1.

Title
Method Statement for Casting Slab on Grade

2. Purpose and scope

The purpose of this method statement is to explain the proper procedure on how to
prepare and cast slab on grade or any horizontal element or member including
fixation of steel reinforcement, MEP embedments, fixing of shutter etc. without
injuries.

3. Work procedure
1. Site planning
Delivery fresh concrete shall be batched from the approved supplier of
concrete. Concrete will be delivered direct to the site and to be received
by assistant Quality Engineer for checking of the required criteria of
concrete. The assistant QC Engineer will make sure the concrete
delivered is as per the approved design mix for the situated member to be
casted.
All data for testing on fresh concrete at site shall be recorded on the
concrete pour card.
2. Preparation
After the blinding is casted and placement of waterproofing is done, the
preparation and casting for slab on grade shall be done.
Fix the reinforcement steel as per the approved drawings, sometimes
A393 BRC mesh is indicated in the drawing and most commonly use in
250mm thick concrete grade slab.
Any loose binder or ties along the splices reinforcement steel shall be re-
tightened. Bend inward the free ends of the binding wire or ties.
Use PVC spacer for vertical bars and concrete spacer for bottom as
concrete covers.
Ensure and coordinate with MEP staff for any MEP works required on the
area as per approved drawings.
Fix the forms such; supports, sleeves etc., if any.
Any damaged materials used for form work or shutter like plywood shall
not be used.
All surface of forms or shutter facing concrete shall be treated with
shuttering oil and dampen with water few minutes before concrete will be
poured.
Clean the slabs on grade using air compressor for dust or any small
particles or deleterious materials that may impair the workability of
concrete.
The surveyor will then checked the level of the projected top surface of
the slab and place level strips if necessary to mark the exact level.
The concreting are as must be arranged with necessary equipment or
tools for concreting use such as vibrators, power float machine, shovel
etc.
 Skilled and unskilled labor shall need to use safety requirements such as
safety helmet, safety shoes, goggles, gloves, vest etc.
Safety devices and safety warnings shall be provided starting from the
site entrance gate till the casting area.
Proper lighting must be available in case of night concreting.

3. Concrete pouring
The concrete mixer must be stopped at the check point for the inspection
of slump test and to obtain sample cubes for test.
One set of cubes shall be taken every 50 cubic meter concrete, each set
consist of 6 cubes, 3 cubes to be tested on 7th days and 3 cubes to be
tested for 28th days.
Extra three cubes can be made for re-checking if in case circumstances
may happen.
Unload the concrete within 90 minutes from the batching plant loading
time.
Compact the concrete properly by using mechanical vibrators, extra
vibrator shall be available in case of any shortage or mechanical
problems.
Use approved hardener material after casting concrete when required.
Make sure applications shall be as per manufacturers recommendation.
Use the power float for the smooth finish surface purpose. Store extra
power float near the casting area in case of any mechanical
malfunctioning.
Cure the casted area properly with covering concrete with hessian cloth
and polythene sheet on top but before placing the concrete wet the
hessian with water.
 Cure the concrete by spraying water three times per day for a period of 7
days.
The casted area or member shall be protected by placing barricade to
prevent plants and machineries damaged the concrete.
Concrete pour card shall be filled by Quality Engineer and to be submitted
to the Engineer including concrete delivery notes, this task will be done
whenever required.
Concrete cube test report shall be submitted to the Engineer

4. Safety
1. All works shall comply with safety procedure or instruction set out in project
safety plan and municipality rules and regulations.
2. Basic PPE to be worn by all staff and laborers.
3. Trained operator and banksman would be engaged to control or operate heavy
equipment machine.
4. Provide sufficient lighting whenever night casting.

5. Equipment and tools

1. Concrete Pump
2. Concrete Mixer
3. Mini truck
4. Bob cat
5. Concrete vibrators
6. Wheel borrow
7. Slump tray
8. Slump cone and other associated tools
9. Rubber hammer

6. Materials and References

1. C40/20 Concrete Grade with additives
2. Deformed bars or A393 BRC mesh
3. Approved drawing