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METHOD STATEMENT FOR MASONRY WORKS

IN SUPERSTRUCTURES

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1. PURPOSE
The purpose of this procedure is to assure that brick works are inspected and confirmed to be
correctly installed in accord with drawings, technical specification & standards and best working
practices.
2. SCOPE
It includes brick works (200mm & 125 mm thickness) in super structures & other locations
wherever required. The work shall be carried out in accordance with specifications and
corresponding latest approved GFC drawings/ Method Statement.

3. REFERENCES
Following documents in totality or in part shall form the reference documents:

1. Contract / Tender documents/Technical Specifications/Latest GFC Drawings

2. Relevant standards for brick works (IS 1077-1992,IS 2212-1991,IS 3495-1992,IS
12894-2002, SP-21:1983.)

4. RESPONSIBILITIES
Site In-Charge Shall report to the Construction Manager.
Shall be responsible for control, supervision and direction
for implementation of this procedure.

Site Engineer Shall report to the Site In Charge .

Shall carry out the work as per the drawings and
specifications.

QA/QC Engineer Shall report to the QA/QC In-charge.

QC Engineer shall carry out Lab / Field test
QA Engineer shall carry out all field Inspection / Checking

Safety Engineer Shall report to Safety-in-charge

Shall take all precaution measures in working areas to avoid
any accidents.

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5. RESOURCES
1. Personel : Mason & Helpers, Site Supervisor/Engineer.
2. Tools & Equipment : Measurement box, straight edge, plumb bob, spades, trowel,
brick hammer,Mortar Pan,CGI/GI sheet,Waterlevel Tube, Measuring Tape.
3. Materials:
Bricks : Bricks to be used in superstructure shall be of 1 st class bricks made of burnt clay/Flyash.
Water absorption shall not be more than 20 %.The rating of efflorescence shall not be more than
moderate. Bricks shall be hand or machine molded and free from cracks and flaws and nodules of
free lime.

Cement : Cement shall be PPC confirming to IS 1489.

Fine aggregate : The sand used shall be medium coarse, clean, sharp, free from clay, mica and
other organic matter.

Water :Water used shall be free from injurious amount of deleterious materials; potable waters are
generally satisfactory for masonry works.

6. METHODOLOGY

Work Procedures:

 The setting out and dimensioning of brickwork on construction drawings shall be

thoroughly studied and shall be coordinated with M&E services and architectural elements.
 Check the setting out of brickworks with respect to gridlines, columns & beams.
 All bricks shall be thoroughly soaked with water for a minimum period of one hour prior to
being laid. Soaked bricks shall be skin dry at the time of actual laying. Such soaked bricks
shall be stacked on a clean place where they are not contaminated with dirt, earth, etc.

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 Cement mortar ratio shall be as per technical specification. (1:6 for 200 mm thick ness &
1:4 for 125 mm thick wall )
 The thickness of joints shall not exceed 10mm. All joints on exposed faces shall be tooled
to give concave finish.
 The brick work shall be built in uniform layers. Joint faces which are to be plastered or
pointed shall be squarely raked to a depth of 12mm. Corners and other advanced work shall
be raked back. Brickwork shall be done true to plumb or in specified batter. All courses
shall be laid truly horizontal and vertical joints shall be truly vertical. Vertical joints in
alternate courses shall come directly one over other. During construction, no part of work
shall rise more than one metre above the general construction level to avoid unequal
settlement and improper jointing. Where this is not possible, the works shall be raked back
according to the bond (and not toothed) at an angle not steeper than 45 degrees. Toothing
may also be permitted where future extension is contemplated.

 Where fresh masonry is to join with masonry that is partially/entirely set, the exposed
jointing surface of the set masonry shall be cleaned, roughened and wetted, so as to effect
the best possible bond with the new work. All loose bricks and mortar or other material shall
be removed. In the case of vertical or inclined joints, it shall be further ensured that proper
bond between the old and new masonry is obtained by interlocking the bricks. Any portion
of the brickwork that has been completed shall remain undisturbed until thoroughly set.
 Green work shall be protected from rain by suitable covering and shall be kept constantly
moist on all faces for a minimum period of seven days. Brick work carried out during the
day shall be suitably marked indicating the date on which the work is done so as to keep a
watch on the curing period. The top of the masonry work shall be left flooded with water at
the close of the day. Watering may be done carefully so as not to disturb or wash out the
green mortar.During hot weather, all finished or partly completed work shall be covered or
wetted in such a manner as will prevent rapid drying of the brickwork.

 For 125 mm thickness wall stretcher bond shall be followed and for 200 mm thickness
English bond shall be followed.

 For 125mm brickwork,HB netting @every 3 rd layer shall be provided as mentioned in

BOQ(Cl. C.2.4)

 Curing of brick works shall be carried out for 7 days.

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7. QUALITY MEASURES
1. Check for cement mortar mixing ratio and its mixing process. Mixing shall take
place in GI sheet or GI tray but not in ground surface.
2. Check for acceptable bricks are used in the workplace.
3. Check for wet and skin dry bricks used in the work place.
4. Ensure brick works cured for 7 days to get sufficient hardened.
5. Check for concrete band are used at every 1 meter of 125 mm thick wall.

8. SAFETY MEASURES

1. There shall be clear access to the working place.

2. Ensure stable scaffolds are used in brickworks in height.
3. Ensure proper tools & PPEs are used by the workmen.

9. RECORDS

MAS/B&F/F-01 – Checklist for masonry works

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