PROJECT TITLE

HAWIYAH GAS PLANT (HGP) EXPANSION PROJECT SNAMPROGETTI

SAUDI ARABIA CO. LTD.

SUBCONTRACT NO. : 1210649 JOB H02755 UNIT 00

CUSTOMER: SAUDI ARAMCO OIL COMPANY Doc. no. H99-ZA-E-0004272
PLANT LOCATION: HAWIYAH – SAUDI ARABIA Sh 1 of 8 Rev. B

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METHOD STATEMENT FOR BUILDING CMU AND PLASTERING

CONTRACT NO. : 6600041164 (IK)

BI/JO NO. : 10-02145
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR: PETROJET

1: Approved 4: Not Applicable

CONTRACTOR
2: Approved with comments
review result by:
3: Rejected

Department Date Name Designation Signature

Technical
1 2 3 4
Discipline

Field Engineering
1 2 3 4
Dept.

HSE Dept. 1 2 3 4

QA/QC Dept. 1 2 3 4

1: Approved 4: Not Applicable

2: Approved with comments 5: Revise & Resubmit
COMPANY review
result by: 3: Rejected

1 2 3 4 5 Name Signature

B IFR 03-Aug.-19 Issued For Review M.Abdulhaq M. Abdulmohsen A.Abdulwahed

A IFR 06-July-19 Issued For Review M.Abdulhaq M. Abdulmohsen A.Abdulwahed

Designation B.C C.S C.M

Rev. Status Date Revision memo Issued by: Checked by: Approved by:

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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METHOD STATEMENT FOR BUILDING CMU AND PLASTERING, H99-ZA-E-0004272 (Rev. B)
 PROJECT TITLE
HAWIYAH GAS PLANT (HGP) EXPANSION PROJECT SNAMPROGETTI
SAUDI ARABIA CO. LTD.

SUBCONTRACT NO. : 1210649 JOB H02755 UNIT 00

CUSTOMER: SAUDI ARAMCO OIL COMPANY Doc. no. H99-ZA-E-0004272
PLANT LOCATION: HAWIYAH – SAUDI ARABIA Sh 2 of 8 Rev. B

1. PURPOSE................................................................................................................................2

2. SCOPE.....................................................................................................................................3
3. DEFFINITIONS........................................................................................................................3
4. REFERENCES.........................................................................................................................3
5. TOOLS & EQUIPMENTS AND REQUIRED PERSONNEL.....................................................4
6. DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING................................................................................4
7. INSTALLATION........................................................................................................................4
8. GROUTING..............................................................................................................................7
9. PLSTERING WORK.................................................................................................................7

1. PURPOSE
The purpose of this Method Statement is to describe the sequence of operation and
precautions to be observed for the installation of concrete masonry units at the project
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METHOD STATEMENT FOR BUILDING CMU AND PLASTERING, H99-ZA-E-0004272 (Rev. B)
 PROJECT TITLE
HAWIYAH GAS PLANT (HGP) EXPANSION PROJECT SNAMPROGETTI
SAUDI ARABIA CO. LTD.

SUBCONTRACT NO. : 1210649 JOB H02755 UNIT 00

CUSTOMER: SAUDI ARAMCO OIL COMPANY Doc. no. H99-ZA-E-0004272
PLANT LOCATION: HAWIYAH – SAUDI ARABIA Sh 3 of 8 Rev. B

buildings. However, unless otherwise specified, this Method Statement shall follow applicable
Saudi Aramco Standards and Project Specifications
2. SCOPE
The purpose of this document is to cover building CMU activities at HAWIYAH GAS PLANT
EXPANSION Project (HGP).
3. DEFFINITIONS

COMPANY : SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY (COMPANY)

CONTRACTOR /
AFFILIATED : SAIPEM S.P.A. (OOK), Snamprogetti S.A. (IK)
CONTRACTOR
Contract : the agreement entered between SAIPEM and CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACTOR for Project

SUBCONTRACTOR : The Petroleum Projects & Technical Consultations Co. Acting as

SUBCONTRACTOR for construction and pre-commissioning
activities.

4. REFERENCES
 SAES-M-100 SAUDI ARAMCO BUILDING CODE
 SAES-Q-001 Criteria for Design and Construction of Concrete Structures
 SABP-Q-008 Design of Concrete Masonry Walls/Buildings
 SATIP-M-100-01 Concrete Masonry Units and Building Bricks Typical Inspection Plan.
 SAIC-M-1007 Masonry Materials Receiving and Storage Inspection Check List
 SAIC-M-1008 Concrete and CMU Surface Preparation and Protection Inspection Check
List
B  SAIC-M-1009 Concrete and CMU Surface Preparation and Protection Inspection Check
List
 H99-ZA-E-0004612 REV. B QUALITY CONTROL PLAN FOR CIVIL WORK
 H99-ZA-E-0004613 REV. B QUALITY CONTROL PLAN FOR BUILDINGS
 Approved IFC Drawings
 Approved Material Submittal
 ACI 318 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary
 ACI 530 Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures
 2009 IBC The International Building Code
 Aramco Construction Safety Manual.
 Contractor Safety Manual (CSM).
 General Instructions (GI)
 H99-ZA-E-0009701 Contractor Site Safety Program
 H99-ZA-E-0009070 General HSE Plan
 H99-ZA-E-0009710 Project HSE Requirements
 H99-ZA-E-0009711 Project HSE Requirements for Subcontractors
 H99-ZA-E-0009703 Environmental Management Program
 H99-ZA-E-0009721 Waste and Water management Plan

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 PROJECT TITLE
HAWIYAH GAS PLANT (HGP) EXPANSION PROJECT SNAMPROGETTI
SAUDI ARABIA CO. LTD.

SUBCONTRACT NO. : 1210649 JOB H02755 UNIT 00

CUSTOMER: SAUDI ARAMCO OIL COMPANY Doc. no. H99-ZA-E-0004272
PLANT LOCATION: HAWIYAH – SAUDI ARABIA Sh 4 of 8 Rev. B

5. TOOLS & EQUIPMENTS AND REQUIRED PERSONNEL

HAND TOOLS:

 Masonry Tools
 Rebar Tier
 Steel Fixing Nips
 Double Loop Tie Tools
 Coated Tie Wire
 Chisel/ Hammer
 Wire Brush
 Metal Trowel/ Wooden Float
 Wooden Float

EQUIPMENTS:

 Boom truck
 Grout mixer

PERSONNEL:

 Site Engineer
 Foreman
 Masons
 Steel Fixer
 Carpenter
 Helpers
 Safety Officer
 QC Inspector
6. DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
 Store CMU on a clean horizontal floor and in a dry location to prevent their deterioration
or damage due to moisture, temperature changed, contaminants, corrosion, and other
causes to prevent damage or contamination by water, freezing, foreign matter.
 Store cementations materials on elevated platforms, under cover, and in a dry location.
 Store aggregates where grading and other required characteristics can be maintained
and contamination avoided.
 Store all accessories including metal items, to prevent corrosion and accumulation of dirt
and oil.
 All units shall be sound and free of cracks or other defects that interfere with proper
placement of the unit or significantly impair the strength or permanence of the
construction. (ASTM C90, Sec. 7.1) as SAES-Q-001.
 Five percent of a shipment containing chips, not larger than 25 mm in any dimension, or
cracks not wider than 0.5mm and no longer than 25% of the nominal height of the unit is
permitted. ( IBC 2009 Sec. 2103.1 / ASTM C90, Sec. 7.1.1) as SAES-Q-001
7. INSTALLATION
All masonry shall be laid true, level, plumb, and in accordance with the drawings.

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HAWIYAH GAS PLANT (HGP) EXPANSION PROJECT SNAMPROGETTI
SAUDI ARABIA CO. LTD.

SUBCONTRACT NO. : 1210649 JOB H02755 UNIT 00

CUSTOMER: SAUDI ARAMCO OIL COMPANY Doc. no. H99-ZA-E-0004272
PLANT LOCATION: HAWIYAH – SAUDI ARABIA Sh 5 of 8 Rev. B

Concrete, CMU & Brick shall be free of laitance, loose materials, oil or other materials that
reduce or prevent bonding with mortar.
Masonry units shall be placed while the mortar is soft and plastic. (IBC 2009 Sec. 2104.1
ACI-530.1-08 Sec. 3.3 B.6.a)
The mortar shall be Type S or M Mortar Cement Fine and shall conform to the proportions
listed in Table 1 of ASTM C-270 (IBC 2009 Sec. 2103.8)
First course shall be installed on clean surface and on 10 mm mortar.
The bed and head joints shall be 9.5mm in thickness except at the foundation where the
thickness shall not be less than 6.4mm (1/4 in.) and not more than 19.1 mm (3/4 in.)
(IBC 2009 Sec. 2104/ ACI-530.1-08 Sec. 3.3 B.1)
Reinforcement, wall ties, and anchors are placed in accordance to size, types, and locations
indicated in the IFC drawings. Dissimilar reinforcement/metals shall not be in contact to
each other. (IBC 2009 Sec. 2104/ACI 530.1-08, Sec. 3.4A)
The minimum vertical reinforcement shall be 12mm diameter bars at 1.2 meters spacing
unless specified in IFC drawings, it shall be completed as per IFC drawings.
B
The minimum horizontal joint reinforcement shall be 2 longitudinal truss bars of 5mm
diameter placed at 400mm centers.
Vertical bars are placed within 50mm (2") of the required location of the length of wall. (IBC-
2009 Sec 2104 / ACI 530.1-08, Sec. 3.4B.8.b)
Alignments of masonry walls shall be within ± 0.5" (12.7mm) for bearing walls and columns;
and ± 0.75" (19.1mm) for non-bearing walls. (IBC-2009 Sec 2104 /ACI 530.1-08, Sec.
3.3.F.2.d)
Levelness of both bedding joints and tops of walls shall be within ± 0.25" (6.4mm) in 10 ft
(3.05m) or ± 0.5" (12.7mm) maximum.(IBC-2009 Sec 2104 /ACI 530.1-08, Sec.
3.3.F.2.a)
Plumpness of masonry walls shall be ± 0.25"/10' (6.4mm in 3.05m) to ± 0.375/20' (9.5mm in
6.10m) or to a maximum of ± 0.5" (12.7 mm). (IBC-2009 Sec 2104 /ACI 530.1-08, Sec.
3.3.F.2.b)
Expanded Metal Lath shall be installed as shown on the IFC Drawings for Portland Cement
Plaster or Stucco.
Installation of horizontal reinforcement (ladder type see Fig 1) and ties to concrete wall shall
be started above the first course and the every 400 mm (see Fig 2).
Vertical reinforcement shall be completed as per IFC drawings with 400 mm overlap up to
300 mm below roof level.
Joints (vertical and horizontal) between CMU units shall be filled with mortar as (see fig 3).

Fig (1) Horizontal Reinforcement Ladder Type

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 PROJECT TITLE
HAWIYAH GAS PLANT (HGP) EXPANSION PROJECT SNAMPROGETTI
SAUDI ARABIA CO. LTD.

SUBCONTRACT NO. : 1210649 JOB H02755 UNIT 00

CUSTOMER: SAUDI ARAMCO OIL COMPANY Doc. no. H99-ZA-E-0004272
PLANT LOCATION: HAWIYAH – SAUDI ARABIA Sh 6 of 8 Rev. B

Fig (2) Horizontal Reinforcement @ 400 mm

Fig (3) Joints Shall be Running Bond

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 PROJECT TITLE
HAWIYAH GAS PLANT (HGP) EXPANSION PROJECT SNAMPROGETTI
SAUDI ARABIA CO. LTD.

SUBCONTRACT NO. : 1210649 JOB H02755 UNIT 00

CUSTOMER: SAUDI ARAMCO OIL COMPANY Doc. no. H99-ZA-E-0004272
PLANT LOCATION: HAWIYAH – SAUDI ARABIA Sh 7 of 8 Rev. B

Fig (4) CMU Wall Corner

Fig (5) Filling Grout

8. GROUTING
Filling of grout shall be done for 1250 mm height maximum (see fig 5).
PTJ shall use ready mixed grout with small aggregate for filling CMU units or lean concrete
14 MPa.
Grout spaces are free from mortar dropping, debris, loose aggregates, and any material
deleterious to masonry. (ACI 530.1 Sec. 3.2D)
Grout shall be placed in a continuous pour in grout lifts not exceeding 1250 mm. grout lifts
greater than 1250 mm require written approval from Saudi Aramco Consulting Services
Department.
Grout shall be placed within 90 minutes from the introduction of water in the mixture and prior
to initial set. (ACI 530.1, Sec. 3.5A)

9. PLSTERING WORK
 Cleaning & surface preparation of completed masonry wall and concrete structure prior
to set the thickness &verticality of wall.
 Lay-out and put markings on the concrete structure and masonry wall the correct and
final alignment and required thickness of plastering.
 Check all embedded items particularly on electrical conduit and make sure it is
installed properly and inspected by Electrical QC prior to plastering to avoid re-work.
 Make sure that metal lath and accessories are installed properly in correct position
prior to plastering works.
 Try to moisten concrete and masonry wall by sprinkling water and keep damp before
plastering starts.
 Apply the plaster on the prepared surface by manually with a plastering trowel at a
thickness of 10 to 20 mm in one layer.
 Finish the surface with a wooden or steel float as required. Let the product set properly
on the surface before any curing.
 Protect the newly applied plaster from sunshine and wind.
 The new plaster has to be cured with water for at least three days by spraying.

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