Rubha Hospitality Block Masonry Work
Methodology
Block work Method Statement
SCOPE
This procedure provides a method of control for the construction of block / Brick
masonry work to achieve compliance with the contract specifications and
drawings.
PROCEDURE
All masonry block-work will be carried out by the specification and Project
Quality Plan.
In any circumstances where specifications are not provided or they are in
any way incomplete, the matter shall be referred to Consultant’s
representative for additional information.
1. Checklists Before Start of Block work:
We Rubha Hospitality Ensure that the area to receive the blockwork is as per
the contract drawings and the approved finishing schedule.
We will Check if the preceding activities have been inspected and approved.
We Ensure that blocks are procured from the 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.
2. Handling and Storage of Materials:
Blocks shall be delivered to the site palletized and offloaded as near to the
point of use as practicable on a clean hard surface free from contamination
by mud or surface water.
Cement shall be stored off the ground, kept dry, and used in order of
delivery.
Store metal ties and straps undercover and protect them from damage and
distortion.
3. Preparation of Work, Materials, and
Components:
When the materials and components are distributed to the work area, ensure
that the structure is not overloaded.
Plan for scaffolding materials required for block work at heights. Plan for
additional manpower for lifting blocks at heights.
Set out the anticipated positions of openings etc. in the work above to avoid
unnecessary cutting and adjustment of masonry units leading to incorrect or
uneven bonding.
4. Preparation of Mortar Mixes:
Mortar shall be mixed by machine except for small quantities only (not
containing plasticizer). Hand mixing (if permitted) may be done on a
watertight platform.
When mixed at the 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.
5. Building Blocks Walls:
Build block work within permissible deviations as specified.
Unless otherwise specified/permitted, lay blocks on a full bed of mortar, and
fill all joints. Keep the courses level and the perpend vertically aligned. Plumb
quoins and all faces as the work proceeds. It is preferable to Align vertically
every fifth or sixth perpend and `even out’ the size of Intermediate joints. Try
to keep horizontal joints of uniform thickness.
Do not carry one course more than the height specified in the contract
specifications.
Rake out joints as work proceeds, on all faces to be plastered or rendered.
This will provide a good key for the coating.
If pointing is specified, the mortar used for the pointing should not be
stronger than that used when constructing the wall unless specified
otherwise.
All blockwork shall be bonded to adjacent reinforced concrete structures
using galvanized mild steel cramps at specified spacing unless specified
otherwise.
Partitions shall be bonded to the main walls by toothing as specified.
6. Chases and Holes:
Cut chases and holes neatly and without damaging the walls as per the
following unless specified otherwise:
Chases in block-work must be less than 75mm.
For hollow units, maintain a minimum of 15mm thickness between the
bottom of the chase and the void.
We Do not cut horizontal chases to a depth exceeding one-third of the
thickness of the single leaf in walls or leaves contracted of solid units.
Holes shall not exceed 300mm x 300mm unless specified otherwise.
Do not cut chases back-to-back exceeding the dimensional restrictions.
Offset such chases in line by a distance at least equal to the wall thickness.
It is preferable to use mechanical rotary cutters, particularly when it is
necessary to avoid heavy impact and vibration. The number and positions of
chases shall be precisely set by the specification since unauthorized chasing
might adversely affect one or more of the functional requirements of the
walls e.g., its load-bearing capacity.