10. CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURE AND METHODOLOGY
11. TESTING AND INSPECTION
12. RESPONSIBILITY
13. DESIGN DRAWINGS
14. QUALITY ASSURANCE
15. HEALTH AND SAFETY
16. ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
17. INSPECTION
18. ATTACHEMENTS

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1. PURPOSE

This method of statement defines that the Masonry Works to be conducted in the site are in
compliance with the Architectural Works Technical Specification and approve Construction
Methodology. And the Materials to be used for specific works are in compliance with the approved
design and material approvals. And will ensure that work procedures are in compliance with the
Project Safety Plan. The inspection will be based from the Project Quality Plan. The inspection is
associated quality procedures and an approved Inspection and Test Plan for the concrete repair
works.

2. SCOPE OF WORK
The work method is summarized as follows:

2.1. Check the approved Construction Drawings

2.2. Check the layouts for References of Masonry
2.3. Inspection of Masonry Materials
2.4. Preparation of the area
2.5. Examination
2.6. Setting out of the works
2.7. Tolerances
2.8. Cleaning and retouching works
2.9. Inspection
2.10.Acceptance

3. REFERENCES

This method statement has been prepared with reference to the following documents:

3.1. Approved Architectural Works Technical Specification

3.2. Approved Structural Works Technical Specification
3.3. Submitted approved Masonry Materials
3.4. Approved Project Safety Plan
3.5. Approved Project Quality Plan
3.6. Approved Inspection Test Plan

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4. DEFINITIONS AND ABREVIATIONS

4.1. CHB - Concrete Hollow Blocks

4.2. EL - Elevation
4.3. MM - Millimeter
4.4. OC - On Center
4.5. ITP - Inspection Test Plan
4.6. MS - Method Statement

5. SPECIFICATION CLAUSE

The specification requirements for Rubbed Concrete works are described within Project Technical
Specification of Architectural Works and For Construction Design Drawings as follows:

5.1. Technical Specification for Structural Works

5.1.1.Concrete Masonry Units
5.1.1.1. Hollow non-load bearing units ASTM C 129
5.1.1.1.1. Unit Compressive Strength: Provide units with minimum net-area compressive
of 4.4 MPa at 28days, as required
5.1.1.1.2. Density Classification: Normal weight
5.1.1.1.3. Size (Width): Manufactured to the following dimensions
5.1.1.1.4. 100mm nominal (internal walls)
5.1.1.1.5. 150mm nominal (external walls)
5.1.1.1.6. 200mm nominal (internal walls)

5.1.2.Concrete Lintels
5.1.2.1. Concrete Lintels: Precast or Cast-in-Place concrete lintels complying with
requirements in Structural Specifications “Cast-in-Place Concrete”

5.1.3.Mortar Materials
5.1.3.1. Portland Cement: ASTM C 150, Type I or II. Provide natural color or white cement
as required to produce mortar indicated.
5.1.3.2. Hydrated Lime: ASTM C 207, Type S
5.1.3.3. Aggregate for Mortar: ASTM C 144
5.1.3.4. Water: Potable

5.1.4.Reinforcement
5.1.4.1. Uncoated Steel Reinforcing Bars: ASTM A 615/1 615M or ASTM A 996/A 996M,
Grade 420
5.1.4.2. Masonry Joint Reinforcement, General: ASTM 951/A 951M
5.1.4.2.1. Interior Walls: Mill-Galvanized, carbon steel.
5.1.4.2.2. Wire Size for Cross Rods: W1.7 or 3.8-mm diameter
5.1.4.2.3. Spacing of cross Rods, Tabs, Cross Tabs: Not more than 407mm o.c.
5.1.4.2.4. Provide in lengths of not less than 3m

5.1.5.Ties and Anchors

5.1.5.1. Materials: Provide ties and anchors specified in this article that are made from
materials that comply unless otherwise indicated
5.1.5.2. Wire Ties, General: Unless otherwise indicated, size ties to extend at least halfway
through veneer but with at least 16mm cover on outside face. Outer ends of wires
are bent 90 degrees and extend 50mm parallel to face of veneer.
5.1.5.3. Individual Wire Ties: Rectangular units with closed ends and not less 100mm wide
5.1.5.3.1. Z-shaped ties with ends bent 90 degrees to provide hooks not less than 50mm
long may be used in interior walls, unless otherwise indicated
5.1.5.3.2. Wire: Fabricate from 4.8mm diameter, hot-dip galvanized steel wire, ties may
be used in interior walls, unless otherwise indicated
5.1.5.4. Adjustable Anchors for Connecting to Concrete: Provide anchors that allow vertical
or horizontal adjustment but resist tension and comparison and compression forces
perpendicular to plane of wall
5.1.5.4.1. Corrugated Metal Ties: Metal strips not less than 22mm wide with corrugations
having a wavelength of 7.6 to 12.7 mm and an amplitude of 1.5 to 2.5mm

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 made from with dovetail tabs for inserting into dovetail slots in concrete and
sized to extend to within 25mm of masonry face.
5.1.5.5. Partition Top Anchors: 2.66mm thick metal plate with 9.5mm diameter metal rod
152mm long welded to plate and with closed-end plastic tube fitted over rod that
allows rod to move in and out of the. Fabricate from steel, hot-dip galvanized after
fabrication
5.1.5.6. Rigid Anchors: Fabricate from steel bars 38mm wide by thick by 610mm long, with
ends turned up 51mm or with cross pins unless otherwise indicated
5.1.5.6.1. Corrosion Protection: Hot-dip galvanized to comply ASTM A 153/A 153M

5.1.6.Miscellaneous Masonry Accessories

5.1.6.1. Compressible Filler: Pre-molded filler strips complying with ASTM 1056, grade 2A1;
compressible up to 35 percent; of width and thickness indicated; formulated from
neoprene
5.1.6.2. Preformed Control-Joint Gaskets: Made from styrene-rubber compound, complying
with ASTM D 2000, Designation M2AA-805 or PVC complying with ASTM D 2287,
Type PVC-65406 and designed to fit standard sash block and to maintain lateral in
masonry wall; size and configuration as indicated
5.1.6.3. Bond-Breakers Strips: Asphalt-saturated, organic roofing felt complying with ASTM
D 226, Type I ( No. 15 asphalt felt).

5.1.7.Mortar Mixes
5.1.7.1. General: Do not use admixtures, including pigments, air-entertaining agents,
accelerators, retarders, water-repellent agents, anti-freeze compounds, or other
admixtures unless otherwise indicated
5.1.7.1.1. Do not calcium chloride in mortar or grout
5.1.7.1.2. Use Portland cement-lime mortar unless otherwise indicated

5.1.7.2. Mortar for Unit Masonry: Comply with ASTM C 270, Property Specification. Provide
the following types of mortar for applications stated unless another type is indicated
or needed to provide required compressive strength of masonry.
5.1.7.2.1. For reinforced masonry, use Type S or Type N
5.1.7.2.2. For Interior non-load bearing partitions, Type O may be instead of Type N

5.1.8.Execution
5.1.8.1. Examination
5.1.8.1.1. Examine conditions, with the Installer present, for compliance with
requirements for installation tolerances and other conditions affecting
performance of the work.
5.1.8.1.2. For the record, prepare written report, endorsed by installer, listing conditions
detrimental to performance of work.
5.1.8.1.3. Verify that reinforcing dowels are properly placed
5.1.8.1.4. Before installation, examine the rough-in and built-in construction for piping
systems to verify actual locations of piping connections.
5.1.8.1.5. Proceed with installation only unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected

5.1.8.2. Tolerances
5.1.8.2.1. Lines and Levels
5.1.8.2.2. For Conspicuous horizontal lines, such as lintels, sills, parapets, and reveals,
do not vary from level by more than 3mm in 3m, 6mm in 6m, or 12mm
maximum
5.1.8.2.3. For conspicuous vertical lines, such as external corners, door jambs, reveals,
and expansion and control joints, do not vary from plumb by more than 3mm
in 3m, 6mm in 6m, or 12mm maximum
5.1.8.2.4. For vertical alignment of exposed head joints, do not vary from plumb by more
than 6mm in 3m, or 12mm maximum.

5.1.8.3. Laying Masonry Walls

5.1.8.3.1. Lay out walls in advance for accurate spacing of surface bond patterns with
uniform joint thickness and for accurate location of openings, movement-type

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 joints, returns, and offsets. Avoid using less-than-half-size units, particularly at
corners, jambs, and, where, possible, at other locations.
5.1.8.3.2. Lay concealed masonry with all units in a Wythe in running bond or bonded by
lapping not less than 50mm. Bond and interlock each course of each Wythe at
corners. Do not use units with less than nominal 100mm horizontal face
dimensions at corners or jambs
5.1.8.3.3. Stopping and resuming work: Stop work by racking back units in each course
from those in course below; do not tooth. When resuming work, clean
masonry surfaces that are to receive mortar before laying fresh masonry
5.1.8.3.4. Built-in Work: As construction progresses, build in items specified in this and
other sections. Fill in solidly with masonry around built-in items.
5.1.8.3.5. Fill space between steel frames and masonry solidly with mortar unless
otherwise indicated
5.1.8.3.6. Where built-in items are to be embedded in cores of hollow masonry units,
place a layer of metal lath, wire mesh, or plastic mesh in joint below and rod
mortar or grout into core.
5.1.8.3.7. Build non-load-bearing interior partitions full height of story to underside of
side or roof structure above unless otherwise indicated.
5.1.8.3.7.1. Install compressible filler in joint between top of partition and underside
of structure above.
5.1.8.3.7.2. Fasten partition top anchors to structure above and build into top of
partition. Grout cells of CMUs solidly around plastic tubes of anchors and
push tubes down into grout to provide 13-mm clearance between end of
anchor rod and end of tube. Space anchors 1200mm o.c. unless
otherwise indicated.
5.1.8.3.7.3. Wedge non-load-bearing partitions against structure above with small
pieces of tile, slate, or metal. Fill joint with mortar after dead-load
deflection of structure above approaches final position.

5.1.8.4. Mortar Bedding and Jointing

5.1.8.4.1. Lay Hollow CMUs as follows:
5.1.8.4.1.1. With entire units, including areas under cells, fully bedded in mortar at
starting course on footings where cells are not grouted
5.1.8.4.2. Tool exposed joints slightly concave when thumbprint hard, using a jointer
larger thickness unless otherwise indicated.
5.1.8.4.3. Cut joints flush for masonry walls to receive plaster or other direct-applied
finishes (other than paint) unless otherwise indicated.

5.1.8.5. Masonry Joint Reinforcement

5.1.8.5.1. General: Install entire length of longitudinal side rods in mortar with a minimum
cover of 16mm on exterior side of walls, 13mm elsewhere. Lap reinforcement
a minimum of 150mm.
5.1.8.5.1.1. Space reinforcement not more than 203 mm above and below wall
openings and extending 305mm beyond openings
5.1.8.5.2. Interrupt joint reinforcement at control and expansion joints unless otherwise
indicated
5.1.8.5.3. Cut and bend reinforcing units as directed by manufacturer for continuity at
returns, offsets, column fireproofing, pipe enclosures, and other special
conditions

5.1.8.6. Anchoring Masonry to Structural steel and concrete

5.1.8.6.1. Anchor masonry to structural steel and concrete where masonry abuts or
faces structural steel or concrete unless otherwise indicated. Keep open
space free of mortar and other rigid materials
5.1.8.6.2. Anchor masonry with a anchors embedded in masonry joints and attached to
structure
5.1.8.6.3. Space anchors as indicated, but not more than 610mm o.c. vertically and
915mm o.c. horizontally

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 5.1.8.7. Control and Expansion joints
5.1.8.7.1. General: Install control and expansion joint materials in unit as masonry
progresses. Do not allow materials to span control and expansion joints
without provision to allow for in-plane wall or partition movement.
5.1.8.7.2. From control joints in concrete masonry using one of the following methods:
5.1.8.7.2.1. Fit bond-breaker strips into hollow contour in ends of CMUs on one side
of control joint. Fill resultant core with grout and rake out joints in exposed
faces for application of sealant.
5.1.8.7.2.2. Install performed control-joint gaskets designed to fit standard sash
block
5.1.8.7.2.3. Install temporary foam-plastic in head joints and remove when unit
masonry is complete for application of sealant

5.1.8.8. Lintels
5.1.8.8.1. Provide concrete lintels where shown and where openings of more than
305mm for brick-size units and 610 for block-size units are shown without
structural steel or other supporting lintels
5.1.8.8.2. Provide minimum bearing of 200mm at each jamb unless otherwise indicated

5.1.8.9. Reinforced Unit Masonry Installation

5.1.8.9.1. Temporary Formwork and Shores: Construct and shores as needed to support
reinforced masonry elements during construction.
5.1.8.9.1.1. Construct formwork to provide shape, line and dimensions of completed
masonry as indicated. Make forms sufficiently tight to prevent leakage of
mortar and grout. Brace, tie, and support form to maintain position and
shape during construction and curing of reinforced masonry.
5.1.8.9.1.2. Do not remove forms and shores until reinforced masonry members
have hardened sufficiently to carry their own weight and other loads that
may be placed on them during construction.
5.1.8.9.2. Placing Reinforcement: Comply with requirements in ACI 530.1/ASCE 6/ TMS
602

5.1.9.Repairing, Pointing, and Cleaning

5.1.9.1. Remove and replace masonry units that are loose, chipped, broken, stained, or
damaged or that do not match adjoining units. Install new units to match adjoining
units; install in fresh mortar, pointed to eliminate evidence of replacement.
5.1.9.2. Pointing: During the tooling joints, enlarge voids and holes, except weep holes, and
completely fill with mortar. Point up joints, including corners, openings, and adjacent
construction, to provide a neat, uniform appearance. Prepare joint for sealant
application, where indicated.
5.1.9.3. In-Progress Cleaning: Clean unit masonry as work progresses by dry brushing to
remove mortar fins and smears before tooling joints.

5.1.10. Final Cleaning: After mortar is thoroughly set and cured, clean exposed masonry as
follows:
5.1.10.1. Remove large mortar particles by hand with wooden paddles ad nonmetallic scrape
hoes or chisels
5.1.10.2. Test cleaning methods on sample wall panel; leave one-half of panel uncleaned for
comparison purposes. Obtain architect’s approval of sample cleaning before
proceeding with cleaning masonry.
5.1.10.3. Wet wall surfaces with water before applying cleaners; remove cleaners promptly
by rinsing surfaces thoroughly with clear water.

5.1.11. Masonry Waste Disposal

5.1.11.1. Salvageable Materials: Unless otherwise indicated, excess masonry materials are
Contractor’s property. At completion of unit masonry work, remove from project site.
5.1.11.2. Waste Disposal as fill material: Dispose of clean masonry, including excess or soil-
contaminated sand, waste mortar, and broken masonry units, by crushing and
mixing with fill material as fill is placed.
5.1.11.3. Excess Masonry Waste: Remove excess clean masonry waste that cannot be used
as fill, as described above, other masonry waste, and legally dispose of off owner’s
property.

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 5.1.12. Materials:
5.1.12.1.1. Cement
5.1.12.1.2. Aggregates (Sand)
5.1.12.1.3. Reinforcement Bars
5.1.12.1.4. Sono Band
5.1.12.1.5. Tie Wires
5.1.12.1.6. Skim Coats
5.1.12.1.7. Baufix
5.1.12.1.8. Leveling Materials
5.1.12.1.9. Nylon Cord
5.1.12.1.10. Styrofoam
5.1.12.1.11. Structural sealant

6. RESOURCES AND MOBILIZATION

The Accessibility at the site will be planned and subject for approval. The Safety of the staff, workers
and material delivery also concentrate on the plan in order to mobilize in accordance from the project
requirements. All the materials to be used are subject for submittal and approval in accordance with
the Architectural Work Technical Specification.

The General Contractor (NGCB) will notify the schedule one day before the actual mobilization of the
staff, workers, equipment.

It is understood that NGCB will be responsible for the provision of appropriate type of crane for the
transportation of materials and equipment to complete the works including temporary construction
water and power supplies and lighting system.

7. CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

This Method of Statement for Masonry Works has been envisaged that no major equipment will be
required by this activity. The typical construction equipment requirements are as listed below and will
be used up to the completion of the activities.

7.1. PPE for all staff and workers

7.2. Measuring tapes and setting out markers
7.3. Leveling instrument
7.4. Tower crane for the placing of materials
7.5. Shovel
7.6. Trowel
7.7. Preparation Tools (electric drill, cleaning equipment)

8. PERSONNEL

For this Masonry Concrete works will be organized by both General Contractor and Nominated
Subcontractor. All the personnel shall be fully competent and trained to carry out all works
associated with the Masonry Works. They shall have attended the required contractor’s safety
induction and will abide by the Health and Safety Plan, policy and procedures as well as
environmental plan. It is envisaged that the installation will be conducted by the followings:
8.1. Site Engineer
8.2. Survey Team
8.3. Quality Control Engineer
8.4. Foreman
8.5. Mason
8.6. Labor

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9. MATERIALS
The Materials for the Masonry Works shall be prepared at the site fabrication area. Materials for
Masonry works shall be inspected at the fabrication area before the works starts. The work will be
done at site using a manual procedure provided by NGCB and as per specifications by
supplier/manufacturer.

All materials delivered to the site will be inspected by NGCB Engineers In-charge together with the
QA/QC Inspectors and EELHI Inspectors to check if the materials are in accordance with the site
requirement and conform to the approved design and material qualification. A sample of mix
materials shall be inspected at site and tested before the retouching works; rejected materials shall
not be accepted and shall be returned to supplier.

The inward inspection of materials will be carried out in accordance with the relevant QA/QC
procedures and or approved Project Quality Control Plan and manufacturer’s / specification of
suppliers.

Note: No materials shall be permitted to enter and/or installed inside the jobsite without inspection
and approval from CQC Engineers upon arrival at jobsite.

10. CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURE AND METHODOLOGY

This Masonry Works construction procedures and methods define the Scope of Work summarized
in section two of this method statement.

10.1.PREPARATION OF THE WORKS

Before the Masonry Works, the following are required to be carried out:

10.1.1. Securing Material submittal and ITP are with approved status.
10.1.2. Check if the materials have been inspected and ready for fabrication
10.1.3. Check that the site access to the work area available, clean and safe.
10.1.4. Check if the temporary services provisions are available.

10.2.DELIVERY & INSPECTION OF MATERIALS FOR RUBBED CONCRETE

10.2.1. All delivered materials shall be inspected upon arrival on site. The inspection shall be
advised, in advance, as required by the ITP and in accordance with the Project Quality
Plans
10.2.2. The delivered materials shall be in accordance with the approved design technical
specification and approved material submittal.
10.2.3. Material approvals in form of approved SRF and all applicable documentations and
certifications shall be available during incoming material inspection.
10.2.4. Any materials delivered in the site that are not complying with the approved material
submittals and structural technical specification or rejected by EELHI Engineer shall
either be returned to the supplier or stored in the site at a suitable quarantine area.
10.2.5. The materials shall be free from defects or damaged, and still workable.

10.3.MASONRY WORKS: SETTING OUT OF WORKS

10.3.1. Generally, prior to commencement of the delivery of materials for masonry works, the
setting out of the masonry works shall be conducted to determine the location and
elevation.
10.3.2. The setting out of the works shall be on the basis of an “approved for construction
drawings and or approved shop drawings”. Settings points shall be from the common
reference point established provided in the site by NGCB.
10.3.3. Any discrepancy between the common reference point on the approved for construction
drawings and the actual site provisions shall be notified to EEHLI and an NCR shall be
raised.

10.4.Installation Procedure

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 10.4.1. General: Check the layout if correct
10.4.2. Clean and remove dirt from the concrete flooring
10.4.3. Align the dowel for masonry
10.4.4. Apply first sono bond on the base where to install the CHB wall, before the mortar
bedding
10.4.5. lay CHB, one by one
10.4.6. Check the alignment of the CHB
10.4.7. Fill all the hollow spaces on CHB before the laying of jointing mortar, repeatedly
10.4.8. Install horizontal reinforcements at every 600mm, drilled and epoxy applied at rebar
10.4.9. Install reinforcements for stiffener column @ every 3.0 meters and the same for
stiffener/lintel beams
10.4.10. Case to case basis, if the span or/and height of the area to CHB is greater than 3.0
meters and less than 6.0 meters, equally distribute the 3.0 meters of span from the
center line
10.4.11. If there’s a block-out needed, install the lintels on the top of block-out before the
proceeding on laying of CHB
10.4.12. Place Styrofoam at every end of CHB for material expansion purposes

11. INSPECTION AND TOLERANCES

11.1. Check if the layout if correct

11.2. Inspection: Examine the delivered materials at the site. Installation procedures and preparation
will be examined by the engineer, if it will comply to the requirements specified
11.3. Check if there’s area of cracks, spalls, popouts and loss of bond between masonry area. Check
if there’s areas with defects. Immediately repair defects.
11.4. Check the alignment and plumbness, if it complied the tolerance from the specification
11.5. Check the elevation and dimension of block-outs if correct

12. RESPONSIBILITY
The Contractor (NGCB) will be supervising all activities in the site through Construction
Supervisors, Foreman and skilled workers at the site. The QA/QC Inspectors will be responsible
for arranging and controlling the inspection and testing activities with the EELHI Inspectors.

13. DESIGN AND DRAWINGS

The Construction Designs and Material Specifications for the Rubbed Concrete shall be submitted
and subject for approval of the consultant through Material Submittal, Submittal Review Form
Made by NGCB and NSC before the work starts.

14. QUALITY ASSURANCE

The execution of work will strictly follow the Project Quality Plan

15. HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN

The execution of work will strictly follow the Project Safety Manual.

16. ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

As per Organizational Chart of the Project

17. INSPECTION TEST PLAN

As per attached ITP

18. ATTACHEMENTS
 Checklist for inspection of incoming material for concrete rehabilitation materials.
 Checklist for installed of concrete reinforcement.

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