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: CONCRETE TOWER FACTORY Ref No. CONC/001
PAGE 1 OF 4
SECTION: CONCRETING DATE OF ISSUE:
07.01.19
SUBJECT: BY:
QA/QC ENGINEER
Batching Of Concrete Method Statement APPROVED BY:
EHS MANAGER
ACTION VERIFY
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
.1 Checks Prior to Commencement of Activity:
Project Source
i) Basic constituents of concrete viz. cement, coarse and Engineer Certificates

fine aggregates, Fly ash, Alcofine and admixtures shall Analysis

Report
comply with the Design Mix specifications.
ii) Availability of 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 Site
Approval
required, receive approval from Consultant’s Engineer
representative.
Operation
.2 Handling and Storage of Materials: Plant
Manual,
Operator
Supplier’s
Special care shall be taken for proper storage of basic
instructions
materials in order to avoid contamination. Unless otherwise
specified, the following measures shall be taken for proper
handling and storage of these materials: Manufactu-
.3 Cement (in bulk): rers manual

i) The silos shall be weatherproof and the mechanism will

be cleaned regularly in accordance with manufacturer’s
manual.
PROJECT: CONCRETE TOWER FACTORY Ref No. CONC/001
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SECTION: CONCRETING DATE OF ISSUE
07.01.19
SUBJECT: BY:
QA/QC ENGINEER

Batching Of Concrete Method Statement APPROVED BY:

HSE MANAGER
ACTION VERIFY

.4 Aggregates:

i) Storage of aggregates shall be on clean; permanent Plant

clean hard-standing laid to fall for drainage. Operator
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.

.5 Admixtures:

i) Storage of admixture shall be as per the manufacturer’s Store- Manufactu-

recommendations. keeper rer’s
ii) The containers shall be levelled to indicate the recom-
contents, batch number, and date of manufacture, shelf mendation
life and any other requirements for storage.

.6 Water:
PROJECT: CONCRETE TOWER FACTORY Ref No. CONC/001
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SECTION: CONCRETING DATE OF ISSUE
07.01.19
SUBJECT: BY:
QA/QC ENGINEER

Batching Of Concrete Method Statement APPROVED BY:

EHS MANAGER
ACTION VERIFY

.7 Plant:

i) Batching and mixing plant shall be painted 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) Plant
it shall be flushed out with water. Operator
iv) Feed belts and weigh batchers shall be protected from
the wind so that cement can’t be blown away.
v) Ensure the accuracy of all weighing and measuring
equipment falls within + 3% unless specified otherwise
calibrate plant as necessary.

.8 Batching 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
PROJECT: CONCRETE TOWER FACTORY Ref No. CONC/09
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SECTION: CONCRETING DATE OF ISSUE
07.01.19
SUBJECT: BY:
QA/QC ENGINEER
Batching Of Concrete Method Statement APPROVED BY:
EHS MANAGER
ACTION VERIFY

3. DOCUMENTATION

.1 Following documents may be appropriate as a minimum Project

requirement: Engineer

i) Test certificates of cement, aggregates, water and

admixtures.
ii) Mix design details.
iii) Calibration record of all equipment of batching plant.