Concrete Pavings Method Statement

Concrete Pavings Method

Statement

1. SCOPE
The scope of this procedure covers the control of installation of in-situ concrete paving
surfaces including finishes to ensure compliance with the contract specifications.
2. PROCEDURE
.1All activities connected with concrete pavings will be carried out in accordance with the
contract specifications. In any circumstances where specifications are not provided or
unclear, clarification will be sought from the Consultants representative.
.2 Where necessary a method statement shall be prepared and approved by the Project
Director/Manager. It shall include:

i)

The agreed tolerance on level and surface regularity.

ii)

Site protection and safety.

iii)

Mix design details for wearing surfaces.

iv)

Method of placing, compacting and finishing concrete.

v)

Method of curing.

.3Source certificates of basic constituents of concrete to be obtained from the supplier to

verify compliance with the specifications.
.4Ensure that the proposed sequence of work is commenced in compliance with the
contract programme. While framing the construction schedule, additional allowance shall
be made for the following:
i)

Laying under floor services,

ii)

Curing and drying of the base concrete before the flooring is laid.

iii)

Curing of the flooring,

iv)

Period of protection of the completed floor from damage by other trades, including

restriction of access.
.5Special care while laying concrete finishes and wearing surfaces:
i) Where a structural concrete slab itself forms the flooring or where a topping is laid
monolithically or bonded to a hardened base, the wearing surface shall be adequately
protected against damage during subsequent building operations.
ii) In hot or drying conditions, care shall be taken that the concrete mixes do not stiffen or
dry out to an extent that prevents full compaction. After compaction and finishing, the
surface shall not be allowed to dry out quickly and this may be achieved by protection by
plastic sheeting or other suitable means. In addition where concrete is laid in the open, its
surface shall be protected from the effects of the sun and wind to limit the risk of
cracking.
iii) Compaction of concrete shall be carried out in such a way that an excess of `laitance
is not brought to the surface.

For the highest abrasion resistance, the final trowelling shall be made when considerable
pressure is required to make any impression on the surface. However, excessive
trowelling should be avoided to prevent the production of a polished or slippery finish.
Water shall not be applied between trowelling operations as this may cause surface
weakness.
iv) Curing shall be done as specified.
v) When topping is laid separately and bonded, the surface of the base shall be
thoroughly prepared as specified to ensure proper bond between the topping and the
base concrete.

PROJECT: PROJECT NAME

SITE NO.:
Sheet

No.

CHECK SHEET FOR CONCRETE PAVINGS

SUBCONTRACTOR:

CLIENT

SECTION OF WORK _________________________________ LOCATION

_________________

Checke
d
STAGE

ITEM

Date
by

PREPARATION

1. Establish datums for finished

SE/SU
level of finished surface.
2. Check mix design details.

PE

3. Check materials (cement and PE

aggregate) to specification.

CONCRETE
LAYING

4. Check surface preparation.

GF

APPROVAL TO PROCEED.

QA/QC

5. Check compaction (no bleeding

GF
shall occur).
6. Check an excess of `Laitance
is
not
brought
GF
to the surface.
7. Check surface finishing

GF

8. Check curing technique being

SE
followed.
9. Check finished levels are within
SE
tolerance.
10. Protect
damage.
11. Check
concrete

surface

against

adhesion
topping

between
and

GF

SE
base by tapping for hollowness.

APPROVAL TO PROCEED

QA/QC