VALE MALAYSIA

MINERALS SDN BHD

PHASE 1A - N1050-01
TTLE
CONSTRUCTION PHASE 1A
INDUSTRIAL CIVIL WORK SERVICE
METHOD STATEMENT FOR PENETRATION RESISTANCE OF
HARDENED CONCRETE / WINDSOR PROBE TEST TO
DETERMINE IN-SITU CONCRETE STRENGTH
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REVISIONS
IT: ISSUE
TYPE
A - PRELIMINARY
B - FOR APPROVAL
C - FOR INFORMATION
D - FOR QUOTATION
E - FOR CONSTRUCTION
F - AS PURCHASED
G - AS BUILT
H - CANCELED
Rev. IT Description By Chec Appr. Aut. Date
A B
Method Statement for Penetration
Resistance of Hardened Concrete /
Windsor Probe Test to Determine In-Situ
Concrete Strength
NMS LCH NMW 02/09/2013



























VALE MALAYSIA
MINERALS SDN BHD
PHASE 1A - N1050-01
TTLE
CONSTRUCTION PHASE 1A
INDUSTRIAL CIVIL WORK SERVICES
METHOD STATEMENT FOR PENETRATION RESISTANCE OF
HARDENED CONCRETE / WINDSOR PROBE TEST TO
DETERMINE IN-SITU CONCRETE STRENGTH
VALE N
DE-0000ML-B-40635
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INDEX

ITEM DESCRIPTION PAGE
1.0 INTRODUCTION 3
2.0 OBJECTIVE 3
3.0 LOCATION 3
4.0 REFERENCE USED 3
5.0 RESPONSIBLE PERSON 3
6.0 RESOURCES 4
7.0 TESTING PROCEDURE 4
8.0 QA/QC ASPECTS 6
9.0 SAFETY AND HEALTH ASPECTS 6

ATTACHMENT 1 - LABORATORY COMPANY PROFILE ( BSEN TEST SDN BHD)
ATTACHMENT 2 - PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
















VALE MALAYSIA
MINERALS SDN BHD
PHASE 1A - N1050-01
TTLE
CONSTRUCTION PHASE 1A
INDUSTRIAL CIVIL WORK SERVICES
METHOD STATEMENT FOR PENETRATION RESISTANCE OF
HARDENED CONCRETE / WINDSOR PROBE TEST TO
DETERMINE IN-SITU CONCRETE STRENGTH
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1.0 INTRODUCTION

The Windsor HP Probe system rapidly and accurately determines the concrete compressive
strength of a structure by driving a probe into the concrete with a known amount of force. It is
non-destructive and can be used with equal effectiveness on fresh and mature concrete.
Equally accurate results are obtained on horizontal or vertical surfaces provided that the
probe is perpendicular or at right angles to the test surface.

2.0 OBJECTIVE
This work method statement is to measure the compressive strength of concrete accurately
and effectively, on-site in the field by Windsor HP Probe System and the sequence of works if
failure occurred during the determination of compression test on concrete cubes.

3.0 LOCATION

Reinforced concrete structures for ground slab, beam, column, wall and pedestal at project
site VALE Malaysia Minerals Phase 1A.

4.0 REFERENCE USED

MS 26 : Part 3 : Section 7 : 1992 / BS 1881:20 / ASTM C803-90

5.0 RESPONSIBLE PERSON

Project Manager, Site Manager, Site Engineer, QAQC Engineer, Safety & Health Officer and
Lab Technician.




VALE MALAYSIA
MINERALS SDN BHD
PHASE 1A - N1050-01
TTLE
CONSTRUCTION PHASE 1A
INDUSTRIAL CIVIL WORK SERVICES
METHOD STATEMENT FOR PENETRATION RESISTANCE OF
HARDENED CONCRETE / WINDSOR PROBE TEST TO
DETERMINE IN-SITU CONCRETE STRENGTH
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6.0 RESOURCES

6.1 EQUIPMENTS REQUIREMENT

The Windsor HP Probe system ( powder-actuated gun or driver, hardened
alloy steel probes, loaded cartridges, a depth gauge for measuring the
penetration of probes ) . Refer attachment 2
Tools

6.2 MANPOWER REQUIREMENT
Lab Technician
QAQC Engineer
Site Engineer
Supervisor
Safety Officer


7.0 TESTING PROCEDURE

1. The concrete to be probed must have reached a sufficient degree of
resistance to penetration. (Not more than one half the thickness of the
concrete).
2. No probe shall be located less than 178mm from any other probe, nor less
than 102mm from the edge of a concrete surface.

3. The surface should be reasonable smooth. Surfaces coarser than a broom finish
shall be stoned or ground over an area larger than that covered by the positioning
device and measuring base plate to be used.



VALE MALAYSIA
MINERALS SDN BHD
PHASE 1A - N1050-01
TTLE
CONSTRUCTION PHASE 1A
INDUSTRIAL CIVIL WORK SERVICES
METHOD STATEMENT FOR PENETRATION RESISTANCE OF
HARDENED CONCRETE / WINDSOR PROBE TEST TO
DETERMINE IN-SITU CONCRETE STRENGTH
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4. Place the positioning device on the surface of concrete at the position to be probed.
Mount a probe in the driver unit, position the driver and probe in the positioning
device, and fire the probe into the concrete, following the direction supplied the
apparatus.

5. Remove the positioning device and test the probe for firmness of embedment.
Reject any probe that is not firmly embedded.

6. Place the measuring base plate over the probe and position it firmly on the surface
of the concrete to prevent from other movement and without rocking.

7. If the surface of the concrete has been raised around the base of the probe, the
crushed concrete may have to be removed to allow the reference plate to lie flat.

8. Install the probe measuring cap and the plate retainer as appropriate, and measure
the distance from the reference plate to the end of the probe or to the reference
plate to the end of the probe or the upper surface of the measuring cap, to the
nearest 0.5mm. If the probe is slanted with respect to the surface of the concrete,
make four measurements equally spaced around the parallel to the probe and
average to get the measurement.

9. The measured average value of exposed probe length may then be used to
estimate the compressive strength of concrete by means of appropriate correlation
data.

10. Windsor probe test system has published tables relating the exposed length of the
probe with the compressive strength of the concrete. For each exposed length
value, different values for compressive strength are given, depending on the
hardness of the aggregate as measured by the Mohs' scale of hardness.



VALE MALAYSIA
MINERALS SDN BHD
PHASE 1A - N1050-01
TTLE
CONSTRUCTION PHASE 1A
INDUSTRIAL CIVIL WORK SERVICES
METHOD STATEMENT FOR PENETRATION RESISTANCE OF
HARDENED CONCRETE / WINDSOR PROBE TEST TO
DETERMINE IN-SITU CONCRETE STRENGTH
VALE N
DE-0000ML-B-40635
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8.0 QA/QC ASPECT

The purpose of the quality control is to provide a guideline for a proper operation
framework such that the following targets will be attained: -
To achieve consistently high quality standards of workmanship in all aspects of
the work.
All quality matters shall follows as per MS ISO 9001 : 2000 and Project Quality
Plan to ensure the quality in construction.

9.0 SAFETY AND HEALTH ASPECTS

All equipment are to be checked at the beginning of work to ensure that it is well
functioning and safe to be operated by competent operator.

9.1 SAFETY FEATURES

All supervisors and general workers are to wear safety goggle, safety helmet,
safety jacket, mask and safety boots when entering to site. Safety belt/harness
will be used if work at high place.

9.2 SAFETY PLAN

Site personnel and workers are compulsory to attend Safety Induction
Training conducted by Vales Safety Department
Safety helmets and safety footwear should be worn. Working sites are
often very wet and the use of rubber boots is essential.
The site shall be kept clear of unnecessary obstruction First aid boxes in
the charge of a responsible person have to be kept on all sites.
If the entrance to a site crosses a public road or footpath this should be
kept clear of obstructions, mud and spoil.


VALE MALAYSIA
MINERALS SDN BHD
PHASE 1A - N1050-01
TTLE
CONSTRUCTION PHASE 1A
INDUSTRIAL CIVIL WORK SERVICES
METHOD STATEMENT FOR PENETRATION RESISTANCE OF
HARDENED CONCRETE / WINDSOR PROBE TEST TO
DETERMINE IN-SITU CONCRETE STRENGTH
VALE N
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ATTACHMENT 1
LAB COMPANY PROFILE


























VALE MALAYSIA
MINERALS SDN BHD
PHASE 1A - N1050-01
TTLE
CONSTRUCTION PHASE 1A
INDUSTRIAL CIVIL WORK SERVICES
METHOD STATEMENT FOR PENETRATION RESISTANCE OF
HARDENED CONCRETE / WINDSOR PROBE TEST TO
DETERMINE IN-SITU CONCRETE STRENGTH
VALE N
DE-0000ML-B-40635
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CONTRACTOR N
W376-WMS-036
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ATTACHMENT 2
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION