11 quality requirement on construction

Buildings Practice Facilities Plants/PetrochemicalsChapter 11

Quality Assurance RequirementsCheck List & ITPs (Inspection & Test Plans) For Indicative guidance only

Setting Out & Excavations: Item # 11 Reference to project key plans & individual building plans for coordination2 Grids calculations in all directions be ensured3 Grid angles in all directions be ensured4 Level profiles conversion from GPS references5 Are coordinates converted from real co ordinates? Ensure6 Third party certification (option) suggested, but not mandatory7 Setting of offsets from building lines for zone fixing8 Margin for working areas to be established9 In case, way leave required, ensure regulations compliance10 Action on way leave requirement if necessary to follow up11 Record of running services to be scrutinised12 Effect of running live services on proposed excavation13 Programme for diversion, if required to be decided with authority14 Coordination with statutory bodies for all such services15 Whether or not NOC required? Ensure16 Whether or not excavation is hot work? Ensure17 Safety measures to be adopted during excavations. Check method statement.18 Traffic diversions to be adopted during excavations. Implement procedures.19 Whether or not method Statement approved? Check method statement.20 What equipments to be used? Check method statement.21 Are workers fully informed of site safety? Conduct toolbox talks22 Are shoring materials on site? Check materials with shoring drawings23 Are ingress & egress to & from trench well planned? Check provisions24 Shall work be done during night hours? Check 25 If so, has police permission been obtained? Check & ensure26 Are stockpiles areas readily available? Check27 Are environment protection measures intact? Ensure28 Is dumping area available? Check & decide29 Definition pertaining duration of excavation? Check schedule30 Dewatering arrangement, whether or not required? Check water table & decide31 Are oxygen cylinders available if so required, in confined areas? Ensure32 Are Aluminum ladders available? Ensure33 Are masks available for all personnel? Ensure34 Are safety glasses available? Ensure or buy35 Has toolbox talk been delivered? Ensure36 Has emergencies communication system been in place? Ensure37 Responsible personnel to be dedicatedly present on excavation? Ensure38 Is water tanker available for spreading water? Provide39 Have neighbour existing buildings been checked of possible adversity/subsidence, in

case of deep excavations or dewatering? Check & ensure stability

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Quality Assurance Requirements40 For excavations in certain areas, mechanical excavation cannot be applied, without

ensuring about live lines. Ensure status41 Hand excavation is carried out for resolution of applicable method of excavation.

Ensure site conditions in strata

Hand Excavations: Item # 21 Location of relevant pits whether or not, in line to record drawings? Check 2 Has these locations been discussed with relevant services authority? Ensure3 Has temporary permit been obtained? Check & ensure4 Has method statement for such excavation been approved? Ensure5 What is indicative depth of excavation? Check & follow accordingly6 Are involved technician qualified for such significant operation? Check7 Is it direct excavation method using hand tools? Check8 Or, it is hydro jetting involvement? Ensure for fibre optic cable existence9 What precautionary methods have been adopted to protect unexpected accident?

Check & implement if so required10 Who shall supervise such delicate excavation? Decide & deploy personnel11 Is follow up procedure well defined? Check12 Is authority identity for live services discovering intimation known? Check & ensure13 Is duration for diversion activity known? Check plans & method statement14 Is method of maintaining services protection known? Check statement & decide15 What measures to be adopted in case of failure to protect? Check & discuss with

responsible authority for immediate action16 Shall such services interruption impact plant operation? Check & ensure remedies17 Shall information to police be required? Ensure & act accordingly18 After excavation progresses, further checks need be performed at various stages.

Check & act accordingly19 In deeper excavation requiring benching, additional checks would be required. Make

sure about all such checks

Check List for Formation: Item # 31 Has formation approximately reached, which can be checked by reduced level flying

from fixed datum bench mark RL? Surveyor to ensure levels2 Is this RL applicable to formation level or to foundation blinding bottom level?

Check all such levels to avoid over excavation3 Has factual SBC been confirmed, either by plate load test or by some other applicable

load test? Ensure about requirement4 Whether formation is in water or it is in moist condition? check5 Does soil show dry area conditions? Check6 Has dewatering activity been continuously working, if so applicable? Ensure7 Has field density test at formation level been conducted? Check to conduct8 Does soil need improvement either by replacement or by some other suitably

optimised method? Check & conduct soil improvement application9 Is soil improvement indicated on project structural drawings? Check details10 Has shoring been in place during excavation progress? Check to install11 Is soil supporting system safe for workers? Check safety issues



Quality Assurance Requirements12 Can formation compaction be conducted conveniently? Check & ensure13 Is soil condition indicating stronger soil than as specified? Check & ensure14 Is it economical to recommend redesign of foundation? Check, study & suggest 15 Can equipment safely move to formation & work efficiently, for various purposes?

Check all safety related issues16 Have various grids been erected in place temporarily, for verification of structures’

axes? Check & ensure17 If soil improvement is not required, can blinding preparatory works move? Check to

proceed

Check List for blinding Item # 41 Ensure formation is well prepared2 Whether or not, anti termite treatment is specified? Check specification & contract3 If required, apply treatment through specialist4 Marking of blinding areas accurately to avoid excess blinding5 Batten included forms of lines of areas duly fixed 6 Arrangement of blinding top profile accurately7 Whether or not, blinding pour is by RMC & if so, whether or not pump is required?8 Ensure required strength of concrete pour gang/crew9 Ensure post concrete curing arrangement availability10 Ensure tools for smooth finish are available11 Plan sequence of pour to site convenience12 Plan pump locations for convenient pouring13 Plan concrete delivery frequency to avoid congestion on site14 Ensure that pour is not unreasonably delayed, when anti termite treatment is applied15 Ensure that area is constantly kept dry

Check List for Concrete Protection/Waterproofing Item # 51 Ensure that blinding is well cured for minimum three days2 Ensure whether or not, surface is smooth3 Apply repairs to surface if required4 Ensure all forming battens or other forms removed5 Whether it is cold or it is hot application? Hot application means torching6 Can specialist application to provide concrete protection or waterproofing proceed?

Check List for Foundation/Footings preparatory works Item # 61 Ensure whether or not, screed protection applied on concrete protection?2 Ensure setting out for foundations is in line with drawings3 Ensure reinforcing bars are fabricated & assembled to specification requirements4 Ensure formworks of footings match designs5 Ensure reinforcing bars are properly placed & fixed6 Ensure formworks are true to plumb & lines7 Ensure concrete spacers whether plastic or concrete mix, are placed well8 Ensure whether or not, cathodic protection is required9 Provide if so required, followed by conducting continuity check10 Check footings alignments better to grid references on both directions



Quality Assurance Requirements11 Check footing top levels & mark for site references12 Check supporting system for formwork sides to be strong adequately13 Ensure concrete protection is not damaged during preparatory works14 Make sure that a safe access to all footings & strong working platform for workers &

placing vibrator is erected, before inspection for pouring concrete15 Check water hose pipe is available to all foundations16 Check curing arrangements are made available prior to pour starts17 Specific for concrete covers: In certain cases, thicker cover is specified for stub

column portion, meeting which requirement, extra size of stub should to be provided. 18 Ensure that care is taken thereof, for construction joint.

Check List for Stub Columns preparatory works Item # 71 Ensure setting out for stub columns in line with drawings’ requirements2 Ensure reinforcing bars are fabricated & assembled to specification requirements3 Ensure reinforcing bars are properly placed, fixed & cleaned4 Ensure proper touch up paint applied on epoxy coated reinforcing bars, if so included5 Ensure construction joint is correctly scabbled/chipped/hacked6 Ensure proper concrete covers are installed duly tied 7 Ensure formwork is in line in all directions8 Ensure formwork is well secured9 Ensure forms are all set in plumb on all sides to make a base for upper forms10 Ensue whether or not, plinth or other beams preparatory works should be monolithic

or otherwise. 11 Make sure steel dowels are in place, when separate casting programmed for beams12 Ensure all supports are properly fixed at bottom & at top of stub, if not more than

1200 mm height.13 Ensure steel clamps are in place duly tightened or tie bolts are fastened well14 Ensure whether or not, pipe sleeves installed for tie bolts passing through column

body or if feasible, locate tie bolts out of column sections through battens only15 Ensure whether or not, cathodic protection required. 16 If so required, whether or not, it is critical? Ensure17 If it is non critical, whether, bosses & GI wires are available. Provide if so required18 Check water hose pipe is available to all areas of stubs19 Check curing arrangements are made available 20 Make sure that a safe access to all stubs & strong working platform or plates for

workers & vibrator are in place, before inspection for pouring concrete

Check List for backfill works Item # 81 Make sure that selected fill/imported fill/desert fill materials are approved2 Make sure that recommended additive materials are made available, if so required3 Make sure that stocks of backfill materials are located in some reachable place4 Make sure that screening of larger particles is well done5 Make sure that proper watering on material is effected for initial mixing6 Check whether or not, all sub structural activities are completed including block or

brick works7 Check that all rubbishes & debris are cleared from area



Quality Assurance Requirements8 Ensure concrete protection membrane applied on all surfaces & well protected9 Ensure bottom portion of shoring removed10 Ensure stages of shoring removal during backfill progression11 Ensure backfill activity approvals prior to start backfill layer12 Ensure necessary equipment available (shovel, small roller, plate compactor etc.)13 Decide number of backfill layers14 Decide number of field density tests required from every layer15 Decide number of passes of small roller or plate compactor16 Decide to use jumper at corners, where compactor otherwise, cannot reach to

Check List for grade slab (floating slab @ plinth level) works Item # 91 Ensure that backfill carried out properly to underside of grade slab blinding2 Ensure requirement to comply with field density3 Ensure all type of services required below grade slab, have been carried out duly

tested successfully, for first fix 4 Ensure whether or not, pipes surroundings in concrete or otherwise, have been carried

out in compliance with specifications5 Make an option whether or not, blinding shall be required & if so6 Establish top of blinding levels7 Ensure necessary block outs provision forms have been provided8 Ensure waterproofing/concrete protection on plinth beams or plinth walls has been

done properly, duly protected9 Ensure proper profile of proposed concrete for blinding works10 In case, blinding is not required, check for grade slab11 Ensure that polythene isolation membrane is in place12 Ensure that perimeter joints materials are placed properly13 Ensure that either on blinding topped with polythene membrane or directly on

polythene membrane on compacted soil, welded fibre mesh is placed in 14 Ensure adequate supporting chairs are placed in for welded mesh support15 Ensure first fix of electrical, instrumentation, communication etc. are completed16 Ensure adequate area is available for a smooth pour17 Ensure grade slab level profile is fixed correctly18 Plan inspection as well as, pour

Check List for RCC Columns works Item # 101 Ensure scaffolding with working platform is in position for access around columns

for preparatory works2 Ensure reinforcing bar fixing is correct to requirement. 3 Overlap should be fixed correct to specifications. 4 Lowest ring should start at half of spacing location from structural floor level.5 Ensure reinforcing bars should be well tightened & maintained in plumb.6 Ensure reinforcing bars are clean & free from rust.7 Ensure sacrificial anode is fixed, if so required 8 Ensure touch up paint is applied, in case of epoxy coated reinforcing bars9 Ensure electrical & other required inserts are fixed & approved 10 Ensure all concrete spacers are placed in position



Quality Assurance Requirements11 Try to avoid excessive spacers within column main body, if not so required12 Check that these spacers are fixed on top portion out of top of concrete pour13 Ensure all inspections conducted before closing reinforcing bars by formwork14 Check whether or not, starter or kicker is convenient.15 Preferably, it should be avoided, if feasible to go ahead without it, using external

confining to formwork16 Check forms are fixed in required position correctly17 Check sides supporting system should be intact18 Check grid offset thread lines are available19 Check from both axes reference to ascertain column correct location20 Check tie bolts are fixed preferably, outside of column section21 Do not tighten them immediately, but after ensuring location & plumb correctly22 Top inclined support is meant for keeping forms in position23 Middle support located & fixed at one third from bottom is meant for resisting

resultant fluid pressure during pour24 Bottom horizontal support is meant for holding formwork foot25 Check whether or not, heavy plumb bobs are hung from top of forms on at least two

sides on both axes. 26 Heavy plumb bob means either use heavy concrete piece or brick etc. 27 Binding wire can also, be used to hang heavy weight. 28 Timber piece can be fixed on top to hang bob29 First check form location at bottom then at top on both axes30 Check location somewhere at middle31 After ensuring form location, check plumbs readings on both directions at three

locations vertically, on full height casting32 Check for adjustments if so required, to bring errors within permissible limits33 Once, forms are checked for horizontal & vertical location, start fastening ties &

ensure supports well anchored34 Having completed various columns preparatory works, move for working platform

operations & check stability of system35 Check adequate working space is available within column preparatory works about

passage of pump pipe down to at least 1.5 to 2 m above lowest starting point36 Ensure, whether or not, a reducer is required at pump chute37 Plan for inspection & pour accordingly in layers only

Check List for RCC Walls works Item # 111 Ensure scaffolding with working platform is in position for access on both sides of

walls for preparatory works2 Ensure reinforcing bars fixing is correct to requirement. 3 Overlap should be fixed correct to meet specifications requirements. 4 Lowest links should start at half of spacing location from structural floor level.5 Ensure reinforcing bars be well tightened & maintained in plumb.6 Ensure that all U shape bars or even if so required, rings/stirrups are rightly fixed in

position & well secured or anchored7 Ensure reinforcing bars are clean & free from rust.8 Ensure sacrificial anode is fixed, if so required



Quality Assurance Requirements9 Ensure touch up paint is applied in case of epoxy coated reinforcing bars10 Ensure electrical & other required inserts are fixed & approved 11 Ensure all concrete spacers are placed in position on both sides12 Try to avoid excessive spacers within wall main body, if not so required13 Check that these spacers are fixed on top portion out of top of concrete pour14 Ensure all inspections conducted before closing reinforcing bars by formwork15 Check whether or not, starter or kicker is convenient.16 Preferably, it should be avoided, if feasible to go ahead without it, using external

confining to formwork17 Check forms are fixed in position correctly18 Check sides supporting system intact at one side, when tie bolts are used19 Check grid offset thread lines are available20 Check from both axes, references to ascertain wall location21 Check tie bolts are fixed preferably, inside of wall section22 Check that these bolts pass through plastic sleeves with bosses at ends23 Do not tighten them immediately, but after ensuring location & plumb24 Top inclined support is meant for keeping forms in position25 Middle support located & fixed at one third from bottom is meant for resisting

resultant fluid pressure during pour26 Bottom horizontal support is meant for holding formwork foot27 Check whether or not, heavy plumb bobs are hung from top of forms on at least three

or more locations, depending on length of RCC wall. 28 Heavy plumb bob means either use heavy concrete piece or brick etc. 29 Binding wire can also, be used to hang heavy weight. 30 Timber piece can be fixed on top to hang bob. 31 In case, proprietary system is used in place of site fabricated, check that system is in

line with system manufacturer drawings requirements.32 First check form location at bottom then at top 33 Check location somewhere at middle34 After ensuring form location, check plumbs on all locations vertically, on full height

casting35 Check for adjustments if so required, to bring errors within permissible limits36 Once, forms are checked for horizontal & vertical location, start fastening ties &

ensure supports are well anchored37 Having completed various walls preparatory works, move for working platform

operations & check stability of system38 Plan for inspection & concrete pour39 Check adequate working space is available within wall preparatory works about

passage of pump pipe down to at least 1.5 to 2 m above lowest starting point40 Ensure, whether or not, a reducer is required at pump chute41 Remember that wall pour is slow, but steady, as it has to be poured in rotations of

heights not more than depth of nozzle42 It would risk opening forms in case, pour is allowed fast43 Wall is not an element like columns or beams & therefore, imports a good check &

site attention



Quality Assurance RequirementsCheck List for RCC Lift Well Walls works Item # 121 Ensure scaffolding with working platform is in position for access on both sides of

internal & external side of walls for preparatory works2 Ensure safe ingress & egress to & from inside of lift well3 Ensure all other safety measures, such as green tags are installed4 Ensure reinforcing bars fixing is correct to requirement. 5 Overlap should be fixed correct to specifications requirements. 6 Lowest links should start at half of spacing location from structural floor level.7 Ensure reinforcing bars be well tightened & maintained in plumb.8 Ensure that all U shape bars or even if so required, rings/stirrups are rightly fixed in

position & well secured or anchored.9 Ensure fixity in particular, corner U bars in both directions making a perpendicular10 Ensure reinforcing bars are clean & free from rust.11 Ensure sacrificial anode is fixed, if so required 12 Ensure touch up paint is applied in case of epoxy coated reinforcing bars13 Ensure electrical & other required inserts are fixed & approved 14 Ensure all concrete spacers are placed at appropriate locations & position on both

sides15 Try to avoid excessive spacers within wall main body, if not so required16 Check that these spacers are fixed on top portion out of top of concrete pour17 Ensure all inspections conducted before closing reinforcing bars by formwork18 Check whether or not, starter or kicker is convenient.19 Preferably, it should be avoided, if feasible to go ahead without it, using external

confining to formwork20 In case, proprietary system is used in place of site fabricated, check system is in line

with system manufacturer drawings requirements.In case, self designed system is being followed, ensure following requirements:21 Check lift well door forms are additionally fixed to be concealed within main forms22 Check both internal & external forms are fixed in position correctly23 Check sides supporting system intact at one side, when tie bolts are used24 Check grid offset thread lines are available25 Check from both axes references to ascertain all walls locations26 Check tie bolts are fixed preferably inside of wall sections in all walls27 Check that these bolts pass through plastic sleeve with bosses at ends28 Do not tighten them immediately but, after ensuring true locations & accurate plumb29 Top inclined support is meant for keeping forms in position30 Middle support located & fixed at one third from bottom is meant for resisting

resultant fluid pressure during pour31 Bottom horizontal support is meant for holding form work foot32 More supports can also, be added depending on height of proposed pour. 33 Also, spacing of tie bolts would require number of added supports.34 Check whether or not, tie bolts have been designed to withstand forces imposed by

liquid concrete safely.35 Check all corners of forms are well anchored, without causing any worry for opening

or relocation of forms or getting twisted



Quality Assurance Requirements36 Also, check internal forms that should be provided with adequate cross inclined

supports, though located in middle of forms at various locations37 Check whether or not, heavy plumb bobs are hung from top of forms on at least three

or more locations depending on length of RCC wall. 38 Heavy plumb bob means either use heavy concrete piece or brick etc. 39 Binding wire can also, be used to hang heavy weight. 40 Timber piece can be fixed on top to hang bob.41 First check form location at bottom, then at top 42 Check location somewhere at middle43 After ensuring form location, check plumbs on all locations vertically, on full height

casting44 Check for adjustments if so required, to bring errors within permissible limits45 Once, forms are checked for horizontal & vertical location, start fastening ties &

ensure supports are well anchored46 Having completed all walls preparatory works, move for working platform operations

& check stability of system47 Plan for inspection & pour accordingly48 Check adequate working space is available within walls preparatory works about

passage of pump pipe down to at least 1.5 to 2 m above lowest starting point49 Check for raising a strong temporary platform internally, as well for working around50 Remember that walls pour is slow around walls but, steady as it has to be poured in

rotations of heights not more than depth of nozzle51 It would risk opening forms in case, pour is allowed fast in one or two goes52 Wall is not an element like columns or beams & therefore, imports a good check &

attention. 53 Lift well walls are a complicated pour that should be taken due care of.

Check List for RCC Longitudinal Stair works Item # 131 Conduct in depth coordination on drawings for relevant involved activities. 2 Actual details pertaining following settings should be charted out clearly, for

communication to site as an error may mar site work in stair case.3 Setting of lowest beam can be carried out in one go easily whether or not, it is

monolithic with grade slab4 Consideration of columns is a little tedious job for a decision has to be reached about,

whether stage casting of column or full casting allowing dowels5 Setting of first waist slab requires dimensions of waist soffit6 Setting of landing beams/slab requires dimensions of soffit + beam soffit (up stand or

down stand)7 Setting of mid landing requires dimensions of soffit8 Setting of second waist slab requires dimensions of waist soffit + beams/slab9 Setting of floor portion landing requires slab dimensions in line with main slab10 Setting of floor beams, requirement of surrounding beams11 Ensure riser & tread dimensions being very significant12 Ensure structural floor height to structural floor height, matches with riser size

summations or number of risers multiplied by size of riser



Quality Assurance Requirements13 In general, calculation & setting dimensions is a cumbersome process for staircase

work on site. 14 Working carpenter requires full details that either junior supervisors or surveyor on

site may not rightly communicate.15 Check whether or not, all required dimensions are indicated on drawing. 16 In case, of some important dimension missing, use Autocad soft copy for charting out

required dimension. 17 It is not a tedious job by Autocad to work out such dimensions for site use.18 Calculating using formula shall not be much supportive.19 It is significant to note that carpenter shall require relevant dimensions necessary for

setting out formwork in three axes dimensions.20 Check whether or not, supporting system scaffolding for stair waist is easy as

supplied by proprietary manufacturer or it requires to be designed on site using traditional methods.

21 It has been observed that many adjustments are made on site for such purposes.22 Check whether or not, complete stair waist can be poured in one go or in two stages.23 Check all reinforcing bars & have those placed in right locations.24 Check all electrical inserts that are in place25 Check all risers are in right locations & well anchored using middle anchorage

supporting system.26 Check whether or not, railing inserts require at this stage or preferably, not required

as embedment.27 Check all forms are fixed properly & well secured.28 Inspection to be conducted for all items.29 Plan for pour whether or not, first portion separately & second portion with slab or30 Planning pour all with slab as an option to be worked decided.

Check List for RCC Suspended Slabs works Item # 141 Conduct in depth coordination on drawings for relevant involved activities. 2 Ensure that all structural & coordinated services drawings are ready for construction.3 Actual details pertaining following settings should be charted out clearly for

communication to site for an error may mar site work in suspended slab case.4 Setting of all grids in both directions are accurate.5 All supporting system scaffolding drawings are ready duly approved or certified by

designer of manufacturer/vendor.6 All access scaffolding details are ready.7 All stepping type ladders are ready, wherever required.8 Materials for all areas ready for safe working in & around pourable area.9 Materials for all areas are ready for installing preparatory works.10 All reinforcing bars are ready duly tagged.11 Ensure all columns & RCC walls have been poured.12 Ensure construction joints are prepared on column tops.13 Ensure datum level lines are marked on columns surfaces.14 Ensure datum level lines are marked on RCC wall surfaces. 15 Ensure erection of supporting either mechanical system or other system, is well

handled by specialist trained team of riggers.



Quality Assurance Requirements16 Ensue that erection or installation of system provides a good space to circulate within.17 Ensure fixing of all beams bottoms of down stands are commenced with at right

locations all over area, which is an important activity & therefore, must be ensured for correctness by land surveyor or an experienced foreman.

18 Leveling of beam soffit is significant, but should be within approximation at this stage, for it would be corrected by adjustments at final level check.

19 Ensure that beam sides are able to be stripped out conveniently, while beam soffit is in place, which soffit may be in place for defined duration of form strike.

20 Ensure slab soffit levels are correct & system is installed accordingly to requirement.21 Ensure safety railing equipped with all components is available duly installed around

working area from safety reasons.22 Ensure correct alignment is marked on slab exteriors for slab edges formwork.23 Ensure location of construction joint if so required, for a major pour.24 Ensure that grid locations are correctly transmitted on slab beam lines.25 Ensure that beam sides could be struck easily, prior to slab soffit forms.26 Make sure correctness respecting profile by checking levels on slab.27 Make sure correctness of dimensions of beam sections.28 Make sure if so required, timber fillets/chamfers are fixed on beam corners for

exposed faces.29 Make sure that form strike oil applied & dried out prior to placing reinforcing bars.30 Ensure that reinforcing bars are centered & fixed to meet requirement. 31 Beams may be prefabricated on ground if so convenient otherwise, these could be, on

site location, assembled.32 Ensure that all bars are tightly bound & concrete or plastic spacers fixed uniformly. 33 Ensure that all services block outs are marked & fixed, wherever shown.34 Ensure bottom reinforcement is placed as required.35 Ensure that electrical first fix conduit work is done satisfactorily & inspected by

competent electrical engineer.36 Ensure adequate overlaps are available for next continuing floor slab if, that being a

case.37 Make sure that all overlaps or extending bars are well held by rings or stirrups.38 Make sure that all mechanical connectors if used in place of overlaps, are well placed

& tightened well. 39 Ensure that adequate space is available after mechanical connectors are included for

passage of vibrator needle.40 In case, epoxy coated bars are included, ensure continuous activity of epoxy touch up

paint is made.41 Make sure all previous concrete joints are well cleaned by scabbling/hacking.42 Ensure that no dirt & timber piece etc. is available, after cleaning by air compressor is

done.43 If it is hot weather, keep form cool by allowing water spraying.44 Every care is required to check that flash setting of concrete would be avoided.45 Ensure that stair portion to be poured with slab is well scabbled at joint locations &

reinforcing bars are cleaned properly.46 Ensure cleaning of lift well reinforcing bars.47 Ensure all block outs or inserts are in place.



Quality Assurance Requirements48 Make sure if so required, scaffolding manufacturer certification is obtained for

scaffolding supporting system being sound.49 Make sure that all portions of beam down stands are well secured by fixing tie bolts,

wherever required.50 Ensure that all column caps/neck forms are in plumb & well secured.51 Ensure a thorough inspection is conducted for all preparatory as well as, temporary

works with no doubts should remain unattended.52 Plan pouring activity in all respects defining locations of pumps & truck mixers.53 Make sure that certain formwork stop strips for meeting certain emergency provision

of construction joint is readily available.54 Chart out concrete start timing.55 Chart out truck arrival sequences.56 Define concrete date.57 Define concrete duration.58 Define curing procedures.59 Check all equipment availability.60 Make sure that testing laboratory technicians would attend in time.61 Prior to concrete pour, check all supports & system again.62 Make sure that adequate workers strength would be available during pour.63 Make sure that concrete pour timings match with temperature range.64 Do not work in haste, as work must be safely carried out.65 Make sure that responsible supervising engineer would be available during pouring.66 In case, there is already one slab below system, ensure that additional supporting

system is installed there, depending on day of previous concrete pouring below slab.67 Once safety is overlooked, site shall be prone to untoward accident.

Check List for RCC Pedestal Footings For Steel Frames works Item # 151 Used term pedestal for approximate cubical size of footing.2 Ensure setting out on blinding is OK.3 Ensure reinforcement in form of cage is rightly fabricated in all directions.4 Ensure concrete covers are provided to meet requirement.5 Ensure void or pocket for bolts portion is provided within top of cage.6 Ensure pocket/block out is fabricated correct to truncated dimensions.7 In case, anchor bolt plate assembly needs be provided, block out shall not be required.8 Have formwork erected to required dimensions on all sides.9 Have it be well secured & supported.10 Have reinforcing bars cage placed in.11 Ensure pocket/block out placed by approved supports to hang within pad volume.12 Check grids & grid measurements.13 Check dimensions of forms.14 Check top of concrete levels fixing arrangement.

Check List for RCC Footings Blocks For Steel Frames works Item # 161 For footings of long span steel frames.2 In plan, it is rectangular shape with considerable depth block3 Ensure setting out on blinding is OK.



Quality Assurance Requirements4 Ensure reinforcement in form of cage is rightly fabricated in all directions.5 Ensure concrete covers are provided to meet requirement.6 Ensure void or pocket for anchor bolts portion is provided within top of cage.7 Ensure pocket/block out is fabricated correct to truncated dimensions.8 In case, anchor bolt plate assembly needs be provided, block out shall not be required.9 Have formwork erected to required dimensions on all sides.10 Have it be well secured & supported.11 Have reinforcing bars cage placed in.12 Ensure dowels for beams, if so required are fixed.13 Ensure pocket block out placed by approved supports to hang within pad volume.14 Check grids & grid measurements.15 Check dimensions of forms. 16 Check alignment & plumb.17 Check supports of forms.18 Check top of concrete levels fixing arrangement.19 If demanded, grade beams can also, be provided monolithic.

Check List for RCC For DC Generator & Alternator Foundation works Item # 171 Components involved are RCC raft, alternator foundation in thick concrete column

form, isolation between generator foundation & raft & generator foundation on isolation on raft.

2 Ensure setting out on blinding is OK.3 Ensure reinforcement of raft is correctly fabricated & placed within layout.4 Ensure proper concrete covers are fixed.5 Ensure cathodic protection is carried out, if so required.6 Ensure forms are erected rightly in plan to alignment.7 Ensure concrete top levels are fixed.8 Ensure alternator foundation reinforcing bars are placed in correct positions.9 Pouring concrete & carry out curing activities for defined period.10 Ensure steel plate mounted Neoprene pads are fixed to raft using steel manufactured

concrete nails, which nails must do proper fixing of plates to concrete.11 Check that polystyrene rolls are spread on areas of raft, but pads, so that prefabricated

plate rests on polystyrene.12 Provide a Neoprene rubber sheet on whole system.13 Place following fabricated plate on laid system.

Fabrication of steel lamina frame1 Check defined gauge is OK2 Check sections of rolled steel RS to be included for frame fabrication.3 Ensure proper setting out of lines for RS sections.4 Ensure proper marking on plate for welding.5 Ensure welding operation is rightly carried out.6 Ensure provisions of lifting hooks & their locations.7 This plate should be placed, such that lamina faces down & RS framing upwards to

allow grip to upper concrete foundation.



Quality Assurance RequirementsRCC works of generator foundation1 Make sure reinforcement of generator block is placed in right locations in form of

multilayer meshes.2 Ensure that reinforcing bars are placed in line to design details whatsoever.3 Make sure that vertical forms are erected on all sides of block.4 Make sure formwork good fixing arrangements.5 Make sure concrete covers are fixed correctly.6 Check top alignment & plumbs.7 Check setting out for anchor bolts locations for locating & fixing block outs.8 Check block out truncated formworks.9 Check these blocks outs are fixed in position & are truly vertical.10 Make sure about providing cathodic protection if so required.11 In case of cathodic protection provision, continuity test shall be required to be

conducted.12 Activity of pouring & curing to be followed

Alternator foundation works.1 Follow all operations as are required for a column with addition of provision of

pockets for block outs.

Check List for RCC Fair Face Structural works Item # 181 Fair face does not require any plastering on formed surfaces.2 Checks for all items should be made for various vertical members as described

earlier.3 Ensure that quality of plywood to be used does not degrade.4 Ensure that no more than 3 or 4 uses are made out of new marine plywood.5 Ensure that plywood thickness be 18/20 mm, if feasible.6 Make sure that pattern of form ply is intact as required.7 Ensure that ties are provided at designed locations.8 Ensure that plastic conduits are medium to heavy duty, which do not twist.9 Ensure that plumb does not exceed out of line by 1 mm in 1000 mm.10 No opening of sides is allowed in fair face forms.11 No un-required joints are allowed.12 Make sure all supports are well anchored.13 Make proper concreting pouring arrangements.14 During concreting, no voids or honeycombing are acceptable.

Check List for RCC Architectural Finish works Item # 191 Architectural finish means a selected texture to be embossed on concrete vertical

surface.2 Checks for all items should be made for various vertical members as described

earlier.3 Ensure good quality of timber planks of required length, width & thickness are

procured.4 Ensure edges of planks are straight for joint formations without any cavity opening.5 Arrange for approved texture by arranging planks on a standard size of panel of wall.



Quality Assurance Requirements6 Decide locations of tie arrangements.7 Decide for support locations.8 Check that arrangement of texture is symmetrical on both sides of wall.9 Ensure that ties are provided at designed locations.10 Ensure that plastic conduits are medium to heavy duty, which do not twist.11 Ensure that plumb does not exceed out of line by 1 mm in 1000 mm.12 No opening of sides is allowed in fair face forms.13 No un-required joints are allowed.14 Make sure all supports are well anchored.15 Make proper concreting pouring arrangements.16 During concreting, no voids or honeycombing are acceptable.

Check List for RCC Hourdy Slab works Item # 201 Hourdy precast concrete trapezoidal blocks are used at low spacing.2 Checks for all items should be made for various vertical members as described

earlier.3 Ensure good quality hourdy blocks of defined dimensions are procured.4 Ensure cut size blocks to suit site are procured.5 Ensure slab form is fixed on scaffolding system as usual.6 Ensure whole slab area is in one level without down stands beams formworks.7 Check setting out of beams in both directions.8 Check hourdy block works are carried out correctly on lines.9 Check vertical space availability for receiving thin slab cast in situ concrete.10 Check reinforcing bars for beams are placed correctly.11 Check reinforcing bars for slabs are placed correctly.12 Check all services embeds that run through beams as well as, through hourdy block

void cavities.13 Be careful for hourdy slab works as coordination of services works is a little bit

cumbersome & a complicated activity.14 It is to be noted that slab would be too thin say, about 60 mm only therefore, services

embeds could not find any room through or within slab portion.

Check List for RCC Sloping Portion Floor Slab works Item # 211 Check that all operations would be done as defined within other operations of grade

slabs. 2 Whatever sections are shown as such would be provided accordingly.3 Ensure that sloping portion is rightly carried out to specifications requirements.4 For slope exceeding 30 to 45 degrees, special formwork requirement is made.5 Ensure that top forms are provided & would not move from its position during

pouring.6 Ensure that these forms do have square shaped openings provisions at suitable

spacing in both directions of sloping surface forms.7 These openings should cover whole area of slope to avoid honeycombing or certain

voids in hardened concrete.8 Ensure that sloping form is strong enough to be accessed & working.9 Check about openings do allow cleaning & concreting pouring operations easily.



Quality Assurance Requirements10 Make sure that vibrator would be applied easily.11 Make sure that slope would be cast monolithic with upper & lower flat concrete.12 Make sure that curing would be conveniently, effected.

Check List for RCC Sloping Portion Suspended Slab works Item # 221 Check that all operations would be done as defined within other operations of slabs.2 Whatever sections are shown for preparatory works would be provided accordingly.3 Ensure that sloping portion is rightly carried out to specifications requirements.4 Ensure that supporting system is well carried out to scaffolding effective fitness.5 For slope exceeding 30 to 45 degrees, special formwork requirement is made.6 Ensure that top forms are provided & would not move from its position during

pouring.7 Ensure that sloping supports are well anchored & if so required, well braced.8 Make sure that temporary platforms are available for sloping portion as well.9 Ensure that these forms do have square shaped openings provisions at suitable

spacing in both directions of sloping surface forms.10 These openings should cover whole area of slope to avoid honeycombing or voids in

hardened concrete.11 Make sure that required services inserts are duly embedded in prepared sloping

forms.12 Ensure that sloping form is strong enough to be accessed & working.13 Check these openings do allow cleaning & concreting pouring operations easily.14 Make sure that vibrator would be applied easily.15 Make sure that slope would be cast monolithic with upper & lower flat concrete.16 Make sure that curing would be conveniently effected.

Check List for RCC Heavy Compressor Foundation works Item # 231 May apply to Cracked Gas/Propane/Ethane etc. gas compressors foundation to be

installed within process areas of plants. 2 Dimension of foundation could be 25 m long x 8 to 10 m wide x 2 m deep3 Ensure formation level is achieved by required fill or otherwise.4 Ensure that formation level is duly tested & approved.5 Ensure all precaution required for such area for ingress/egress & other safety

measures are adopted.6 Ensure blinding is well laid & concrete protection applied accordingly.7 Ensure protection of concrete protection mechanism, if so required is applied.8 Ensure shop fabricated reinforcing bars of course, uncoated are received for

installation.9 Ensure that these cut & bent reinforcing bars are rightly tagged.10 Check about on site fabrication of forms smoothly, going on for vertical sides.11 Ensure whether or not, vacuum test is conducted for concrete protection membrane

applied.12 Should it be propriety form, it should be complied with manufacturer’s drawings.13 Check that marking is made on prepared foundations for location of reinforcing bars.14 Ensure that delivered reinforcing bars are placed properly using required strong chairs

of considerable size rebar say 25 T.



Quality Assurance Requirements15 Ensure that heavy columns or walls, if so designed are well placed intact into

foundation portion. 16 Mind that these bars are always heavy as well. 17 Sometimes bending of these reinforcing bars is not permitted. 18 It requires special positioning of these reinforcing bars.19 Since heavy quantity of reinforcing bars is required for such foundations, heavy

deeper chairs are required at various locations depending on expected working loads.20 Ensure that workers do work safely within space available.21 Check fabricated forms are in compliance with dimensions of foundation.22 Ensure that forms are erected in sequence & well supported.23 Ensure sequential panel edges are well secured.24 Ensure corner panels are well secured.25 Ensure access to inside of forms being safe.26 Ensure alignment & plumb for forms is OK.27 Ensure inclined supports are fixed to necessary requirement.28 Ensure concrete spacers are installed to meet reinforcing bars requirement.29 Ensure certain bars on top are allowed to be fixed later, so that entry is allowed to

descend to lower bars.30 Ensure that sacrificial anodes are arranged & their interface connections to foundation

reinforcing bars are tied up using galvanized wires or cables clamped with SS C clamps,

31 Ensure that sacrificial anodes to be inserted in are securely welded.32 Inspection of this anode/s has/have to be done by going to lower reinforcement mesh.33 Ensure electrical continuity test is conducted properly on all reinforcing bars.34 Plan for pouring method that has to be approved.35 Plan for concrete ordering sequence.36 Plan for pouring working hours.37 Plan for curing arrangements.38 Plan for workers deployment.39 Plan for stepping management of pouring.40 Plan for thermal controls.41 Plan for working access on to top area.42 Plan for a stand by construction joint formwork or stop strip arrangement to meet

certain damn emergency.

Check List for RCC Tabletop Columns works Item # 241 Ensure curing for foundation concrete is accomplished.2 Ensure construction joint is scabbled properly.3 Ensure setting out locations, are correct.4 Ensure column reinforcement is placed correctly to drawings.5 Ensure sacrificial anodes are fixed to required height well anchored.6 Ensure Tangs welded on GI steel plate inserts are available duly fabricated from

workshop.7 Check proper holes are available for fixing by fastening to forms using bolts.8 Ensure all form sides are fixed with inserts properly & inspected.9 Make sure that tangs of plates should be embedded in concrete.



Quality Assurance Requirements10 Make sure that all sides of forms are erected after rebar inspections.11 Have closure of forms & carry out all column formwork operations.12 Check out concrete pouring levels.13 Check form supporting arrangements.14 Make sure a temporary platform is available for casting.15 Suggested pour in full height if feasible.16 Two stages of pour can also be allowed depending on column height limits.

Check List for RCC Tabletop works Item # 251 Make sure axis of rotation of machine.2 Ensure grids in both directions are indicated on drawing.3 Ensure that shop drawings is produced & approved.4 Check whether or not, table top is to be produced by one casting.5 Certainly, beams of top are quiet deep & construction joint shall cause practical

problems. 6 Some consultants indicate various CJs, which are though not required due to

including SCMs in concrete7 Have a discussion with responsible authority in this regard for a good decision.8 According to engineering requirement, one time pouring for whole block is

appreciable for monolithic casting reason rather than pouring in alternate volume bays, since framing is a deep beam in three directions.

9 Check that column construction joints are well scabbled.10 Check columns are rightly marked with datum levels.11 Check formwork is completely erected.12 Ensure fitness of formwork preferably certified by formwork manufacturer expert.13 Check all access scaffolding is installed for ease of working.14 Check setting out profiles on forms of slabs.15 Check all deep beams are correctly marked.16 Check all block outs are rightly inspected.17 Ensure reinforcing bars are delivered duly fabricated from workshop or yard.18 Ensure that delivered reinforcing bars are placed properly.19 Keep close watch on works, since reinforcing bars on such works are complicated in

design.20 Make sure reinforcing bars arrangement of placing is rightly followed without

causing any complications.21 Check all preparatory works in all respects.22 Make sure cathodic protection arrangements are rightly installed.23 Make sure that tops of concrete levels are seen.24 It is significant to note that levels should be within tolerable limits as space between

top of concrete & machine support bottom shall be required to be epoxy grouted.25 All temporary & preparatory works require detailed checking horizontally as well as,

vertically.26 All locations pertinent defined inserts to be checked accurately.27 Plan about method of pouring as pouring requires a good thought out sequence.28 Have inspections of all items involved.



Quality Assurance RequirementsCheck List for Below Ground RCC Swimming Pool works Item # 26Components1 Pool size being 25 x 13 M say & meant for local competition. 2 Shallow end depth 1M. Deep end depth 2.5 M. RCC base. RCC walls. Construction

Joints. Open surface drains. Submerged pool lights. Internal tiling on shelf surface. Pool carpet. Changing room. Pergola.

Structural Items are defined herein.Base Slab1 Check setting out of pool coordinates & their alignments. 2 Check working area meant for excavation as well as, no clash situation results in with

other required buildings, such as water supply & service area related structures. 3 Check safety proposals to be installed during excavation.4 Check coordinated services drawings duly approved or have it approved.5 Check internal tiling location setting out in isometric view probably.6 Check location of open drains around pool for overflowing water.7 Check process plant room drawings & locations.8 Check all coordination for all such minor structures for services meeting purpose.9 Check all details duly coordinated with balance tank monolithic with shelf.10 Check balance tank drawings are ready & coordinate these with other drawings.11 Make sure slope portion between shallow & deep end is done rightly.12 Make sure that all forms & reinforcing bars fabricated are available or are being

fabricated according to provided details.13 Check that excavations being progressed in line with setting out & under constant

check for alignment as well as, levels.14 Check formation is reached & prepared to requirement.15 Make sure blinding works are carried out to requirement.16 Make sure concrete protection is carried out to specifications requirements.17 Make sure that water bars are available for CJ for both vertical & horizontal

locations.18 Make sure that these water bar joints are correctly fusion welded by required tool to

suit site dimensions.19 Check if certain underground services inserts are required under compelling situation

otherwise, not preferred as such.20 Check all raft reinforcing bars placed to be true to design requirements.21 Check all side forms are erected rightly.22 Make sure slope portion between shallow & deep end is done rightly.23 Check welded piece of PVC CJ ring is available & fixed correctly, being kept half in

raft & half in walls portion.24 Check for electrical first fix conduits are inserted to details indicated on shop

drawings within raft work.25 Have inspections conducted for approval26 Plan for raft pouring in ‘one go’/one time.27 Check for CJ are correctly produced rough during concrete pour.

Walls



Quality Assurance Requirements1 Proceed for curing of base slab as well as, for wall forms erection.2 Check that walls are carried out in alternate bays of CJ.3 Check for walls reinforcement being done correctly.4 Check for all services first fix are inserted for walls.5 Check vertical CJ bars are inserted correctly.6 Check all walls are closed by forms after reinforcing bars inspections.7 Check that bolts & supports would not slacken during pour.8 Check working platform are ready & erected.9 Have inspections conducted for approval10 Check concrete pour being placed rightly.11 Check all walls are completed.12 Check curing procedures are complied with.

Balance Tank1 Make sure base slab, walls & roof of balance tank are carried out according to details

on drawings with all inserts placed in.2 All repetitive operations’ checks are required as defined on other check lists.

Check List for Firing or Shooting Range works Item # 271 300 M long, 25 M wide Range with 3 # target pits & bullet trap chamber.

Components 1 Main building with RCC Framed structure.2 Indoor Pistol Range with RCC Framed structure.3 Outdoor Shooting Range with RCC Framed structure.4 Bullet Trap Chamber with RCC Framed structure.5 Target pits every 100 M with RCC structure. 6 Underground passage pits every 100 M with RCC Framed structure. 7 Baffle walls with RCC ordinary thick walls 6 to 4 m high.8 Gantries supported on PTFE bearings mounted on RCC Corbels supporting structural

steel armoured plate with waterproof/weatherproof board covering.9 Sand Trap. 10 Refer to attached sketches about Firing Range.

Special structures are:1 Bullet trap chamber with RCC framed structure comprising, walls on three sides,

sloping slab over bullet trap.2 Target pits every 100 M with RCC structure. 3 Underground passage pits every 100 M with RCC framed structure. 4 Baffle walls parallel to firing range both sides with RCC ordinary thick walls 6 to 4 m

high.5 Cross direction located gantries supported on PTFE bearing mounted on RCC baffle

walls mounted corbels comprising structural steel armoured plate assembly with waterproof/weatherproof board covering.

For all foregoing components, check lists pertinent to followings descriptions apply



Quality Assurance Requirements1 Excavation/backfill/blinding/foundations/stubs/grade slab/RCC walls/RCC

suspended slabs/architectural walls

Concrete PoursCheck List for Foundation/Footings Concrete Pour Item # 6 previous (preparatory Works)/# 28 this (Concrete Pour)1 Plan adequate number of foundations for pouring onetime meeting RMC delivery

requirement.2 Book concrete in advance to facilitate RMC supplier chart out RMC plans schedule.3 Book concrete pump of required boom length.4 Have site appraised by RMC representative for assessment of timings.5 Footings’ pouring is fast activity, which point has to be considered.6 Prepare pouring platforms, wherever required.7 Ensure pouring inspection is over & ITP is signed off.8 Concrete temperature should not exceed 32 deg C9 In hot weather, plan for concrete pouring either in early morning hours or late

evening or at night hours.10 Make sure that supporting arrangements should not disturb during pour.11 Make sure that vibrator & standby vibrators are available.12 Make sure that masons tools are available.13 Make sure adequate number of carpenters & steel fixers are in attendance for meeting

certain low profile emergency activity.14 Make sure all arrangements regarding curing are available.15 Make sure that concrete testing equipments are available either directly or by

laboratory personnel presence.16 Make sure that these equipment include slump cone, cube moulds, thermometers, air

voids measuring instrument all to specifications requirements, 17 Make sure that a qualified technician is available to test & record all observations.18 Make sure that RMC delivery timings are correctly recorded.19 Make sure that no RMC truck starts pouring delivery at site without clearance from

testing position is given.20 Make sure that trained group or crew to receive pumped concrete is available at site

location of concrete.21 Prior to commence with pouring, have vibrator checked for operations.22 Make sure that location is cleaned well prior to pouring commences with.23 Check that concrete location is watered well to avoid flash setting.24 Receive RMC truck after testing clearance & start pouring from pump station.25 Footings can be poured in one go, should depth not exceed 400 to 450 mm.26 Footings can be poured continuously, in case beams are cast monolithic.27 Make sure that no started bars are displaced during pouring.28 Make sure that concrete occupies all spaces around reinforcing bars & forms.29 Immediately, after top of concrete is leveled & say half an hour is over, curing

compound could be sprayed depending on site situation/weather temperature.30 No gap should be allowed during pouring for achieving a better pour quality.31 It is a common practice not to order last truck, since exact quantity of mix is not

known.



Quality Assurance Requirements32 Therefore, hold last truck to replace its order after major pour is over.33 Make sure that construction joint is correctly formed by roughening or scabbling.34 Testing technician must collect cube samples & record all testing observations.35 Apply hessian or gunny rolls & polythene sheets over unformed surfaces & cure with

water all times for at least 7 to 10 days depending on weather temperature.36 Make sure that curing arrangement is not thrown away by fast winds.37 Hardened concrete should not be allowed to dry any time till curing is over.38 Side forms can be removed after 24 hours to 36 hours.

Check List for Stub Columns Concrete Pour. Item # 7 previous (preparatory Works)/# 29 this (Concrete Pour)1 Plan adequate number of stubs to be poured onetime meeting RMC delivery

requirement.2 Book concrete in advance to facilitate RMC supplier to chart out RMC plans

schedule.3 Factually, it would be inconvenient for RMC supply to deliver too small quantity. 4 Book concrete pump of required boom length in case, stubs pour is required by pump,

but stubs may also, be done using pump less pour.5 Check that stubs are not more than 2 M high in general.6 Check that site provided means are feasible for pouring RMC.7 Check if site pour means are utilized, concrete supply should not be delayed

excessively, during pouring.8 Check that all stubs planned for pouring are safely accessible for pour gang.9 Make sure masons tools are available.10 Make sure adequate number of carpenters & steel fixers are in attendance for meeting

certain low profile emergency.11 In case of concrete pump being used, make sure that only, required quantity of mix is

poured into stub to prevent concrete from dropping around stub preparatory works.12 Ensure vibrator is applied rightly into stub portion without touching reinforcing bars

or forms. 13 In case, vibrator touches forms, chances of form opening are not acceptable. 14 Check all curing materials required for stubs are available on site including curing

compound.15 While concrete truck arrives, collect sample for slump, air voids etc.16 Check loading & delivery times & also, check RMC dockets.17 Allow truck to move in to location station for delivery.18 Check site prepared open chutes are available in case of pump less concrete, so that

concrete can be easily transported to stubs placement.19 In certain cases, steel wheel barrows can also, be used for transporting concrete from

truck. 20 Small buckets can also, be used for collection of concrete & pouring into stubs.21 Mobile or tower crane can also, be used for pouring stubs, if available.22 Make sure that stub is concreted in layers not exceeding 400 to 500 mm deep.23 Make sure that vibrator is efficiently used after layer pouring.24 Make sure that after pouring stubs to their marked top level, top is covered with

polythene or hessian as convenient.



Quality Assurance Requirements25 Make sure that no supports are slackened during pouring.26 While using pump less pour, there are remote chances of forms opening, but with

pump chances are more.27 Make sure that foreman or charge hand type supervisors do not allow water to be

added to concrete during pouring. 28 It often happens that during long pour, while concrete truck getting delayed, concrete

stuff is stiffened causing hardship to workers. 29 To avoid that stiff state of concrete mix, they tend to add water to mix, which is not

acceptable in any case.30 Start curing after few hours, depending on temperature, but sides of forms externally

can be kept cold by spraying water.31 Side forms can be removed after 24 hours to 36 hours, but it takes considerable time,

while opening forms due to many reasons.

Check List for grade slab (floating slab @ plinth level) Concrete Pour. Item # 9 previous (preparatory Works)/# 30 this (Concrete Pour)1 Ensure that preparatory works have been approved & ITP signed off.2 Plan for onetime/one go pouring operation.3 Ensure that RMC delivery order is in place.4 Ensure that RMC manager is instructed about grade slab pour being fast/frequent

delivery.5 Ensure what type of concrete pump is required to cover whole pour scope area.6 Make sure that a single pump is adequate or there may be required more than one

concrete pump.7 Have batching plant manager inspect site for assessment.8 Decide frequency of supplies & pouring hours.9 Decide workforce requirement strength for pouring period.10 Make sure all other concrete pour support requirements are available.11 Make sure that access to concrete pump & trucks is clear.12 QA/QC engineer is required to care about testing of concrete.13 Preferably, pour hours should match concrete temperature extremes.14 In case, pour duration is long hours, rest pause to workers may be required which

necessitates standby teams.15 Safety arrangements are to be looked into as well, which safety engineer should care

about.16 Check in case trucks have to arrive at a frequent interval of 10 to 15 minutes, while

one truck carries say 8 to 10 cum concrete.17 Workforce shall be required accordingly, to avoid receiving delivery & placement.18 Surface finish shall also, be required depending on required class of surface finish.19 Check whether or not, power float application is demanded for thin tiling works.20 In case, it is required, further post pour long hours shall be required for operating

power float.21 Have pour started & implement all checks.22 Curing should be commenced with immediately, after area is ready for that.23 Curing compound should be sprayed immediately, after or even during pouring is in

progress in case of unpleasant/adverse weather temperatures.



Quality Assurance Requirements24 Cover surface with polythene sheet over curing compound temporarily.25 After many hours, remove polythene sheet & cover with hessian cloth watered &

recovered with polythene sheet.26 Process of curing to continue for specified number of days.27 Make sure that set concrete surface is ready to be applied with power float or

demanded manual finish, whatever could be a case.

Check List for RCC Columns Concrete Pour Item # 10 previous (preparatory Works)/# 31 this (Concrete Pour)1 Ensure that adequate number of columns to be poured one time, are ready for pouring2 Make sure that all columns preparatory works are clear of all dust, dirt by compressed

air application & well watered.3 All nails, loose binding wires etc. should be removed4 Quantity of RMC should be enough for placing an order though tentative booking

might have been done in past, but confirmation is to be made now.5 Required boom length pump must be ordered.6 Ensure that preparatory works have been approved & ITP signed off.7 Make sure access working platform is ready to safety requirements satisfaction duly

tagged at all risky droppable height areas.8 Make sure that all supports are in place, all clamps & bolts are intact.9 Make sure attendance of steel fixer & carpenters for responding during emergency

regarding reinforcing dislocation bars correction & controlling formwork sides opening or some other requirement respectively.

10 Make sure competent pouring gang crew is deployed for required duration.11 Make sure that vibrators are available & should be in working order.12 Make sure that standby vibrator too, works in accordance to requirement.13 Make sure all curing arrangements are intact for immediate post pour application.14 Make sure that concrete pump & first transit truck mixer arrives as advised to plant.15 Make sure that additional reducing size outlet of boom at pipe chute is attached if so

required, keeping in view depth of pour & size of column section.16 Arrange quality assurance/control engineer for testing purpose.17 Concrete has to be cleared after initial site tests are completed.18 Ensure weather & concrete temperatures, before allowing concrete transit truck

deliver concrete to stationed pump.19 Make sure vibrator reaches to lowest layer of concrete.20 Make sure that layers are not poured at onetime more than 400 to 500mm deep.21 Make sure that vibrator needle does not touch formwork.22 Make sure vibrator needle does not touch reinforcing bars.23 Make sure that all columns are poured one after another, only in layer.24 It is advised that in no case, onetime height should exceed one meter for preventing

form sides bulging.25 Possibility is that concrete shall fall out of column forms & must be removed

immediately, from ground.26 Hammers can be used to tap forms from exterior surfaces to ensure that all areas of

forms have received concrete to avoid voids.



Quality Assurance Requirements27 Concrete gang should be kept on rotating from one location of column to other

location.28 After completion of all pours, site should be cleared of all debris & wet hessian

should be kept on top of columns.29 Form sides in case of high temperatures, should be kept wet by spraying water on

exterior surfaces.30 Forms should not be removed from columns before post concrete pour 24 to 36 hours

depending on weather temperature.31 If there is no requirement of formwork immediate reuse, formwork striking may be

delayed, which requires keeping exterior surfaces wet with water spraying.32 Immediately, after striking forms, urgent inspection has to be done for identification

of defects & for resorting to non compliance reporting as well as, obtaining recommendation of remedial actions.

33 Curing has to be effectively continued, first by applying curing compound on wet RCC surface using either water based compound or wax based compound as approved on project.

34 Complete duration of curing has to be complied without either certain slackening or compromise.

35 Water curing can also, be applied on columns, which shall be more effective & in fact, cent percent effective if carried out intensively, though quantity of water consumed shall be considerable.

36 Curing compound based curing is effective only, between 50 to 70 % depending on type of curing compound used.

Check List for RCC Walls Concrete Pour Item # 11 previous (preparatory Works)/# 32 this (Concrete Pour)1 Make sure that wall works have been approved for pouring.2 Check whether or not, walls are to be poured by concrete pump or by crane, tower or

else.3 Since, walls are not many in any building, pour quantity may be limited.4 Check all working platforms are safe, which may be installed from either side of

walls.5 Make sure that preparatory forms are cleaned properly leaving no un-required dirt

within.6 Ensure that plenty of free access is available to reach either concrete bucket chute or

pump boom down to level of first drop of concrete.7 In certain cases of thin walls elements, reducer shall be attached to end of initial

original pump boom.8 Check all concrete pouring related inventories as explained on other previous lists.9 Make sure watering in to wall works as well as, supports being intact.10 Make sure attendance of steel fixer & carpenters for responding during emergency


11 Check that plumbs & wall line are in position to monitor setting out alignment.12 Receive concrete as usual checked through quality engineer for all site tests.13 After approval, allow concrete to wall location.



Quality Assurance Requirements14 Pour whole first layer in all walls & apply vibrator correctly, so that concrete reaches

all corners & edges of first layer.15 Pour other layers as usual in pour sequence gradually.16 It would take hours for pouring a single wall.17 Reach concrete to top of concrete marked line & give required roughness or

demanded finish.18 Apply first instant curing on top by covering with polythene membrane or wet soaked

or saturated hessian cloth.19 Make sure there is no opening of forms or bulging during concrete & if so observed,

try to reinstate back to true position using props or other supports20 Ensure that forms are not removed prior to at least 48 hours post pour21 Apply water on forms exterior & on top for curing purpose, after few hours of

concrete is over.22 Clear all debris from around wall areas of vicinity.

Check List for RCC Lift Well Walls Concrete Pour Item # 12 previous (preparatory Works)/# 33 this (Concrete Pour)1 Make sure that wall preparatory works have been approved for pouring.2 Check all working platforms on both sides of lift well are safe, which may be

installed from either side of walls.3 Make sure that access working platform is ready to safety engineer’s satisfaction,

duly tagged at all risky droppable height areas.4 Ensure that preparatory works have been approved & ITP signed off.5 Make sure watering in to wall works as well as, supports being intact.6 Make sure attendance of steel fixer & carpenters for responding during emergency


7 Check that plumbs & wall line remain in position to monitor accuracy on setting out alignment during ongoing concrete pouring activity

8 Make sure that all supports remain in place, all clamps & bolts being intact.9 Make sure attendance of steel fixer & carpenters for responding during emergency of

sides opening or some other requirement.10 Make sure competent pouring gang is deployed for required duration.11 Make sure that vibrators are available & in working order.12 Make sure that standby vibrator too, works in accordance to requirement.13 Make sure that all curing arrangements are intact for immediate post pour application.14 Make sure that concrete pump & first transit truck mixer arrives as advised to plant.15 Make sure that additional reducing size outlet of boom is attached if so required,

keeping in view/consideration, depth of pour & size of column section.16 Arrange quality assurance/control engineer for testing purpose.17 Concrete has to be cleared for delivery to concrete pump, after initial site tests are

completed satisfactorily.18 Ensure weather & concrete temperatures, before allowing truck to deliver concrete to

stationed pump.19 Make sure that vibrator reaches to lowest layer of concrete.20 Make sure that layers are not poured at onetime more than 400 to 500mm deep.



Quality Assurance Requirements21 Make sure that vibrator needle does not touch formwork.22 Make sure vibrator needle does not touch reinforcing bars.23 Explain to concrete supervisor that pouring has to be started in such a way, that

corners are poured first to have concrete move in all directions, uniformly to certain extent.

24 Make sure that concrete layers are formed around lift well forms & due care taken for door position formwork.

25 Pump boom has to keep on moving around preparatory works to allow uniform pour.26 All layers have to be vibrated thoroughly, gradually & concrete has to be kept on

pouring till 1 m height/depth is poured around.27 Make sure that at least half an hour gap is allowed to pour, so that poured concrete

sets to certain extent, but does not form cold joints.28 Pour other layers over previous until 2m height/depth is reached & then allow, say

another half an hour for resting.29 Continue whole height pouring, following specified sequences & start curing initially,

as explained previously.30 Make sure that top of concrete wall is roughened for making construction joint.31 All walls outside forms have to be kept wet & top portion covered with polythene or

wet soaked hessian.32 Check external forms as well as, internal forms by strong hammer impact to find in

case, some voids do exist during application of vibrator.33 Make sure that repetition of forms would not be required soon. which means that

there would be no earliest requirement to strike forms in specified duration.34 In case of such non early requirement of striking, do not allow removal of forms, after

48 hours, but keep curing intact from top as well as, from outside.35 Allow removal of forms, when it is to be repeated for higher level.36 During monitoring of forms, make sure that lines do not go out of tolerance limits &

if so happens, try to reinstate by tightening supports.37 After striking forms, make sure that defects are identified for raising non compliance

report & recommendation of remedial actions obtained & applied to close NCR.

Check List for RCC Longitudinal Stair Concrete PourItem # 13 previous (preparatory Works)/# 34 this (Concrete Pour)1 Check whether single flight or complete/full flights have to be poured.2 Make sure that stair flight works have been approved for pouring.3 Single flight pour requires one portion along with landing to be poured.4 Make sure all supports are intact below forms.5 Make sure all reinforcing bars are intact & steps forms/risers are correctly fixed &

connected.6 Make sure that all cleaning has been effected.7 Make sure that inspection has been made & ITP signed off.8 Make sure that side edge supports for waist & risers are well anchored.9 In case complete/full stair flights have to be poured, make sure all supports & steps

forms are intact & well anchored.10 Make sure that all reinforcing bars remain in correct positions, while walking on steps

risers’ forms, which should not twist in either direction.



Quality Assurance Requirements11 Make sure that cleaning has been completed.12 Make sure that pump or crane has been positioned rightly to cover stair reach.13 Quantity of concrete in stairs is not considerable one, while it is slow in pouring as

well.14 Generally, upper flight is planned to be poured with floor slab.15 Make sure that all concrete tools are available in working order.16 Make sure that curing arrangements are available on location.17 Make sure that concrete starts being poured from lowest step area & continued to

ascent towards landing portion.18 Vibrator is required to be applied at all steps locations.19 Portion of waist slab & steps’ sections have to be cast monolithic & accordingly,

vibrator is to be applied.20 In case of single waist pour, a stop end has to be fixed at possible lower level of upper

flight.21 Landing has to be poured as small slab along with its down stand or up stand beam, as

case may be.22 Finish on vibrated surface has to be applied in such a fashion that a rough surface is

available to receive floor finishes.23 Immediately, after pouring is over, curing has to commence with.24 For case of complete pouring with slab, work of pouring has to continue as explained.25 Stair forms shall remain in position, until all forms of slabs are struck with exception

of vertical sides of waist slabs, which can be removed post concrete 24/48 hours.26 Curing shall be considered an important activity, as it is difficult to stagnate or pound

water on steps respecting, which saturated hessian shall be used covered with polythene sheet.

27 Continuous water curing shall be required even after spraying curing compound.

Check List for RCC Suspended Slabs Concrete Pour Item # 14 previous (Preparatory Works)/# 35 this (Concrete Pour)1 Check that all preparatory works have been inspected in all respects.2 Check that all temporary works have been inspected to meet safety requirements.3 Check that supporting system of centering & shuttering has been inspected by

probably third party, if so required within contract as well as, suggested for significant projects on a professional basis.

4 Check that batching plant has been ordered for supplying RMC.5 Make sure that correct quantity of RMC is ordered.6 Quantity of reinforcing bars is not excluded from calculations for purpose of ordering

concrete, but virtually, reinforcing steel quantity has to be kept in view for deduction from concrete quantity to place order for major pours

7 Make sure that pour plan has been finalized within method statement & plan details provided to RMC supplier.

8 Make sure that type of pumping equipment required is well known to RMC plant manager, while it is suggested that RMC plat manager better inspect site for assessment of pumping equipment requirement.

9 Make sure all supervising personnel are available, when concrete is delivered.10 Make sure concrete crew/gang strength for concreting is available on site.



Quality Assurance Requirements11 Concrete timings should match those hours, when temperature of weather as well as,

of concrete shall be within limits.12 RMC should supply concrete having defined temperature.13 Concrete should be supplied with agreed frequency of transit truck mixers arrival.14 A place should be selected for washing trucks after empting, so that environment is

not badly affected.15 All equipment & tools to be used for concreting must be checked for their operations.16 Vibrators & standby must be checked to be in working order.17 All curing arrangements should be made available on site to initiate timely curing.18 For major slabs, construction joints must be prepared in advance & also, stop ends for

emergency should be prepared to avoid 11th hour fabrication rush during odd hours.19 Carpenters as well as, steel fixers must be available on & below slabs to monitor &

meet certain emergency requirement.20 Electricians should be available to check conduits displacements.21 In case of additional disciplinary inserts, relevant technicians must also, be available

to make good provided inserts, if so displaced during pouring.22 Positioning of concrete pump/s locations should be clear of all obstructions.23 Positioning of trucks should also, be clear similarly.24 Adequate electrical supply arrangements must be kept intact throughout.25 In case of adverse weather, it may also, be required to shade placing area, but it is not

a common practice.26 All onsite tests must be conducted, before receiving concrete trucks leave test

location for reaching pump location for concrete delivery.27 Quality engineer has to conduct all onsite tests & collect cube samples.28 All substandard/defective concrete truck loads would be sent back after rejection, but

it rarely happens.29 Since, pouring slab is a fast activity, intense supervision & controls are required to be

implemented in all respects.30 Some sort of medical arrangement could be made to meet an/all accidental

contingency.31 Drinking waters or cold liquids for consumption must be made available on location

for concrete crew/gang to drink to avoid both dehydration & sun stroke.32 For food time or tea time, a few minutes break would require standby crew/gang

replacement that must be made available on site.33 For workers passive moments, replacement should be made available.34 Beams have to be poured first, but not full depth.35 Concrete should not be poured into beams directly, but received on slab edges to

avoid impact on beams side forms to avoid opening or dislocation of forms.36 Concreting should start from one end & progress gradually, completing first stage

beams pour.37 Second stage should give concrete its level in right profile including slab portion.38 If temperature is high, immediate protection of surface has to be taken care of.39 In case of two pumps or three pumps are installed, concrete can be started from as

many locations as available number of pumps, but no cold joints are allowed.



Quality Assurance Requirements40 Concrete pour plan should provide all details & site supervisor must be handed &

explained plan in details, so that communication is made to all present on pour location.

41 Carpenters available must keep a watch from below slab that no support should yield or concrete come out from forms or there is caused some other problem.

42 Similarly, steel fixers have to check that no bars are dislocated & if so, immediate reinstatement of bar should be carried out.

43 In case of application is required by power float, it has to be made sure that concrete is hard enough, before applying power float.

44 In case, immediate cracks are seen, must be filled with cement & sand in form of grouting on wet concrete.

45 Post finishing, cover surface with polythene sheet or spray curing compound immediately.

46 Check that last truck does not reach immediately, after ‘last but one reaches’, but wait until all previous concrete is consumed.

47 Make sure that whole truck quantity shall be consumed. 48 In case, there is small quantity requirement, order that much quantity only, for last

dispatch from RMC plant.49 Procedural curing shall follow later on as defined within method statement.50 All rubbish should be removed from location & all concrete spillover upper

reinforcing bars in columns should be cleaned.51 Concrete shall be leveled to fixed top profile & ensure that level of poured concrete is

achieved & does not go above fixed lines, which may require additional grinding.52 Do not allow any worker or person to walk on finished surface, until concrete sets

properly.

Check List for RCC Pedestal Footings Concrete Pour Item # 15 previous (Preparatory Works)/# 36 this (Concrete Pour)1 Used term pedestal for approximate cubical size of footing.2 Ensure that a number of foundations have been approved for pouring.3 Ensure concreting arrangements have been agreed with RMC plant manager.4 Ensure acceptable temperature hours, which may be either in early morning duration

or night duration.5 Ensure access to site for concrete truck & concrete pump is available.6 Ensure block out pockets forms truncated/anchorage for anchor bolts are intact.7 Ensure all anchor bolts templates are in right locations, when no block outs are

allowed.8 Ensure curing arrangement for immediate & post pour dealing.9 Ensure concrete top level marks are rightly fixed by surveyor & clearly, visible to

responsible foreman/masons.10 Quality engineer must be available for ensuring compliance with quality control

procedures.11 Low slump is expected for such footing concrete pours.12 Get concrete truck loads delivery, following all defined procedures.13 Do not pour concrete in onetime/one go, but restrict layer depth to 450 mm.14 Cold joints have to be avoided during pouring.



Quality Assurance Requirements15 Keep close eyes on sides of form & control in case, sides try to open.16 Vibrator should be applied adequately, wherever concrete pouring is rotated.17 After reaching top of concrete level immediately, cover with polythene sheet or spray

curing compound, when finishing of surface of concrete is accomplished.18 Keep side form also, wet from external arrangements in hot hours.19 Clear out all droppings out of concrete form surroundings as well as, from top.

Check List for RCC Footings Blocks Concrete Pour Item # 16Item # 16 previous (Preparatory Works)/#37 this (Concrete Pour)1 For footings of long span steel frames.2 In plan, it is rectangular shape with considerable depth block3 Ensure that a number of foundations have been approved for pouring.4 Ensure that right grade & type of mix is ordered since generally, these footings are

thick members & need low shrinkage concrete.5 Ensure that concreting arrangements have been agreed with RMC plant manager.6 Ensure that acceptable temperature hours, which may be either in early morning

duration or late night duration.7 Ensure that access to site for concrete truck loads & concrete pump is available.8 Ensure that block out pockets forms/anchorage for anchor bolts are intact.9 Ensure that all anchor bolts templates are placed at right locations, when no block

outs are allowed.10 Ensure curing arrangement for immediate & post pour dealing.11 Ensure that concrete top level marks are rightly fixed by surveyor & clearly, visible to

responsible foreman/masons.12 Make sure that pourable foundation space is clean from all dirt, dirt & debris.13 Quality engineer must be available for ensuring quality control procedures.14 Low slump is expected for such footing concrete.15 Get RMC truck delivery following all QC procedures.16 Do not pour footing concrete in onetime/one go, but restrict layer thickness to 450

mm, which means that few rotations shall be given to reach footing full pouring.17 Cold joints have to be avoided during pouring.18 Keep eyes on sides of forms & control, in case sides tend to open during pour.19 Vibrator should be applied adequately, wherever concrete pouring is rotated.20 After reaching top of concrete level, immediately, cover with polythene sheet or spray

curing compound, when finishing of surface of concrete has been achieved.21 Finishing of concrete should be done using demanded finish tool.22 Keep side forms also, wet from external arrangements in hot hours.23 Clear out all droppings out of concrete form surroundings as well as, from top.24 Make sure that curing procedures are followed as defined on method statements.

Check List for RCC for DC Generator & Alternator Concrete Pour Item # 17 previous (Preparatory Works)/# 38 this (Concrete Pour)1 Components involved are raft, alternator foundation in thick column form, isolation

between generator foundation & raft & generator foundation on isolation on raft.2 Pouring concrete & curing activities for defined period.Generator foundation



Quality Assurance Requirements1 This pour is a massive concrete block.2 Make sure that a coordinated instruction has been issued to RMC plant.3 Make sure that plant operator knows type of mix & its grade.4 Make sure that temperature range is known to plant operator/manager.5 Make sure that all arrangements for workers access are well secured.6 Make sure that required water is available on site.7 Make sure that all concrete pouring list requirements are available.8 Make sure quality engineer’s availability.9 This pour could require a concrete temperature range from 20 deg C to 24 deg C, for

which chilled water may be required to be used for concrete mixing.10 Make sure that all preparatory works are clean & ready to receive concrete that would

be carried out in line to approved method statement pertinent specific pouring & not general concrete pour.

11 Depth of foundation body could vary between 1.5m to 2m & more, that certainly requires stepping progress arrangement for layered pour.

12 Stepping means that pouring concrete in stepping sequence only & no formwork in steps is required as such.

13 Concrete pour to start from one corner moving to other corner of strip & then other step in sequence.

14 All strips would be vibrated properly.15 Make sure that block out pockets for grooves are not disturbed during pouring &

vibration.16 Between steps or layers, no cold joints would be permitted.17 Top surface exposed to be finished using wooden float or could be specified as power

float. 18 Generally, top surface is specified as good finish to receive epoxy grouting layer later

blow machine support base.19 Curing has to be applied with due care, since within updated specifications, advanced

curing system, such as thermal, could be defined/required that may not permit any water flooding or spraying, but preserving cement reaction produced heat within body of massive block.

20 Surrounding of massive block has to be maintained within specified temperature range, so that no thermal transfer can occur through formwork.

21 Thermal curing has been specified in other writings.

Alternator foundation Concrete Pour.1 Follow all operations as are required for a column with addition of provision of

pockets for block outs. 2 This column is monolithically, connected to combined raft for equipment.3 Height of this column could be somewhat 4 m or more.4 Since, size of this foundation may also, be more than 800 mm, it would be considered

a thick element & worked accordingly, for concrete casting as well as, for curing.5 Care would be exercised to make sure that construction joint with raft is properly

produced without causing any voids or honeycombing.6 Concrete shall be poured maintaining temperature not more than 24 deg C.7 Concrete shall be poured in layers not exceeding 450 mm deep, duly vibrated.



Quality Assurance Requirements8 Make sure that block out pockets for grooves are not disturbed during pouring &

vibration.9 Between layers, no cold joints would be permitted.10 Top surface exposed to be finished using wooden float or could be specified as power

float. 11 Generally, it is specified as good finish to receive epoxy grouting layer later.12 Curing has to be cared with complying with updated specifications, wherein thermal

curing could be specified that may not require any water flooding or spraying.13 Surrounding of column thick block has to be maintained within specified

temperatures range, so that no thermal; transfer can occur through formwork.14 Thermal curing has been specified in other writings

Check List for RCC Fair Face Concrete Pour Item # 18 previous (Preparatory Works)/#39 this (Concrete Pour)1 Fair face does not require any plastering on formed surfaces.2 Checks for all items should be made for various vertical members as described

earlier.3 Ensure that plumb does not exceed out of line by 1 mm in 1000 mm.4 No opening of form sides or bulging is allowed on fair face forms.5 No un-required joints are allowed.6 Make sure that all supports are well anchored.7 Make adequately proper concreting pouring arrangements.8 During concreting, no voids or honeycombing are acceptable.9 Make proper pouring plan for wall, as fair face is generally, applicable to vertical

members including elevation columns.10 Texture of concrete surface, preferably should be uniform.11 Concrete would be poured in layers of uniform thickness allowing no visible curves

on surface.12 Concrete should be of pourable consistency using plasticizer.13 Adequate vibrator use is too significant in such cases14 Better, if self leveling concrete is applicable & allowed.15 Over vibration has to be avoided.16 Drop height of pump has to be maintained.17 High level of supervision is required.18 Pouring gang requires to be trained for such type of elevation structural works.19 During preparatory works of forms, oil must be applied on ply to strike it easily.20 Curing has to follow as specified for defined duration.21 During pouring, lines & plumbs have to be kept on monitoring constantly &

whatever, minor bulging noticed, should be corrected immediately.

Check List for RCC Architectural Finish works Item # 19Item # 19 previous (Preparatory Works)/# 40 this (Concrete Pour)1 Architectural finish means, a selected texture to be embossed on concrete vertical

surface.2 No un-required joints are allowed.3 Make sure that all supports are well anchored.



Quality Assurance Requirements4 Make adequately proper concreting pouring arrangements.5 During concreting, no voids or honeycombing are acceptable.6 Make proper pouring plan for wall as texture face is generally, applicable to vertical

members. 7 No opening of sides or bulging would be permitted. 8 Actually, when thick timber planks are used, chances of bulging are not common, but

exempting certain negligence.9 Texture of concrete surface preferably, should be uniform. 10 Even after texture finish, concrete cover must be as defined.11 Concrete would be poured in layers of uniform thickness, allowing no visible curves

on surface.12 Concrete should be of pourable consistency using plasticizer.13 Better, if self leveling concrete is applicable & allowed.14 Over vibration has to be avoided.15 Drop height of pump pipe chute has to be maintained.16 High level of supervision is required.17 Pouring gang requires to be trained for such type of textural structural works.18 During preparatory works of forms, oil must be applied on ply to strike it easily.19 Curing has to follow as specified for defined duration.20 During pouring, lines & plumbs have to be kept on monitoring constantly & whatever

minor bulging noticed should be corrected immediately.

Check List for RCC Hourdy Slab Concrete Pour Item # 20 previous (Preparatory Works)/# 41 this (Concrete Pour)1 Hourdy precast concrete trapezoidal blocks are used at low spacing.2 Check all services embeds that run through beams as well as, through hourdy block

void cavities. 3 Hourdy special blocks would be required to have fixing compatibility allowing

services inserts to pass through.4 It is to be noted that slab would be too thin say about 60 mm & therefore, services’

embeds may not find any room through or within slab portion.5 A bigger area of hourdy slab should be planned to pour, since thickness is relatively

lesser.6 Make sure that all top levels are well earmarked & all concrete spacers placed in

positions.7 Make sure that reinforcing bars touch up paint is continuously, applied for epoxy

coated bars, if so provided.8 Make sure that whole portion to receive concrete is clean.9 Make sure that no dirt is seen in beams between hourdy.10 Make sure that damaged blocks are replaced well.11 Make sure again that formwork supporting system is intact.12 Order concrete using pump & check all arrangements for pouring are available.13 Plant operator should be instructed correctly, about delivery requirements.14 Make ready available concrete curing arrangement.15 Make sure for MS concrete/SCM involvement, excellent vibration shall be applied &

in certain cases, setting time would start delayed by many hours, due to MS presence.



Quality Assurance Requirements16 Receive concrete for delivery to pump after site testing & start pouring from one

corner of beams, while suggested to pour beams first & follow thin slab.17 Use wooden/timber float to finish unformed surfaces.18 Adopt curing procedures immediately, after finishing depending on weather

conditions

Check List for RCC Sloping Portion Floor Concrete Pour Item # 21Item # 21 previous (Preparatory Works)/# 42 this (Concrete Pour)1 Check that all operations have been conducted as defined, within other operations of

grade slabs. 2 Ensure that cleaning has been done meeting requirement.3 Ensure curing arrangements being intact.4 Ensure that concrete pour to be laid from lower end to higher end.5 Generally, slope concrete quantity is not considerable in comparison to other

elements.6 Concrete may be done slowly in comparison to unformed surfaces concrete.7 Make sure that after concrete is poured & compacted, opening is closed as required,

while hollow soundness does not occur, when tested by tamping hammer.8 Practically, slope concrete is cast monolithic with lower & higher slab concrete that

does not necessitate making of construction joints.

Check List for RCC Sloping Portion Suspended Slab Concrete Pour Item # 22Item # 22 previous (Preparatory Works)/# 43 this (Concrete Pour)1 Ensure that supporting system is well carried out/provided to scaffolding effective

fitness in line to compliance with drawings.2 For slope exceeding 30 to 45 degrees, special formwork requirement is made.3 Ensure that sloping supports are well anchored & if so required, well braced.4 Make sure that temporary platforms are available for sloping portion as well.5 Ensure again that these forms do have square shaped openings at suitable spacing in

both directions of sloping surface forms.6 These openings should cover whole area of slope to avoid both honeycombing &

voids in hardened concrete.7 Make sure that plugs to cover these openings are available, prior to commence with

pouring.8 Make sure again that required services inserts are duly embedded within prepared

sloping forms.9 Ensure that sloping form is strong enough to be accessed & working.10 Check these openings do allow cleaning & concreting pouring operations easily.11 Make sure that vibrator would be applicable easily.12 Make sure that slope would be cast monolithic with upper & lower flat concrete.13 Make sure that curing arrangements are ready.14 Make sure adequate number of carpenters are available below slab forms to check

about yielding supporting system & to correct in case, it so happens.15 Apply good cleaning to remove out all rubbish or dirt.16 Plug all dust holes before watering in.



Quality Assurance Requirements17 Water all volume of proposed concrete to maintain temperature, so that flash setting

is avoided.18 Receive concrete following all standard QA procedures & pour19 Cure accordingly in line with approved method statements.

Check List for RCC Heavy Compressor Foundation Concrete Pour Item # 23Item # 23 previous (Preparatory Works)/# 44 this (Concrete Pour)Procedure may apply to Cracked Gas/Propane/Ethane etc. gas compressors foundation to be installed within process areas of plants. Dimension of foundation could be 25 m long x 8 to 10 m wide x 2 m deep or refer to sketches attached.1 Ensure again that all precaution required for such areas for ingress/egress & other

safety measures are adopted.2 Ensure again that heavy columns or walls, if so designed, are well placed intact into

foundation portion. 3 Mind that these bars are always heavy as well. 4 Sometimes bending of these reinforcing bars is not permitted. 5 It requires special positioning of these reinforcing bars.6 Ensure that workers do work safely within space available.7 Ensure again that forms are erected in sequence & well supported.8 Ensure sequential panel edges are well secured.9 Ensure corner panels are well secured.10 Ensure access to inside of forms being safe.11 Ensure alignment & plumb for forms in line meeting design.12 Ensure inclined supports are fixed to necessary requirement.13 Ensure concrete spacers are installed to meet reinforcing bars requirement.14 Ensure certain bars on top are allowed to be fixed later, so that entry is allowed to

descend to lower bars.15 Ensure that sacrificial anodes are arranged & their interface connections to foundation

reinforcing bars are tied up, using galvanized wires or cables clamped with SS C clamps,

16 Check Plan for pouring method that has been approved.17 Check Plan for concrete ordering sequence.18 Check Plan for pouring working hours.19 Check Plan for curing arrangements.20 Check Plan for workers deployment.21 Check Plan for stepping layers management pertinent pouring.22 Check Plan for thermal controls.23 Check Plan for working access on to top area.24 Check Plan for a standby construction joint formwork or stop arrangement to meet

whatever damn emergency.25 Concrete has to be poured in exact practical sequence as planned, without producing

cold joints.26 Curing is of utmost importance & therefore, requires intelligent & efficient attention.27 Only specialized concrete pouring gang must be utilized on such significant massive

concrete pour.



Quality Assurance Requirements28 Pouring would be faster & probably, one truck load of concrete would be vacated in 5

to 10 minutes, therefore all arrangements require good management.29 Follow temperatures as specified that should not be more than 24 degree C.30 Ice could be used at batching plant to maintain required temperature.31 Differential thermometers could be used within massive block concrete at defined

locations for recording thermal gradient.

Check List for RCC Tabletop Columns Concrete Pour Item # 24Item # 24 previous (Preparatory Works)/# 45 this (Concrete Pour)1 Check out concrete pouring levels to requirement.2 Check form supporting arrangements be intact.3 Make sure a temporary platform is available for casting.4 Suggested pour in full height if feasible.5 Two stages of pour can also, be allowed depending on column height limits.6 Since generally, such members are in category of thick members or even massive

members, relevant specified concrete should be ordered.7 Temperature of concrete should be between a defined range 24 to 30 degrees C.8 Concrete shall be placed in layers & in rotations, without allowing cold joints

formations.9 During concreting, plumb values shall be monitored.10 Application of vibration must be applied rightly, so that no voids are formed in

concrete.11 All arrangements must be ready for immediate & post pouring curing.12 Curing could be applied from external forms by spraying water, until forms are in

place.

Check List for RCC Tabletop Slab Concrete Pour Item # 25Item # 25 previous (Preparatory Works)/# 46 this (Concrete Pour)1 It is an elevated pour depending on height of equipment to be mounted, though it is

named as foundation.2 All supporting systems must be perfectly checked for heavy element.3 CJ on previous concrete pour of columns must be properly scabbled/hacked.4 Flash setting of concrete must be avoided by spraying water prior to pouring.5 It is a massive block of concrete being quiet wide, deep & thick.6 It contains many block outs & other openings.7 It is not easy to be accessible to all parts of area within concrete pour.8 Reinforcing bars are also, provided in many layers that require higher degree of

pouring supervision, so that concrete is vibrated correctly/adequately.9 Adequate access to all areas of pour is ensured.10 It is suggested to pour whole concrete in one unit. 11 It is commented that one design showed table top to be poured in two units with deep

construction joint in middle, which was objected by me & later, whole unit of concrete was poured in one go.

12 It was too tedious to formulate CJ in middle, due to continuous reinforcing bars provided in many layers.



Quality Assurance Requirements13 Make sure regarding all arrangements required for workers standing & working

safely.14 Make sure that all areas are well guarded.15 Make sure that all ladders are tagged as safe.16 Make sure that curing arrangements are made in advance. 17 All arrangements must be ready for immediate & post pour curing.18 Curing could be applied from external forms by spraying water, until forms are in

place.19 Make sure that site engineer or foreman understands concrete pour plan, without any

ambiguity.20 Check station locations of pumps & delivery locations of transit mixers.21 Temperature of concrete should be maintained/controlled between 5 to 24 degrees C.22 During concreting, plumb values shall be monitored.23 Concrete has to be poured in steps, not exceeding 450 mm thick, while concreting to

be done from both ends for easy convenience.24 It is a fast pour requiring adequate strength of personnel as well as, workers, who

must be available.

Check List for Below Ground RCC Swimming Pool Concrete Pour Item # 26Item # 26 previous (Preparatory Works)/# 47 this (Concrete Pour)1 Pool size being 25 x 13 M say & meant for local competition. 2 Shallow end depth 1M. Deep end depth 2.5 M. RCC base. RCC walls. Construction

Joints. Open surface drains. Submerged pool lights. Internal tiling on shelf surface. Pool carpet. Changing room. Pergola etc.

Structural Items pours are defined herein.Base Slab1 Check coordination services drawings, duly approved or have approve it to ensure

embeds for first fix.2 Check again all coordination for all such minor structures requirement services

meeting purpose.3 Make sure that slope portion between shallow & deep end is done rightly, causing no

difficulty, while pouring.4 Make sure that water bars are available as well as, fixed properly, duly fusion heat

welded for CJ for both vertical & horizontal locations.5 Make sure that these joints are correctly, welded fixed at locations to produce

watertight CJ extending to horizontal & vertical profiles.6 Or check welded piece of PVC, CJ ring is available & fixed correctly, being kept half

in raft & half in walls portion 7 Check about all raft reinforcing bars to be true to design requirements & well placed.8 Check that CJ are correctly rendered rough, during concrete pour.9 Check about all side forms are erected rightly, with good supports.10 Check for electrical first fix conduits are inserted to shop drawings requirements

within raft work.11 Plan for raft pouring in one go/onetime. 12 Pour lower end concrete first starting from corners & move towards sloping slab.13 After doing this part, rise to higher slab pour.



Quality Assurance Requirements14 Make sure that CJ is correctly formed, after concrete for CJ kicker portion is

complete.15 CJ requires roughened surface of concrete at new concrete surface16 Extra concrete or laitance from water bar should be cleaned out immediately, after

concreting.17 Make sure that finishing is given, such that tiles are laid properly later.18 Proceed for curing of base slab

Walls1 Check again that walls are carried out in alternate bays of CJ.2 Check relevant wall again making sure all services first fix are inserted.3 Ensure again that bolts & supports would not slacken during pour.4 Check again from safety angle viewpoint that working platforms are ready & erected.5 Ensure pour can be done rightly.6 Check relevant wall preparatory works are completed.7 Plan four pour relevant wall after inspection is clear.8 Probably, reducer shall be required for this pour at pump boom chute.9 Follow concrete procedures, so that it is poured in layers.10 Check concrete is well vibrated & no voids are formed.11 Make sure that voids are avoided by tamping hammers on sides of shutters.12 Check curing procedures are complied with.

Balance Tank1 Follow all procedures for base slab, walls & roof of balance tank, which should be

carried out according to drawings with all inserts placed in.2 All repetitive operations’ checks are required, as defined on other check lists.3 Comply with all QA requirements

Check List for Firing or Shooting Range Concrete Pour Item # 27Item # 27 previous (Preparatory Works)/# 48 this (Concrete Pour)300 M long, 25 M wide Range. Components Main building RCC Framed structure1 General RCC Construction procedures, such as foundation, framing (beams &

columns with suspended diaphragm slabs)2 Previous quality procedures to follow with, for all such elements.

Indoor Pistol Range RCC Framed structure1 General RCC Construction procedures, such as foundation, framing (beams &


Outdoor Shooting Range RCC Framed structure & RCC walls1 General RCC Construction procedures, such as foundation, framing (beams &




Quality Assurance Requirements

Bullet Trap Chamber RCC Framed structure with inclined slabs.1 General RCC Construction procedures, such as foundation, framing (beams &

columns with suspended inclined slabs given consideration of all safety inputs)2 Previous quality procedures to follow with, for all such elements.

Target Pits every 100 M RCC Framed structure. 1 General RCC Construction procedures, such as foundation, framing (beams &

columns with suspended inclined slabs given consideration of all safety inputs) 2 Previous quality procedures to follow with, for all such elements.

Underground passages Pits every 100 M RCC Framed structure. 1 General RCC Construction procedures, such as foundation, framing (beams &

columns with suspended inclined slabs given consideration of all safety inputs) (tunneling)

Baffle walls RCC ordinary thick walls 6 to 4 m high.1 All procedures for RCC walls & architectural finishes to follow with.2 Gantries supported on PTFE bearing mounted on Corbels. 3 Structural Steel armoured plate with waterproof board covering.

ITPs Inspection & Test Plans1 Foregoing descriptions do provide to understand to some extent various quality

controls procedures in form of check list. 2 Check lists have been to some extent explained for young engineers. 3 In field, experienced engineers produce such list point wise, which are approved, after

incorporating required points of inspections.4 ITPs would be required for final check up/examination respecting all items essential

for inspections & approvals. 5 These plans shall carry relevant tests & inspections, rows or columns depending on

defined or included activities.6 These plans shall also, contain ‘hold’ & ‘release points’ as well as, test checks &

surveillance points. 7 All activities shall be dealt in accordingly.8 These ITPs definitions of requirements shall also, be projected on construction

method statements in part of QA.

Number of ITPs1 It is big issue to decide how many inspections should be planned for a project?2 Based on experience & works’ interests, it has been noticed that excessive inspections

do not cater for good quality requirement controls.3 Inspections should be conducted in a proposing manner by construction site

personnel.4 Inspections should be conducted in a decisive manner by construction quality

personnel.



Quality Assurance Requirements5 Inspections should be conducted in a supervising manner by consulting quality

personnel.6 Inspections should be conducted in a surveillance manner by consulting quality

personnel.7 All relevant personnel must be given procedural opportunities to share responsibilities

at various levels.8 It may not be necessary to create hundreds of work items for thorough technical

inspections, when all method statements have been approved.9 Excessive scheme for inspections may allow hold points that would jeopardize

progress on works, while simultaneously certain minimum level of inspections may jeopardize work qualities.

10 Moderation must be calculated to keep inspections in such an optimum style, that least paperwork is required with maximum level of quality achievement.

11 Work input should build a degree of confidence in construction personnel, while engineer end must enjoy trust over all personnel involved with project.

12 ITPs should be approved & sequenced in such a way, that progress shall move smoothly with minimum hold points, while surveillance should keep overall inspection eyes.


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