SUMADHURA INFRACON PVT.

LTD batcht No: SIPL/QAQC/MS/16

Method statement Rev No: 0
Solid Block work Date: 23.02.17
S.No. Description Records Responsibility
1.Health & Safety
The following personal protective equipments shall be used
a) Helmet
1.1 b) Hand gloves Safety Induction record Safety Er/Site Er
c) Dust mask
d) Safety goggles
2. Equipment & tools
The following equipment/machinery shall be used
a) Block cutting machine, grinding/hacking machine
b) Air blower, flicker machine, German pointing trowel
2.1 c) batch box, GI/MS sheet or tray, Gamla, Showel, Tools inspection format Safety Er, Site Er, QC Er.
d) Mason trowel, Tube level, Spirit level, Plumb bob
e) Straight edge, Nylon thread, hammer
f) Scaffolding, ladder
3.Materials
The following materials & tools shall be used
a) Solid blocks (AVS, Thriveni)
b) Cement - OPC 53/43 grade (Chettinad, Dalmia, Coromandel Approved list of
3.1 King, JSW, Birla) materials, Approved list QC Er.
c) M.Sand, 12mm, 06mm aggregate (Thriveni, SPT) of vendors
d) 8mm steel (TATA, JSW), Bonding agent (Nitobond SBR,
Ultragreen AM1), Curing compound - Concure, KDM fibre
4. Work procedure
4.1 Material inspection & storage
During preparatory stages, blocks from each source (even pre
Material inward
approved from other projects) shall be tested for compressive
4.1.1 register, Test reports & QC Er., Store Incharge
strength, water absorption, density & dimension. Also 03rd
MTC file
party test certificates shall be obtained from each supplier.
Material inward
4.1.2 Solid blocks entering site premises shall be unloaded only after QC Er., Store Incharge
register & Test reports
QC check & stamping QC PASSED seal on the Delivery Challan
Similarly cement & sand being purchased for the masonry
Material inward
4.1.3 work must be inspected as per Inspection Test Plan (ITP) and QC Er., Store Incharge
register & Test reports
reports generated before unloading
All corresponding QC checks as laid in Inspection/Material test
Plan (ITP/MTP) must be conducted & records must be Material inward
4.1.4 QC Er.
maintained for the same. All material delivery must be register & Test reports
captured in QC & Store material inward register
Aggregate, cement, steel, Solid blocks, construction chemical
QC Er., Store Incharge,
4.1.5 storage conditions must fulfill the requirements as laid down SIPL/QAQC/F01/11
Project Manager
in material storage instruction/plan.
4.2 Prerequisite
All coordination drawings like Architectural, Structural,
Electrical, Plumbing must be available in GFC status. All these
4.2.1 drawings must be read in conjunction with each other. Any Masterlist of drawings Site Er.
deviation/discrepancy found must be discussed and sorted
out.

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 SUMADHURA INFRACON PVT. LTD batcht No: SIPL/QAQC/MS/16
Method statement Rev No: 0
Solid Block work Date: 23.02.17
S.No. Description Records Responsibility
Masterlist of drawings to be checked each week by Site Er. &
QC Er. To confirm whether any new revision drawing has
4.2.2 Masterlist of drawings QC Er.
arrived. QC Er. Shall conduct inspection based on latest GFC
drawing available with planning dept.
Each flat must be checked for structural defects like
Solid block masonry
4.2.3 honeycombs, cavities. If found any, same shall be rectified as Site Er.
checklist
per Concrete repair method statement
Check for correctness of electrical drops & locate it. Later due
to nonvisibility of drops, blocks shall not be damaged. In case
4.2.4 -do- Site Er., MEP Er.
any drops missed out, same shall be noted in checklist & later
provided in floor prior to floor screed concrete works
Number of precast lintels required for the project shall be
worked out and casted with the daily concrete pump &
4.2.5 pipeline wastage, cured with haesin cloth and made readily - Project Manager
available for use as & when required. Bearing of lintel shall be
as that of depth of lintel & thickness of masony whichever is
sanitary lines shall be discussed and finalized. Venilator
location feasibility shall also be checked to suit sanitary line Solid block masonry
4.2.6 Site Er., MEP Er.
routing such that plumbing lines in duct behind shall not be checklist
visible from toilet.
Batch box of required sizes (1.25 Cft), GI sheet or MS tray,
4.2.7 flicker machine, German trowel shall be made available prior - Project Manager
to start of work
Before commencing blockwork, a paper workout/rough
marking at site shall be done to analyse the number of courses
(block plus bed joint), RCC band thickness requirements. Try to
4.2.8 - QC Er., Site Er.
fulfill adjuster course in RCC band or sill concrete band. Even if
cut blocks need to be used as adjuster course, it should not be
used in top course
Vertical stiffeners shall be provided at centre, for spans
exceeding 5m in length. Size - 200mm X width of masonry. Solid block masonry
4.2.9 Site Er.
Details - 10mm dia rebars 04nos with 8mm dia rings at checklist
300mm c/c. This is for all wall types (4", 5", 6" & 8")
1M mark level shall be marked on columns form FFL with
4.2.10 which sill level & lintel level are marked/referred during -do- Site Er.
masonry work
Customization by customers shall be recorded & conveyed to
Customization request
4.2.11 the Civil team by CRM. Copy of customization shall be CRM, Site Er.
file
attached in checklist
Discussion must be carried out & decision to be taken
regarding AC outlet provision & outdoor unit to all bedrooms.
4.2.12 -do- -do-
Consultant, AC expert advice shall be sought if required.
Similarly LPG gas provision to kitchen from utility must be
Staircase may be found with beam offset. Prior to laying
4.2.13 masonry, discussion shall be done whether to maintain the Training records QC Er., Site Er.
offset or make masonry in line with beam profile.
A training program shall be conducted, to make the workers
4.2.14 understand requirements mentioned in this method Training records QC Er., Site Er.
statement & degree of quality required in the job

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 SUMADHURA INFRACON PVT. LTD batcht No: SIPL/QAQC/MS/16
Method statement Rev No: 0
Solid Block work Date: 23.02.17
S.No. Description Records Responsibility
4.3 Surface preparation
RCC interface like beam, column, floor slab shall be hacked to
provide good bonding of concrete member coming in contact
with cement mortar. Each indent shall be of minium one inch
in length & 2-3mm deep with 80 indents per sq.ft in uniform Solid block masonry
4.3.1 Supervisor
cross stitching pattern. Likewise hacking shall be done on slab checklist
& beam soffits, beam sides, chajja projections, column
surface. During this process projecting nails, shuttering tapes,
foreign materials, if any shall be removed
Sides of column & beam soffits coming in contact with
masonry shall be splattered with scratch coat on cement
4.3.2 -do- Supervisor
mortar slurry in 1:3 ratio mixed with M.Sand and cured for a
minimum of 01 day
Entire area shall be free of disturbances and done with proper
4.3.3 housekeeping. All foreign materials like plywood, runners etc., -do- Supervisor
must be removed and sweep the floor
Blocks shall be shifted to work location, previous day evening
& saturated with water. This would wash off loose dust
particles, as well keep the blocks in surface dry condition
4.3.4 during laying. Saturation of blocks could be done on same day -do- Supervisor
morning also before preparing cement mortar. Considering
climatic conditions & as requried, select anyone of above
options for prewetting of blocks
Care to be taken that blocks shall not be stacked at midspand
4.3.5 of slab. Instead blocks must be stacked adjacent to columns -do- Supervisor
such that loading on slab does not exceed 500kg/m2.
Wherever chances are there for dripping of curing water from
above stories (ducts, openings) same shall be arrested forming
4.3.6 -do- Supervisor
bunds around duct openings. If not done curing water would
wash off the cement content in masonry mortar
Just prior to start of work on the same day, blow off loose
4.3.7 dust particles over proposed masonry work area, with air -do- Supervisor
blower & prewet with water
4.4 Base course
Begin laying base course starting with outer walls. Hacked slab
Solid block masonry
4.4.1 area receiving masonry shall be applied with cement slurry Site Er., Supervisor
checklist
coat of 1(cement):2(water) ratio.
Before opening cement bag, check week number/production
date. Cement shall not be more than 03 months old & without
4.4.2 lumps formation. In case cement is more than 03 months -do- Site Er., Supervisor
old/found with uncrushable lumps, return back the lot to
stores & get fresh stock for the job.
Mortar preparation shall be done is 04 schedule. 02 times in
fore noon & 02 times afternoon. Supervisor shall be present at
all time during mortar mixing. Roaster schedule shall be
4.4.3 -do- Site Er.
prepared for supervisor availability as per schedule. Prepared
cement mortar must be consumed within 02 hrs from time of
addition of water

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 SUMADHURA INFRACON PVT. LTD batcht No: SIPL/QAQC/MS/16
Method statement Rev No: 0
Solid Block work Date: 23.02.17
S.No. Description Records Responsibility
Batch box of required sizes (1.25 cft), GI sheet or MS tray shall
4.4.4 -do- Project Manager
be made available prior to start of work
Before opening cement bag, check week number/production
date. Cement shall not be more than 03 months old & without
4.4.5 lumps formation. In case cement is more than 03 months -do- Site Er., Supervisor
old/found with uncrushable lumps, return back the lot to
stores & get fresh stock for the job.
Prepare mortar in 1:4 cement mortar ratio over GI/MS sheet
4.4.6 or tray measuring with batch box and mix thoroughly the dry -do- Site Er., Supervisor
ingredients before adding water
For hand mixing, mix the ingredients for 10-15 min after water
is added. In case of machine mixing, mixer shall run atleast
4.4.7 -do- Site Er.
05min after adding water. Though machine mixing is preferred
& try to implement mixer machine mixing for cement works
Then add water and mix ingredients thoroughly. Ensure water
does not escape outside. Try to keep water content to a
4.4.8 minimum in cement mortar. Workers tend to add more water -do- Supevisor
in mix, for easy working & productivity. Excess water tends to
evaportae as mortar dries causing shrinkage & forming cracks.
Mortar mixing shall be taken proper care. Consume mixed
mortar within two hours from time of addition of water.
4.4.9 -do- Supevisor
Mixing shall be done two times in fore noon & two times post
noon as per requirement
Spread mortar over area in bed joint up to 10mm (thickness
may vary if slab undulation exists), fix end blocks in flush or
4.4.10 offset as per drawing, with adjacent columns in a span. Drop a -do- Site Er., Supervisor
plumb bob from beam of upper story & fix 2 end guide blocks
to plumb & to even level with help of tube level
Then run nylon thread tying with two column members
between the guide blocks to set the alignment & fix the
balance blocks to alignment & plumb with help of straight
4.4.11 -do- Site Er., Supervisor
edge & spirit level. Two extremen blocks in a span must
always be full block. Cut piece if any shall be introduced next
to full blocks.
Bed joint & cross joint thickness shall not be more than
10/12mm. Use 10/12mm steel bar to maintain uniform
thickness of cross mortar joints. Use ply wood piece/straight
4.4.12 -do- Supevisor
edge piece to seal one side and push mortar with pointing
finger trowel/10mm rebar or mason trowel from other side to
ensure proper packing
Prewet/sprinkle water on each block surface coming in
4.4.13 -do- Supevisor
contact with cement mortar.
Similarly lay all outer walls in a flat & finish it. Then start laying
partition walls inside flat in same pattern with checks for
measurement as per drawing. For square or rectangular
4.4.14 -do- Site Er., Supervisor
rooms, right angles & diagonal measurements must be
maintained while doing so. If any adjustment has to be done,
measurement shall be compromised but not right angle

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Method statement Rev No: 0
Solid Block work Date: 23.02.17
S.No. Description Records Responsibility
At end of days work, rake off the joints & do pointing with
8mm dia rebar/German pointing tool/Aluminium straight edge
4.4.15 -do- Supevisor
piece for cross joints. Clean the area & dispose spilled over
waste mortar if any.
Mark in base course the window opening locations by paint
4.4.16 -do- Supevisor
bearing the name of opening
Base course must be left undisturbed & mortar joints be cured
for a minimum of 01 day before proceeding with further
4.4.17 -do- Supevisor
layers (though curing shall be continued for 07 days during &
after fixing successive layers)
Once base course laying is done for the entire flat, offer
inspection to Architectural consultant or inspection team Solid block masonry
4.4.18 Site Er., QC Er.
from HO & QA/QC Er. Upon successful approval, further checklist
layers shall be continued
4.5 Successive course
Proceed with successive layers in 1:5 cement mortar ratio,
adhering to above instructions whichever applicable in each Solid block masonry
4.5.1 Supevisor
phase of work. Start with block of suitable size (may be cut checklist
block or full block) depending on base course to make the

Laying can be done up to a maximum of 1m height in a day or

up to sill level as sill level varies among opening as per design.
Each layer of blocks must be laid true to alignment &
verticality. Sill concrete for windows, ventilators shall be
4.5.2 -do- -do-
casted with M15 grade concrete next day without disturbing
the masonry (as mortar joints may crack up). Sill concrete shall
have bearing equal that of thickness of blockwork. Successive
courses of masonry adjacent to window/ventilator opening
shall be erected only after placing Sill concrete
At end of days work, rake off the joints & do pointing with
8mm dia rebar or pointing tool for cross joints & with straight
4.5.3 -do- Site Er., Supervisor
edge for bed joints. Clean the area & dispose spilled over
waste mortar if any.
Where masonry has got junctions, bearing of blocks in
staggered pattern shall be done & wherever work is stopped
4.5.4 -do- -do-
at end of day, toothing shall be done in blocks to continue
work the next day
While constructing peripheral walls, check with elevation
drawing for any pin walls, elevation band projections,
4.5.5 -do- -do-
architectural feature walls if any & take into consideration
necessary steps
RCC band of minimum 75mm thick or as decided as adjuster
course can be casted with nominal design mix of M15 (1:2:4)
4.5.6 & 12mm aggregates with shutter arrangements. Rebar detail -do- -do-
shall be 2nos 8mm dia rebar with links of 8mm dia @ 500mm
c/c unless otherwise specified in drawing
QC Er. Shall cast cubes from site mix randomly throughout
4.5.7 phase of masonry work to ensure M15 strength is achieved in -do- -do-
RCC band & Sill band.

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Method statement Rev No: 0
Solid Block work Date: 23.02.17
S.No. Description Records Responsibility
While casting sill beams with projection outside, already
4.5.8 casted adjacent sill beams shall also be referred to keep the -do- Site Er., QC Er.
level of elevation sills all in one level
Door openings shall be provided with 50mm extra (25mm
each face) in size than the dimensions given in drawing to
accommodate plaster layers (15mm) & PU foam(10mm).
Similarly window/sliding door opening shall be provided with
4.5.9 40mm (20mm each face) in size to accomodate -do- Site Er., QC Er.
plaster(15mm) & silicone sealant(5mm) layers. For height only
20mm is sufficient as UPVC window frame shall be placed
directly over sill. Opening jambs shall be in plumb & in proper
alignment to straight edge
For 4" walls, after every 1m height a RCC band shall be
provided by drilling 2nos of 10mm dia holes 2"-4" in columns
& inserting 8mm dia rebars after water jetting the holes & 1:2
4.5.10 -do- Site Er., QC Er.
cement slurry application. Provide links with 8mm dia rebar at
500mm c/c. Ensure that clear cover of 25mm is available to
rebars from sides & bottom.
RCC band shall be 75-100mm thick as required in 1:2:4 ratio
with 12.5mm downsize aggregates. Provide plywood shutter
4.5.11 -do- -do-
arrangement with C clamp for casting. Deshuttering can be
done only after minimum 01 hour from time of casting
Vertical concrete sStiffener shall be casted when adjacent
4.5.12 -do- -do-
blockwork is finished with other two sides shuttered with
Provide 75mm dia PVC sleeves for AC outlet for all bedrooms
at desired location during block masonry itself. Also locations
for outdoor unit hanging must be identified for all bedrooms
4.5.13 without affecting architectural elevation. Consultant & AC -do- -do-
expert adivse shall be sought to finalise location & routing.
Care to be taken that sleeves provided for AC sleeves shall
have min 05mm slope outside
blockout shall be provided or masonry be done, then chipped
off during DB fixing. In either case, it shall be packed with
4.5.14 -do- -do-
fixing of DB box after button mark provision prior to wall
plastering
Care to be taken to cure the RCC bands for a minimum of 1
4.5.15 day before proceeding with successive layers & curing has to -do- Supevisor
be done up to 07 days even after fixing successive layers
At end of days work top most course shall be marked with
date of laying to monitor curing & ensure minimum 07 days
4.5.16 -do- -do-
curing to mortar joints. Do not soak solid masonry blocks with
water, try to cure only the mortar joints.
Curing shall not be stopped for reason of continuing
successive layers. Contractor & workers shall be instructed to
4.5.17 -do- Site Er., Supervisor
do the curing of existing wall before the start of successive
layers for the day.
Pin walls adjoining columns, shall be done with blocks cut to
suitable size (4"/6") and placing it with longer face(400mm)
4.5.18 -do- Site Er., Supervisor
onto the substrate & by drilling 2nos 8mm dia rebar provision
in all bed joints.
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S.No. Description Records Responsibility
Fix precast lintels over door & window openigs at suitable
locations. Bearing of lintels shall be ≥ thickness of wall
masonry. For openings where cast in situ lintel has to be
4.5.19 casted, make steel detaling as follows. For openings up to -do- Supervisor
1.2m width use 04nos 10mm dia main bar & for openings
above 1.2m use 04 nos 12mm dia main bar with 08 & 10mm
stirrups @ 300mm c/c.
In lift core walls, where guide rails has to be fixed (for 16 story
& above), RCC beam shall be provided with nominal steel
4.5.20 -do- -do-
details & dimensional requirements in consultation with lift
manufacturer
While laying outer peripheral walls, check elevation drawing
for any architectural facades, projections, pin walls. Provide
4.5.21 -do- -do-
toothing as required to aid fixing of masonry for elevation
purpose.
In duct areas, rebars of suitable size shall be introduced
temporarily in mortar layers, to enable temporary support of
4.5.22 platforms during plastering/whitewash in ducts. This is to be -do- -do-
followed as rebar inserted by striking at later stage may
damage waterproof layers or masonry, plaster inside
balcony/utility wherever scope is there for railing works taking
into account considerations of Handrail detailing dwg. During
4.5.23 -do- Site Er., QC Er.
insert plate provision, pack the pockets & min 2" above
masonry with M15 grade concrete
Provide 2nd layer of RCC band as required in 4" thick walls.
Stop, give 01 day break & resume work next day in 4", 5", 6" &
4.5.24 -do- Site Er., QC Er.
8" thick walls as & when layers reach a height of 01m on
particular day
At end of days work, offer inspection to QC Er. He shall check
alignment & verticaliy of block work. Max. tolerance allowed
in plumb is ± 03mm. Mortar joint thickness & tightness,
4.5.25 -do- Site Er., QC Er.
correctness of sill band level, door & window opening sizes.
Any comments record in checklist & ensure comment is
rectified before giving clearance for next layer.
4.6 Top course
Top course laying on current floor, shall be done only after
Solid block masonry
4.6.1 block work on next floor completed till penultimate course. Site Er., QC Er.
checklist
This cycle has to be followed till terrace floor
This is to be done to allow the beam take maximum deflection
4.6.2 due to loading above & thereby avoiding cracks on the top - -
course
Check the clearance for top course blocks & mortar packing.
Mortar clearance of 20-25mm is required for packing. Packing
shall be done with Pointing finger trowel 08-10mm in width or
Solid block masonry
4.6.3 with steel rebar of suitable diameter to that of mortar gap Site Er., QC Er.
checklist
available by blocking other side with plywood/straight edge
piece. To add cushion effect to the mortar Nitobond SBR or
Ultragreen AM1 shall be added at 500ml/bag of cement

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Method statement Rev No: 0
Solid Block work Date: 23.02.17
S.No. Description Records Responsibility
Prewet the beam soffit & start packing by plugging the other
4.6.4 end tightly with a plywood & pushing the mortar from other -do- Supevisor
end with finger trowel till refusal.
Mortar preparation shall be done in 1:2:4 ratio with
12mm/06mm aggregate depending up on mortar gap
4.6.5 -do- Supevisor
available. Also add KDM glass fibre @ 60gm/bag of cement or
as per mfg. recommendation.
Leave blockouts in electrical drop locations. It shall be packed
4.6.6 with cutpiece blocks after connection of electrical conduit -do- -do-
with drops
On completion of top course packing, offer inspection to QC
Er. flat wise. He shall check alignment & verticality for
4.6.7 -do- Site Er., QC Er.
complete height. Max. tolerance in verticality is ± 03mm.
Tightness of top course packing etc.,
Ensure proper curing to top course mortar joint up to 07 days.
4.6.8 Water based curing compound (Concure-Fosroc) could be -do- Supervisor
used in case where curing may not be possible.
Chasing works for electrical conduiting shall be done only after Takeover/Handover
4.6.9 MEP Er., Site Er.
14-21 days from time of completion of block work format
4.7 Parapet wall
Balcony, utility, parapet walls etc., where there is free end of
Solid block masonry
4.7.1 masonry shall be provided with minimum 02" thick band Site Er., QC Er.
checklist
concrete of M15 grade
Height of parapet wall shall not be less than 1.1m from finish
Solid block masonry
4.7.2 floor level or 1.3m from SSL. Peripheral column rebars shall be Site Er., QC Er.
checklist
continued in between parapet blocks. If not continued,
04nos - 08mm dia rebars shall be drilled upto 4" & lockfixed
matching the width of block work & concreted with shutter
4.7.3 - -
arrangement on 02 sides. Other 02 sides support being block
work itself.
Above mentioned procedure, if any needs compromise,
Site Instruction
same shall be discussed with Project Director and approval
4.7.4 register, Mail PM, Site Er., QC Er.
has to be obtained through site instruction register. Copy of
communication
same shall be attached to checklist & intimated to HO.
Reviewed by Approved by
Prepared by

S.Suresh Kumar Bubesh Kumar Babu Bharat Kumar Kandukuri

Head - QA/QC COO - Technical Director - Operations

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