OLAYAN DESCON INDUSTRIAL COMPANY

P.O. BOX 10108, JUBAIL ,BUILDING 4682 ROD 128 IND. CITY, 35729
KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
TEL. 013-5109200, FAX. 013-510- 9300

METHOD OF STATEMENT FOR CONCRETE WORK

CLIENT SAUDI ARAMCO
VAPOR RECOVERY UNIT – MAJOR BULK
PROJECT:
PLANTS NORTH JEDDAH BULK PLANT
ODICO WO# 6348

BI # 10-01036

CLIENT PO# 6600040268

Muhammad Saleem Ghulam Mujtaba

0 20-09-2018 Issued for Review and Approval
Civil Engineer Site Manager

REV. DATE DESCRIPTION PREPARED APPROVED

REVISIONS HISTORY
TOTAL NO. OF SHEETS
DOCUMENT / DRAWING NO. (INCLUDING COVER)
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CONTENTS
1. PURPOSE .................................................................................................................... 3
2. REFERENCE ................................................................................................................ 3
3. RESPONSIBILITIES ..................................................................................................... 3
3.1 PROJECT MANAGER ..................................................................................................... 3
3.2 CIVIL SUPERVISOR ....................................................................................................... 3
3.3 CIVIL ENGINEER: .......................................................................................................... 3
3.4 QC CIVIL INSPECTOR ................................................................................................... 4
3.5 SAFETY SUPERVISOR/OFFICERS ................................................................................... 4
4. PROCEDURES ............................................................................................................. 4
4.1 SITE PREPARATION ...................................................................................................... 4
4.2 FORMWORKS ............................................................................................................... 4
4.3 STEEL REINFORCEMENT ............................................................................................... 5
4.4 CONCRETE POURING ................................................................................................... 7
4.5 CAST-IN PLACE CONCRETE .......................................................................................... 7
4.6 CURING ....................................................................................................................... 8
4.7 COATING AND PROTECTION .......................................................................................... 8
4.8 TESTING & INSPECTION ................................................................................................ 9
4.9 BATCHING PLANT AND MATERIAL (READY-MIXED CONCRETE MIX DESIGN) ....................... 9
5. ATTACHMENTS ......................................................................................................... 10
5.1 PRE-CONCRETE INSPECTION RECORD ........................................................................ 10
5.2 CONCRETE POUR CARD ............................................................................................ 10
5.3 CONCRETE COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH REPORT ........................................................... 10
5.4 CONCRETE INSPECTION REPORT ................................................................................ 10

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1. PURPOSE

This Method of Statement serves as a guideline in implementation in concrete works (Formwork, steel
Reinforcement, Concrete Pouring, Cast-in-place Concrete, Curing, Concrete Coating and Protection) to
be used for Vapor Recovery Unit South Riyadh Bulk Plant Project.

2. REFERENCE

 SAES-Q-001 Criteria for Design and Construction of Concrete Structures

 SAES-Q-005 Concrete Foundations
 SATIP-Q-001-2 Cast-In-place Portland Cement Concrete
 ACI-347 Recommended practice for concrete Formworks
 ANSI-A-199 Construction and industrial plywood
 09-SAMSS-106 Epoxy Coated Reinforcing Steel Bars
 AWS-D-12.1 American Welding Society (AWS)
 CRSI Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute
 09-SAMSS-097 Ready-mix Portland Cement Concrete
 ACI-308 Standard Practice for Curing Concrete
 SATR-H-1003 Concrete Moisture Field Test for Coating Purpose
 SATIP-H-003-01 Coating Application on Concrete Surfaces
 SAES-H-003 Protective Coatings for Industrial Concrete Structures
 09-SAMSS-067 Qualification Requirements for Epoxy Coatings for Immersion
Service
 SAEP-316 Performance Qualification of Coating Personnel
 ACI 318 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete

3. RESPONSIBILITIES

3.1 Project Manager

To ensure compliance by all parties to this procedure Quality Inspection Plans and other relevant
Project Specifications and requirements.

3.2 Civil Supervisor

Ensure the correct IFC drawings, approved procedures associated with construction of concrete
structures are available to, and used by, all personnel in charge of the work. Ensure that all

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submittals required by the client are duly approved and issued for use. Confirm construction
materials are available and comply with the project specifications.
3.3 Civil Engineer:
Ensure compliance by all steel fixer, carpenter, mason and other associated craftsmen to this
procedure and the Project Quality Plans. Ensure relevant permits are received by the authorized
personnel prior to start of work.

3.4 QC Civil Inspector

Check the concrete work and ensure that all inspection and test requirements are identified; the
documents are complete where necessary.

3.5 Safety Supervisor/Officers

Ensure the relevant Safety Procedures/Precautions are in operation and work permits have been
obtained. Barriers and warning signs are posted where necessary.

4. PROCEDURES

4.1 Site Preparation

4.1.1 Select fill material shall be used in according with SAES-A-114 (Sec, 6.2) of the bottom
elevation of foundations, spread footings or slabs-on-grade when fill is required to
achieve final grade.

4.1.2 Cohesive fill material shall be used in according with SAES-A-114 (Sec, 6.3.2.5).

4.1.3 Foundation shall not be placed above underground piping, telecommunication or

electrical items in manner as to exert pressure without CEU/M & CED/Consulting
Services Department approval.

4.1.4 Required Compaction under the foundation as per SAES-A-114.

4.2 Formworks
4.2.1 Form shall be substantial and sufficiently tight to prevent of mortar from the concrete.

4.2.2 Forms and their supports shall be designed so as not to be damage previously placed
structures.

4.2.3 Forms shall be properly braced or tied together to maintain position and shape.

4.2.4 Forms shall be built to resist the pressures to which they will be subjected and to limit
deflection to a practicable minimum with in specified tolerance. (ACI 318M-08, Sec.
5.5.1 & 6.1.3)

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4.2.5 Foundations for formwork on ground, such as blinding concrete, compacted fill or grade,
spread footing, piles or slabs shall be provided (ACI 347-04, Sec 2.7).

4.2.6 Reused forms to ensure that they have not become damaged, distorted, disassembled or
otherwise unable to perform as designed (ACI347-04, Sec, 5.51).

4.2.7 Block outs, inserts, sleeves, anchors, water stops and other embedded items shall be
properly identified, positional and secured in the forms to resist all forces while concrete
is being placed and hardens. (ACI 347-04, Sec, 3.2.4.2)

4.2.8 Shores shall be installed plumb and with adequate bearing and bracing.

4.2.9 The size of forms ties and clamps shall be as specified in the IFC drawing.

4.2.10 Forms shall be thoroughly cleaned of all dirt, mortar and foreign matter and coated with a
released agent before each use.

4.3 Steel Reinforcement

4.3.1 Formworks fixations, dimensions and locations shall be inspected and checked before the
reinforcing steel is place.

4.3.2 Reinforcing steel bars shall conform to SASO SSA2, hot-rolled, high tensile, deformed
steel. These bars shall be acceptable under ACI 318M specified limitation of 422 MPA
(60.0 KSI).

4.3.3 Coated reinforcing steel bars shall be fusion-bonded Epoxy in accordance with 09-
SAMSS-106.

4.3.4 Manufacture, fabrication, handling, placement and storage of reinforcement shall be in

accordance with chapter 7 of ACI 318. Handling and fabrication of the Epoxy coated
reinforcement shall be in accordance with ASTM A775 Appendix.

4.3.5 Coated reinforcements shall be Fusion Bonded Epoxy in accordance with 09-SAMSS-
106.

4.3.6 Care should be taken to avoid any damage to the coated rebar during shipment, handling,
fabrication and placement of the coated re-bars. The extent of the damage and repair of
the coating shall be in accordance with 09-SAMSS-106.

4.3.7 Table 2 defines the minimum concrete cover measured from outer most rebar (tie bar),
that shall be provided for reinforcement of cast-in-place concrete structures.

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TABLE – MINIMUM CONCRETE COVER

Concrete Structure Minimum Cover (mm)

Concrete cast against or permanently exposed to
75
earth(including foundations over a sub-slab)
Formed concrete exposed to earth or weather
Supporting Process Equipment such as concrete pedestal for 75
pipe rack support, pipe sleepers, or supports for horizontal
vessels
Buildings, walkway platforms, stairs, AC pads 50
Concrete not exposed to weather nor in contact with ground
(which can be inspected from all sides): 50
Beams, columns 25
Slabs, walls, joists
Concrete exposed to sea water, raw water or sewage 75
Between reinforcement and anchor flange/pipe within
100
pipeline anchor blocks
Concrete slab over 50 mm sub-slab 50
Sidewalks, walkways, etc. 50

4.3.8 All sleeves, inserts, anchor bolts, water stops and other embedded items shall be installed
in accordance with the design drawings and supported against displacement.

4.3.9 The design of anchor bolts shall be in accordance to SAES-Q-005 and the materials shall
be in accordance to 12-SAMSS-007.

4.3.10 Projecting steel items (such as grating angles, slide plates, steel plates, etc.) which are
attached to the formwork and cast at the concrete surface shall be hot dip galvanized in
accordance with ASTM A123 or coated with the zinc rich epoxy primer in APCS-1C of
SAES-H-3.3.11. Additionally, the steel attachment, which anchors these items to the
concrete, shall be similarly galvanized or coated.

4.3.12 Reinforcing steel bars, anchor bolts or other steel embedment’s shall not be used as the
means for grounding electrical equipment and shall not be tied to grounding neutral
conductors, or any part of the lightning protection system.

4.3.13 Conduits, pipes and other items made from aluminum shall not be embedded in structural
concrete unless effectively coated to prevent aluminum-concrete reaction.

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4.4 Concrete Pouring

4.4.1 Conveying
a) Concrete should be placed so as to avoid segregation of the materials. Normally,
concrete pumps are used to convey concrete where it is inaccessible. A stand-by
concrete pump should be provided during concrete pour.

b) When placement operation would involve dropping the concrete more than one
(1) meter, the concrete mix should be deposited on a chute to avoid segregation
of cement and aggregates.

4.4.2 Compacting or Vibrating

a) Concrete deposited on forms shall be thoroughly compacted or vibrated. Use the
right vibrator to compact the concrete internally and externally. The use of metal
rod could be instituted to attain maximum compaction of the concrete mix.

b) Concrete should normally be placed in layers of 12”/18” thick (300 to 500 mm)
thick depending on the length of the vibrator head. The layers should be
deposited in level layers to prevent vibrators moving concrete horizontally
causing segregation.

c) Overlap vibrations to obtain a more suitable concrete mix in the forms. The
vibrator should penetrate rapidly into the concrete layer and, at least, six (6)
inches into the preceding layer. The vibrator shall be held stationary, normally
between 5 to 15 seconds to consolidate the concrete mix adequately. Pounding
results when the concrete is overly vibrated.

d) Do not place a concrete layer when the preceding layer has been rendered to start
a permanent set. Concrete layers should be at the plastic condition.

4.5 Cast-In Place Concrete

4.5.1 Concrete shall be placed in accordance with ACI 301 - 05, Chapter 8, ACI 304R and this
standard. For Hot Weather Concreting requirements

4.5.2 Equipment made of aluminum alloys shall not be used for pump lines, tremies, or chutes
used to discharge concrete from a truck mixer.

4.5.3 Concrete shall not be placed prior to a recorded pre-placement inspection and
authorization to proceed by Saudi Aramco.

4.5.4 Raking shall not be used for movement of concrete after placement.

4.5.5 Vibrators shall not be used to move concrete inside forms.

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4.5.6 Re-tempering of concrete after placement is prohibited.

4.5.7 Concrete shall not be dropped freely where reinforcing will cause segregation nor shall it
be dropped freely more than 1 m.

4.5.8 Concrete shall be deposited as near as possible in its final position to avoid segregation
due to re-handling or flowing.

4.5.9 Placed concrete shall be consolidated by mechanical vibrating equipment supplemented

by hand spading, rodding or tamping. Equipment and procedure for consolidation of
concrete shall be in accordance with ACI 309R.

4.5.10 Concrete shall be placed on a clean surface. Standing water shall be removed prior to
placement of concrete.

4.5.11 Use of precast concrete or mortar blocks as bar supports and spacers discussed in ACI
301- 05, shall be prohibited. However, the use of PVC Schedule 80 pipe as spacer is
allowed. The PVC pipe shall be notched at the bottom to allow the ingress of concrete.
Typical samples shall be submitted for Supervisor of Civil Engineering Unit / CSD for
approval.

4.5.12 Finishing of concrete shall be in accordance with ACI 301 - 05, and ACI 302.1R unless
otherwise specified in the construction drawings or job specification.

4.6 Curing
4.7.1 Structural concrete shall be continuously water cured in accordance with
recommendations of ACI 305R, ACI 308 and as modified below. To avoid self-
desiccation of the concrete mix, only water curing method shall be used to cure the
structural concrete.

4.7.2 Maximum total dissolved solids in water used for curing shall not exceed 1000 parts per
million.

4.7.3 Water curing shall be continuous until the compressive strength has reached 70% of the
specified strength,

4.7.4 The saturated burlaps shall be covered with a plasticized sheet vapor barrier, minimum
0.15 mm (6 mils) in thickness and shall be kept in contact with the concrete surface at all
times.

4.7 Coating and Protection

4.8.1 A plasticized sheet vapor barrier shall be placed below and around the sides of concrete
that is placed directly into excavation without the use of formwork, where coal tar or
bitumen coating cannot be applied. A plasticized sheet vapor barrier, minimum required
thickness 0.15 mm (6 mils).

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4.8.2 All concrete surfaces in direct contact with earth shall be coated with two coats of coal tar
or bitumen coating that conforms to APCS-3 or APCS-10 of SAES-H-101. The coating
shall be compatible with the curing compounds.

4.8.3 Coating of above ground/atmospheric concrete structures is not required, unless

otherwise specified in other standards and project documents.

4.8.4 For above ground use APCS-1E for chalking resistance and color retention (if
required)

4.8.5 A plasticized sheet vapor barrier, minimum 0.15 mm (6 mils) in thickness, shall
be placed beneath slabs on grade. Outdoor sidewalks are exempted from this
requirement.

4.8.6 A plasticized sheet vapor barrier, minimum 0.15 mm (6 mils) in thickness or a 50

mm sub-slab (lean concrete) shall be placed beneath concrete foundations.

a) APCS-10 shall not be used where soil is contaminated with hydrocarbons and
compatibility test shall be conducted when concrete surface is cured with acrylic
based curing compound.

b) APCS-3 compatibility test shall be conducted when concrete surface is cured

with bitumen based curing compound.

4.8 Testing & Inspection

The contractor shall employ an independent Saudi Aramco approved testing agency to perform
field and laboratory testing which shall include compressive tests of molded concrete cylinders,
test for slump, unit weight, air content (where air-entrainment is required) and fresh concrete
temperature. All testing shall be in accordance with 09-SAMSS-097, “Ready-Mix Portland
Cement Concrete.”

a) Test Procedure as per SATIP-Q-001-01, Rev-05 (Ready mix Concrete Batch

plants and 3rd Party Laboratory management).

b) Testing Procedure will follow as per pre-approve of 3rd party Laboratory/

technician.

c) Test procedure based on 3rd party Testing agency representative and also
contractor representative witness inspection as required.
4.9 Batching Plant and Material (Ready-Mixed Concrete Mix Design)
4.10.1 A concrete mix design shall be submitted to Saudi Aramco Inspection
Department (Batch Plants & Civil Testing Group) for approval at least 30 working
days prior to start of concrete work, Mix proportioning shall be in accordance with
the applicable American Concrete Institute Guide.

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4.10.2 All quality tests on raw materials shall be performed by a Saudi Aramco
approved independent laboratory.

5. ATTACHMENTS

The following records documenting the compliance to the Project Quality Plan and other project
requirements are to be filed per SAEP-122 and to be submitted to Saudi Aramco at the close of the
project.

5.1 Pre-concrete Inspection Record

5.2 Concrete Pour Card
5.3 Concrete Compressive Strength Report
5.4 Concrete Inspection Report

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