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Method Statement For AAC Block Works

The document provides a method statement for AAC block works for the external walls of a residential development project in Dubai. It details the preparations, connections, and block laying process which includes procuring approved blocks, setting layout, using approved mortar and adhesives, providing reinforcement, and curing the walls.

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Method Statement For AAC Block Works

The document provides a method statement for AAC block works for the external walls of a residential development project in Dubai. It details the preparations, connections, and block laying process which includes procuring approved blocks, setting layout, using approved mortar and adhesives, providing reinforcement, and curing the walls.

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TEAM Engineering Enterprises Ltd.

Method statement for AAC Block works at External walls

• Project : R1096 – G+14+R Al Qusais Residential Development

• Location : Plot No. 232-499, Dubai


• Main Contractot : Team Engineering Enterprises Ltd.

• Client : Al Wasl

• Consultant : Schuster Pechtold


TEAM Engineering Enterprises Ltd.

Preparations

1- All blocks shall be procured from the approved automatic block factory
2- The area/floor proposed to start the block work activity in, should be cleaned from
any debris, old mortar, dust …
3- The surveyor will set out all the required axes, offset lines and points.
4- The block work area will be wetted with water.
5- Surface of AAC blocks to be joined with mortar is to be wetted.
6- The mortar for AAC block will be blocks approved adhesive.
7- The base bed courses must invariably be laid in ordinary mason's mortar.
8- The joint adhesive thickness should be approximately 2-3 mm, and the thickness
of joint for base course bed should be at least 12.5 mm.

Connections

1- Wall to column Connection: Mason's mortar should be used at all wall to column
Interface joints, columns should be brushed dust-free, and if necessary roughened
by basting to ensure good bond. Walls should be mechanically tied to columns
with30 cm steel anchor rods 2T10 mm every two courses
2- In case of Wall to beam Connections and wall to floor soffit connections: ordinary
mason's mortar should be used.

Block laying:

1- The first course of the block will be laid in a full bed of ordinary mortar. This will
be inspected for internal dimensions, door sizes, distances …
2- For external wall at ground floor level, damp proof course to be laid on a layer of
mortar.

3- The block mason will complete the wall on the approved first course.
4- Block mesh to be provided first at 2nd bed course and thereafter every 2nd bed
course.
TEAM Engineering Enterprises Ltd.

5- All fire rated walls to be of solid block.

6- The maximum height to be built in one day is 1.6 m (8 courses)


7- For the walls not have opening for doors and windows the heights more than 3 ma
concrete tie beam 200 mm depth will be poured for stiffness purposes.
8- Stiffener column or beam will be provided for wall area exceeding 14 m2.
9- Blocks on the sides of doors & windows to be made solid concrete.

10- In-situ reinforced concrete lintels and beams should be 4T10 and T8/30 cm
11- (10mm) thick flexile sheet will be provided between the last layer of block and the
ceiling.
12- Blocks on the sides of doors & windows to be made solid by filling concrete.

13- Opening for all MEP services to be provided as per approved builder work drawing.

14- Block work to be cured for 4 days.

15- Keep AAC unit work free of mortar droppings as work progresses and, at
completion of work, rub AAC unit to remove excess mortar.
16- The block walls will be finally inspected by Engineer for verticality,
alignment

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