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# AYC-MS-CVL-028
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Date 06 November

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PROJECT: INDUSTRIAL SUPPORT FACILITIES

Jizan Economic City, Jizan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

REPAIR OF HONEYCOMBS ON STRUCTURAL CONCRETE

Level: General
Area: General
Grid Reference: General

AYC
MOISES TABURA JIHAD SAKR EDWARDO ESPINOSA ELSAID GALAL HASSAN
QC SUPERVISOR QC MANAGER SAFETY MANAGER CONSTRUCTION
SAUDI
COMMENTS APPROVAL SIGNATURE
ARAMCO
SAFETY

PID

PMT
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Date 06 November, 2016

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REPAIR OF HONEYCOMBS ON STRUCTURAL CONCRETE

PURPOSE:
This Method Statement defines the procedures and practices that will be used for REPAIRS
OF HONEYCOMBS on STRUCTURAL CONCRETE such as COLUMNS, WALLS, SLABS and other
similar structures.

LIMITATIONS:
This statement should be applicable for the duration of the ISFB EPC-06 project as per the
current base-line schedule or any approved revisions to the schedule.

PROPOSED MATERIAL:

SIKA GROUT 114 - For repairs with 75mm maximum thickness

SIKACRETE 114 - For repairs with more than 75mm thickness

REFERENCES:
a) SIKA GROUT 114 Data Sheet
b) SIKACRETE 114 Data Sheet
c) SAER 5803 (Concrete Repair Manual)
d) SAES-Q-001 Criteria for Design and Construction of Concrete Structure

DEFINITIONS:
Honeycombs: are hollow spaces and cavities left in concrete mass on surface or inside the
concrete mass where concrete could not reach.

POSSIBLE CAUSES:
Honeycomb forms when mortar fails to fill voids between coarse-aggregate particles. The
defect may be purely cosmetic or, depending on the location and extent of honeycombing,
may be structural and require repair. Voids form when concrete fails to fill areas in a form,
typically those under large block-outs, in very deep placements, or that are heavily
reinforced. Voids are almost always structural defects requiring repair. Causes of
honeycomb and voids include stiff or unworkable concrete, segregation, congested rebar,
insufficient consolidation, and improper placing practices.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
a) Construction Team - MS Preparation and Implementation
b) Review - QC Department and HSE

TOOLS/EQUIPMENT:
Conventional tools as recommended by SIKA GROUT 114 / SIKACRETE 114 or other
equipment found necessary to complete the work procedure.
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REPAIR OF HONEYCOMBS ON STRUCTURAL CONCRETE

PRPEPARATIONS:
a) Isolate the affected area by removing layers of honeycombing until suitable concrete
is exposed
b) Concrete surface should be clean, sound and free from oil, grease, cement laitance
and all loosely adhering particles
c) Metal surfaces (iron and steel) should be free from scale, rust, oil and grease
d) Wet the cleaned area prior to applying non-shrink grout. Absorbent surfaces should
be saturated
e) When formwork is required, ensure formwork is secure and watertight to prevent
movement and leakage during placing and curing.

APPLICATION:
Material mixing, application and curing shall be done in accordance with the SIKA
GROUT 114 and SIKACRETE 114 product instructions.

MATERIAL HANDLING/STORING:
Handling and storing shall be as per recommendation by the SIKA GROUT 114 and
SIKACRETE 114 product instructions.

HEALTH, SAFETY and ENVIRONMENT:

a) Health, Safety and Environment issues shall be guided by AYC safety procedures
ARAMCO Standard.
b) Work area to be kept clean, safe and easily accessible
c) Appropriate PPE shall be worn at all times
d) Safety talk shall be conducted to remind the workers about the risk involved before
commencing the activity

ATTACHEMENTS:
a) SIKA GROUT 114 Submittal Approval
b) SIKACRETE Data Sheet