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METHOD OF STATEMENT
For
Concrete Curing

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CONTENTS

1. Scope of Work

2. Purpose

3. Abbreviations, Terms and Definitions

4. Responsibilities

5. Procedure

6. Environmental, Health and Safety

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1. SCOPE OF WORK
The scope of this method statement will cover all curing procedures during construction of the Midfield
Terminal Building (MTB). This method statement is applicable to all permanent in-situ concrete elements such
as pile caps, foundations, beams, slabs, etc.

2. PURPOSE
The purpose of this method statement is to set out the procedures to be implemented in performing the
concrete curing works in accordance to the specifications L-030 “Concrete”.

3. ABBREVIATIONS, TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

MS Method Statement
ITP Inspection and Test plan
RA Risk Assessment
IFC Issued for Construction

4. RESPONSIBILITIES
It is the responsibility of all personnel involved in the works to implement this Method Statement and in
accordance with the Risk Assessment (attached), ITP, Contractor ES&H plan, and project safety rules and
regulations.

4.1 Construction Manager shall be responsible to:

1. Implement and maintain a successful completion of the work.
2. Communicate this Method Statement to his subordinates.
3. Provide his subordinates with the information they need to carry out their responsibilities.
4. Enforce the application of this document once it is approved.
5. Stop all unsafe work activities.
6. Ensure the Health and Safety of the personnel on the site.
7. Ensure that the requirements of the Project Specifications and relevant ITP is followed and
implemented during construction

4.2 HSE Manager shall be responsible to:

1. Ensure Site Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) is implemented and followed for each activity.
2. Assist in the implementation of this method statement.
3. Provide required training.
4. Regularly pay site visits to ensure that safety is being exercised at site as per requirement.
5. Report to construction manager of his designee any infraction of safety procedures.
6. Insure availability of all required tools to ensure a safe work place.
7. Insure compliance with procedures with respect to equipment and related certifications and permits.
8. Verify field activities are following the MS/RA and any new risks not previously identified are addressed
and reflected in a revised/new MS/RA.
9. Stop all unsafe work activities.
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4.3 QC Manager shall be responsible to:

1. Supervise Quality Control activities involving all materials, undertake the more complex inspection and
resolve technical and client issues on Quality Engineering.
2. Assign QC Engineers and their monitoring all Site Inspection activities.
3. Interpret codes, standards and project specifications to ensure contract requirements are met.
4. Liaise with internal and external concerned parties to co-ordinate presence at inspections.
5. Carry out more complex Quality function activities, such as Procedure Qualification Test.
6. Complete relevant forms and prepare reports on inspection undertaken for inclusion and maintenance of
inspection records.
7. Review and make recommendations for the continuing development and improvement of Inspection Test
Plans and Quality Control Procedures / Method Statements specifically in relation to workmanship
activities.

4.4 Section Engineer shall be responsible to:

8. Ensure that this Method Statement is being implemented correctly at site.
9. Ensure that sufficient resources are allocated to enable full compliance with this document.
10. Ensure that all construction works are being carried out as per project specs. ITPs and approved
drawings.
11. Ensure the quality of work is as per approved standards, ITPs and QCPs.
12. Ensure that the required Work Inspection Requests are issued to QC Department and coordinate with
them for the necessary inspection to be carried out by the Engineer.
13. Monitor the work and be in charge of the overall construction of site activities.
14. Monitor the progress and induce corrective and remedial provisions whenever required.
15. Ensure the proper implementation of contractor / subcontractor quality systems at site.
16. Recommend stop work order if required.
17. Ensure a safe practice of subcontractors at all times.
18. Identify new risks and ensure they are controlled, and a revised MS/RA is issued to document the risks
and control measures.
19. Stop all unsafe work activities.

4.5 Site Engineer shall be responsible to:

1. Assist the section engineer in carrying out his responsibilities.
2. Coordinate the work with the G. Foreman.
3. Directly monitor the construction activities at site.
4. Implement the relevant ITP
5. Ensure that the quality of the works meets the requirements of the Project Specifications, ITPs and QCPs
6. Ensure that working areas are properly covered with work permits.
7. Report on the spot any non-conformance to the section engineer.
8. Provide all necessary tools, equipment, and material required at site.
9. Ensure that safety awareness at site is continuously maintained through JSTI and tool boxes talks.
10. Make sure that site personnel are adequately trained to do the job.
11. Stop all unsafe work activities.

4.6 QC Inspector shall be responsible to:

1. Maintain all quality records properly documented.
2. Conduct inspections and monitor the required tests.
3. Determining and reporting any non-conformance to the ONYX QC Manager.
4. Checking compatibility between production processes, test procedures and the applicable documentation
through review and circulation of the technical and administration document related to the various
activities.
5. Ensuring that all personnel are fully aware with all the quality requirements and applications for all quality
documents as relevant to their discipline.
6. Ensuring appropriate supervision for all work activities enabling quality related operations to be effectively
covered.
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7. Coordinate with the Independent Laboratory representative so that all tests are carried out as required by
the specifications and records as per the Contractors Quality Control Plan.
8. Stop all unsafe and substandard work activities.

4.7 Safety Officer shall be responsible to:

1. Ensure that toolbox talks are conducted as per SSSP plan.
2. Assist in the implementation of this Method Statement.
3. Provide the required training for the site personnel involved.
4. Ensure availability of all required tools to maintain a safe working environment.
5. Ensure compliance with procedures with respect to equipment’s and related certification and permits.
6. Stop all unsafe work activities.

4.8 Site Supervisor shall be responsible to:

1. Directly supervise and monitor all construction activities at site.
2. Directly coordinate with Section Engineer.
3. Ensure that the workers under his command fully understand the hazards and risks involved in the job
and are responsible to ensure they work in a safe environment.
4. Make sure that the manpower under his supervision are adequately trained and are qualified to carry out
the work.
5. Insure a safe working environment for the work force.
6. Provide the site workers with the required PPE for the job.
7. Provide the necessary the material, equipment, and machinery for the job.
8. Site supervisor shall be responsible for conducting the JSTI Card.
9. Ensure the work area is safe for the activities being performed.

5. PROCEDURE

5.1 Plant and Equipment

The following plant and equipment will be required:
 Portable Sprayer
 Water Tanker
 Water Tank

5.2 Materials
The following materials will be required. For curing compound material below one or equivalent one can be
used:
Curing, sealing and protective membrane for concrete

 Hessian Clothes
 Polyethylene Sheet

5.3 Generic Curing Works

All surfaces of structural concrete shall be protected from loss of moisture by the implementation of a suitable
curing process immediately after compaction works. Freshly placed concrete will be protected from premature
drying and excessive cold or hot temperatures.

1.1.1.Curing Periods

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Curing duration will be followed depends on concrete type as explained below;

 Concrete (only Portland Cement) : Minimum of seven(7) days after casting of which the first
five(5) days should be a moist curing system
 Concrete (using GGBS and PFA): Minimum of ten(10) days after casting of which the first
seven(7) days should be a moist curing system.

5.3.2 Curing Methods

Concrete curing methods can be summarized as below;

a) Moist Curing
For moist curing, concrete surface should be kept continuously wet by covering with cool
water. Water-fog sprays can be used for this purpose. Concrete surface will be covered
with specified absorptive cover such as Hessian Clothes and will be kept continuously
wet. 4-inch overlap will be arranged for absorptive covers to maintain full coverage of
concrete surfaces and edges. Particular care shall be taken by Contractor to prevent
thermal shock at the concrete surface due to intermittent application of large quantities of
water.

b) Moisture – Retaining Cover Curing

Concrete surface should be covered with moisture-retaining cover (0.125mm impermeable
polyethylene sheeting) for curing concrete. It will be placed in widest practicable width with sides
and ends lapped at least 3 inches and sealed by waterproof tape or adhesive. During curing
period if any holes or tears appear on the concrete surface due to using cover material or
waterproof tape, they will be repaired and rectified immediately.

c) Approved Curing Compound

Before anything else, using of approved curing compound (Masterkure181 or equivalent) is
subject to review and acceptance by Engineer. Membrane curing compounds have to be used
that will not affect surfaces to be covered with finish materials applied directly to concrete. Curing
compound will be applied as soon as final finishing operations are complete (within 2 hours and
after surface water sheen has disappeared). Manufacturer Technical Data sheets (as attached)
and manufacturer instructions are basic to apply curing compound material. Concrete surface
preparation and application will be in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

d) Combining Methods (a+b+c)

Curing formed or unformed surfaces will be followed by applying the appropriate above methods
or by combining of them. Exception for final cure concrete surfaces to receive finish flooring
should be cured moisture-retaining cover, unless otherwise directed by Engineer. In addition that
exposed external concrete surfaces up to the underside of baseplates (to cover the grout) shall be
primed with a low viscosity primer and coated with 2 coats of a light grey colored epoxy paint with
a minimum thickness of 125 microns per coat.

5.3.3.Site Curing Basics

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Curing shall be conducted so that at no time during the prescribed period will the concrete lack moisture
and temperature control to permit full development of its potential strength and durability, so curing shall
commence immediately after final setting of concrete.
Designated crew or team (both shifts, day and night) shall be allocated for the purpose of water curing and
curing control which shall be continued as per relevant Specification and Method Statement.
As soon as the concrete has stiffened surface should be covered with Hessian clothes. Hessians should
be maintained continuously wet during required curing period and if necessary should be covered with
polythene sheet to prevent any hydration. If it is required wind barriers can be used around fresh concrete
to prevent strong wind, so in parallel fast surface hydration can be under controlled.
Water tankers and/or adequate water tanks shall be provided to site and adequately fitted with hoses to
reach all required areas of the work. Water tanker shall be assigned regularly to supply the water tanks on
site with sweet water. If approved curing compound will be used, suitable spray equipment should be
ready at site.
Concrete elements shall be protected from damage by use of measures appropriate to the location, size
and shape of element. Vertical and horizontal surfaces are both should be protected during the curing
period against heavy construction traffic, impact and abrasion, imposed loads such as crane or concrete
truck mixers.

6. ENVIRONMENTAL, SAFETY AND HEALTH

6.1 Activity Risk Assessment

A risk assessment analyzing potential risks and their mitigation measures.

6.2 HSE General Precautions & General Mitigation Measures/Controls

 Activity to be adequately supervised by competent staff (both Construction & HSE)
 All Personnel/Workforce involved in the activity to be inducted, and received the required
training/competencies BEFORE commencing the activity
 Engineer/Supervisor/Foremen In-Charge to prepare and the JSTI (Job Safety Task Instructions)
form, and discuss it with the workforce BEFORE commencing the activity (form and discussion to
be in the language understood by the workforce)
 Required Permits/NOCs (including Permits To Work, as applicable) to be obtained ahead of time
(BEFORE commencing the activity)
 All Plants/Machines/Vehicles/Equipment used in the activity to be pre-inspected and approved by
the competent authorized personnel
 HSE Procedures relevant/applicable to the activity to be reviewed by the Engineer/Supervisor In-
Charge, and specific precautions to be conveyed to the Foreman/Charge-Hand and Workforce
through JSTI and other forms of communications
 All Personnel/Workforce involved in the activity to fully comply with PPE requirement (Personal
Protective Equipment)
 Use adequate and visible HSE signage, posters and board to promote awareness
 Ensure adequate rest areas (welfare facilities) are accessible
 Engineer/Supervisor/Foreman/Charge-Hand to be familiarized with Emergency Response Plan &
Contact Numbers.
 Supply toilets and cool drinking water at the immediate area of the activities.

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