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Control of Blockwork

This document provides work procedures for controlling block masonry construction to achieve compliance with contract specifications and drawings. It outlines checks to perform before starting blockwork such as verifying substrate preparation and material approvals. Procedures for handling and storing materials like blocks and cement are described. Instructions are provided for preparing mortar mixes, laying blocks, installing ties, cutting chases and holes, and recording block deliveries. Compliance with the procedures is verified through a checklist signed off by supervisors at different stages.

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Control of Blockwork

This document provides work procedures for controlling block masonry construction to achieve compliance with contract specifications and drawings. It outlines checks to perform before starting blockwork such as verifying substrate preparation and material approvals. Procedures for handling and storing materials like blocks and cement are described. Instructions are provided for preparing mortar mixes, laying blocks, installing ties, cutting chases and holes, and recording block deliveries. Compliance with the procedures is verified through a checklist signed off by supervisors at different stages.

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WORK PROCEDURE

PROJECT: PROJECT NAME


SECTION:
FINISHING
SUBJECT:
CONTROL OF BLOCKWORK

1.

Ref No. FINI/01


PAGE 1 OF 3
DATE OF ISSUE
Dec. 2012
BY:
QA/QC ENGINEER
APPROVED BY:
QEHS MANAGER
ACTION VERIFY

SCOPE
This procedure provides a method of control for
construction of block masonry work in order to achieve
compliance with the contract specifications and
drawings.

2.

PROCEDURE

.1

All precast concrete masonry blockwork will be carried


out in accordance with the specification and Project
Quality Plan.
Project
Manage
In any circumstances where specifications are not r
provided or they are in any way incomplete, the
matter shall be referred back to Consultants
representative for additional information.

.2

Checks Prior to Start of blockwork:


i)
ii)
iii)

iv)

.3

Request
For
Informati
on

Ensure that the area to receive the blockwork is Project


as per the contract drawings and approved Enginee
finishing schedule.
r
Check if preceding activities have been
inspected and approved.
Ensure that blocks are procured from approved
manufacturer (s). Except where otherwise
approved in writing each material shall be
obtained from a single source.
Source certificates shall be obtained for all raw
materials e.g. sand, cement and blocks to show
compliance with the contract specification.

Handling and Storage of Materials:


i)

ii)

Storekeeper

Blocks shall be delivered to site palletised, of


loaded as near to the point of use as practicable
on a clean hard surface free from contamination Storeby mud or surface water.
keeper
Cement shall be stored of the ground, kept dry Store-

FINI/01/A,
Source
docs,
approvals

WORK PROCEDURE
PROJECT: PROJECT NAME
SECTION:
FINISHING
SUBJECT:
CONTROL OF BLOCKWORK

.4

Preparation of Work, Materials and Components:


i)
ii)
iii)

.5

When the materials and components are


distributed to the work area, ensure that the
structure is not overloaded.
Plan for scafolding material required for block
work at heights. Plan for additional manpower
for lifting blocks at heights.
Set out anticipating the position of openings etc.
in the work above to avoid unnecessary cutting
and adjustment of masonry units leading to
incorrect or uneven bonding.

Site
Enginee
r
Site
Enginee
r
Gen.
Forema
n

Preparation of Mortar Mixes:


i)

Mortar shall be mixed by machine except for


small quantities only (not containing plasticiser).
Hand mixing (if permitted) may be done on a
watertight platform.
When mixed at site, batch boxes shall be used to
ensure correct and consistent mix proportions.
Use mortars (other than retarded mortars) within
2 hours of mixing or as specified.

Gen.
Forema
n
iii)
Gen.
Forema
n
Building Blocks Walls:
Gen.
Forema
i)
Build block work within permissible deviations as n
specified.
ii)
Unless otherwise specified/permitted, lay blocks
on a full bed of mortar and fill all joints. Keep
courses levelled and perpend vertically aligned.
Plumb quoins and all faces as the work proceeds.
It is preferable to Align vertically every fifth or Site
sixth perpend and `even out the size of Engr
Intermediate joints. Try to keep horizontal joints
of uniform thickness.
Gen.
iii)
Do not carry one course more than the height Forema
specified in the contract specifications.
n
iv)
Rake out joints as work proceeds, on all faces to
ii)

.6

Ref No. FINI/01


PAGE 2 OF 3
DATE OF ISSUE
Dec. 2012
BY:
QA/QC ENGINEER
APPROVED BY:
QEHS MANAGER
ACTION VERIFY

WORK PROCEDURE

FINI/01/A

PROJECT: PROJECT NAME


SECTION:
FINISHING
SUBJECT:
CONTROL OF BLOCKWORK

vi)

vii)
.7

All blockwork shall be bonded to adjacent


reinforced concrete structures by means of
galvanised mild steel cramps at specified
spacing unless specified otherwise.
Partitions shall be bonded to main walls by
toothing as specified in the contract.

Ref No. FINI/01


PAGE 3 OF 3
DATE OF ISSUE
Dec. 2012
BY:
QA/QC ENGINEER
APPROVED BY:
QEHS MANAGER
ACTION VERIFY
Gen.
Forema
n
Gen.
Forema
n

Chases and Holes:


Cut chases and holes neatly and without damaging the
walls as per the following unless specified otherwise:
Gen.
Forema
i)
Chases in blockwork to be less than 75mm.
n
ii)
For hollow units maintain a minimum of 15mm
thickness between bottom of chase and void.
iii)
Do not cut horizontal or raking chases to a depth
exceeding one-third the thickness of the single
leaf in walls or leaves contracted of solid units.
iv)
Holes shall not exceed 300mm x 300mm unless
specified otherwise.
v)
Do not cut chases back-to-back exceeding the
dimensional restrictions in (i),(ii) and (iii). Ofset
such chases in line by a distance at least equal
to the wall thickness.
vi)
It is preferable to use mechanical rotary cutters,
particularly when it is necessary to avoid heavy
impact and vibration. The number and position
of chases shall be strictly in accordance with the
specification since unauthorised chasing might
adversely afect one or more of the functional
requirements of the walls e.g. its loadbearing
capacity.

.8

Appendix FINI/01/B shall be used to record deliveries of Site


blocks if required by the specification.
Enginee
r

Blocks
Site
Register

PROJECT: PROJECT NAME

SITE NO.:

CHECK SHEET FOR CONTROL OF BLOCKWORK


SUBCONTRACTOR:

Sheet No.

CLIENT

SECTION OF WORK ____________________________ LOCATION _________________


STAGE
PRIOR TO BLOCKWORK

CHECKS DURING
BLOCKWORK

ITEM

Checke
d
by

1. Setting out (openings etc.)


2. Check source certificates of blocks,
sand and
cement.

SE/SU

3. Check mix proportion of mortar.

GF

4. Check alignment/width of perpends.

GF

5. Check line and level of courses.

GF

6. Check metal ties.

GF

7. Check raked out joints.


8. Check toothing at joint of main wall
with
partitions.

GF

9. Check compliance of chases with


specifications.

GF

APPROVAL TO PROCEED WITH THE


NEXT TRADE

PE

GF

QA/QC

QA/QC Quality Assurance/Quality Control, PE Project Engineer, SE Site Engineer,


SU Surveyor, GF General Foreman

DATE

SITE REGISTER (BLOCK)


PROJECT NAME: _________________________BUILDING PERMIT NO. _____________
AREA: ____________
PLOT NO.: _______________________BLOCK REQUIRED: _______________ SIZE: ______________
CONTRACTOR: ________________________CONSULTANT: __________________________________________
NO.

DATE OF
LOT SIZE
PRODUCTION

FACTORY NAME

LOT NO. C.O.C. NO.

INVOICE CONSULTANT'S INSPECTOR'S


NO.
SIGNATURE
SIGNATURE

REMARKS

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