METHOD STATEMENT

Contract No. & Project Title:

Al Taweelah Temporary Labor Camp & Offices

Consultant:
Capital Engineering Consultancy
Contractor:
Alucor Limited

Subcontractor:

Middle East Road Marking

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Contents

1. Introduction

2. Purpose

3. Scope of Work

4. Definitions

5. References

6. Materials & Tools

7. Plant & Equipment

8. HSSE

9. Prior Activities

10. Procedure

11. Responsibilities

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1- Introduction
Middle East Road Marking is one of the foremost road marking
contractors in UAE with years of experience in the industry. We
specialize in hot thermoplastic machine marking for roads and
highways, hot thermoplastic hand marking, cold road marking for
airport and parking lots, removing existing marking by sandblasting,
Road stud fixing & Kerb stone painting with spraying machines.

We are licensed contractors accredited with Dubai & Sharjah

registration in the professional application of high quality road marking
materials for road marking, car park marking, high friction surfacing,
internal markings and resin bound and bonded surfacing. We combine
the highest quality, great customer care and a best value approach in
our services.

We pride ourselves on prompt, reliable service with competitive rates

and professional quality work. We are committed to achieving
sustainability and focus on complying with environmental procedures
in whatever we do!

Our team of skilled employees provides quality assured line marking

services which is second-to-none using the latest technology and finest
materials. We work quickly and efficiently, ensuring minimal
disruption to traffic. Our services are backed by an impressive range
of machinery which includes line marking machines and accessories
suitable for big & small projects. These machines are serviced
regularly and kept in excellent working order.

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2- Purpose
To ensure that all Road Marking and Signs are executed safely and in
accordance with the contract requirements and that all quality
assurance/ control activities are conducted in a systematic manner,
works are inspected and conformance is verified and documented.

3- Scope of Work
a. This procedure is applicable to the following works associated with
the project.

b. This method statement outlines the procedures to be followed

in construction of Road Marking and Signs.

4- Definitions
 GM General Manager

 PM Project Manager

 SE Site Engineer

 QS Quantity Surveyor

 ITP Inspection Test Procedures

 HSSE Heath ,Safety, Security, and Environmental

 T.S. Technical Specifications

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5- References
 Contract – General &Special Conditions – BOQ – Approved Drawings –
Specifications - Shop drawings (Respectively).

 British Standard (Otherwise Specified).

6- Materials & Tools

 Road marking Thermoplatic Paints (White, Red and Yellow) (Revive
Middle East paints Ind LLC)

 Road marking Cold paint (Jotun Acrylic Based Road Marking Paint)
 Warning tapes

 Temporary signs

 Safety Barriers

 Traffic Cones

 Grade Stakes

 Soap Solution ( not detergent)

 Cleaning Cloths, Roller Brushes, Paint Brushes, Permanent Tapes, fine

emery papers, etc.

 Hot Applied Thermoplastic Materials

Revive Middle East paints an approved manufacturer and a tropical

grade suitable for application, by the means proposed, to the specified
road surfaces, and must demonstrate skid resistance appropriate to
local traffic conditions. The material shall comply with BS3262 : 1987
‘Specification for Hot- applied Thermoplastic Road Marking Materials’.

The material supplied in containers which do not contaminate the

contents and which protect the contents from contamination and stored
in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

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Ballotini (glass beads) is incorporated in the mixture during the

manufacture of the thermoplastic material. The quantity of ballotini
included shall be between 13% and 22% by weight of the total mix and
shall be counted as part of the aggregate. The Ballotini is comply with
BS6088 : 1981 (1993) ‘Specification for Solid Glass Beads for use with
Road Markings’.

Alternatively the Ballotini (glass beads) may be applied to the surface

of the thermoplastic immediately application is complete. Application of
the beads shall be at least 300 grams / square metre or as otherwise
directed by the Engineer. The Ballotini shall comply with BS6088 : 1981
(1993) ‘Specification for Solid Glass Beads for use with Road Markings’.

• Features And Recommended Use

• Retro -reflective thermoplastic road marking material with excellent whiteness

• Conforms to the British Standards (BS) specifications, 3262 : Part 1/1989
• Based on aliphatic chemistry, offers superior weathering resistance and colour
stability
• Intermix glass beads offers long lasting retro-reflectivity
• Optional balance between melt flow and flow resistance to
achieve well defined lines as per the desired width and thickness
• Excellent wear resistance and adhesion on asphalt roads
Suitable for application with manual, creed/ extrusion
automatic machines

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• Specification

Colour White and Golden Yellow

Composition
Binder 20 ± 2%
Glass beads (Intermix) Min.20%
Aggregate including
glass beads, PiQment 80 ± 2%
& extenderPoint
Softening Min. 95
DrvinQ time Max. 15 minutes
Daylight Luminance@45°

White Min. 70%

Yellow Min. 50%
Flow resistance Not more than 25%

• Direction For Use

• Heat and material to 180 - 200°c in the pre - heater with adequate homogenized
liquid
• Ensure that the road surface is clean, free from dust and moisture
• For aged asphalt roads and concrete roads application of
Apcogrip, a primer coat is recommended for proper bonding of
the material with the road surface
• Ensure that the primer is thoroughly dry and void of solvent prior to application
of the thermoplastic material
• Ensure temperature of 190. 210°c and adequate agitation during application
• Do not hold thermoplastic above 180°C for more than 6 hours
• Do not heat the material above 225°C at any point of time
• Change in colour indicates that the material has been
scorched owing to overheating and needs to be discarded
• Drop - on glass beads must be immediately deposited after thermoplastic
application

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 Cold Marking Materials

Jotun Acrylic Based Road Marking Paint is a quick drying, solvent based
paint. Based on solvent based acrylic resin.Can be used for marking
roads and kerbs. Easy to apply. It has UV resistant colours. Ideal for use
on asphalt and concrete roads, primarily for kerbstones, speed humps
or other areas with light traffic.It can be use for both Roads and kerbs
painting.The temperature of the substrate should be minimum 10 °C
and at least 3 °C above the dew point of the air, measured in the vicinity
of the substrate. Good ventilation is usually required in confined areas
to ensure proper drying. The moisture content in the substrate should
not exceed 4 % (by weight). The coating should not be exposed to oil,
chemicals or mechanical stress until fully cured.Drying times are
generally related to air circulation, temperature, film thickness and
number of coats, and will be affected correspondingly.Recommended
data given is, for recoating with the same generic type of paint.In case
of multi-coat application, drying times will be influenced by the number
and sequence and by the total thickness of previous coats applied.The
surface should be dry and free from any contamination prior to
application of the subsequent coat.

 Specification

Colours White, Black, red and Yellow

Solids by volume 37 ± 2 volume% Theoretical
Specific gravity 1.2 Theoretical Only for white
colour
Flash point Closed cup: 25°C (77°F)
VOC 584 g/l ISO 11890 EU
Dry film thickness 40 - 80 µm
Wet film thickness 110 - 210
Theoretical spreading rate 9.25 - 4.5 m²/l

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7- Plant & Equipment

The major equipment used for this construction works includes, but are

SL. Current
Machinery Qty. Manufacturer Remarks
No. Location
Hofmann H33-3 type Hofmann Always
1 Thermoplastic spray 2 Roadmarking Available in
machine systems Dubai
Preheating twin boiler
Trucks for machine Always
2 marking and 4 Local Available in
Thermoplastic hand Dubai
marking
3 ton double cabin
Always
pickup for
3 4 Hino Available in
Sandblasting and
Dubai
Cold paint marking
Graco Line Lazer Always
4 machine for Cold 5 Graco Available in
paint marking Dubai

KAESER Always
300 CFT mobile type
5 2 KOMPRESSO Available in
Air Compressor
REN Dubai

6 7 ton double cabin Always

pickup Machine 1 Hino Available in
marking Dubai
7 Graco Line Lazer
Automatic self- Always
propelled machine 1 Graco Available in
for Cold plastic Dubai
marking
8 3 ton double cabin Always
pickup for Safety 2 Hino Available in
purpose Dubai
not limits to the followings;

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Pavement Marking Equipment

Process Monitoring Equipment

1. Portable environmental measuring devices for temperature & humidity

2. Paint application rate computers

3. Electronic scales / bead bucket and stop watch for glass bead
application rate

4. Applicator speedometers, calibrated over range of applicator

speeds

5. Paint pressure and / or hydraulic/air pressure gauges

6. Wet film gauges
7. Bead application comparison plates.

Post-Application Measuring Equipment

1. Non-destructive eddy current device such as the Elcometer and steel
test plates for dry film thickness.

2. Retro reflectometers
3. Skid resistance testers.
4. Digital wheel meter

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8- HSSE
a. Approved safety plan procedures shall be strictly followed.
b. Where possible hazards may arise from filling activities, the necessary
safety measures will be taken to prevent accident or injury at all
times. This may include barriers, warning tape/ net, signage,
watchman, and proper lighting.

c. Where work upon existing services may be required, the necessary

work permits and safety equipment should be obtained prior to the
activity commencement.

d. HSSE officer will enforce that Personal Protective Equipment (such as

Respiratory mask, Safety Shoes, Face mask, Hard hats,,, etc.) be worn
by site personnel at all times during construction activities .

e. Prior to the commencement of any activities, the workforce will receive

an induction talk on the project site safety requirements. This induction
talk will include both activity safety issues, as well as general safety
requirements.

f. Safety engineer will ensure that Personal Protective Equipment is worn

by site personnel at all times during construction activities.

g. Plant and Equipment will be provided with back-up alarms, lights, and
all other applicable safety devices.
h. Proper access to the work area shall be maintained throughout the
working period

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9- Prior Activities

a. The Client Surveyor will locate and mark all Centerlines for all types .
b. Width and length for all types must be marked.

10- Procedure

I. Road Marking By Thermoplastic Material

A) Preparation of Road Surface

The material shall be applied only on a surface which is clean and dry. It
shall not be laid over loose detritus, mud or similar extraneous matter,
or over an old paint marking, or over an old thermoplastic marking which
is faulty. New surfaces must be allowed to weather and compact for at
least 72 hours before applying the marking. In the case of smooth
polished surfaces, e.g. smooth concrete, old asphalt surfacings with
smooth polished surface stones, and/or where the method of application
requires or the Engineer directs, a tack coat shall be applied to the
surface prior to the application. The tack coat shall be as recommended
by the manufacturer of the thermoplastic material and to the approval of
the Engineer. Faulty thermoplastic markings shall be removed if required
by the Engineer.

B) Preparation of Thermoplastic Material

The material shall be melted in accordance with the manufacturer’s

instructions in a heater fitted with a stirrer to give a smooth consistency
to the thermoplastic and such that local overheating shall be avoided.
The temperature of the mass shall be within the
range specified by the manufacturer and shall on no account be allowed
to exceed the maximum temperature stated by the manufacturer. The
molten material shall be used as expeditiously as possible and for
thermoplastics which have natural resin binders or are otherwise
sensitive to prolonged heating, the material shall not be maintained in a
molten condition for more than 4 hours.

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C) Laying of Thermoplastic Material

Markings may be applied by hand-screeding, hand propelled machine or

by self propelled machine as approved or directed by the Engineer. After
transfer to the laying apparatus the material shall be maintained within
the temperature range specified by the manufacturer and stirred to
maintain the right consistency for laying.

In the case of screeded application, material shall be laid to a thickness

of not less than 3 mm or more than 6 mm, unless specifically authorised
by the Engineer. In the case of sprayed application, the material shall be
laid to a thickness of not less than 1.5 mm unless specifically authorised
by the Engineer. In all cases, the surface produced shall be uniform,
appreciably free from bubbles and streaks.

The Contractor shall not proceed with the marking work until the
equipment, method of application, and rate of application, as established
by a test section, have been approved by the Engineer.

The work shall be carried out very carefully to a regular alignment in

accordance with the Drawings. Straight edges and templates shall be
used if required by the Engineer.

Where applicable the Ballotini (glass beads) shall be applied to the

surface of the thermoplastic immediately application is complete and
shall be applied in a controlled manner by use of a spreading device
which will permit an even spread from a fixed height of between 300mm
and 400mm or otherwise as the Manufacturer may recommend. (A wheel
mounted, variable width, funnel applicator may be suitable). The loss of
glass beads after 3 weeks traffic shall not exceed 10 percent of the total
applied.

D) Re-use of Thermoplastic Material

At the end of the day’s work, as much as possible of the material

remaining in the heater and/or laying apparatus shall be removed. This
may be broken and used again, provided that the maximum heating
temperature has not been exceeded and that the total time during which
it is in a molten condition does not exceed the requirements.

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II. Road Marking by Cold paint

A) Manufacturer’s recommendation:

1.Wet Film Thickness – 150 microns 2 Coats (300 microns by Spray)

2.Dry Film Thickness – 60 microns 2 Coats (120 microns by Spray)

B) Materials

Jotun Acrylic Based Road Marking Paint

C) Plant & Equipment

Line Lazer (Cold Road Marking Painting Machine)

D) Surface Preparation (Main Contractor)

Washed and dry, clean, clear dust-free virgin surface

E) Applications:

E.1 Machine Application:

 Set marking machine in the correct position along the alignment of marking
 Spray the Line with Line Lazer Machine at the rate of 300 microns – wet film
thickness, i.e. 120 microns – dry film thickness.
 Spray Glass Beads at the rate of approximate 300g/m2 (Drop-on Method)
 Remove the masking tape after 20 minutes

E.2 Manual Application (Double Application)

 Mask the perimeter of the line with masking tape Apply Paint with roller or brush
after drying the first application. Repeat the same and apply glass beads.

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11- Responsibilities

A) The GM will coordinate with PE / SE and ensure that the necessary

resources to implement the approved method statement and ITP
have been allocated to the task.

B) The PM / SE will ensure that the site preparation activities are

conducted according to the approved method statement and all in-situ
tests according to the ITP are implemented.

C) Quantity Surveyor along with our gang take the quantity done daily or
after the completion of project and verified by client site engineers.

D) Quality Control Engineer will ensure that the materials being used are
in accordance to the project specifications, the approved method
statement and the ITP.

E) The HSSE officer along with his team will ensure implementation of all
HSSE procedures related to the nature of the works being carried out
and in accordance with the HSSE Plan.

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