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Method statement for Block works

1-Objective:

This method statement to define the requirements for execution of Autoclaved AeratedConcrete (AAC)
block works.

2-Scope:

For internal and external block walls of the Hospital under the scope of the contract.

3- References:

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Project approved drawings.2-

TS 2510 and (Turkish) Disaster code.

Procedure:4.1 Submittals

4.1.1 Aker will submit AAC blocks supplier and sample for the consultant's approval.4.1.2 Aker will
submit AAC blocks Adhesive for the consultant's approval.

4.2 Preparations

4.2.1 The area/floor proposed to start the block work activity in, should be cleaned fromany debris, old
mortar, du

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 4.2.2 The surveyor will set out all the required axes, offset lines and points.4.2.3 The block work area
will be wetted with water.4.2.4 Surface of AAC blocks to be joined with mortar is to be wetted.4.2.5 The
mortar for AAC block will be blocks adhesive.4.2.6 The base bed courses must invariably be laid in
ordinary mason's mortar, theComposition of bedding mortar 1:1:6 (1 cement: 1 lime: 6 sand).4.2.7 The
joint adhesive thickness should be approximately 2-3 mm, and the thickness of joint for base course bed
should be at least 12.5 mm.

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4.3 Connections

4.3.1 Wall to Wall connections: In case of L connection interlocking bond will be used,and the galvanized
steel ties will be used every three courses in case of Tconnection.4.3.2 Wall to column Connection:
Mason's mortar should be used at all wall to columnInterface joints, columns should be brushed dust-
free, and if necessary roughenedby basting to ensure good bond. Walls should be mechanically tied to
columns with30 cm steel anchor rods 2T10 mm every two courses.4.3.3 In case of Wall to beam
Connections and wall to floor soffit connections: ordinarymason's mortar should be used.

4.4 Block laying:

4.4.1 The first course of the block will be laid in a full bed of ordinary mortar. Thiswill

be inspected for internal dimensions, door sizes, distances

4.4.2 The block mason will complete the wall on the approved first course.4.4.3 The maximum height to
be built in one day is 1.6 m (8 courses).4.4.4 For the walls not have opening for doors and windows the
heights more than 3 ma concrete tie beam 200 mm depth will be poured for stiffness purposes.4.4.5 For
the walls have opening for doors and/or windows the overhead lintels shouldbe continue along the wall
and in this case no need for concrete tie beams.4.4.6 In-situ reinforced concrete lintels and beams
should be 4T10 and T8/30 cm stirrups.4.4.7 Cast-in-situ reinforced concrete window sills with 200 mm
depth, 4T10 and T8/30cm stirrups.4.4.8 Keep AAC unit work free of mortar droppings as work
progresses and, at completionof work, rub AAC unit to remove excess mortar.4.4.9 The block walls will
be finally inspected by Engineer f

or verticality, alignment ..
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4.4.9 Tolerances:

1. Maximum variation from plumb: 0.6mm in 3 m, not exceeding 0.9mm in 6m.2. Maximum variation
from level: 0.6 mm in 6m, not exceeding 12.5mm in 15 mor more.

Inspection for block works

5.1 Cleaning of concrete surface.5.2 Setting out the first course.5.3 Inspection of the block wall.

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