A Guide For Field Civil and Structural Engineer

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BY
M.G.ERANDE
B.Sc. ENGG (CIVIL)
“Judicious Application of Technical Knowledge
and Skill to Suit Site Conditions is the
Mantra of Successful Site Engineer”
COMPILED BY–
MR. M.G. ERANDE
B.Sc, (Engg.- Civil)
F.I.E. India, Chartered Engineer
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A word from M.G.Erande
This compact book has been prepared based on my field experience and information collected
from various hand books and standards of civil engineering.
The aim is to provide maximum information which are required by a site engineer in day to day
work in a compact form at one place.
Please note that matter given is only for guidance and not an authentic document, In any project
whatever standards and norms mentioned on drawings and in contract should be followed if any
contradiction is found.
My heartiest thanks first go to Mr. EKLAVYA SINGH. Managing Director of ESPIC and to all others
who have helped in preparing sketches, typing, and have taken pains to go through the text and
giving suggestions.
As a whole of it the entire work is dedicated to my guru late professor Shri D.G. DHAWALIKAR
who constantly encouraged me during my studies in Shri S.G.S.T.I and even during my working in
various projects.
Your suggestions for corrections and addition are always most welcome.
M.G. ERANDE
(All Rights to reproduce or print of this booklet are reserved with ESPIC and Author)
(For Private Circulation only)
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INDEX
1. PART-1 CIVIL Page 01 to 56
2. PART-2 FABRICATION Page 57 to 127
3. PART-3 ERECTION Page 128 to 153
4. PART-4 SITE- SELECTION Page 154 to 159
5. PART- 5 INDUSTRIAL – PROJECTS Page 160 to 164

LAYOUT PLAN
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PART-1 (CIVIL)
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USE FULL INFORMATION FOR CIVIL ENGINEERING
SOIL INVESTIGATION
Once land for a particular project is acquired, immediately this activity starts as beginning
of the first step and presence of site engineer is compulsory. Following procedure is to
start.
1. Take a thorough look of the piece of land and mark presence of big, trees, water
bodies, bushes etc. which may obstruct with actual construction of various shades
for the proposed plant. Mark them on plan of the piece of land.
2. Mark clearly high tension and low tension lines on plan so that H.O. / Project
coordinator may decide about removal / diversification of these lines and
necessitate action in advance.
3. Observe on contoured map general slope and directions of natural drainage of

water.
4. A pit is to be dug at suitable location preferably in the center of 2M square size, the
depth of upper most 300mm should be neglected as in this depth natural vegetation
and roots of bushes etc. exist. After 300 mm depth take observation of type of soil
at every 1meter and store samples, clearly indicating the depth at which it is taken.
If a hard stratum is not available up to 4M depth from surface then further deep
samples are taken by means of auger by boring. Like wise samples should be
collected up to 10M depth taking samples at every 1Meter.
If hard strata like morram or rocks are available at say 4 meter depth then there is
no need to go further unless desired specifically.
This observation has to be confirmed by further digging at 5 to 10 places

(depending on size of plot and type of soil) at various places in the plot in order to
get an over all idea of underneath ground strata.
If water is struck at any depth it should be noted specifically and mentioned in the
report. A comprehensive report should be send to H.O. This is an important step
since based on this information designer will decide on type of foundation to be
provided.
In addition following information should be collected and sent to H.O. along with soil
investigation report. In case any construction work is going on in neighboring area it
should be visited and following information should be communicated to H.O.
1. Type or name of building / factory.

2. Type of foundation being provided.
3. Whether the excavated depth soil matches with the excavation done in our
area.
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4. Water table in dry season (lowest water table).
5. Water table in rainy season (highest water table).
6. If there is near by sea or river, what is the highest flood level? This
information can be collected from local government record and from
inhabitants who are residing in the near by area for more than 10 to 15
years.
All the above information should be collected and communicated to H.O. as quickly
as possible. This will be the base depending on which further work of design and
planning will depend. Delay in sending this information will delay the final
completion of the project indirectly.
In some projects responsibility of soil investigation is given to a local established

laboratory or to a technical institute in the locality. In this case also a site engineer
must be present and observe the various procedures and keep soil samples at
various depths and send his observations to H.O. even though final decision will be
taken based on laboratory findings.
It is necessary that site engineer should be well conversant with some soil mechanics
terminology given below.
Soil is a widely used term in civil engineering project sites. In general sense it is the
natural material excavated at site from ground at various depths. Soil is not a single
material but it is mixture of clay, sand gravel etc. which are present in various percentage
and grains sizes in a mixture.
Nature of Soils
All types of soils have following properties of varying intensity.
1. Cohesion
Cohesion is the internal molecular attraction which resists rupture or shear of a
material. In fine grained soil cohesion is due to water film which holds material
together. It is the particular characteristic of the fine-grained materials with particle
size below 0.002mm (commonly known as clay). Cohesion decreases with increase
in water content, cohesion is greater in well compacted clays.
2. Internal Friction
It is the resistance offered by grains in sliding over each other. It is exhibited
pertinently by coarse materials having particle size greater than 0.002mm. The
magnitude of internal friction depends mainly on grading, shape, surface texture
and degree of compaction, moisture content of the mass and super imposed load
to which it is subjected. For the course materials it is usually assumed that the
particle size distribution giving greatest dry density has greater internal friction. The
strength of non cohesive soils depends solely on internal friction.
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3. Angle of Internal Friction.
The resistance in sliding of grain particles of a soil mass mainly depends upon
angle of internal friction. The value of angle of internal friction is independent of the
normal pressure but it varies with degree of packing of particles (density).
The soils subjected to the higher normal stresses will have lower moisture contents
and higher bulk densities at failure than those soils which are subjected to lower
normal stresses and thus angle of friction in both cases may be different.
The true angle of friction of clay is never 0 and may vary up to 26º.
4. Capillarity
It is the nature of soil due to which it transmits moisture in all directions regardless
of any gravitational force. The capillarity action of soil is similar to a piece of cotton
cloth with one end immersed in water. The maximum height of capillary rise
depends upon the pressure, which forces the water into the soil. This force
increases as the soil particle size decreases. The capillary rise in a wet soil may be
4 to 5 times the height of capillary rise in same soil when dry.
Following table shows capillary rise in various materials.
Sr. No. Type of Soil Capillary Rise

1. Coarse Gravel Nil
2. Coarse Sand 30 cm
3. Fine Sand & Silt 120 cm
4. Clays 90 to 120 cm
5. Dry Sand & Pure Clay Negligible
Coarser the grain size faster is the rise of capillarity moisture.
5. Permeability
It is the property of soil due to which water flows through it under the action of (unit)
hydraulic gradient. The passage of moisture through the pores of the soil is called
percolation.
Those soils porous enough for percolation to occur are called pervious or
permeable soils. Where as those soils which do not allow percolations are called
impervious or impermeable soils
6. Elasticity
It is the property of soil due to which it suffers a reduction in size or volume under a
load and regains its original shape and volume when load is removed. The
important aspect of this property is that it does not matter as to how many times the
load is applied and removed provided the stresses set up in the soil due to
application of load is within yield stress. This elastic behavior is typical
characteristic of peat.
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7. Compressibility
Due to compressibility present in a particular soil when it is subjected to
compression it undergoes significant change in its volume.
Gravel, sands and silts are incompressible where as clays are compressible. In
moist clay mass when compressed air and or moisture may be expelled and this air
and or moisture, which has escaped is not immediately recovered after removal of
pressure.
In this case decrease in volume per unit increase of pressure is known as

“compressibility” of the soil and a measure of the rate at which consolidation
proceeds is given by the co-efficient of consolidation of the soil.
Compressibility of sand and silt varies with density i.e. denser the material less is
the compressibility. For clay the compressibility varies directly with water content
i.e. more is the water higher is the compressibility.
Clays and other compressible soils are known to swell when over burden is
removed.
Density
8. Bulk Density
It is the total wt of the mass including solid particles and effect of voids whether
filled with air or water per unit volume i.e. Total wt of soil
----------------------- is termed as
Total Val of soil bulk density
9. Dry Density
This is a ratio of the weight of the dry solid matters contained in a unit volume of
soils. This means weight of soil parties divided by total volume of soil (determined
after the water has been dried without bulk volume changes).
10. Specific Gravity Of Soil Particles

It is known as the ratio of their density to that of water. The specific gravity of soil
particles varies from 2.0 to 3.3; generally it is between 2.65 to 2.75. The usual soil
weight (void less) is between 2600 to 2700Kg per M3.
11. Optimum Moisture Content (OMC)

It is the specific moisture content in the soil at which specific amount of compaction
will produce the maximum dry density, in a particular type of soil. It is expressed as
percentage by wt of dry soil. For moist soils there is a percentage of moisture at
which the soil will compact to its greatest density which is known as OMC.
Following table gives values of OMC for different soils.
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Sr. No. Type of soil OMC % Remarks
1. Sands & Gravels 8 to 10 These are general observation for dry
2. Silts 15 soils, variation of moisture content
3. Clays 15 to 20 present in soils will change the values
12. Angle of Repose

When a mass or heap of earth (clay, sand, gravel etc. or a mixture of these) is left
exposed to whether for some time then its sides will slip and will gradually attain a
stable slope without tending to slide further. At this stable state of the mass of a
particular material, the angle between the horizontal and this slope is termed the
natural angle of repose for that particular material.
The table below shows angle of repose for different materials.
Sr. No. Type of Soil Angle of Repose

1. Wet clay, wet sand and clay of wet gravel 200
and clay soils not properly drained
2. Dry clay, wet sand, gravel 270
3. Dry sand, loose earth, dry or wet damp clay, 330
gravel, sand and clay, common soil (properly
drained)
4. Sand & clay gravel sand 370
13. Bearing Capacity of Soil

The bearing capacity of soil is ultimate load per unit area, which will not disturb the
shape of soil or at which load, no sinking or appreciable sinking of foundation will
occur, with moisture conditions particularly in clay, sand or mixture of clay & sand
remains unaltered. The foundations are never loaded to this ultimate pressure but a
factor of safety of 2 to 3 is taken and safe bearing capacity is decided. Thus safe
bearing capacity.
Ultimate Bearing Capacity

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Factor of safety.
Bearing capacity of soil depends upon nature of soil, particle size, mixture of sand,
clay, gravel in various proportion, moisture content, hardness of rocks and
ingredients etc. and thus it differs from place to place even if some components of
ingredients are same.
To find out safe bearing capacity tests are to be conducted in field and as well as in
laboratory. The most commonly used and dependable field test is PLATE
BEARING TEST.
In this test a steel plate 16mm thick and min. size of 60cm 2 or a round steel plate of
75cm ø is used. The size of plate can be bigger also. It is placed in a pit bottom at
which footing is proposed. The bottom of ground below plate is leveled accurately
as much as possible.
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The plate is rotated over the area so that any irregularity over the surface is
trimmed off. In case of coarse grained soils where proper leveling is not possible a
layer of 6mm thick of fine dry sand is provide and than plate is seated over this
sand layer. The plate is loaded by actual super imposition of load or by hydraulic
jack against a reaction.
Following method of loading is adopted
1. Load the soil 4 times the proposed designed load and read every 24 hours
settlement of the plate in soil, this is done until no settlement occurs.
2. Further load the soil with 50% more load (50% of load applied in 1 st stage).
Now read settlement every 48Hrs. until no settlement occurs in 48 Hrs.
The settlement under the test load should not show more than 20mm or increment
of settlement under 50% of overload should no exceed 60% of settlement under
test load.
If the above limitations are not met repeat test with reduced load and in that case
the reduced load will be taken for safe bearing capacity of the soil, minimum 2 tests
should be conducted preferably with different sizes of plates.
It should be clearly understood that soil load test alone is not the only criteria for
deciding bearing capacity of the soil. This test must be accompanied by other
laboratory tests. How ever in general conditions it gives a fairly accurate idea of
bearing capacity of the soil.
Following table gives fairly correct idea of SAFE BEARING CAPACITY on common
soils.
Rocky Soils
Sr. Name Tons / M2

No.
1. Hard Rock 220
2. Ordinary Rock 110
3. Sand Stone 130 to 200
4. Lime Stone 100 to 150
5. Soft Rock 20 to 90
6. Morram (Disintegrated rock) 20 to 30
7. Marl & firm Shale 50 to 60
Intensity of pressure on rock foundation should at no paint exceed 1/8 of crushing

pressure of rock.
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Cohesive Soils
Sr. Name of Soil Safe Bearing Capacity

No. MT/M2
1. Very stiff boulder clays 65
2. Hard or stiff clays and sand clays 30 to 40
3. Firm clays and sand clays 20
4. Ordinary clays 20
5. Sand & clay mixed or inlayers 20
6. Red earth 25 to 30
7. Moised clay 10
8. Soft clays & silts Not allowed
9. Very soft clays and silts & peat Not allowed
10 Black cotton soil 5 to 10
11. Alluvial soil 3 to 9
12. Alluvial loam 9 to 10
13. Made up ground (consolidated) 5
Non-Cohesive Soils
Sr. Name Safe bearing capacity

No. MT/M2
1. Compact gravel or sand well cemented 50 to 80
2. Compact gravel or sand and gravel 40 to 50
3. Loose gravel or sand and gravel 30
4. Compact coarse sand (confined) 40
5. Loose coarse sand 20
6. Compact fine sand (confined) 30
7. Loose fine sand 10
8. Sand with clay 15
9. Kankar 25
Note:
1. Bearing capacity of soils under long rectangular footing should be taken only
75% of bearing capacity under square footing.
2. The above bearing capacity values are only approximate and actual
allowable bearing pressure on soils may differ considerable depending upon
existing conditions on a particular site. These can be taken as general guide
line. Actual figures are to be taken from various field and laboratory tests.
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General Classification of Soils
Field classification on particle size
Sr. Type With 90% of Parts Greater But less than or

No. than mm equal to mm
1. Boulders 200 -
2. Cobbles 80 200
3. Pebbles 2.36 75
4. Gravels 2.0 60
5. Sand coarse 0.6 2.0
6. Sand Medium 0.2 0.06
7. Fine Sand 0.06 0.02
8. Coarse Silt 0.02 0.06
9. Medium Silt 0.006 0.02
10. Fine Silt 0.002 0.006
11. Clay - 0.002
Average weights of soils
1. Earth dry to wet 1600-2400 Kg/M3

2. Sand dry to wet 1450-2000 Kg/M3
3. Sand and clay 2000 Kg/M3
4. Gravel 1450 Kg/M3
5. Gravel & sand 1750 Kg/M3
6. Silt dry to wet 1600-1750 Kg/M3
Testing Piles for Loads
Ordinarily 1/3 of the total piles on an area should be tested but in no case less than 2 No.
of piles for the entire area should be tested for loads, or the no of piles to be tested should
be as per contract condition.
When a designer wishes to confirm in advance the load carrying capacity than pile of
designed dimension and specifications is castled in the plot (preferably in center) or near
center so that it will not interfere with foundations for machines or column footings to be
constructed in future and is subjected to load test A suitable platform is build on top of
piles which has completed at least 24 hours in case of pre-cast pile and 14 days in case of
cast in situ concrete pile.
The total test load should be 1.5 times the proposed working load, which should be
applied in 4 to 6 increments starting with 50% of the working load. The next increase
should be after 12hours when there is no settlement. Final load is allowed to remain at
least for 48hours after there is no settlement and which should not exceed 0.3mm in
48hours (total net settlement after deducting the rebound). In case settlement is more the
load should be reduced.
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The above procedure is a brief general procedure the detailed procedure is specified by
the designer and is to be followed after thorough study. Usually pile testing agencies are
there who conduct and record test result and submit their report. During testing site
engineer must be present and witness observations and sign the observation/ recordings.
Extraction or Pulling Out Test.
Piles can be pulled out by (1) a direct pull from a winch in the case of short and easily
removable piles (2) By hydraulic jocks acting on a large grip surrounding the pile (3) By an
inverted double acting hammer. The pile to be pulled out should be kept constantly
lubricated with water to reduce friction of soil.
The pulling force is calculated from the frictional resistance of the soil. Safe uplift strength
of friction piles in sand, clay or gravel is generally taken half of the safe bearing load.
Ultimate Strength of Pile.
The ultimate strength of a pile is that load which when applied; the pile begins to show
settlement. Alternately the maximum load, which can be carried by a pile, is at which the
pile continues to sink without further increase of load. A suitable factor of safety (generally
2 to 3) has to be applied to arrive at the ALLOWABLE LOAD.
Following is the requirement as per contract conditions, which has already been followed
in various projects where pile foundations have been provided. This can be adopted for
other sites also
LOAD TEST ON PILES: Individual pile or a group of pile shall be tested as directed by
engineer to the required load as specified below:
Individual pile 1.5 times safe load carrying capacity of pile.

Group of piles No. of piles x 1.5 times safe load carrying capacity of individual pile.
LOAD TEST PROCEDURE:
The loading shall be done by reaction from the Kent ledge of adequate capacity for the full
test load. Test pit shall be excavated by open excavation through all types of soils and
disintegrated rock to required depth. The base of the pit shall be minimum 3m x 3m size
with adequate side slopes with provision for shoring dewatering etc. The excavated
materials shall be dumped sufficiently away from the edge of the excavation so as not to
endanger the stability of pit. After completion of the test the pit shall be back filled as
directed by the engineer.
The hydraulic jack for transferring the load to the pile shall be of capacity 25% in excess of
the test load and shall be provided with calibrated pressure gauge. The contractor shall
furnish to the engineer necessary test certificates form approved authority to certify the
pressure gauges which are calibrated before putting in to operation.
The deflection dial gauges to measure the settlement of pile shall have 0.02mm sensitivity
and the reading shall be taken to an accuracy of 0.1mm. The contractor shall include
charges for calibration of dial gauges in his rates and shall furnish to the engineer
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necessary test certificates for each dial gauge from approved authority before putting the
dial gauges into operation.
Before any load test is performed the contractor shall obtain approval of the set up and the
load frame from the engineer. Care shall be taken to ensure that the center of gravity of
Kent ledge is on the axis of pile and load applied by jack is co-axial with the pile.
The pile cap for the selected pile or pile group to be tested shall be cast of a mix capable
of sustaining the test load or preferably of same mix as prescribed for the pile cap, and
shall be perfectly level. The pile cap shall be absolutely free from surrounding ground.
One M.S. plate of 50mm thick shall be set on the pile cap such that its surface is
horizontal and perfectly level. The hydraulic jack shall be inserted between the M.S. plate
and the Kent ledge frame. The jack shall be so placed as to transfer the load centrally to
the pile. The dial gauges shall rest on diametrically opposite ends of the pile cap and shall
be fixed to a datum bar whose ends shall rest upon non-movable supports. The supports
for the datum bar with reference to which settlement of the pile would be measured shall
be at least 5D away clear from the pile, where D is diameter of the pile.
Loading and unloading procedure for conducting the test shall be as per IS 2911 or any
other procedure agreed by the engineer.
INTERPRETATION
The safe allowable load on the pile shall be the least of the following:
a) Two third of the final load at which the total settlement attains a value of 12mm.
b) Two third of the final load at which the net settlement increases to 6mm.
No payment shall be made to the contractor for conducting the load test, if the safe
allowable load is found to be less than the specified working load and also the pile shall be
rejected.
RECORDS
The contractor shall keep the following records of all the tests and shall obtain counter
signature of the engineer.
i) Details of Piles.
a) Pile designation / location etc.

b) Date of casting of pile.
c) Cube strength of concrete in the pile.
d) Description of strata at which the pile was founded.
e) Pile test commenced on.
f) Pile test completed on.
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ii) Details of Instruments used.
a) Make and specification of jack, pressure gauge and dial gauge.
b) Capacity of jack.
c) Calibration of pressure gauge & dial gauge used.
d) Design load of pile, description of location and identification mark of the pile.
e) The readings for settlement and rebound shall be entered in the following
from:
iii) Test recordings
Time Load Dial-1 Settlement Dial-2 Settlemen Mean Remarks
/ t/ Settlement /
Rebound Rebound Rebound
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Two Sketches sk1 and sk2 are given here for typical arrangement of load test on piles and
typical arrangement for tensile load test to pile using hydraulic jacks.
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(BRIEF NOTES ON C.F.A. PILES.)
This is a continuous flight auger pile hence it is called C.F.A. pile. This type of piles are
being used extensively in UK, U.S.A Gulf countries and other places where there is a
problem of low water table and collapse of sides. For these piles codes are still to be
made and published officially. In INDIA the use in not known.
METHOD
As the name suggests operation of drilling and concreting are continuously done. The
concrete used is with high water cement ration and it is necessarily pumped in the central
hollow pipe of augur from the top. The cutting edges are fixed in a helical shape on the
central pipe which is rotated by a drilling rig, the digging head of the auger is fitted with a
expandable cap.
When auger has reached to required depth concrete is pumped inside the hollow pipe
from top and auger is lifted simultaneously without rotation. The pressure of concrete
blows off the expandable cap. Stuck material in the fins of cutting blades is removed
manually as the auger is lifted above ground. When the boring is filled up to the top, steel
reinforcement which is kept ready in advance is inserted in the bore filled with concrete
with the help of drilling rig.
Post insertion of reinforcement in the bore filled with concrete makes it different from the
cast in situ piles which are generally used in INDIA. Reinforcement cages with lengths up
to 12 meters are common, greater lengths can be installed with the assistance of cage
vibrators.
SUITABILITY OF C.F.A. PILES
C.F.A. piles are best suited to places where unstable ground conditions and high level of
ground water table exist. These piles can be terminated in clays, granular soils, in soft
rock or can be taken to hard load bearing strata i.e. bearing type of piles or friction piles
due to their continuous operation.
C.F.A. PILE SIZE & DEPTH.
Diameter wise; - 300 to 900 Ø (i.e.. 12 to 36 inches.)

Depth wise: - 18 mater to 21 meter (i.e. 60 to 70 feet)
Note: - C.F.A. piles have been installed for more than 30.5 meter (100 feet) in some
cases.
ADVANTAGES OF C.F.A. PILES.
1) The construction of piles is without significant vibration or excessive noise being

produced. This makes it very useful in urban areas and in unstable soil conditions,
high water table areas and environmentally sensitive areas.
2) Since rigs used are very powerful, it saves lot of time of constriction of foundations.
3) When used in large scale the process is economical.
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SOIL CONDITIONS
Most of the ground conditions can be penetrated by C.F.A. system as the rig used is very
powerful, unstable conditions of ground like sandy or muddy soil filled up area, reclaimed
land etc. and water. C.F.A. piles do not require support and piles can be terminated with
penetrations into clays granular strata, chalk or soft rocks, with end bearing on hard
material.
CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE
Following figures give an idea of construction of continuous flight auger piles.
1) The digging head of the auger is fitted with an expandable cap.

2) The auger is screwed into the ground to the required depth.
3) Concrete is pumped through the hollow stem, blowing off the expendable cap
under Pressure.
4) Maintaining positive concrete pressure the auger is withdrawn and the
reinforcement is placed into the pile up to the required depth.
Following table describes some C.F.A. pile specification and clearance required for C.F.A.
piling rig.
C.F.A. PILE TYPICAL C.F.A. PILING RIG.

SPECIFICATION
Clearance
Clearance
Diameter Compression from Working Width Mast Height
front
mm. kn. corner mm. mm.
mm.
mm.
300 600 750 1500 2700 18000
350 1100 750 1500 2700 18000
400 1350 750 1500 2700 18000
500 1700 1000 1500 2700 18000
600 2400 1000 1500 2700 18000
Note :- above figures are as published by m/s SKANSKA who under take design and
construction of C.F..A piles and have large fleet of rigs.
C.F.A. piles if used in INDIA will save lot of time in construction of foundations for high rise
buildings bridges for road and railways.
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It is expected that in future INDIAN standard shall be published for C.F.A piles.
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REFERENCE LEVEL
The next important step for site engineer is to fix reference level which will be used during
all construction work. The reference level is generally taken (i) with reference to existing
floor of other units existing in the premises or (ii) with reference to outside road levels or
H.F.L (Highest Flood Level) as desired and instructed by H.O.
In general proposed floor level i.e. F.F.L. (Finished Floor Level) is marked as 0.00.
The reference level should be marked +1.00 or more like +1.5 or +2.00 at 3 or 4 places on
permanent existing construction for all future reference. Once cols (Steel or R.C.C.) are
constructed this reference level should be transferred permanently on cols. This will be
useful during other civil construction as well as mechanical erection.
INITIAL GROUND LEVELS
After reference level as above is fixed immediately existing plot should be divided in a grid
of 1 or 2 meter intervals and existing ground levels should be marked on map of the plot.
Special care is to be taken for deep & raised part where additional levels are to be taken.
This will be required to work out volume of filling or cutting when area is leveled, 3 copies
of such plot drawings are to be made and one copy sent to H.O., one copy to be kept by
site engineer and one copy given to the owner. These copies should be duly signed by
surveyor, representative of owner and site engineer.
It may be highlighted that the contoured map should not be the criteria for calculating
either volume of filling or cutting since the ground levels change due to action of whether
or man made actions. However contoured map is useful for knowing the general
topography of the ground and presence of hillocks or Natural River or ponds etc. in the
plot and help in deciding the floor and ground levels for future construction.
EXCAVATION
Normally excavation drawing is provided by designer and excavation is to be done as per

this plan only. At site at which place excavation is to start, following guide lines be kept in
mind. Please remember here excavation in one shade of project only is under
consideration.
After studying excavation plan carefully mark area 1, 2, 3------ etc. in the increasing order
of depth to which excavation is to be done. In all cases those foundations, which are
deepest should be excavated first, whether it is for column, footing or machine foundation.
In case of machine foundations like that of un-coilers, exit & entry accumulators, zinc pot,
mill foundation etc. these must be excavated first leaving 3 cols- on both rows from
corners of excavation including in between col. If the strata which are encountered are
rocky there may not be much problem. But when strata is made of sand, sand and silt,
clay and excavation of deeper foundation is done later it may endanger the shallow
foundations Again if water table is high or any water stream is struck, the water can be
pumped out by providing 2 or more temporary sumps in the corner and water is pumped
out during work constantly.
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If large quantity of water is struck and with water sand or silt is also observed in that case
stop the excavation immediately and back fill the area with excavated material to a height
so that water stops coming. After this cordon the excavation area by providing sheet piling
all around. The area covered by sheet piling should be at least 3 meter more in length as
well as in width. To make it further clear if excavation area has a length of „a‟ and width of
„b‟ then the area covered by sheet piling should be minimum (a+3) meters in length and
(b+3) meters in width, after providing sheet piling, further excavation should be started the
depth of sheet pile to which it has to go is bottom level of P.C.C. for foundation +3 meters
minimum. Proper struts must be used to hold sheet piles in position, other wise sheet pile
may it self collapse due to back pressure from soil and water or back pressure from both.
The concreting and construction activities in case of deep foundation has to be much
faster (day night work should be organized) and all efforts should be made to complete
work up to at least 3 to 4 meters in height from P.C.C level.
Following is a hint for stopping ground water when met in excess:-
Fill empty cement bags with a mixture of sand and cement 1:6 ratio and tightly close both
ends and keep on the area in a orderly manner. This will put weight on the ground and
cement and sand will get hardened, since cement will not flow away with water. The bags
may be in one or two layers till water stops coming up or comes in manageable quantity,
over this hardened layer P.C.C. can be laid and further construction can proceed. In filling
bags with sand and cement even sweeping cement can be used if available.
STACKING OF EXCAVATED EARTH
This is an important factor often neglected at site and causes lot of problems. The
excavated material should be staked minimum 6-meters away from excavated edges.
It will be observed that generally it is stacked with in 1 to 3 meters which exerts excess
pressure and help in slippage at a faster rate which causes many problems during further
excavation and further construction.
DEWATERING FROM DEEP EXCAVATION
First of all keep sufficient no of dewatering pumps ready prior to starting excavation
particularly in areas where water is likely to be met during excavation. Secondly where
dewatering is going on ensure that water is thrown away from excavation area in such a
way that it does not stagnate in one place but immediately flows away. Never throw water
near excavated portion or on the excavated material. The obvious reason is, first that this
water will increase weight of excavated material and which in turn increase the rate of side
slips. Secondly this water will percolate through ground and come back in the excavated
pit making the effort of dewatering futile.
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THE GOLDEN RULE FOR EXCAVATION
“Excavate from deepest portion to shallow portion”
THE GOLDEN RULE OF SURVEY
Always proceed from WHOLE TO PART and never follow reverse.
SOME THUMB RULES FOR EXCAVATION & FILLING
1) Excavation in soft to moderately hard (morram type) one laborer‟s capacity to dig.
In 8 hrs. Working is 2 to 2.5 m3 up to a depth of 2 meter and lead of 3 meter.
2) One laborer‟s capacity in 8 hours filling including ramming and watering in 150mm
layers, can be assumed 5 to 6m3
3) Excavation in soft rock & hard rock per man 8 hours working.
Soft Rock 0.5m3
Hard Rock 0.25m3
Brick work and Concrete.
1. Cement Mortars
Mortars of various proportions are used for plastering and brick work. Quantities
bellows are dry cement and sand required for one cubic meter of WET MORTOR
Sr. Mix. Ratio Cement & Cement Sand M3 Remarks
No. Sand Kg.
1. 1:1 1020 0.71 These quantities of
2. 1:2 680 0.95 cements and sand are
3. 1:3 510 1.05 including wastage and
4. 1:4 380 1.05 as such no extra
5. 1:5 310 1.05 quantities are to be
6. 1:6 250 1.05 taken for wastage
7. 1:7 220 1.05
8. 1:8 200 1.05
2. Brick Aggregate
In Bangladesh and eastern parts of India where stone aggregate availability is
scares and costly it is common practice to use brick aggregate made by breaking of
slightly over burnt bricks manually or by brick crushers. Brick aggregate is used at
places where strength is not major criteria from design point of view, the example
will be P.C.C. below R.C.C., filling of gaps etc. How ever in local buildings brick
aggregate is used even for slab & beams of residential buildings. But columns.
Footings, beams, floor and roof slabs of factory buildings should be concreted by
using stone aggregates only.
1 M3 of brick aggregate is obtained from breaking of 420 to 430 No. of 9” size brick
or 450 to 460 No. of Indian standard bricks.
1 M3 of brick aggregate = 430 No. of 9” Brick. =
450 No. of I.S. Brick.
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When brick aggregate is used in R.C.C. following factors are recommended by P.N.
Khannas hand book of civil engineering. Extracts from P. 8 /122. “The following
stresses may be adopted in brick aggregate reinforced concrete for design
calculations”.
1. Compressive stress for 1:2:4 40 Kg/ Cm2

concrete
2. Tensile stress in steel untested 1200 Kg/ Cm2
3. Shear stress 3 Kg/ Cm2
4. „m‟ modular ratio 20
5. „kd‟- neutral axis 0.400d
6. „jd‟ (leaver arm of resisting moment) 0.867 d
7. „p‟ (reinforcement)% 0.0067bd
8. „Q‟ (Moment factor) = BM 7.136bd2
“The proportion of voids can be estimated by filling a measure with the aggregate
and then pouring water until the water is level with the top of aggregate, the ratio of
the volume of water added to the volume of aggregate is that of the volume of voids
to that of the aggregate. “
Cement Concrete
Important information about cement.
1 Bag of cement of any grade

wt. Of cement = 50Kg.
Vol. Of cement = 34.72 Say 35 liters = 0.035M3
3 3
Wt. Of 1M of cement = 1440 Kg/ m net. Wt. Of sack or bag is excluded.
Equivalent size of a box for 1 bag (50kg. of cement) is

40cmx 35 cm x 25 cm
400 x 350 x 250 dimensions in mm
Quantities of cement stone aggregate, sand, (all dry) for 1M3 of wet volume of concrete for
various ratios is as per following tabel, when mixing is done in a mixer machine.
Sr. Nominal Cement Dry Sand Stone Aggregate Remarks.

No. Mix Kg. Vol. M3 12 to 20mm
1. 1:1:2 580 0.4 0.8
2. 1: 1.5:3 390 0.42 0.84
3. 1:2:3 380 0.54 0.81 Cement should
4. 1:2:4 310 0.45 0.90 always be weighed.
5. 1:2:5.5 270 0.46 0.92 Equivalent size of
6. 1:3:6 210 0.46 0.92 box for 1 bag (50Kg)
7. 1:4:8 160 0.47 0.94 of cement is 40CM x
8. 1:5:10 130 0.48 0.96 35CM x 25CM
9. 1:6:12 110 0.49 0.98
10. 1:6:18 80 0.35 1.00
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Water cement ratio
It is a ratio of wt. of water added to 50Kg of cement (1 bag of cement). Since wt. of water
is 1 Kg per litter it will be volume of water in liters added to 50Kg or 1 bag of cement.
Generally water cement ratio varies from 0.4 to 0.55 depending upon dryness of coarse
and fine aggregates.
Percentage of Voids in Sand and Aggregate

Sr. Material Voids % average
No.
1. Fine sand moist 43
2. Coarse sand moist 35
3. Coarse & fine sand mixed moist (ordinary sand) 38
4. Coarse & fine sand mixed dry. 30
5. Gravel 27 to 37
6. Gravel & sand mixed 22 to 25
7. Ballast 20mm and under with 6% coarse sand 33
8. Broken stones 25mm and under 46
9. Broken stones 40mm and under 41
10. Broken stones 50mm and under most small stones screened 45
out
11. Same as below 63mm & below 41
12. Brick ballast 35-40
Weight in kg per cubic meter for aggregate and sand and other materials used in
civil engineering works
1. Brick aggregate 930-1260

2. Stone aggregate 2250
3. Sand dry & clean 1450-1600
4. River sand dry 1840
5. Wet sand 1760-2000
6. Cement mortar 2080
7. Cement concrete plain 2300
8. Reinforcement cement concrete with 2 to 5% of steel. 2500-2700
9. Common bricks hand made 1600-2700
10. Machine made 2400
11. Mild steel 7850
12. Stone masonry mortar rubble 2500
13. Stone masonry random rubble 2100 to 2200
14. Water clean & potable 1000
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Reinforced concrete short theory
Plain concrete has tensile strength which is 1/10 of its strength in compression. A plain
beam of concrete when loaded will fail at bottom while top portion can still take ten times
the stress. In order to over come above weakness of concrete steel reinforcement bars
are introduced at the bottom and the same size of beam of only concrete can be made 10
times stronger. Volume for volume steel costs 60 to 70 times to the cost of concrete. For
the same cross section steel resists about 280 times in tension and 28 times in
compression. Considering above combination steel and concrete i.e. reinforced cement
concrete is used for economy. In R.C.C. design two methods are used.
1. Working stress or elastic method.

2. Load factor or ultimate load method.
Both methods give some what different type of results. Most commonly used is working
stress method of design.
Factor of Safety.
It is the relation between ultimate strength at failure and permissible stress.
Ultimate Stress at Failure.

Factor of Safety = ----------------------------------
Permissible Stress
Factor of safety is 3 for concrete based on cube test crushing strength. Factor of safety for
steel adopted is 2 for steel which is based on
Yield Stress
= -------------------
Permissible stress
Modular Ratio
It is the relation between modulus of elasticity of reinforcing steel and modulus of elasticity
of concrete. It is represented by notation „m‟. Since there is no relative movement between
concrete and steel in reinforced concrete, the elongation or contraction of both steel and
concrete is same. This means that modular ration „m‟ will vary with change in modulus of
elasticity of either or both steel and concrete.
Modulus of Elasticity of Steel. Stress in Steel.

m (modular ratio) = ---------------------------------------- = --------------------
Modulus of Elasticity of Concrete Stress in Concrete
The modulus of elasticity of steel is taken constant value of 200000N/mm 2 but the
modulus of elasticity of concrete is most variable and changes with strength of a particular
concrete. The modulus ratio as specified in Indian standard is 2800 / 3fc where fc is
maximum permissible compressive stress due to bending is concrete in kg/sq. Cm. The
modular ratio for various grades is as given in the table on next page.
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Sr. No. Grades of Concrete Ratio Modular Ratio
1. M100 1:3:6 31
2. M150 1:2:4 18.7
3. M200 1:1.5:3 13.3
4. M250 1:1:2 11
Grades of Concrete :
Concrete is of 2 grades
1. Ordinary Concrete
2. Controlled
Ordinary Concrete :-
In ordinary concrete proportions of cement, sand and aggregate are arbitrarily mentioned
like those mentioned in above table.
Controlled concrete (Design Mix) :

In controlled concrete proportions of ingredients cement, sand and aggregate are decided
after conducting several tests in laboratory. A controlled concrete gives 25% higher
strength from the arbitrary proportion. The proportions of ingredients in controlled concrete
are slightly different from the proportions in ordinary concrete.
Concrete consolidated by vibrations gives 10% higher strength than manually

consolidated concrete, hence proper consolidation by use of mechanical vibrator is always
insisted in construction.
Site Tests for Concrete:
1. Workability test.
2. Slump Test.
3. Cube / Cylinder crushing test.
1. Workability Test : It is carried out for proper specified proportioning of fine and
coarse aggregates and water. For this size of boxes for feeding coarse and fine
aggregates to mixer machines are measured by site engineer and standard can of
5,10 or 20 litters for feeding water to mixer is checked.
2. Slump Test : Slump cone test is used to decide volume of water to be adjusted as
per site and whether conditions and wetness or dryness of aggregate.
The apparatus is a steel mould of frustum of cone shape. The top diameter is 10
cm and bottom diameter meter 20 cm and vertical height 30 cm, fixed with foot
pieces at bottom and handle on sides.
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The cone is placed on smooth non-absorbent surface, which may be a steel plate.
Freshly mixed concrete is placed in the cone in 4 layers one after the other each
layer is compacted 25 times with a bullet pointed rod of 16 mm, diameter and
600mm long. When filled up to top and leveled to top surface, mould is immediately
with-drawn with the help of handles and the slump or subsidence of the concrete is
measured from a straight edge held across to top of concrete lightly. Slump is the
vertical settlement of concrete after removal of steel mould. The required limits of
slump are given by the designer and are mentioned in the drawing.
i. If slump value obtained is with in required limit, water added is correct.

ii. If slump value obtained is less than required limit, more water is to be added.
iii. If slump value obtained is more than the required limit, it indicates more
water is being added and water quantity should be reduced and adjusted.
Recommended Values for Slump
Sr. Type of Work Slump Value in mm

No. With mech. Manual
Vibrations Consolidation
1. Mass concrete large sections, roads ect. 10 to 25 50 to 75
2. Foundations footings, substructure walls and 26 to 50 40 to 115
other heavy sections
3. Thin sections such as slabs, beams, columns 40 to 80 100 to 175
with congested reinforcement.
Permissible Working or Design Stress for Cement Concrete
Sr. Grade of Ratio In Compression In Bond Bearing Direct

No. Concrete Due to Direct Average pressure on Tensile
Bending Compression for Full area of Stress
Anchorage concrete
M100 1:3:6 30Kg/Cm2 25 Kg/Cm2 4 Kg/Cm2 25 Kg/Cm2 12Kg/Cm2
1. Or
M10 3.0N/mm2 2.5 N/mm2 0.4 N/mm2 2.5N/mm2 1.2N/mm2
M150 1:2:4 50Kg/Cm2 40 Kg/Cm2 6 Kg/Cm2 37.5Kg/Cm2 20Kg/Cm2
2. Or
M200 1:1.5:3 70Kg/Cm2 50 Kg/Cm2 8 Kg/Cm2 50 Kg/Cm2 28Kg/Cm2
3. Or
M20 7.0N/mm2 5.0 N/mm2 0.8 N/mm2 5N/mm2 2.8N/mm2
M250 1:1:2 85Kg/Cm2 60 Kg/Cm2 9 Kg/Cm2 62.5Kg/Cm2 32Kg/Cm2
4. Or
Concrete mixes are indicated like M100 or M10, M150 or M15, M200 or M20, M250 or
M25 both type of nomenclatures are commonly used. But strength is same.
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Explanation
1. The table is based on IS Code 456 published in 1964 and 1987. in the code in 1964
metric units were used. While is 1987 code SI units have been used and the values
are expressed in N/mm2 (10Kg/cm2 = 1 N/mm2)
2. M in above table refers to grade of concrete and number refers to the specified 28
days compressive strength of the mixed in Kg/cm2 or N/mm2
3. Grades lower than 1:2:4 are not to be used normally for reinforced concrete works.
4. In case of high yield strength deformed bars are used the permissible bond stress
be increased by 40%. For bars in compression, the values of bond stress for bars in
tension shall be increased by 25%.
Compressive strength for concrete

Crushing strength tests are made on 15cm 3 the maximum grade of aggregate should not
be more than 40mm.
If the aggregate size is less than 20mm the cube size need be only 10cm. If aggregate
size is more than 40mm the cube size can be increased. Normally the cube size should be
4times the maximum size of the aggregate. When cylinders are used the size of the
cylinder size is 15cm diameters and 30cm high. The compressive strength is 0.8 times
compressive strength specified for 15cm cubes.
The permissible working strength is adopted as 1/3 of its cube crushing strength at 28
days. Normally 7 days tests of cubes / cylinder for crushing strength are used in order to
asses strength of concrete pending results of 28days strength of crushing test.
Concrete is deemed to be satisfactory if 7 days crushing strength is at least 2/3 of the

required test strength at 28 days. For 3 days crushing strength of concrete cubes should
come about 1/3 of crushing strength required for 28 days).
However it should be clearly understood that governing factor for acceptability 28 days
strength is only considered 3 days and 7 days crushing strength test though important but
are only guiding factors.
Method of cube filling for crushing strength of concrete.

The concrete cubes are filled in 3 layers and each layer is consolidated by giving
25strokes with 16 MS rod bullet pointed and finished on level. The cube sides are opened
after 24 hours and are gently placed in a water tank. For each testing 6 Nos. of cubes are
taken and date of casting and location of concreting is written on top surface of each cube.
Out of these 3 cubes are tested for crushing strength after 7 days. If 7 days test gives
result 2/3 of strength required after 28 days further testing is not required. If 7 days test
results are less than required then in that case balance 3 cubes are kept in water for 28
days and tested if results are OK. The concrete is acceptable.
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Guide lines for no of samples to be taken.
Quantity of
Sr.
Concrete in the No of samples
No.
work in M3
1. 1-5 1
2. 6-15 2
3. 16-30 3
4. 31-50 4
5. 51 & above 4 plus 1 additional sample for each 50M3 or part there of
Note : for each sample means 6 cubes. 3 for 7 days test and 3 for 28 days.
Test strength of sample.

The test strength of each sample shall be average of the strength of 3 specimens. The
individual variation should not be more than 15% of the average.
Required Crushing Strength of Test Cubes.
Sr. No. Concrete mix Ratio 7 Days Strength Kg/cm2 28 Days Strength
Kg/cm2
1. M100 70 100
2. M150 100 150
3. M200 135 200
4. M250 170 250
5. M300 200 300
6. M350 235 350
7. M400 270 400
Density of Concrete
Generally less attention is paid o this factor. This can be easily worked out if concrete
cubes are weighed before they are subjected to crushing for finding crushing strength. For
finding out density average weight of 3 or 6 cubes should be taken.
Average wt of cube in kg.
Density of concrete = ------------------------------------
Volume of cube in M3
The average density with use of stone chips in concrete. Should be 2200-2300 kg/M3 the
average density with brick aggregate should be between 1800-1900 kg/M3. More density
indicates soundness of concrete. If density is less it indicates that quality of stones used
for making aggregate is not up to the mark.
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Opening of Shuttering in Various R.C.C. Structures.
In normal circumstances and where ordinary Portland cement (OPC) is used form work or
shuttering can be opened or removed after expiry of the following periods.
Sr. Type of Work Period After which shuttering can be

No. removed
1. Vertical faces of walls, columns, beams 24 to 48 hours as decided by
and vertical faces of all R.C.C. structures Engineer In charge
2. Slabs (with props left under intact) 3 Days
3. Beams softs (with props left under intact) 7 Days.
4. Removal of props under slabs
a. Spanning up to 4.5M 7 Days
b. Spanning over 4.5M 14 Days
5. Removal of props under beams and
arches
a. Spanning up to 6M 14 Days
b. Spanning over 6M 21 Days
Form Work Deviations
Following deviations in shape, size etc. from dimensions shown in drawing. Can be
accepted.
a. Deviation from specified dimensions of -6mm
Cross section of columns & beams +12mm
b. Deviation from dimensions of footing
I Dimensions In Plan -12mm,

+50mm
Ii .Eccentricity 0.02 the width of the footing
in the direction of deviation
but not more than 50mm
iii. Thickness 0.05 times the
Specified thickness.
Note: The above tolerances apply to concrete dimensions only and not to positioning of
vertical reinforcement steel or dowels.
Curing Period for concrete
1. Moist Curing.
All exposed surfaces of concrete shall be kept continuously in a damp or wet
condition by ponding or by covering with a layer of sacking, canvas, hessian or
similar materials and kept constantly wet for at least 7 days from the date of placing
of concrete.
2. Membranes Curing
Approved curing compounds may be used in lieu of moist curing with the
permission of the engineer in charge such compounds shall be applied to all
exposed surfaces of the concrete as soon as possible after the concrete has set.
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Steel Reinforcement
Tor Steel is generally used as reinforcement bar. Care should be taken to ensure that Tor
Steel bar is not damaged during straightening or giving bends as per drawing. Some steel
reinforcement breaks during above process. This indicates that bars are hard and most
probably carbon percentage in steel is more, such bars sample should be sent for
chemical analysis. 3 Nos. of samples at random from unused rods should be selected.
The lot of reinforcement bar should not be used till OK report is obtained.
Placing and Binding of Reinforcement Bars.
Bars should be placed as per drawing and every cross should be binded by binding wires
tightly. Cross-bars should not be tack welded unless permitted by engineer in charge. The
reinforcement bars should be placed with in following limits.
a. For effective depth up to 200mm or less 10mm

b. For effective depth above 200mm or more 15mm
The total no of bars should however be as per drawing, and should in no case be reduced.
The Cover :
The cover shall in no case be reduced by more than 1/3 of specified cover or 5mm, which
ever is less.
Cover Blocks
The cover blocks are very important for maintaining specified cover. Generally 50mm,
40mm, 25mm and 20mm covers are provided by designers for different type of R.C.C.
construction. Concrete blocks with 1:4 mortars (cemented and sand) with one binding wire
inserted should be casted in at least 15days in advance and kept in water for curing and
used as per requirement. 300 to 500 nos. of each may be kept ready and further cover
blocks be casted as per consumption in work.
Welded Joints in Reinforcement Rods.

Generally welded joints should be avoided in R.C.C. and lap joints as per design should
be provided. Welded joints should be used only in extreme cases. Minimum lap up to
16mm ø rods should be 200mm and welded on 2 sides properly. Above 16mm ø, a lap
length of 250mm may be kept and welded properly on both sides.
PERMISSIBLE DESIGN STRESSES IN TOR STEEL.
In N/mm2
Sr. Type of stress Mild Steel bars Medium Tensile Steel or Deformed
No. in steel and and deformed Deformed Medium Tensile bars as per
deformed bars bars Steel bars. FE415
1. Tension
a. Up to and 140 N/mm2 Half the guaranteed yield 230 N/mm2
including 20mm stress max up to 190
b. Over 20mm 130 " Half the guaranteed yield 230 "
stress max up to 190
2. Compression in 130 " 130 190 "
Col Bars
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Note:-
Compression bars in a slab are beam when the compressive resistance of the concrete is
taken into account the permissible stress in compression in all types of is taken as below.
Permissible stress in surrounding concrete x 1.5 times the modular ratio or permissible
compressive stress for col. Bars (which ever is less).
NOMINAL SIZE AREA AND WT. PER METE OF DEFORMED STEEL (RIBBED BARS)
Nominal Size mm Cross Sect. Area mm2 Wt/ Meter kg.

6 28.3 0.222
8 50.3 0.395
10 78.6 0.617
12 113.1 0.888
16 201.2 1.58
18 254.6 2.00
20 314.3 2.47
22 380.3 2.98
25 491.1 3.85
28 616.0 4.83
32 804.6 6.31
Precaution
Heavily rusted, pitted and corroded rods should not be allowed to be used in work.
However slightly rusted bars can be used after cleaning and removing rust by wire brush.
PLACEMENT OF REINFORCEMENT RODS IN COL. FOUNDATIONS

Different views are expressed as to which rods should be placed at bottom i.e. either
longitudinal or cross (width wise). This point is always raised at site.
To find out correct answer to above quarry following line of thinking is to be followed to
come to a correct conclusion.
Foundation in plan is either square shape or rectangular shape.

Square shape a.
a. a.
a.
Bottom reinforcement can be
1. Same ø for both ways.
2. One thick e.g. 20 mm and other 16mm.(for exmple)
3. When both are same ø any way it can be placed.
4. When different ø of rods are used always put higher ø rods at bottom and less ø
rods on top as below.
16 ø rods
20 ø. Rods
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Rectangular shape
When footing sides are of different length as below
Considering axial load from col. P is down words and earth pressure will be up wards the
overhanging part „X‟ of foundation will act. as reverse cantilever with maximum tension on
bottom. Since main reinforcement has to take this tension this reinforcement should be
below. If you consider cross section along „a‟ the over hang portion will be „Y‟ but since „X‟
bigger than „Y tension produced along „X‟ will always be bigger than the tension produced
along „Y‟. Again this concludes that reinforcement rods along direction „b‟ should be
placed at bottom and should be thicker rods.
Summarizing above explanation as a thumb rule always place thicker ø rods at bottom
along length.
In case of discrepancy in drawing i.e. reinforcement ø along shorter side is shown of

higher ø and along longer side shorter ø. such problem should be referred to H.O. /
designer and after getting proper clarification reinforcement should be placed accordingly.
Brick Work
Materials and labour required for 1M3 of brick work on an average including wastage is as
below
Qty. = 1M3 of Brickwork

Bricks = 500 Nos. (for both IS bricks and 9” size bricks) average.
Cement Mortar (wet)= 0.23M3 for IS Brick.
0.25M3 for 9” Brick.
Quantities of cement and send required for 1M3 of brick work.
Mortar Proportion 1:2 1:3 1:4 1:5 1:6 1:7

For IS Bricks wet Mortar qty. = 0.23M3
Cement in Kg. 156 117 87 71 58 51
Sand in cum 0.22 0.243 0.243 0.243 0.243 0.243
For 9” Bricks wet Mortar Qty. – 0.25cum
Cement in Kg. 170 128 95 78 63 55
Sand in Cum 0.238 0.275 0.275 0.275 0.275 0.275
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For half brickwork mortar will be 2.5 cum for IS bricks and 2.4 cum for 9” bricks per 100
sq. m of construction
Labour (approximate) per M3 of brick work.
Mason - 1 No.
Unskilled labour - 1 No.
Stone Masonry.
Per cubic meter of finished work.
Type Stones Mason Labour
Boulder filling dry hand packed as in pitching 1.05 cum 1/3 1/3
Un coursed random rubble walling laid dry is 1.20 cum 1/2 1
superstructures.
Stone Masonry in Wet Mortar
Quantities and labour per cum of work.
Sr. Type Stones Mortar Wet Mason labour

No. M3 M3 Nos. Nos.
1. Un Coursed random rubble 1.20 0.3 to 0.35 1.5 2
walling laid in mortar in super
structure
2. Coursed rubble walling laid in 1.25 0.30 1.5 2
mortar in super structure
3. Ashlar masonry in super 1.30 0.20 3 3
structure
If ashlar masonry in super structure is done in 1:6 mortar with pointing in cement mortar
1:2, quantity of cement required will be 54kg.
Note:- In above quantities of stones are measured in loose stack.
Partition Walls (Brick or Concrete Blocks)
1. Walls with adequate lateral restraint at both ends but not at the top:
a. The panels may be of any height provided the length does not exceed 40
times the thickness:
Or.
b. The panel may be of any length provided the height does not exceed 15
times the thickness (that is, it may be considered as a free standing wall):
Or
c. Where the length of the panel is over 40 times and less than 60 times the
thickness, the height plus twice the length may not exceed 135 times the
thickness.
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2. Wall with adequate lateral restraint at both ends and at the top:
a. The panel may be of any height provided the length does not exceed 40
Or.
b. The panel may be of any length provided the height does not exceed 30
Or.
c. Where the length of the panel is over 40 times and less than 110 times the
thickness, the length plus three times the height should not exceed 200
times the thickness.
3. When walls have adequate lateral restraint at the top but not at the ends, the panel
may be of any length provided the height does not exceed 30 times the thickness.
Note:
Strength of bricks used in partition walls should not be less than 3.5 N/mm2 or the
strength of masonry units used in adjoining masonry, whichever is less. Grade of
mortar should not be leaner than M2 (1:6).
Flooring
1. Brick flooring per 10 Sq. meter with 9” bricks laid flat for 10 sq. m of flooring of
depth 4.5” over 12mm thick mortar
Bricks = 380 Nos.
Mortar (wet) = 0.28cum
for 1:4 cement mortar 110 kg cement + 0.28 cu m sand.
1:6 cement mortar 70 kg cement + 0.28 cu m sand.
Labour mason = 1 No.
Un skilled labour = 2 Nos.
2. Brick flooring per 10 Sq. m with IS Bricks laid flat (10 cm depth) over 12mm thick
mortar bed.
Bricks = 500 Nos.
Mortar wet = 0.30M3
for 1:4 cement mortar 115kg cement+0.3cu m sand
1:6 cement mortar 75kg cement + 0.3 cu m sand.
Un skilled labour = 2 Nos.
3. Brick flooring per 10 Sq. meters with 9” bricks laid on edge (4.5” depth) over 12mm
thick mortar
Bricks = 570 Nos.
Mortar Wet = 0.39M3
1:4 cement mortar – 150 kg cement + 0.39 cu m sand.
1:6 cement mortar – 100 kg cement + 0.39 cu m sand.
Un skilled labour = 1 No.
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Concrete flooring
1. 25mm thick cement concrete 1:2:4 finished with floating coat of neat cement per 10
sq. m.
Cement - 102 Kg (80 Kg for flooring + 22 kg for floating)

Sand - 0.12 cu m
Stone aggregate – 0.24 cu m of 12.5mm nominal size aggregate for 40mm

thickness. If thickness of floor is more than 40 mm use 20 mm size aggregate.

Un skilled labour = 1 No.
2. 25mm thick cement concrete 1:1.5:3 and other things same as in (1)
Cement – 122 Kg (100kg for concrete + 22kg for floating)

Sand – 0.11 cum.
Stone – 0.22 cu m: - 12.5 mm nominal size
Aggregate
Labour – same as in (1)
For 40mm and above thickness of floor use 20mm nominal size of aggregate.
3. 40mm thick cement concrete 1:3:6 with 12mm thick wearing coat on top, (fine grit
1:2) per 10 sq. m.
a. For bottom layer

Cement: - 85 Kg.
Sand: - 0.18 Cum
Stone: - 0.36 cum (12mm nominal size)
Aggregate
b. For top layer

Cement: - 85 Kg.
Stone aggregate: - 0.12 cu m (3mm to 6mm size).
If pointing is done add for pointing, quantities as given under heading “POINTING‟.
Pointing
On brick walls for 100 sq. m in cement mortar 1: 3
Wet mortar = 0.31 cu m.
Cement = 1.55 Kg.
Sand = 0.32 cu m.
Labour (including racking joints and watering)

Flush pointing
Mason = 10
Unskilled labour = 5
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Ruled Pointing
Mason = 12
Unskilled labour = 5
On Stone Walls
1. Flush or ruled pointing on random rubble walls for 100 sq. m area.
Wet mortar – 0.60 cu. M.
In 1:3 cement mortar
Cement – 306 kg.
Sand – 0.630 cu m.
2. Same on ashlar rubble walls.

Wet mortar
In 1:3 cement mortar: - 0.23 cu m.
Cement – 117 kg.
Sand – 0.20 cu m.
On brick flooring in cement mortar per 100sq. m area
Wet mortar 1:2 cement – 136 Kg. Sand 0.186 cu m.

1:3 cement – 102 Kg. Sand 0.205 cu m.
Plastering
Cement plaster on walls per 100 Sq. m.
Proportion of 12mm thick 15mm thick 20mm thick

plaster 1.44 cu m of wet plaster 1.72 cum of wet 2.24 cu m of wet
plaster plaster
Cement : Cement Kg. Sand M3 Cement Sand M3 Cement Sand
sand Kg. Kg. M3
1:2 979 1.731 1170 1.638 1523 2.132
1:3 734 1.541 877 1.842 1142 2.398
1:4 547 1.532 654 1.831 851 2.383
1:5 446 1.516 533 1.812 694 2.360
1:6 360 1.512 430 1.806 560 2.252
Extra Mortar 20% 15% 12%
Note :
1. Extra percentage is required for filling up joints in brick work and uneven surfaces.
2. When plaster is to be finished with a floating coat of neat cement lake 220kg /100
sq. m. extra cement.
3. For plastering on ceiling 6mm thick the quantities will be half of 12mm plaster.
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WHITE WASHING & PAINTING
Qty. of un slaked white lime per 100 sq. m. of new surface
One coat - 12 kg.

Two coats - 22 kg.
Three coats - 32 kg.
Note : Old surface will require 10kg of lime for 1st coat
Labour for 100 Sq. m.
One coat white wash 1/2 white washer + ½ helper

Two coats white wash 1 white washer + 1 helper
Three coats white wash 3/2 white washer + 1.5 helper
For ceiling white washing add 25% extra labour
Snocem or cement paint for 100 sq. m.
1st coat - 30kg. 1 painter + 1 helper

2nd coat - 20kg. 2 painter + 2 helper
Roofing
Roofing with G.I. sheets per 10 sq. m
15cm end laps and 2 corrugation side laps (GI sheets –22 gauge 0.8mm thick)
Sheets reqd. 12.8 S. m.
Seam bolts & nuts 2.5x6 mm size 30 Nos.
J or L hooks bolts & nuts 8 mm dia = 25 Nos.
Bitumen and GI washer = 55 Nos.
Labour sheeter – 1 No. helper 1 No.
Sheeting with corrugated asbestos cement sheet per 10 sq. m area
AC sheets 7mm thick = 11.5 sq. m.

J Or L hooks or crank bolts and nuts 8mm dia – 25 Nos.
Bitumen & flat washers -25 Nos.
Labour:- Sheeter – 1 No. helper 1 No.

Add for ridge according to length and sheeter and helper 5% to above labour. No. extra
bolts or screws are required for fixing of ridge. Holes in asbestos cement sheet should
never be punched but should always be made by drilling.
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CONCRETING IN COLD WEATHER
The rate of hardening and setting of concrete is very much retarded when the temperature
falls below 21 deg. C (70 deg. F). At about 10 deg. C. (50 deg. F.) the action of setting
slows down to about one-half of what it is at 21 deg. C. In addition to the slowing down or
stopping of hydration and hardening, there is also danger of disintegration of unset
concrete due to the disruptive effect set up by the expansion of the mixing water as it
freezes.
During cold weather concreting shall be abandoned when the temperature falls below 4.5
dg. C (40 deg. F.). (Use immersion thermometer inserted in concrete near forms or
surface for recording temperature.) it can be carried out with complete success provided
certain remedial measures and precautions are taken.
The most convenient method is to heat the mixing water and, for very low temperatures to
heat the aggregate as well. Heat the mixing water to 66 deg. C. (150 deg. F.). On no
account shall the hot water be added to cement alone. Aggregates may be heated to 21
deg. C, mixer drum may also be warmed. Cement must not be heated.
Temperatures of fresh concrete exceeding 21 deg. C. (70 deg. F.) are undesirable due to
the higher water requirement, and likelihood of cracking when the concrete contracts on
cooling, and relatively low strength. For most constructions, the right temperature of
concrete at placement is somewhat below 21 deg. C. Concrete with a low water / cement
ratio is less liable to damage by frost, and for good resistance to frost it is considered that
the average water / cement ratio should not exceed 0.60 (30 liters per 50 kg of cement).
Fresh concrete must not be allowed to freeze. If concrete is frozen, setting and hardening
ceases. Avoid the use of frozen aggregate. The concrete placed shall be protected
against frost by suitable covering. Concrete damaged by frost shall be removed and work
redone.
Provide layers of straw or other insulating material on the freshly laid concrete surface as
soon as the concrete is hard enough to sustain it without detriment. An insulating layer for
covering concrete may be composed of waterproof paper overlaid with a layer of straw
and finally with second layer of water proof paper.
In frosty or other adverse weather conditions, use of colloidal concrete may be

considered.
An increase of cement content of the mix by about 20 to 25 per cent, use of rapid
hardening cement with an admixture of calcium chloride or, high alumina cement are
usually recommended. With high alumina cement concreting can proceed without any
further precautions provided that the temperature is not at freezing point or below and the
materials are not frozen.
“Accelerators” are used in cold weather to increase the rate of hardening and thereby
reduce the likelihood of failure. They accelerate the hydration of the cement and increase
the rate of evolution of heat; thus the temperature of the concrete is raised and the
freezing point of the mixing water is lowered, enabling concreting to be carried out when
the air temperature is near or slightly below freezing point.
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As far as practicable, the use of accelerators or admixtures should be avoided. Calcium
chloride is the most commonly used material for accelerating hardening of the concrete
and is perhaps the most reliable, which may be used up to 2 per cent max : (prefer 1.5 per
cent) of the weight of cement. Quantity in excess of this proportion is harm full.
In no circumstances should this chemical be added to high alumina cement. Calcium

chloride is a white deliquescent and hydroscopic salt commercially available at low cost in
flakes or granular form and delivered in moisture proof bags or airtight drums, and should
be stored in a dry place. It is dissolved in the mixing water to which cement is added after
wards. Calcium chloride should not be placed in contact with water or mixed dry with
aggregate. Calcium chloride shall not be used where reinforcement is provided in the
concrete. The use of calcium chloride approximately halves the setting time, the concrete
must be placed in position and finished with the minimum of delay because of the repaid
setting.
Common salt (sodium chloride) lowers the freezing point of water. For temperatures below
0 deg. C. dissolve 1 kg. of salt in 170 liters of water and which may be slightly more for
lower temperatures. Larger percentages of salt appear to weaken the concrete. Salt over
5 per cent by weight of cement is injurious as it not only affects the strength of the
concrete but may also cause rusting of the reinforcement and efflorescence. Much
dependence should not be placed on salt for prevention of freezing. Salt should be
thoroughly dissolved or the results will not be satisfactory.
Timber form work is a valuable insulating agent and should be used in cold weather. The
concrete must be kept warm and protected from frost after it has been placed and until it
has hardened. Heat losses from concrete are greater in the first few hours, therefore,
protective methods must be applied as soon as possible after placing. Suitable methods of
protection are wrapping or covering the concrete with dry Hessian or backing, straw
blankets, old paper cement bags, tarpaulins or a 15 cm layer of dry straw.
If timber formwork is used it should be left in position as long as possible. Since the rate of
hardening of concrete will be slower in cold weather, formwork will have to be left in
position somewhat longer. Before any formwork is stripped it must be made certain that
concrete has hardened sufficiently. Precaution must be taken against coverings being
displaced by wind.
Reinforcement that is left protruding from the concrete constitutes a danger spot since it
offers an easy path for heat losses. It should therefore be wrapped.
Steam is sometimes used for heating the concrete, which is introduced between the
coverings and the concrete.
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KNOW YOUR CEMENT AND CONCRETE
As a site engineer one must know the type of cement which is being used or recommended for the
project. For any type of cement O.P.C.i.e. ordinary Portland cement is the basic cement. In
practice either OPC or slag cement or pozzolona cement may be used. The ultimate compressive
strength is more or less same.
Further to these cements various additions and admixtures are added, to form quick setting
cement, rapid hardening cement, and high strength cement, shrink free cement. Water proof
cement, low heat emission cement, colored cements etc. These additives and admixtures must be
used as per recommendations of the Manufacturers.
O.P.C. which is the base contains essentially following materials.
1) lime 60 to 70 %
2) silica 17 to 25 %
3) alumina 3 to 8 %
These in gradients are thoroughly mixed with water to form a slurry which is heated and dried to
form clinkers, small proportion of gypsum is added to control rate of setting and then ground to
very fine powder packed and is ready to use. The various exact proportions of ingredients vary for
different manufacturer depending upon the quality of materials available.
Again now a days OPC. Of 33, 43, and 53 grades are available. Out of these 43 grade is most
commonly used.
The grade of cement depend upon the fine ness of particles, higher the grade finer is the particle
size. When higher grade of cement is used more care should be taken for curing, if curing is not
proper, shrinkage cracks are common in concrete and plasters made by using higher grade of
cement.
Following requirements are essential for various toypes of cements.

1. SETTING TIME
TYPE OF CEMENT INITIAL SETTING TIME FINAL SETTING TIME
Normal setting
Not less than 30 minutes. Not more than 10 hrs.
Rapid hardening
Same Same
Quick setting
Not less than 5 minutes. Not more than 30 minutes.
Low heat
Not less than 1 hour. Not more than 10 hrs.
High alumina
Not less than 2 hrs not more Not more than 2 hrs after
than 6 hrs. initial set.
The compressive strength of concrete varies with different type of cement as shown below
concrete under reference is in ratio 1:2:4 and water cement ratio 0. 60 .28 days strength with
ordinary port land cement if taken as .1
Mix with ordinary cement ---- 1.00
“ “ Aluminous cement ---- 2.00
“ “ rapid hardening cement--- 1.200
“ “ low heat cement---------- 0.82
Loss of strength of cement with time.
As a result of long storage of cement the compressive strength gets reduced following table is for
general guidance.
Fresh cement has strength 100%

Cement stored for 3 months
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has strength 75 to 80 %
Cement stored for 6 month has strength 60 to 65 %
Cement stored for 12 months has strength 55 to 60 %
Cement stored for 24 months has strength 45 to 50 %
The time is estimated from the date It leaves the factory this indicates that cement should be used
when it is fresh say within a month or two from the time it arrives at site.
If cement is to be used which is 3 month or more old, it should be retested in the laboratory and
should be used only when results of test are satisfactory, for any load bearing structures like
columns, footings, rafts, beams, slabs or in machine foundations.
When old cement is to be consumed it should be used in lean mixes like providing mud met or
P.C.C. below R.C.C. or where filling is to be done, or below ground stabs etc.
EFFECT OF MOISTURE.
Cement has great affinity for water and as soon as it comes in contact with water process of
hydration starts, and hard lumps are formed and strength is lost. Even moisture absorbed from
atmosphere by cement kept in bags gets hydrated and looses strength; hence cement should
always be stored above 1 to 2 feet from ground and kept properly covered. Absorption up to 1 %
can be tolerated and if observed, such cement should be used immediately. If absorption exceeds
4 to 5%, cement is useless for all ordinary purposes.
Cement bags should be opened only when it is to be emptied in the mixer drum.
PORTLAND SLAG CEMENT.
Portland slag cement: is intimately ground mixture of port-land cement clinker and granulated slag
with addition of gypsum and permitted additives or and intimate uniform blend of port-land cement
and finely ground granulated slag. A short description of the in gradients is as given below.
PORTLAND CEMENT CLINKER.
It consists mostly of calcium silicates obtained by heating to incipient fusion a predetermined and
homogenous materials mainly containing ca 0 (lime) and Si02 (silica) with smaller portion of Al203
(alumina) and Fe203 (iron oxide)
GRANULATED SLAG.
Slag in granulated form is used for manufacturing hydraulic cement. It is basically non metallic
product which has necessarily glass containing silicates and aluminum-silicates of lime and other
bases. Blast furnace slag contains all above ingredients. Slag which is produced simultaneously
along with iron in Blast furnace or in electric pig iron furnace. The slag produced is in molten form,
this molten slag is granulated by rapid chilling or by quenching the molten slag with water or steam
and air.
MANUFACTURING OF PORTLAND SLAG CEMENT.
It can be produced by 2 methods. In first method granulated slag in required quantity is added to
the Portland cement ingredients like clinker etc. as explained in above and grinded together to the
required fineness. In second method final grinded powder of granulated slag is mixed in required
proportion to ready Portland cement and mixed thoroughly to give a homogeneous mass to be
used as Portland slag cement in various construction activities.
PERCENTAGE OF CRANULATED SLAG IN CEMENT.
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The granulated slag powdered content in Portland cement varies from 25% to 70% of the port land
slag cement.
SETTING TIME.
Setting time of Portland slag cement when tested by Vicat Apparatus as per IS 4031 part V should
be as below.
Initial setting time. Not less the 30 minutes.
Final setting time. Not more then 600 minutes.
COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH.
The average compressive strength of minimum 3 nos. of mortar cubes area of face 50 cm 2, and
mortar composed of 1: 3 ratio (one part of Portland slag cement and 3 parts of standard sand by
mass and (p/4+3.0) percent (of combined mass of cement + sand), water and prepared, stored
and tested in the manner described in IS 4031 (part 6) ; 1988 shall be as below.
1) 72+1hour Not less than 16 MPa.
(3 days)
2) 168 ±2hour Not less than 22 MPa
(7 days)
3)672±4hour Not less than 33 MPa
(28 days)
Where 1 MPa. = 1N/mm2 = 0.102 kg/mm2
Standard sand shall confirm to I.S. 650: 1966.
“p” is the percentage of water required to produce a paste of standard consistency.
ADVATAGES OF PORTLAND SLAG CEMENT.
1) Physical properties are similar to port land cement.

2) It has low heat of hydration.
3) It is better resistant to soils and water which contain excessive amounts of Sulphates of
alkali metals, Alumina, and iron and also resistant to acidic waters. Due to these qualities it
is suitable for use in marine works.
4) It uses Blast furnace slag which is otherwise a waste product. The disposal of slag from
blast furnace and electric are furnace was a big problem be-fore port land slag cement
production came in to practice.
5) It also increases production of cement by the percentage of slag is mixed in portland
cement and thus gives economical benefit.
For more details IS 455; may be referred.
POZZOLANA CEMENT.
Pozzolana cement is ordinary Portland cement in which fly ash obtained from thermal power
stations where coal is used as fuel for boilers. Huge quantity of fly ash is produced and is
practically a waste product. The disposal of fly ash is a big problem to power houses.
Using fly ash as admixture in cement has led to saving of scares construction minerals.
For using fly ash as admixture to Portland cement, it is necessary to have proper collection system
of quality fly ash from its source of production (thermal power houses).
Use of fly ash in cement concrete or cement mortar has three different and specific purposes.
One, use of fly ash as admixture, Second, use of fly ash as fine aggregate and Third, use of fly
ash as Pozzolana.
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Considering all three above aspects Indian standard bureau has made IS 3812-1981 based on the
current knowledge and experience gained from the use of fly ash.
It has been established that fly ash up to 12%may be used for replacement of cement without
affecting the quality and strength safely.
Fly ash to be used in cement can either be added along with clinker and gypsum at the time of
grinding to produce Pozzolana cement or it can be added separately to Portland cement and
mixed thoroughly to produce a homogeneous mass and used in construction.
GRADES OF FLY ASH.
Fly ash which is used in mixing is divided in 2 grades as per is 3812 - 1981
GRADE 1:- for incorporation in cement mortar and concrete and in Lime Pozzolona mixture and
for Manufacture of Portland Pozzolana cement.
GRADE2:-for incorporation in cement mortar and concrete and in Lime Pozzolona mixture for
more details regarding fly ash, type and quality IS 3812 part 1 and 2 may be referred.
An article published in journal of structural engineering volume 33 number 3 gave following results
which are worth noting.
Mechanical properties of hardened concrete modulus
28 days strength N /mm2 Modulus

of
Type of %dosage Mix Split
Compressive Flexural elasticity
concrete. of waste proportion tensile
strength. strength. X10-4
strength. N/mm2
Conventio
nal 0 1:2:4 24 3.24 4.81 3.91
concrete.
Fly ash 10 (0.9+0.1):2:4 27 3.68 4.94 5.12
concrete. 20 0.8+0.2.):2:4 25 3.20 4.50 4.18
Observation: - There is 5 to 12.5% increase in compressive strength at 10% replacement of

cement by fly ash compared to strength of Conventional concrete.
There is marginal decrease in direct tension and flexural strength at 20% replacement of cement
by fly ash.
There is scope for research to test concrete in which cement up to 20% is replaced partly by
granulated slag and partly by fly ash and study results as to how with various combinations of both
of these items the concrete will behave
CEMENT CONCRETE.
cement concrete is either made at construction site by using mixers, which are available in
different capacities and types, for this coarse aggregate in the form of crushed stones and fine
aggregate in the form of river sand are stocked at site and mixed in required designed proportion
as per mix design to cement, water and admixtures are added.
As per design proportions and mixed in the mixer machines and desired concrete is produced and
used.
The precautions required are that aggregate and sand should be of good quality and free from
dust. If dust is observed both aggregate and sand should be thoroughly washed before use. Dust
or clay should be less the 1.5 to 2% only. The dust are clay present forms a very thin film on the
particles of sand and aggregate and reduces grip or adhesion of cement. Presence of clay also
retards the setting action of concrete and increases drying shrinkage and has an adverse effect on
final crushing strength of concrete. Hence all precautions must be taken to remove clay or silt from
aggregates be fore use.
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SUPPLY OF CONCRETE FROM BATCHING PLANTS.
When concrete is required in huge quantities it is supplied from batching plants in transit mixers.
The batching plants are located 15 or 20 kilometers (even more) from the site of construction,
order is placed on batching plants for required grade of concrete (M15,M20,M25,M30 etc.) along
with quantity required. At batching plant required mix design is done along with additives required
and ready made concrete is supplied. To the consumer. At worksite slump test is carried out as
soon as concrete in Transit mixer is received. The concrete is poured through concrete pumps
with the help of delivery pipe in foundations and vibrated. Readiness of shuttering and
reinforcement binding before ordering is a pre condition. In all big projects concrete is supplied
through batching plants only. Use of mixer machine is common only in residential building and
small projects like, bridges culverts or projects where batching plants. Do not exist with in a
reasonable distance. Test cubes are taken from the concrete during filling the foundation and are
tested for 7 and 28 days strength, to asses and ensure quality of concrete. Even when concrete is
supplied through Batching plants the quality of concrete depends upon type of cement and coarse
and fine aggregates used.
In any of the method of supply quality control by taking cubes during concreting is a must. These
cubes are to be kept on or near concreted surface and cured as per curing of main foundation to
arrive at proper conclusion from the results of 7 or 28 days crushing strength. It is a general
practice that cubes are kept fully immersed in water for 7 or 28 days and taken out of water just
before testing. This is a wrong practice and must not be allowed. From such results you can never
get correct idea of mass concrete which is cured only 2 or 3 times a day, hence testing cubes
should be given same treatment of curing as the mass concrete.
It will be clear from above that for good and dependable quality of concrete strict supervision at
every stage i. e. during binding reinforcement, shuttering, mixing, pouring and vibrating is required.
Any laps at any stage will result in week concrete structure and will fail in serving the purpose for
which it has been provided in due course of time.
Another point which is worth paying attention is that once the concrete sets, (what ever quality it
may be) and if the cube test shows less strength and defects are observed after removal of
shuttering any type of remedial measure is very costly. Remedial measures like pressure grouting
with cement or with chemical can only make up the loss to some extent only but no agency takes
guarantee that after rectification the concrete will be as good as dependable concrete during the
life time of the structures.
Some time concrete structures like columns, pedestals and foundations are to be broken and
rebuild. This is done by using pneumatic or electrically operated chisels These tools induce hair
cracks in the concrete below the broken surface which are not visible. Cracks provide passage for
underground water and damage the reinforcement by rusting and loosing the grip of reinforcement
with concrete in due course of time.
Following general defects are observed in concrete, since it is practically impossible to control
each and every activity, it becomes more difficult when so many agencies, and suppliers are
involved at site.
DEFECTS OF CONCRETE.
Cracks
Cracks in concrete can be categorized as minor hair cracks and major cracks.
minor hair cracks.
These appear on the surface film of cement layer on concrete and do not extend in side .Such
cracks do not affect strength of concrete and can be removed by hard wire brushing the top
cement film, easily. The main cause of appearance of hair crack is mainly due to unequal
shrinkage of the surface concrete and concrete mass behind it. It is also due to bulging of
shuttering. On tension side hair cracks appears due to week tensile strength of concrete compared
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to steel. These cracks appear after the steel reinforcement takes load, improper curing also
contributes to above reasons.
After removal of top skin by hard wire brushing soon after the concrete is set and a thin coat of
cement based water proof chemical is given.
MAJOR CRACKS.
These types of cracks can be seen by naked eye on the top surface near projecting heavy vertical
reinforcement and foundation bolts in column and pedestals. These are wider and extend quite
deep say 50 to 200 mm and more. These also extend up to corner of surfaces. Their appearance
is haphazard and crisscross.
Here also the reasons are 1) improper curing 2) use of high grade of cement 3) in sufficient cover
4) providing excessive reinforcement steel. 5) Difference in rate of cooling between upper layer of
concrete and concrete mass in side which causes
unequal shrinkage of surfaces. Shrinkage in dry and hot areas is much greater in summer and in
Gulf countries, where temperature during day rises up to 50`c, and above. Due to this special
arrangement for keeping the concrete surface continuously wet and cool is required.
It may be mentioned that curing after concreting is taken casually and is seldom paid serious
attention, which is wrong, many of cracks can be avoided if serious attention is paid for making
special arrangements for proper curing prior to concreting.
REMEDIES.
1) For major cracks the best thing is to break the concrete about 100 mm below the limit to which
crack is extending and recast by using concrete mixed with special non shirking cement based
compound. These are available in market and are produced under different brand names.
2) Cracks can also be filled with non shirking chemicals by pressure grouting. These chemicals are
very thin (even thinner than water) and fill up all cracks and cavities and solidify with in 24 to 48
hours.
3) Grouting can also be done with, epoxy based non shrinking and free flowing grouting materials
with pressure. These are also available in market under different brand name.
One caution in using chemical grouting material is, to discuss with representative of the supplier/
producer of the material and decide a particular type of material as recommended by him. Do not
decide a particular brand of material only after reading the literature which is often confusing.
It is a big relief that in India and other countries now a days manufacturers themselves under take
such grouting with guarantee. It is better to engage such agencies rather purchasing the grouting
chemical from supplier and carrying out the work locally or through labor contractor. Please note in
later case the guarantee/warranty does not stand valid.
Honeycombs in concrete: - Honeycombs are hollow spaces and cavities left in concrete mass on
surface or in side the concrete mass where concrete could not reach. These look like honey bees
nest.
Honey combs which are on sides are visible to naked eyes and can be detected easily as soon
shuttering is removed. Honey combs which are inside mass of concrete can only be detected by
advanced techniques like ultrasonic testing etc.
Honey comb is due to non reaching of concrete to all places due to which cavities and hallow
pockets are created, main reasons are 1) improper vibration during concrete. 2) Less cover to
reinforcement bars 3) use of very stiff concrete (this can be avoided by controlling water as per
slump test).
4) Places like junction of beam to beam to column and to one or more beams are the typical spots
where honey combs are observed. This is due to jumbling of reinforcement of beams and column
rods at one place; special attention is required at such place during concreting and vibrating.
5) Presence of more percentage of bigger size of aggregate in concrete also prevents concrete to
fill narrow spaces between the reinforcement rods.
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REMEDIES FOR HONECOMBS.
Strictly speaking wherever honeycombs are observer concrete should be broken and the portion
should be re concreted after applying grouting chemical to the old surface. Honeycombs as a
defect not only reduces the load bearing capacity but water finds a easy way to reinforcement rods
and rusting and corrosion starts. Corrosion is a process which continues through reinforcement‟s
rods even in good concrete, this result in loosing grip between rods and concrete, which is very
dangerous to safety and life of concrete structures. R.C.C. structures have failed with in 20 or 30
years of there construction which is less than half their projected life. Especially no risk should be
taken in case of columns, Machine foundations, Rafts, Beams etc, where breaking and recasting is
the only best way.
In case of honey combs on surface pressure grouting with cement based chemicals which are non
shrinkable can be adopted after taking opinion of the designer and acting as per his advice.
It will not be out of context to point out that contractors and their supervisors are in the habit of
hiding honey combs by applying super facially cement plaster on the honey combs, hence site
engineer must be very cautious.
At places of junction of columns and beams concrete with strictly 20mm and down aggregates
should be used with slightly more water and cement to avoid honeycombs. Taping with wooden
hammer the sides of shuttering from outs side during concreting and vibrating will help minimizing
honeycombs to a great extent in case of columns and beams. Use of thinner needle say 25mm or
less with vibrator at intricate places of concreting will also help in reducing honey combs.
Segregation
Segregation is separation of ingredients of concrete from each other. In good concrete all concrete
aggregates are evenly coated with sand and cement paste and forms a homogeneous mass.
During handling, transporting and depositing due to jerks and vibrations the paste of cement and
sands gets separated from coarse aggregate. If concrete segregates during transit it should be
remixed properly before depositing. How ever a concrete where initial setting time is over, should
not be used.
MAIN CAUSES OF SEGREGATION.
1) Use of excess quantity of water. This is a general tendency when concrete is made at site
in mixer machine by workers.
2) Excessive vibration of concrete when mechanical needle vibrators are used, as a result of
excessive vibration heavier particles sink to bottom and liquid comes on top.
3) Depositing concrete from top in underground foundations and rafters, concrete should
never be thrown from a height when brought in buckets by laborers, which is a general
tendency observed at site.
REMEDY.
Where ever depth is more than 1.5 meters it should be deposited through temporary inclined
chutes. The angle of inclination may be kept between 1:3 and 1:2 so that concrete from top of
chutes travels smoothly to bottom, use of small quantity of free water from top at intervals helps in
lubricating the path of flow of concrete to bottom smoothly. The delivery end of chute should be as
close as possible to the point of deposit. Segregation in deep foundations and rafts of thick ness
more than 1 meter, there is every possibility of presence of segregated concrete near bottom or in
center if proper supervision is not there. Such segregation can be detected by advanced method
of testing like ultrasonic testing. In case of doubt random ultrasonic testing should be conducted
and if it is present designer‟s opinion should be taken. This type of segregation can be rectified by
pressure grounding with special chemical compounds.
After any defect rectified by pressure grouting core test has to be performed to ensure that the
strength of concrete has reached to the desired level.
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PROPER METHOD OF POURING & VIBRATION OF CONCRETE.
Common rule for pouring is that in no case concrete should be poured at edges near shuttering
and vibrator needle should be inserted away from shuttering the needle should not touch
shuttering and reinforcement rods. Insertion of needle in concrete should be practically vertical and
point of insertion should be about 500mm (approximately) away from each other. Sides of
shuttering should be tamped by wooden hammer from outside when concreting reaches near
ends. Needle should be removed after 1 to 1:5 minutes as soon as cement slurry appears. Over
vibration will cause segregation which is not desirable.
CONCRETING OF COLUMNS PEDESTALS AND FOOTINGS.
Concreting should start from the center of vertical bars to the end and vibrated so that concrete
spreads evenly on all sides. Proper keys should be provided in the center of column reinforcement
and walls. All upper surfaces of column and walls should be made rough by wire brush after initial
setting of concrete. This is required to provide a proper grip between concrete of stem part with
footing and walls and foundations. Always pour 1:1 cement and sand slurry on the footing and
foundations before column stem and wall concreting is started, to avoid separation of stem/ wall
where a cold joint may be formed. Immediately in a day or two starters for column and wall should
be casted with proper alignment and again the upper surface of starter should be made rough.
This can be easily achieved simply by spreading and light pressing coarse aggregates particles
when concrete is still green in such a way that part of coarse aggregate is out side and part goes
inside.
This method of making top surface rough is to be adopted along with providing key at all places in
columns, pedestals, vertical walls which are always concreted after concreting of footing and rafts
concreting is over (approximately two or three days letter). These measures provide a proper grip
between the surfaces. In addition to above dowels in between outer main bars of wall and column
are inserted when concrete is wet to provide further grip between old and new concrete surfaces.
These dowels are 600 to 800 mm cut pieces of reinforcement bars, which are inserted in
green/wet concrete such a way that half length is projecting and half length is inside concrete.
CONCRETING OF RAFTS.
Rafts are always bigger in dimensions (length, width and height) and vertical reinforcement are to
be provided at proper places along with reinforcement for pedestals, walls, machine foundation,
pockets, bolts, inserts, conduit pipe, sumps etc. before concreting is to start. Hence it is required to
check all these items thoroughly for proper location and fixity, so that these items are not disturbed
from their location during concreting, only after checking these items along with reinforcement rods
pouring of concrete should be allowed. It is very difficult to provide missing items or correct their
location once concrete is set.
Concrete in rafts is always done from one end to other end along width and not along length, with
proper vibration as has been explained earlier.
If for pockets solid thermo coal blocks are used these should be left in concrete even after curing
time is over. These are removed only when machines are to be erected. If removed earlier these
pockets which will leave a wide deep hollow space in the raft and may cause an accident when
persons walk over it.
Short notes on sampling, testing, and acceptance of concrete cubes.
(Ref :- National building code of India 2005 section section 5).
The characteristic strength is defined as the strength of material bellow which not more than 5 %
of the test results are expected to fall.
Conditions of concrete and grade with concrete with water cement ratio and minimum cement
required are as specified in the following table (ref clause 5.1.2, 5.1.3, 7.2.4.1 and 8.1:2)
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Minimum grade of Maximum free water Cement Content
S.NO
concrete content ration (minimum) kg/m3
1 MILD M20 0.55 300
2 MODERATE M25 0.50 300
3 Severe M30 0.45 320
4 Very severe M35 0.45 340
5 Extreme M40 0.40 360
Frequency of sampling clause 14.2
Quantity of concrete in the work m3 Number of samples

1-5 1
6-15 2
16-30 3
31-50 4
4+1 additional sample for each additional
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50m3 or part thereof
Compressive Strength required after 28 days strength of 150 mm cube after 28 day
S.NO
grade N/mm2
1 M 20 20
2 M 25 25
3 M 30 30
1 M 35 35
14.4 Test results of sample.
The test results of the sample shall be the average of the strength of three specimens. The
individual variation should not be more the ±15% of the average. If more the test results of
samples are invalid.
Acceptance criteria: - clause 15.0
Compressive strength:- clause 15.1.0

The concrete shall be deemed to comply with the strength requirement when both the following
conditions are met.
a) Mean strength determined from any group of four non overlapping consecutive results
complies with the appropriate limits below
Specified grade of Mean of the group of 4 non-overlapping Individual test result in

concrete consecutive Test Results in N/mm2 N/mm2
1 2 3
≥fck + 0.825 x established standard

M 20 or above deviation(rounded off to nearest 0.5 N/mm2)
≥fck -4 N/mm2
or
2
≥fck -4 N/mm , whichever is greater
Wh
ere fck is characteristic cube compress ire strength of concrete.
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b) The strength determined from any test result is not less than the specified characteristic
strength less 0.3 N/mm2.
Quantity of concrete represented by strength test results clauses (15.3).
The quantity of concrete represented by a group of four consecutive test results shall include the
batches from which the first and last samples were taken together all intervening batches.
For the individual test result requirement given in col. No 3 only the particular batch from which the
sample was taken shall be at risk.
Where the mean rate of sampling is not specified the maximum quantity of concrete that four
consecutive test results represent shall be limited to 60 m3
CORE TEST (CLAUSE 16.4)
The points from which cores are to be taken and the numbers of cores required shall be taken
shall be at the discretion of the engineer -in-charge and shall be representative of the whole of
concrete concerned. In no case however, shall fewer than three cores be tested.
16.4.3
Concrete in the member represented by a core test shall be considered acceptable if the average
equivalent cub test strength of the cores is equal to at least 85% of the cube strength of the grade
of concrete specified for the corresponding age and no individual core has a strength less than
75%
In case the core test results do not satisfy the requirements or where such tests have not been
done, load test may be resorted to.
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POUR CARD PROFORMA
Sr. No. --------
Project Name ---------------- Owner -----------
Drg. No. -----------------------
1. Date of Concreting ---------------------------

2. Time of Starting --------------------------------
3. Volume of Concreting ------------------------- M3
4. Ratio of concrete Mix 1:2 :4
1 : 1.5 : 3
1:3 :6
1:4 :8
5. No. of cement bags required as per theoretical calculation --------------- No.
6. P.C.C. top level

a. As per drg. ----------
b. Actual at site level -----------
7. Concrete top level

a. As per drg. ----------
8. Steel inserts level

a. As per drg. ----------
9. No. of bags actually consumed.
10. Time of completion.
Notes :
a. Certified that reinforcement has bee provided as per approved bar Yes / No.
bending schedule
b. Shuttering has been checked and approved. Yes / No.
c. Pockets for machine foundations and inserts are provided as per Yes / No.
drawing.
d. Concrete vibrators, concrete mixers & water pumps are in working Yes / No.
condition.
e. Adequate water is arranged Yes / No.
f. Adequate skilled & unskilled labour and supervisory staff is arranged Yes / No.
by contractor.
g. Adequate cement, sand, aggregate water proofing compound Yes / No.
plastisizer (if required) is available at work site
h. Plastisizer / water proofing chemical as recommended with ratio of -----------
mixing
CONTRACTOR ENGINEER/ SUPERVISOR

OF COMPANY
CONSULTAN’S ENGINEER
The above pour card should be made in 3 copies. One copy to be kept by each signatory
for record.
Proforma
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BAR BENDING SCHEDULE PROFORMA
Date -------------- Sr. No. ------
DRG. No. -------------------- Project / Building ------------------
As Per Drawing As Per Joints Chairs Provided
Length
Provided
No. of
of each
Sr. No.
Length
Length
Length
Length
Length
Length
of One
of One
Shape
Shape
(6+9+13)
Total WT
Unit WT
of All
Total
Total
Laps
Nos.
Nos.
Dia
Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
CONTRACTOR ENGINEER/ SUPERVISOR OF

COMPANY
CONSULTAN’S ENGINEER
The above bar bending schedule should be made in 3 copies. One copy to be kept by
each signatory for record.
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WEIGHTS OF BLDG MATERIAL
S. S.
Material Weight kg. Material Weight Kg.
No. No.
3 2
1. Aluminum Cast 2580-2700/m 27. Cost Copper 8790-8940/M
3 3
2. Aluminum Wrought 2640-2800/m 28. Wrought Copper 8840-8940/M
2 Glass Rolled Plate 6mm 2
3. Al. Sheets Per mm 2.8 Kg/m 29. 17 Kg/M
thk.
Asbestos Cement Sheets 2 2
4. 11 Kg/m 30. Glass Sheet 1mm thick. 2.5/M
6mm Flot Thk.
6mm Thk. Asbestos 2 3
5. 16 Kg/m 31. ICE 900/M
Corrugated
3 3
6. Asphalt solid 2200-2300/M 32. Pig Iron 7200/M
3 3
7. Brick Ballast 930-1260/M 33. Grey Cast iron 7030-7130/M
Stone Ballast 3 3
8. 1920-2080/M 34. White Cast Iron 7580-7720/M
Consolidated
3 3
9. Brass 8550/M 35. Lead Solid Cost 11350/M
3 3
10. Bricks Common Burnt 1600-200/M 36. Lead Sheets Per mm thk. 11/M
3 3
11. Bricks Burnt Pressed 1760-1840/M 37. Kerosene 820/M
3 Premixed bitumen 3
12. Fire Clay Bricks 1760-2000/M 38. 2200/M
macadam
Brick Work with Common 3 3
13. 1800-1950/M 39. Mild steel 7850/M
Bricks
3 3
14. With Machine cut bricks 2400/M 40. Cement mortar 2080/M
2 3
15. 100mm thick brick work 192//M 41. Petrol 675-690/M
3 3
16. Cast Iron 7200/M 42. Sand dry & clean 1450-1600/M
3 3
17. Cast Steel 7840/M 43. River sand 1840/M
3 3
18. Cement Tightly Packed 1700/M 44. Wet Sand 1760-2000/M
3 3
19. Coal Loose 800-900/M 45. Wet Silt 1760-1920/M
3 3
20. Coke 1000/M 46. Mild steel 7850/M
Plain Concrete with 3 3
21. 2300/M 47. Rolled steel 7840/M
Stone aggregate
Reinforced Cement with 3 Stone masonry mortar & 3
22. 2400-2500/M 48. 2500/M
2% steel rubble
3 3
23. Concrete with 5% Steel 2580-2700/M 49. Mortar and random rubble 2100-2200/M
3 3
24. Brick Aggregate 1850/M 50. Dry rubble 2080/M
3 3
25. Stone Aggregate 2250/M 51. Dry random rubble 2100-2200/M
Copper Sheets Per mm 2 3
26. 8.69/M 52. Wrought iron 7700/M
thick
3
53. Zinc sheets perm thick 7.1/M
A) Average cost of labour for civil works.

The average cost of labour for civil work for estimation purpose is taken 30 to 40%
of material cost.
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SQUARE AND ROUND BARS
0.7843 KG/CM2 PER METER OR 1 CFT OF STEEL = 490 LBS
Diameter or Weight per meter Sectional Area Perimeter

width mm  Kg  Kg  Cm2  Cm2  Cm  Cm
5.0 0.20 0.15 0.25 0.20 2.0 1.57
5.5 0.24 0.19 0.30 0.24 2.2 1.73
6.0 0.28 0.22 0.36 0.28 2.4 1.88
7.0 0.38 0.30 0.49 0.38 2.8 2.20
8.0 0.50 0.39 0.64 0.50 3.2 3.51
9.0 0.64 0.50 0.81 0.64 3.6 2.83
10 0.78 0.62 1.00 0.79 4.0 3.14
11 0.95 0.75 1.21 0.95 4.4 3.46
12 1.13 0.89 1.44 1.13 4.8 3.77
14 1.54 1.21 1.96 1.54 5.6 4.40
16 2.01 1.58 2.56 2.01 6.4 5.03
18 2.54 2.00 3.24 2.54 7.2 5.65
20 3.14 2.47 4.00 3.14 8.0 6.28
22 3.80 2.98 4.84 3.80 8.8 6.91
25 4.91 3.85 6.25 4.91 10.0 7.85
28 6.15 4.83 7.84 6.16 11.2 8.80
32 8.04 6.31 10.24 8.04 12.8 10.05
36 10.17 7.99 12.96 10.18 14.4 11.31
40 12.56 9.86 16.00 12.57 16.0 12.57
45 15.90 12.49 20.25 15.90 18.0 14.14
50 19.62 15.41 25.00 19.64 20.0 15.71
56 24.62 19.34 31.36 24.63 22.4 17.59
63 31.16 24.47 39.69 31.17 25.2 19.79
71 39.57 31.08 50.41 39.59 28.4 22.31
80 50.24 39.46 64.00 50.27 32.0 25.13
USEFUL FORMULA
The circle
Area of circle = d2
------- Where „d‟ is dia of circle = 2r
4
Circumference = d r= Radius of Circle.
Cylinder
Cylinder Area = d x h Where d = dia of Base, h= Height of Cylinder.
Vol. = r2 h
Ellipse Area = 1/4Dd = 0.7854 D x d, Where D major axis (long axis)

d minor axis (short axis)
ze
Perimeter or circumference = 1.82D +1.315d
Perabola Area = base x 2/3 height.
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Polygons
Sum of interior angles of polygon regular or irregular is always = 180 0 x (number of sides
–2)
Table of regular polygons
Name of No. of Angle A Area R Side r

Polygon Sides 00 S2 x Sx Rx rx Sx
Triangle 3 60 0.433 0.577 1.732 3.464 0.289
Tetragon 4 90 1.000 0.707 1.414 1.000 0.500
Pentagon 5 108 1.721 0.851 1.176 1.454 0.688
Hexagon 6 120 2.598 1.000 1.000 1.155 0.866
Octagon 8 135 4.828 1.307 0.765 0.828 1.207
Decagon 10 144 7.694 1.618 0.618 0.650 1.538
Dodecagon 12 150 11.196 1.932 0.517 0.543 1.866
Angle = Angle contained between 2 sides

S = Side of polygon
R = Radius of circum scribed circle
R = Radius of inscribed circle
Trapezium
Area = Sum of parallel sides x ½ height.
Simpson’s rule for area of irregular figures

Procedure
Divide the area or figure into an even number (n) of parallel strips by means of (n+1)
ordinates, spaced at equal distance „d‟
Then Area of the figure = 1/3d [first ordinate + last ordinate +2 (sum of all dimensions of
nos. of odd intermediate ordinates) + (Four sum of dimensions all even nos. of inter
mediate ordinates)]
Cube
Diagonal of a cube = 1 Side of cube x 3
Vol. Of a cube = (one side of cube)3
Area of all faces = 6 x (one side)2
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Diagonal Of A Rectangular solid =  Length2 + Breadth2 + Depth2
Pyramid
A pyramid is a solid whose base is a polygon and whose sides are triangles meeting at a
common point called vertex
Circular Cone
A cone is a solid whose base is a circle and whose convex surface tapers uniformly to a
point called vertex
Volume of a Cone = 1/3 area of base x vertical height.
Convex area of cone = r  r2 + h2

Where „r‟ is radius at base and h is vertical height
Frusta of a pyramid or cone

When a pyramid or cone is cut by plane parallel to the base so as to divide the pyramid in
2 parts the lower part is called a frusta of the pyramid or cone.
Volume of frusta of pyramid or cone. = h/3 (A1+A2+A1A2

Where A1 & A2 are the are at top and bottom
Note
This formula is useful in finding volume of trapezoidal part o column footings
SI units and their practical applications

In SI units dimensions are expressed in mm, area in mm 2, and bending moment in N mm
units.
The relation ship in general with metric are as follows
1. 1kg /cm2 = 0.1N/mm2

2. 1kg cm = 100Nmm
3. 1t/m = 10kN/m
4. 1Mpa = 1N/mm2
5. 1Kg (f) = 10N
6. 10kg /cm2 = 1N/mm2
7. 0.01kg cm = 1Nmm
8. 100kg /m = 1kN/m
9. 1 mpa=1Nmm2 = 0.1020Kg/mm2
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BRITISH & METRIC UNITS OF LENGTH & CONVERSION FACTORS
British Unit Metric Unit British to Metric Metric to British
12 Inch = 1 Foot 1mm = 1”= 25.4mm 1mm=0.0397 inch
= 2.54cm
3 Feet = 1 Yard 10mm = 1cm 1ft. = 30.48cm 1 cm= 0.397 Inch
= 0.3048mtr.
220 Yards = 1 10cm=1 decimeter 1 yard = 0.9144 1 Decimeter = 3.937

Furlong mtr. = 0.328 feet.
8 Furlong = 1M 10dm = 1 meter 1 furlong = 1 Meters =39.37”
0.201km = 3.281 feet
= 1.094 yard
One survey chain 100cm = 1 meter 1 mile = 1.609km 1 deka meter= 32.81
=100 Ft. feet
= 10.94 Yard
1000mm = 1 mtr. 1 Hecto Meter = 328
ft. 1”
10 mtr. = 1 DM 1KM=3280 ft. 10 in
(Deka mtr.) = 1093.63 Yards.
= 4.97 Furlong
= 0.621 Miles
10DM= 1Hecto
meter
BRITISH & METRIC UNITS FOR AREA

British Unit Metric Units Conversion British Conversion Metric to
to metric British
144Sq. Inch = 1 1 Sq. Mtr. = 1” Sq Inch = 6.45 1 mm2 = 0.00155 Sq.
2
Sq. Foot 10,000cm Cm2 inch
= 645.2 mm2
9 Sq. Ft. =1 Sq. 1 Sq. Cm = 1 Sq. Ft. = 929.0 1 cm2=0.155 Sq. inch
Yard 100mm2 Cm2
= 0.093 M2
1 Sq Chain=484 1 Sq. 1 Sq. Yard = 0.836 1 Sq. mtr. = 10.76 Sq.
sq. Yards Km.=1000,000 Sq. M2 Foot
mtrs.
1Acre = 43560 Sq. 1 Sq. Km = 100 1 Acre = 4046.86 1 Hector = 11959.85
Ft. Hectares M2 Sq. yard.
= 0.4047 Hectors = 2.470 Acres
640Acres = 1 Sq. 1 Sq. Mile 1 Sq. Kilometer
Mile an Acre is the = 2.590 Sq. = 247.10 Acres
area of a square Kilometers = 0.3861 Miles2
whose side is = 259 Hectors
208.71 Ft. Long = 640 Acres
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BRITISH & METRIC UNITS FOR VOLUME
British Unit Metric Units Conversion British to Conversion Metric

metric to British
3
1 Cu ft. = 1728 1000mm =1Cu. Cm 1cu. Inch= 16387 cu. mm 1 cu cm= 0.061 cu
cu. Inch or 1 C.C. 1 cu ft=16.387cu. cm inch
1000C/C = 1 Litter
1 Cu. Yard = 27 1000000 Cu. Cm= 1 cu ft. =28317cu. cm 1 cu mtr=35.315
3
Cu. Feet 1M = 0.02832 cu meter cu. ft. = 1.308 cu.
1000 Ltrs= 1M3 = 28.317 Liters Yards.
1 cu. yard = 0.765 cu. Mtr.

= 765 Ltrs.
Note : 1 Liter of water weight‟s 1 kilogram and is equal to 1000 cu centimeter or CC.
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WHO STANDARD FOR DRINKING WATER
S/N PARAMETERS WHO LIMITS FOR

DRINKING WATER
(A)PHYSICO- CHEMICAL TESTS
1 Appearance (apparent color ) Clear and Colorless
2 Color (True color units) 15
3 Ph at 25”C a4
4 Conductivity (u.s/cm) a4
5 Odor Odorless
6 Total Suspended Solids (TSS) mg/l) a4
7 Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) mg/l) 1000
8 Total Hardness (CaCO3), mg/l) a4
9 Bicarbonates (Hydrogen Carbonate HCO3 mg/l NS
10 Alkalinity (CaCO3). mg/l a4
11 Acidity (CaCO3). mg/l a4
12 Aluminum mg/l 0.2
13 Zink (mg/l) 5
14 Iron (mg/l) 0.3
15 Calcium (as Ca2+ mg/l) a4
16 Magnesium (as mg2+ mg/l) a4
17 Lead (mg/l) 0.01
18 Copper (mg/l) 1.0
19 Manganese (mg/l) 0.5
20 Chromium (mg/l) 0.05
21 Cadmium (mg/l) 0.03
22 Nitrate (( NO3) mg/l) 50
23 Chloride (mg/l) 250
24 Sulphate (as SO4 2, mg/l) 250
25 Phosphate( as a PO4 3 , mg/l) a4
26 Free Chlorine (mg/l) 0.2-0.4
27 Phenolic Compounds ( as phenol) mg/l 0.009
1 (B) MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS
2 Total plate count (cfu/100ml) a4
3 Total Coliforms (cfu/100ml) 0
4 E coli (cfu/100ml) 0
Notes:
NS = Not Stated; ND = Not Detected
A4 Guideline values have not been established by WHO for these parameters
because they are not of health concern at levels found in drinking water.
Cfu = colony. Forming units;
References:
(1) WHO (2004) Guidelines for drinking water quality. Vol1 Recommendations 3 rd
edition World Health Organization, Geneva.
(2) APHA (1998) Standard Methods for the Examination of water and Wastewater 20 th
Edition 1998, American public Health Association Washington D.C. USA.
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PART-2 FABRICATION OF STEEL
STRUCTURE
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FABRICATION OF STEEL STRUCTURES
In every industrial shade steel structures are used extensively. Fabrication of steel structure is a
specialized branch of structural engineering along with erection of steel structures. For every
industry size and shapes of structures are different to suit the particular need of that industry.
It may be noted that accuracy and proper shop welding of connections as per fabrication drawings
has to be adhered, distortions and deviations are to be kept with in permissible limits of particular
standard mentioned on drawings. For achieving these objectives there should be an independent
inspection department or inspection engineer/ supervisory staff who should know their job
thoroughly and should be allowed to function freely. Since most of the structures involve major
shop welding it is advisable to have a welding engineer. The job of welding engineer should
include testing of welders, recommendation of welding sequences for long welded structures like
built up sections for columns and crane girders etc., he should also be responsible to conduct
various types of test like ultrasonic, radiographic, magnetic particle test, dye penetration test etc.
on all important joints like butt welded joints provided in the structures.
The quality of fabrication is ultimately revealed when structures are erected, in the form of time
taken and ease with which erection work proceeds.
Fabrication is done either by giving fabrication contract to a firm having a established factory. The
factory should have all modern facilities. Like end milling machines, shapers, planners, lathes,
pillar drills, compressed air, hydraulic / mechanical press for rolling and straightening of sections,
shearing machines, automatic gas cutting machines, profile cutting machine. Plasma cutting
machines, automatic and semi automatic welding machines etc.
Since fabrication shops are fully equipped the quality is supposed to be of top class but in absence
of quality control the out put quality may be as bad as any road side fabricator who has bare
minimum required facilities say hand gas cutting set, welding machine and portable drilling
machines.
The ultimate quality of finished structures depends not only on inspection of finished structures but
on proper stage wise inspection during process of fabrication.
Another Way is Site Fabrication.
In many cases temporary fabrication shops are established near erection site, particularly when
fabrication tonnage is of medium magnitude. When higher fabrication tonnage is required four are
five fabrication shops are established in the vicinity say 1 to 3 kilometers of plant site. This saves
time and cost of transportation of raw materials and finished steel structures to site. Also control
over quality can be better by the employer. But since at site facilities like end milling, plasma
cutting, profile cutting etc. are difficult to provide for such site fabrication, the quality of fabricated
structures has to be compromised to some extent. Further such site fabrication will be delt with.
Fabrication shops established at site should be equipped with following facilities
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A. Equipment & Machines
1. A covered shed of 100 Meter x 20 meter. The floor should have a leveled concrete
floor for layout assembling, welding and finishing work of structures.
2. 2 Piller drills stationary machines one capable of drilling 6mm to 25mm dia holes
and another for drilling 25 to 56 dia holes.
3. 2 Nos. of automatic gas cutting machines (Pug Cutting Machines).
4. 4 Nos. hand gas cutting set complete with torch, nozzles and 6 meter gas pipes.
5. 4 Nos. hand drill machines capable of drilling holes from 6 to 25mm holes. Out
these 2 nos. should be with magnetic base.
6. If machines are pneumatic type than 2 Nos. of air compressors.
7. 1 No. threading machine for making threads on tie rods extra.
8. 1 Shaper or planner machine.
9. 1 No. electrically run hacksaw machines.
10. 2 Nos. Sami automatic welding machines.
11. 4 to 6 Nos. of AC rectifier welding machines.
12. Pedestal grinder 1 No. fixed.
13. Hand grinders 2 Nos.
14. Mechanical screw jacks 3 Nos. 5 to 10T capacity.
15. Hydraulic jacks 5 Nos., 2 Nos. 10T capacity 1 No., 20T capacity 2 Nos. 5Ton
capacity.
16. Rolling machine length 5 to 2000 long 3 roller type capable of rolling 4mm to 12mm
m.s. plate. Top roller 150mm and 200 dia changeable to be used for straightening
of plates and making pipes and gutters from 2 to 4mm sheets.
17. 5 Tons crane pneumatic type tyre mounted for turning of structures and internal
shifting of materials.
18. Chain pulley block 2 Nos. one 5T and 10 Ton capacity with pipe tripod stand.
19. Wire ropes slings 10T capacity 2 Nos., 5Ton Capacity 3 Nos. 2 Tons capacity 5
nos.
20. Trailor with tractor 5 to 10 Ton capacity. for transportation of raw materials &
structures
21. Heating oven for heating special type of electrodes and flux.
B. Measuring & marking instruments
Steel tapes 50 Meter 2 Nos., 5 Meter 3 Nos., 2 Meter 6 Nos.

Vernier calipers : 3 Nos. with least count of 0.1mm
Ordinary tong calipers 3 Nos.
Markers 5 Nos. to start with
Steel right angles 500mm 2 Nos., 300mm 2 Nos. 150mm 5 Nos.
Steel scales 1 Meter long 2 Nos., 500mm, 3 Nos. 300mm 5 Nos.
C. Miscellaneous Items
1. Steel racks for stacking of angles, channels, sections etc.

2. Wooden sleepers as per actual requirement at least 20 Nos., 2 to 2.5meter long
150mm to 200mm square section.
3. First aid centre with medicines and trained (First Aid) person.
4. Safety items like hand gloves for workers, gas cutters, welders electricians, safety
goggles. Safety helmets. These should be in adequate nos.
5. Oxygen cylinders 20 Nos. which should be replaced as soon as empty.
6. D.A. / LPG cylinders 12 Nos. replaceble as soon as these are empty.
7. Nut, bolts, spanners of various sizes as per requirement.
8. Electrical tool box 2 Nos.
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9. Wrenches, crow fars.
10. Steel hammers, 10 Kg. – 2 Nos., 5 Kg., 4 Nos., 2 Kg. 3 Nos. 1 Kg, 5 Nos. 100 gram
3 Nos.
11. Welding gauges to measure 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm & 16mm fillet weld size 4
Nos.
12. Filler gaigues set to measure gaps 0.1mm to 1mm.
13. Welding holders 6 Nos. +2 Nos. spare with welding cables, 10 meter long with each
holder.
14. Piano wire 100 meter bundle.
15. Nylon and cotton thread of 100meter length or more.
16. Spring balance to measure weights up to 50 Kg.
17. Electrode of required brand & specification of 2.5mm, 4mm size (adequate no. of
cartons containing 2000 pieces for each size to start with).
Here a general over all requirements is mentioned. As per site condition and type of structures to
be fabricated, the requirement may vary and must be adjusted to suit situation.
After structures are cleared by inspection authorities the structures are to be thoroughly cleaned
and given minimum one coal with primer paint or with 1 coat of primer and coat of finishing paint or
as per requirement of specifications.
This is required to prevent any rusting and weathering of steel during the period of storage. The
painted and finished structures should always be stored 150 to 200mm above ground or floor, on
wooden sleepers. In order to prevents rusting or pitting and corrosion which starts due to eddy
current passing when metals come in contact with ground even if structure have been painted with
primer. This phenomena is specially observed in case of mild steel. Again for painting tools and
plants like spray panting gums, brushes etc will be required. painting it self is separate part of
fabrication which is described only in short. The thickness of paint is mentioned in DFT like 40 DFT
or 60 DFT. Which means measurement of paint layer thickness in microns after paint has fully
dried (DFT is dry film thickness). For only acid proof paint special primer coat is required just after
sand blasting of fabricated structures. For this sand blasting equipment will also be required.
Man Power Requirement
Man Power required to run a fabrication shop is given below considering 2 shift working.
Workshop in charge for over all purpose - 1 No.

Shift In charge - 2 Nos.
Structural Inspectors - 2 Nos.
Supervisors - 6 Nos.
Office Assistants - 2 Nos.
Store In Charge - 1 No.
Assistant to Store - 1 No.
In Charge Welding - 1 No.
In Charge Assistant (Welding) - 1 No.
Welders - 6 Nos.
Helpers - 4 Nos.
Gas Cutters - 4 Nos.
Helpers - 4 Nos.
Machine Operators - 4 Nos.
Helpers - 4 Nos.
Riggers - 24 Nos.
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Unskilled Labour - 10 Nos.
First Aid Centre In Charge - 2 Nos.
Electricians - 3 Nos.
Helpers - 3 Nos.
Crane Operator - 2 Nos.
Tractor Trailer Operator - 1 No.
Helper - 1 No.
Fabrication Filters - 4 Nos.
Helpers - 4 Nos.
If supervisors are trained for first aid then first aid assistants are not required out of these 4 groups
can be made and each should have
Fitter + Helper = 2
Gas Cutter + Helper = 2
Welder + Helper = 2
Riggers = 4
Unskilled Labours = 2
Thus if 4 groups are made these will involve 4 supervisors and 48 skilled and semiskilled workers.
One transportation gang with 1 supervisor and 6 rigger should be formed who should be
responsible for raw material transportation and internal transportation, crane and tractor trailor with
operators and helpers should be under transportation supervisor.
In fabrication shop it is general practice that during day shift major marking, and fitting work is
done and structures are tack welded. In the evening or night shift major welding is done. Though
there is no hard and fast rules but during day welding machines are used for fatking purpose and
in the night time all welding machines are available for main welding. The welders can be engaged
accordingly.
The above strength of skilled and semiskilled work force along with other staff should be able to
give 200 to 250 Tons of structures average per month depending upon type of structures.
D. Process of Fabrication
Fabrication of steel structures has following steps.

1. Transportation of raw materials.
2. Straightening of section and plates.
3. Marking and cutting and assembling of parts by tack welding.
4. Full welding of tacked frames.
5. Cleaning and final inspection.
6. Painting of structures.
7. Dispatching to erection side.
1. Transportation of Raw Materials.

This is the first step of fabrication. During loading, transportation and unloading care should
be taken to avoid bending of plates and section by gently handling the section without any
jerk or dropping. Various sizes of angles, channels, I sections and various thickness of
plates should be stacked separately on racks or on wooden sleepers. Over hanging should
be minimum proper intermediate supports at not more than 1 meter distance should be
provided to avoid sagging due to self weight. Different grades of steel should be stacked
separately with colour painting with different colours for easy identification.
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2. Straightening of Sections and Plates
It is common that different sections are found bent after transportation, and plates have
local dents. These can not be used as it is in fabrication; sections are to be straightened by
using screw jacks, or hydraulic jacks. A piece of soft wood should be kept between
sections flange or web and jack. This will avoid impression of jack screw on the sections.
Some times hammering may be necessary but in this case also a piece of waste steel plate
or soft wood should be kept and hammering should be done, in absence hammer marks
will come on main sections. These marks become more prominent when structures are
painted. Hence direct hammering should be avoided. For straightening of plates if passed
through a rolling machine the plates get straightened to a large extent. For local dents,
bends, and rolling defects, plates can be inspected. If any rolling defects, excessive pitting
is observed such items should not be used. If defect is only at local place these can be
used by cutting out such localized piece in consultation with designer.
3. Marking and Cutting.

Before actual marking proper planning of cutting should be decided for this you must have
dimensions of different cut pieces available in stock from previous fabrication for various
sections and pieces of plates the sizes of sections and plates which are to be made should
also be known. As far as possible maximum utilization of cut pieces should be attempted.
This is required to keep wastage of steel with in norms of 1.5 to 2%, gusset plate, pack
plates can always be made from available cut pieces of plates. For long sections of beams,
channels and angles full length sections can be used but here again by providing one
splice, long cut pieces can also be used. In short maximum care must be taken to use
available cut pieces which should be stacked separately in store. Having planned cutting
list marking should be started. In case of marking it should always be kept in mind that
built-up sections which are welded for full length, always shrinks in length after welding,
which is known as welding shrinkage. Proper allowance in length while marking has to be
given. Generally this allowance is given as 1mm/ meter length. Further allowance for gas
cutting is also required. while gas cutting either manually or with automatic gas cutting
about 1mm thick material is wasted. That is to say if 500 x 1000mm strip is to be cut out
from a plate by gas cutting than marking shall be 502 x 1002 mm if all four sides are to be
cut. Similarly if 6000mm long plate girder is to made by welding, having flange width
500mm and web depth of 1000. Than the tack welded section should measure 6006mm in
length i.e. 6mm margin is given in length of web as well as flanges. Even if section is found
± 1 or 2mm after welding, it will be with in permissible limits or it can be ground easily by
grinding machine.
For trusses bracing, auxiliary girders, roof girders full scale layout is drawn on leveled
platform and from this layout jigs are prepared and from this mother jig further nos. are
taken out by tack welding whole frames. It is necessary that mother jig is inspected and
checked with practically nil mistakes. It is easy to make further base frames and welding of
members with gussets is done to these welded frames various bracing gussets. Cleats etc.
are welded as per drawing and different mark nos. are given, use of gigs saves lot of time
and labour and is common in all fabrication shops.
E. Built Up Sections :
Built up sections are invariably provided for crane / gantry, beams, heavy columns, single
leg or double leg, roof legs etc. the first step involves cutting preparing plates for flanges
and web for lengths required as per drawing and preparing tack welded sections and fixing
on fixtures with clamps etc. before welding, some important points must be taken care.
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If there are butt joints in web and flanges, prepare flanges and web independently by
providing and fully welding each flange and web separately. The welded joints should be
tested by ultrasonic or radio graphically and pass through the recommended test. Individual
flange and web should be made perfectly flat and kinks if available should be removed with
the help jacks etc. or by indirectly hammering. Slight heating up to 3000C can also be done
butt joints of flanges shall be ground flush for a width 25mm on each side from centre to
provide proper surface for web to fit correctly with flanges (inside portion). In case of gantry
girder the top flange should be ground flush for a distance of 100mm each side of centre of
top flange for proper sitting of rail bottom flange.
After assembly of flange plates and web plate proper precaution against buckling of web or
dropping of flange due to welding must be taken. This can be done by providing temporary
stiffeners tack welded with flange & web. Providing temporary stiffeners is possible only in
case of manual welding. Never fix end plates before main section is welded.
After welding leave girder to cool under atmospheric conditions. Always keep in mind even
rain water should not be allowed to drop on hot weld metal. The weld may crack and steel
may become hard. After cooling inspect the section for buckling of web and dropping of
flange. Wherever above defects are observed, these should be corrected with any of the
methods mentioned earlier and inspected.
When section is found OK measure its length if bigger than 2mm correct it by grinding and
now end plate can be fixed. For welding of plated section sequence as decided by welding
engineer should be adhered under supervision otherwise section may distort to an extent
that it has to be rejected. The geometry of the section should be checked and necessary
rectification where ever required is done. This should be done before individual plated
sections are connected with the help of tacking etc. in case of columns.
F. Preparation of Bearing Surfaces / for 100% Contract with Bottom Plate. Over which the
Bearing Surface is Resting.
In case of main columns section is shown as machined with 100% contract with base plate
then the edges of flange and web ends should be preferably cut with automatic gas cutting
and grinding the ends should be made smooth in level by checking during the process of
grinding. Similarly base plate surface should be plain and should be checked with straight
edge if required small elevated portions should be grinded before assembly with main
section similar treatment is required on cap plate of crane leg.
G. Preparation of End Bearing Plate of Crane / Gantry Girder
Cut all faces by pug cutting machines giving due margin for gas cutting the bottom side
should be ground smooth the horizontal surface should be at right angle. Mark holes and
drill as per drawing the reference for marking of centre of holes should always be taken
from bearing surface of end plate. The distance from centre of upper surface of top flange
and the bearing surface should invariable kept constant as per requirement of drawing. If
end plate is ± 2 to 3 mm even than this distance should be maintained and variation should
be adjusted at top of end plate. While welding end plate with web and flange always weld
with web on both side first and then weld with flange plates. This is necessary to absorb
contraction or expansion of end plates during welding. For the same reason end plates are
welded with web of gantry girder after the main longitudinal welding of web with flange (4
lines of welding, length wise) plates at top and bottom. For tack welding same electrode
should be used which are to be used during full welding.
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H. Full Welding of Tacked Structures
After structures are tack welded full welding in to be started during welding following care is
to be taken.
1. Use of right type of electrodes as recommended in drawings and specifications.

Please remember that for dynamically loaded and statically loaded structures
different types of electrodes are specified.
2. Some electrodes particularly low hydrogen type require preheating to certain

temperatures for a particular period which is specified by the manufacturer of
electrodes. The recommendations must be strictly followed.
3. For automatic welding combination of flux and rod as specified should be used as
per recommendations of manufacturer.
4. Only certified welders should be allowed to weld the structures. There are three
main categories of welder.
a. Welder grade 1 : Can weld horizontal, vertical and overhead position.

b. Welder grade 2 : Can weld horizontal and vertical position only.
c. Welder grade 3 : Can weld only in down hand flat position.
5. During welding a trained welding supervisor should always be present at site and
should inspect and guide the welders.
6. Any welding should be done sequentially as recommended by welding engineer.

The welding engineer should also exercise control on work over welding supervisor.
7. Proper record for special test conducted on butt joints like ultrasonic and gama-ray
or x-ray should be maintained by welding engineer.
I. Controlled Assembly
When more numbers say 10 or more of similar profile are to be fabricated, and these are in
two or 3 parts. It is necessary that minimum 1 No. from lot of each 10 must be assembled
fully on ground and checked for over all accuracy. This is required since during fabrication
the same jig is used repeatedly the mother jig may get disturbed, resulting in faulty
fabrication in pieces which are fabricated from disturbed jig. The mother jig should also be
checked time to time and corrected when ever required. The pieces selected for controlled
assembly should be selected at random.
J. Cleaning and Final Inspection.
After full welding of structures mark number. And drawing number. should be written by
paint on at least 2 places at right angle to each other for proper and easy identification of
structures. All slag deposit on weld burrs in holes or spatters of welding should be removed
and inspecting authority should be requested in writing for inspection.
Inspector should be independent and should be directly reporting to highest authority of

fabrication shop. If any defects are pointed out during inspection these should be
immediately attended by rectification, once structures are cleared by inspection structures
should be painted with primer or 1 of primer and one coat of finishing paint as per drawings
and specifications.
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Proper care is to be taken in selection of paint. Structures which are exposed to acidic
fumes and or corrosive conditions are always painted with anti corrosive. Primers and
finishing paints and before applying primer, surface must be cleaned by sand blasting
process.
K. Dispatching Structures to Erection Site
When erection site is with in vicinity say 2 to 5 Kilometers structures are to be loaded on
open trailers. Under mentioned precautions are to be taken
1. Structures occupy much more space then steel section and hence should be lifted
and placed on tailor so that projecting gussets and cleats etc. are not damaged
during handling.
2. Movement during transportation should be at speed not more than 10 to 15 KM/Hr.

and should be smooth avoiding sudden breaking and jerks. The transportation
should be as per traffic rules and regulation of the place.
3. Items like trusses, and framed structures like roof girders auxiliary girders or
bracing frames should be kept vertical on tailors to avoid bending with proper
temporary fixing to avoid any movement during transportation. Loose angles and
other sections, loose gusset plates can be loaded horizontally. These are purlins,
side runners, loose bracing angles, heavy crane girders and compound columns
etc.
Another point which is to be given thought is that the fabrication shop should be asked to
supply 10 to 50 litters of primer and finishing paint to erection site. This is because touchup
painting at erection site after erection can not be avoided. If for this purpose paint is
procured from market by erection agency it always has slight difference in colour shade
and when used leaves patches which are distinctly visible at different places where patch
work painting is done. If all structures are to be given one coat of finishing paint after
erection then fabricator need not supply paint quantity as described above.
Permissible deviations in fabrication are given in Annexure-A
L Some Important Points for General Information
Welding is universally used in fabrication of structures and hence it is necessary that

fabrication engineer has some knowledge about selection of electrodes, defects of welding
etc. Though every fabrication drawing always specifies type of electrodes to be used the
general information given here will certainly help fabrication engineer and fabricating firm
during execution of job.
Electrodes for Welding
All electrodes which are proposed to be use for manual arc welding, semi automatic or automatic
welding should be approved by consultant/ designer. For this literature of the manufacturer,
describing mechanical properties, chemical composition of metal of core of electrode and flux
should be submitted along with recommended current type (AC or DC) and amperes, requirement
of preheating etc should be submitted to consultant / designer well in advance before starting of
fabrication work. Generally structures are divided in 3 groups.
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Group –A
1. Statically loaded structures. These include columns, bracings, roof trusses, roof girders,
platforms, ladders, stairs, hand railings and various other miscellaneous types of
structures, where thickness of plates and sections used are up to 20mm thick, electrodes
of rutile type with E6014 class are used.
2. For all structures mentioned in „1‟ but with plates and sections used are of above 20mm or
at the junctions where sections used are less-than 20mm are to be welded with sections of
thickness above 20mm thickness, low hydrogen type electrode of E7018 class are used.
This type of electrodes always requires preheating in oven before use.
Group-B
1. Mainly consists of dynamically loaded structures like gantry girders, auxiliary girders, surge
girders including cross bracings between gantry girder and auxiliary girder. For all these
structures E7018 classes of electrode are generally recommended irrespective of thickness
of sections and plates. These are low hydrogen type of electrodes which require backing /
heating in oven.
Automatic & Semi Automatic Submerged Arc Welding
For automatic Welding the coding is in FXXX-EXXX form. The particulars of wire flux combination
literature should be sent to consultant / designer and got approved before it is procured and used
in welding of structures.
M. Defects of welding their remedy and Acceptance
Common defects of welding are given in Annexure C which is self explanatory.
N. Advance methods of Inspection of Welds
All welds must be inspected by visual inspection with the help of a magnifying glass of x10
power and visual defects should be rectified. In advanced testing gama ray or x ray testing,
ultrasonic testing magnetic particle testing, dye penetration testing are involved. For these
special training is required and these are conducted by specially trained technicians. All full
strength butt welds in structural fabrication should be tested 100% by ultrasonic testing and
minimum 10% length tested by ultrasonic method should be tested by gama ray or x ray for
keeping record since in ultrasonic test no record is available after testing is over. It can be
stated that x ray or gama ray testing is confirmatory test of ultrasonic test. Any defects
beyond permissible limits should be rectified. For testing and acceptance standard
specified by designer should be followed.
Types of Welded joints
These are given and explained in Annexure B enclosed
Selection of Steel for Fabrication of Steel Structure
Various grades of mild steels are available in market. For general application following points are
given. Use of particular type of steel for specific structure is selected and recommended by
designer. According to the design needs wieldable and tested quality of mild steel shall only be
used and copy of test certificate of manufacturer shall always be obtained from supplier.
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1. For all dynamically loaded structures like crane girders, gantry girders, auxiliary and surge
girder all sections and plates irrespective of thickness and for statically loaded structures
where plates and sections used are above 20mm thickness steel used shall be IS 2062 Fe
410W „C‟ type.
2. For all statically loaded structures like columns, trusses / rafters, eave and roof girders,
side runners and purlins, bracing, tie rods etc. where sections and plates used are 1 to
20mm thick. Steel used shall be of IS2062 FE410 W „B‟ shall be used.
3. For all miscellaneous structures like hand rails, Chequered platforms, steel covers,
rainwater gutters and down comers, ladders and stairs, safety cages etc where sections
and plates used are up to 20mm thickness IS2062 FE410 W- „A‟ grade shall be used for
items 1 & 2 steel used shall be of killed quality and for item 3 steel used may be of semi
killed or killed quality.
Notes :
1. Mild steel of other international equivalent standards can be used provided its chemical
composition and mechanical properties are as mentioned in tables 1 to 3.
2. Specifications mentioned on the drawing shall always govern when ever discrepancy is
noticed.
Permissible deviation in fabricated steel structure are given in Annexure C. the limits given may
vary from a particular standard, country to country wise and standard mentioned on drawings and
specification should always be adhered to, other useful information‟s for fabrication are given in
Annexure D.
Please note sectional weight and properties are as per Indian Standard. If other than Indian
Sections are used then that particular standard to which sections belong should be referred.
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BOLTS, NUTS & WASHERS
Bolts nuts and washers are universal fasteners used for connecting one metallic member to
another metallic member either for providing temporary or permanent connection in structural
engineering. Special property of this type of connection is that nun of these can be used
individually. All the three items are required for providing a proper designed connection at a
particular junction of any two structural members. In old time not very long back, Riveting was the
only means to provide dependable connection. With development as an alternate to riveting nut,
bolt and washers have replaced riveting. Still in some joints riveting is used even now. Experience
gained in providing bolted connections in major structures like fridges and buildings has shown
that these bolted connections are as dependable as the riveted or welded connection.
The major advantages of using bolted connections can be broadly described as below.
1) These are easy to provide then rivets and as such erection time is saved.
2) In bolted connections the nuts can be tightened to a specific torque by use of torque
wrenches and thus these are closer to design conditions.
3) When ever structures are to be shifted the various members can be dismantled easily with
out damaging original members and can be shifted and used at other location, thus these
provide economical advantage over riveted or welded structures.
4) There is no distortion in the fabricated member due to heat applied during welding or
riveting and this helps in providing an almost matching profile of fabricated structure to
drawing.
5) There is no interlocking of stresses as in case of welded structures where heat for stress
release is to be applied. Since there is no interlocked stresses bolted connections can take
the full assigned load without affecting factor of safety.
BOLTS.
There are many types of bolts used in various places main types are as described below. All
shanks are necessarily cylindrical.
FOUNDATION BOLT.
These bolts are used for providing connection between concrete pedestal and base plate of main
steel columns or for providing connection to machine frames and concrete foundation. This type of
bolts do not have head at one end but other end which goes in concrete is provided l shape or a
square plate is welded to increase the grip length end to ensure that when nuts are tightened the
bolt does not come out. At other end essentially threads are provided, length of threads depends
upon grip length required, thickness of washers and one or two nuts. In addition minimum 2
threads should project out of top nut, after nuts are fully tightened. In general if 5 mm more length
is provided to the grip length + thickness of washers and nuts, it will always be sufficient.
For foundation bolts the material specification applicable is I S 5624
BOLTS USED FOR MACHINE FOUNDATION.
This type of bolts are similar to foundation bolt for columns as described above with a difference
that the location is precisely fixed with reference to position and central line / pass line. There are 2
ways of fixing (a) bolts are fixed with the help of template supplied by machine supplier before
concreting of raft/machine foundation and are tack welded with reinforcement of raft/concrete
block, care has to be taken that the position of bolts is not disturbed during concreting and
vibration.
Another way is to provide 100 x 100 or 75 x 75 or 150 x 150 square pockets of depth equal to
length of bolt + 50 to75mm to provide cushion in raft. The pockets are solid pieces of thermo coal
or wooden hollow pockets which are fixed in reinforcement before concreting of raft/ foundation
block. These pockets are removed before erection of machines. After erection and alignment of
machine these are filled with special epoxy cement grout. This is done in two stages first after
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erection and alignment of machine the pockets are filled up to half depth and when grout is set,
initial tightening of nuts is done and then balance half depth is fillet with grout material. The nuts
are further tightened to their full capacity after grout is fully set. It will be noted that when pocket
type of arrangement is provided minor adjustment is possible but if bolts are fixed type as in first
case no adjustment is possible. There fore in my opinion providing pocket type arrangement for
fixing of machine foundation bolt is more practical. Further in fixed type of bolts concreting of raft
or machine foundation can not be done till bolts and template are available physically at site.
Due to this type of dependency some times there is delay in concreting. However provision of both
types is in practice.
Further all machine foundation bolts, nuts and washers are generally supplied by the machine
supplier. The washers in this case are essentially in round shape, and 2 nuts are provided with
every bolt the main nut is thicker and provided just over washer and when this nut is fully tight-end
to required torque then another nut above this is provided and tightened, this nut is called lock nut
or check nut. The thickness of cheek nut is always less then main nut. The purpose of providing
check nut is to prevent any loosening of main nut due to Vibrations produced during running of
machine.
SHAPES OF BOLT HEAD & NUTS.

Generally all bolt heads are integral part of bolt stem and are hexagonal in shape, nuts are also in
hexagonal shape but for bolts, used for connecting wooden parts, and nuts used for fixing of roof
sheets to purlins are in square shape. Another type of head is counter sunk head which are used
where heads are to be kept in flush with top steels surface of base.
SHAPE OF WHSHERS.
Washer shapes are circular, square or rectangular. Circular shapes are common in connecting
bolts in machine foundation and in bolts connecting steel parts. Square and rectangular shapes
are provided in foundation bolts of column and crane girder to column cap. Rectangular shapes
are provided where common washer is provided for 2 or more foundation bolts of column. Square
shapes are also provided when two wooden parts are connected with bolts.
SPRING WASHERS.
Spring washers are provided where ever there is reversible load (DYNAMICALLY LOODED
STRUCTURES) or vibrations from moving loads or from machine operations. The function of
spring washer is to prevent nuts from loosening, similar to check nuts.
ADDITIONAL ENFORMATION FOR WAHERES
Washers are provided one below head of bolt ad second below nut. Thus minimum 2 numbers are
required for each bolt. The bolts may be temporary or permanent.
In foundation bolts for columns or holding down bolts for crane girders. The size of bolts varies
from 20 mm ø to 100 mm ø. In such places washers have to take up the function of transfer of full
stresses developed in bolt namely, bearing, stresses tensile stresses, shearing stresses, at all
such places nominal thickness of washers as per standard are not sufficient since hole ø in base
members like base plate of columns or bottom flange of crane girders are 4 to 6 mm bigger then
the size of bolt. At all such places the washers have to provide sufficient area and thickness to
cover large gaps around bolt (due to providing 4 to 6 bigger size of hole) and to distribute the
pressure on a bigger area. The hole in washer plate is 1.5 mm bigger then the nominal bolt size up
the 25 mm ø and 2 mm bigger for bolts above 25 mm ø.
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SIZE OF WASHERS.
Generally in our practice square size washers are provided for column foundation bolts and
holding down bolt for crane girders. Dimensions are decided as shown below.
d1
d1 d1 a
d1
a
a = 3d1 where
d1 = d+1.5 or 2 mm depending upon bolt size as explained above (d is diameter of the bolt)
1.5 d1 from the centre of hole is the guiding factor.
THICKNESS OF WASHER PLATE
Actual design of thickness of washer plate is a complicated procedure it has been mentioned in
“DESIGN OF STEEL STRUCTURES”( by H Gaylord & Charles Gaylord) that because of early
local yielding in the plate at the point of contact with the pin (bolt) the stress distribution is so
complex as to rule out a satisfactory mathematical solution. The only feasible procedure is to
determine design criteria from the study of test results.
Accordingly based on 106 test results on pin connected plate were conducted in USA up to the
failure limit of test pieces and on the basis of results following conclusions are drown.
Stress concentration at the edge of hole had no apparent effect on the ultimate strength of the
plate under static loads, since tensile fracture on the net section of the plate at the pin hole did not
occur until the average stress on the net section reached the ultimate tensile strength of the steel.
Further dishing action which is bulking of the plate beyond pin is anther factor of stability, dishing
depends upon ratios of d1/t, a/t , b/t where “d1” is ø of pin hole, and a & b are edge and end
distance at the pin hole.
It was concluded that if the ratio of net width at the pin hole to thickness of the plate, ranges from
about 6 to 10 the member shall be strong enough to resist dishing.
The ACISC, AREA and AASHO specifications all agree on a limit of 8 for the ratio of net width at
the pin hole to the thickness of the member at the pin.
Our national building code gives following clause regarding thickness of washer.
CLAUSE 12..3 PART V STRUCTURAL DESIGN SECTION 6 STEEL.
“In all cases where the full bearing area of the bolt is to be developed the bolt shall be provided
with a washer of sufficient thickness under the nut to avoid any threaded portion of the bolt being
with in the thickness or the parts bolted together.”
Further hand book of CIVIL ENGINEERING BY KHANNA says in permanent bolted connections
washers having thickness less than one quarter of the diameter should not be provided. The
washers not less than 6 mm shall be used under the heads and nuts.
Now examining AISC, AREA and AASHO. This gives ratio of 8 for net width of washer at the pin to
thickness we get.
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The net width of plate at pin = 3D-D = 2D
Thickness of washer t
Than 2D/t = 8 or t = D/4 this is 25% of hole ø and is in line with the hand book.
On these lines a table is given showing ø of bolt, hole size in base plate / bottom flange of crane
girder, washer size and minimum size and thickness of washer for general guidance in annexure
A. In this nearest higher size of plate thickness available has been taken.
Along with above information of permissible stress in bolts is also given.
A list of Indian standards applicable for bolts, nuts washers is given in annex B
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ANNEXURE A
BOLTS BASE PLATE WASHERS
MINIMUM
DIA AREA HOLE AREA HOLE AREA
S.NO SIZE THIKNESS
MM MM ø MM MM2 ø MM MM2
IN MM
1 20 315 24 453 21.5 363 65X65 6
2 22 380 26 531 23.5 434 70X70 6
3 25 491 30 707 27 573 80X80 8
4 30 707 36 1019 32 805 90X90 8

5 32 805 38 1135 34 909 100X100 10
6 36 1019 42 1387 38 1135 110X110 10
7 40 1258 46 1663 42 1387 120X120 12
8 48 1811 54 2292 50 1965 145X145 16
9 50 1965 56 2465 52 2125 150X150 16
10 56 2465 62 3021 58 2644 170X170 16
11 60 2830 66 3424 62 3021 180X180 16
12 80 5030 86 5813 82 5285 240X240 22/25
13 100 7860 106 8831 102 8178 300X300 22/25
MAXI`M PERMISSIBLE STRESS IN RIVETS AND BOLTS.
Description of Axial
Shear Bearing
Fasteners Tension
(2) (3) (4)
(1)
MPa MPa MPa
Power-driven rivets 100 100 300
Hand-driven rivets 80 80 250
Close tolerance and turned bolts 120 100 300
Bolts in clearance holes 120 80 250
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ANNEXURE B
NO. DISCRIPTION I S CODE
I S 1363
1 BOLTS & SCREW AND NUTS dia M5 to M 64 GRADE C.
part 1,2,3
I S 1364
2 HEX, BOLTS, SCREWS & NUT GRADE A & B M3 TO M64.
part 1,2
3 WASHERS PLAIN. I S 5369
4 SPRING WASHERS. I S 3063
5 HEXAGON FIT BOLTS. I S 3640
6 HIGH TENSILE FRICTION GRIP BOLTS. I S 3757
7 HIGH TENSILE FRICTION GRIP NUTS. I S 6623
8 SPECIFICTION FOR HEXGONAL BOLTS FOR STEEL STRUCTURES I S 6639
9 GENERAL REQUIREMENTI FOR PLAIN WASHER. I S 5369
PLAIN WASHERS WITH OUT SIDE dia MORE THEN 3 TIMES dia OF
10 I S 5370
HOLE.
11 SP FOR TAPERE WASHER FOR CHANNELS. I S 5372
12 SP FOR TAPERED FOR ISMB. I S 5374

13 SP FOR FOUNDATION BOLTS. I S 5624
14 SP FOR HEAVY WASHER FOR STEEL STRUCTURES. I S 6610
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ANNEXURE-C
PERMISSIBLE DEVIATION IN FABRICATION
Fabricated structures can not be perfectly made with ±0 tolerance due to reasons of welding, gas
cutting, rolling defects in size and straightness of sections and also due to limit of human accuracy.
Following deviations are permissible, since inspection is to be done at various stages, the
permissible deviation are given in that order.
1. Maximum permissible gap in built up members after fitting but before welding.
Thickness of Permissible gap

Member Straight Position Curved Portion
At edge At 20mm from At edge At 20mm from
edge edge
Up to and including 0.3mm 0.2mm 1.0mm 0.8mm
20mm
Over 20mm 0.3mm 0.2mm 1.5mm 1.2mm
The gap should be measured by tiller gauges by the inspector. In case gaps are more, it
should be rectified and re-inspected. Welding should be done only after approval by the
inspector for different plate thickness, thinner plate shall govern the permissible gap.
2. For bearing surfaces like base plate to columns cap. Plate to column where machined
surface is indicated the above gaps are not permitted. In all such places minimum 80% of
the area of contacting surface should have full contact without any gap. In balance 20% of
area at scattered places 0.2mm tiller should not be able to enter into the gap. Or just enter
i.e. the gap should not be more than 0.2mm.
3. Gap at splice joint of two joining main member (FG 1)
The gap „Q‟ wide „S‟ for rolled section and built up members which are joined either by
bolts, or weld through splice cover plates should not be more then as below
Depth of main member D Gaps

Up to 1000mm 1.5mm
Above 1000mm 3.0mm
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4.0 Deviation in depth & width of joint
For rolled as well as plated section either bolted or welded the deviation permissible in
depth and width shall be as below (Fig. 2 & 3)
Height „H‟ & width „B‟ of section in mm Deviations in mm

Upto and including 1000 for main structures 1.00
Over 1000mm 2.00
For miscellaneous structures like platforms, 2.00
galleries, stairs & ladders etc. up to and including
1000mm
Over 1000mm 3.00
5.0 Gap between splice cover plates and main member
Gap permissible is same as above
In welded connection fillet weld size specified in drawing should be increased by 2mm after
providing a shims in side the gap at end.
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6.0 Gap between guset plate and lattice member of rolled section like angle or channel on
joint.
Gap may be all around either visible at end or at toe or heel of angle the gap should not be
more than 2mm. Gap should be packed by providing shims in the gap and weld size should
be increased by 2mmall around the angel contact with gusset plate. In case thin section up
to 12mm gap should be reduced to 0.2mm. if section thickness is above 12mm and gap
can not be reduced then procedure of providing shim and welding may be permitted.
7.0 Out of straight line bending of flanges due to welding in plated sections used as columns,
crane girders or built up beams.
i) At ends or at places where there are bearing stiffener or at places where connections of
beams or bracings are there.
S = B/200 Maximum
At all other places S = B/100 Maximum
S = 0.005B
At other places 0.01B
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7.0(ii) For end plates and end bearing plates of crane girders
8.0 Permissible deviation Δ in length, depth and width of beams and plate girders & open web
girders.
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a. Depth tolerance
Length tolerance
Deviation in span L of truss between end plates / end erection holes of truss / open web
girders / plated girders shall be as below
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When L is under 12 Meters Δ = ± 3mm
When L is more 12 Meters Δ = ± L / 2500 Max. up to 5mm
Deviation in length of individual member of truss or open web girder Δ = ± 3mm
Deviation in length of member with end plates, which are to be inserted between two main
members.
Δ = 0 to -2mm
Crane girders / gantry girders
In all crane girders / gantry girders made out of plates or by combination of rolled section and
plates.
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Deviation in Straightness of girder
1. When bottom of girder is laid on leveled ground, deviation Y1 in the horizontal plane from
straightness of solid web girder shall not exceed 0.001L subject to maximum of 10mm
which ever less where L is the length of girder.
In case of crane girder the value of Y1 shall be limited to 3mm in 12 meter length of girder.
2. In the vertical plan no concavity is allowed and the convexity Y2 shall not exceed +5mm
In crane and gantry girders where camber is provided in drawing the deviation from the
intended camber at mid length shall not be more than L/1000 or 6mm which ever is greater
when measured.
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3. Buckling of web
The permissible buckling of web of plate girders measured between the top and bottom
flanges or between the stiffeners shall be as given below
Dimension in mm H Maximum permissible buckling mm

Upto 500 0.5
Over 500up to 1000 1.0
Over 1000 2.0mm
Deviation in the alignment of beams
The lateral deviation Δ1 in the alignment of the nodal points of the lattice beams perpendicular to
their axial plane measured after the fabrication in the shop or after trial assembly, shall be limited
to ± 0.001 L where L is the span of beam subject to maximum of ± 10mm.
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Flatness of top flange of crane girders
Crane girder top flange on a strip of 200mm (100mm on each side of centre of web) or the rail
width +20mm shall be made flat and gap between a steel straight edge when placed on top flange
shall not be more then max. 1mm. At other places and on bottom flange deviation shall be B/100
or 3mm which ever is minimum.
Web eccentricity
In crane girders web eccentricity shall not be more than shown in the sketch.
Crane girder cross section at bearing

Squareness of flanges to web
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Column tolerance on height and straightness
The permissible deviation in the heights of the column measured from the bottom of the base plate
or support shall be as mentioned below
Length in meters Tolerance mm

1. Overall height L1 Upto and including 10 ±5
Over all height L2 Over 10 meters ±0.0005L subject to
maximum ±8
2. Distance to the top of the All lengths ±3
angle cleat from the L1 bottom
of cane girder
3. Distance of bottom of crane Up to and including 10 ±5
girder to the bottom of the
base plate L1
girder to the bottom of the Over 10 ±0.0005L Subject to
base plate L2 Maximum ±8
Limit Deviation – Profile of Structures
The permissible limit of deviation of the depth D of the section at salient points measured after
shop fabrication or after trial assembly at site in their final position shall be as mentioned below
Depth „Y‟ (mm) Permissible Deviation (mm)

Upto and including 500 ±2
Over 500 ±0.004 „Y‟ with a maximum of 4
Deviation on dimensions of holes for bolting / riveting
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Pitch Distance
The permissible deviation on pitch distance of holes and distance between the rows of holes
unless the holes have been formed to suit the available production facilities shall be ±1 for
dynamically loaded structures like gantry girder, surge girders and auxiliary girders. For statically
loaded structures like trusses, eaves girders, bracing etc. ± 2mm
Dimensions of Drilled Holes – The nominal diameters of drilled holes and permissible deviations
on the diameter, perpendicularity, overlapping of holes etc, shall be as specified in Table 7. This
does not cover turned and fitted bolts .
The permissible deviations in percentage specified in Table refers to the maximum percentage of
holes with deviations occurring in a group of holes for this purpose the following shall be
considered as group of holes:
a. Holes made in individual components for erection joints or holes made for connection to
individual components ,
b. Holes connecting individual bracings, and
c. Holes made in one half of a gusset plate of a joint . Where more than one gusset plate is
used the holes between the individual joint shall be taken as separate group of holes.
The maximum number of defective holes in one group when the number of holes in the group
exceeds 4 shall be limited to 25 percent. However, when a cross section is taken through the
holes the number of defective holes on one side of the cross section shall not be more than 15
percent (see Table).
For steel structures of Group B, if the defective holes may be reamed to a bigger diameter and
bolts or rivets of the corresponding higher diameter may be used , in exceptional cases and with
the approval of the engineer incharge,
For steel structures of Group C, if the defective holes are not reamed bolts or rivets with suitable
deviations in their dimensions ma be used so as to have a proper fitting of the joint, in exceptional
cases and with approval of the engineer incharge,
When turned and fitted bolts are used, the holes shall be drilled under size by one mm and after
assembly, shall be reamed to a proper size with tolerance + 0.15 mm,-0 mm.
Scratches or grooves on the cylindrical surfaces of the drilled holes shall be limited as given in
Table 8.
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TABLE 8 SCRATCHES OR GROOVES ON THE CYLINDRICAL
SURFACES OF THE DRILLED HOLES
DEPTH OF NO. OF HOLES TO WHICH THE PERMISSIBLE LIMITS

ARE APPLICABLE
SCRATCH,
MAX
Group of structure No. of holes, percent
(1) (2) (3)
Mm
0.2 B 25
C 50
0.5 B Nil
C 25
DISTANCE Between Groups of Holes- Deviation in distance between the centres of gravity of any
two groups of holes shall not be more than 2mm.
Edge Distance Deviation – Edge distance shall not vary from the specified values by more than
1mm for Group B and 1.5mm for group C structures.
Note :
Group-B: Steel structures having special characteristics and structures subjected to dynamic
loading like crane gantry girders and supporting structures like auxiliary & surge
girders etc.
Group-C: Steel structures like platform, galleries, stairs etc. subjected to static loading.
Edge distance deviation
Edge distance shall not vary from the specified value by more than 1mm for B structures and by
1.5mm for group C structures.
In situation where specific deviation is not covered IS 7215 shall be followed.

Mild steel to be used in fabrication
Mild steel of wieldable quality shall only be used for fabrication of structures shall be as below.
1. For dynamically loaded structures like crane girders, gantry girder auxiliary girders, surge
girders. The steel shall be of IS 2062 FE410W „C‟. Wieldable steel of other equivalent
standard like ASTM or British Standard or as per code of the country (if available) can also
be used provided it has chemical composition and mechanical properties given in the table-
1.
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2. For all statically loaded structures like columns, trusses / rafters, eave girders, purlins, side
runners sag rods, columns & roof / rafter bracings rolled sections and plates up to
thickness 25mm shall be of IS2062 FE410 W‟ B‟ (killed) shall be used. Sections and plates
above 25mm shall be invariable of FE410 w „C‟ killed quality wieldable steel of other
standards as mentioned above can be used provided. It has chemical composition and
mechanical properties as given in attached table-2.
3. For miscellaneous structures like hand rails, ladders and stairs, chequered plates, covers,
gutters and down comers etc. all plates and sections where thickness of rolled steel
sections and plates is maximum up to 20mm. steel of IS2062 FE 410 W „A‟ killed or semi -
killed shall be used. Mild steel of other equivalent standards as mentioned in point can be
used provided it has chemical composition and mechanical properties as mentioned in
table 3 attached.
However the above is general and over all specification of steel to be used during
fabrication and erection of steel structures.
If there is any difference in the detailed drawings, the specifications given in the drawings
shall govern.
The contractor must produce test certificate from producers for steel which is to be used in
fabrication of structures.
In case of any doubt the owner is free to get additional test carried in government test
house or through government recognized test house or private material testing laboratory.
In all cases where additional testing has been ordered, if material passes the test
successfully the cost of such test shall be borne by the owner and in case of failure the
cost shall be borne by the contractor. The contractor shall also remove the entire lot which
has failed in test and replace same at his own cost.
TABLE-1
Chemical Composition
Percent Maximum
Sr. Sample Material C Mn S P Si CE Carbon
No. Designation Equivalent
Maximum
1. Laddle Fe 410W „C‟ 0.2 1.5 0.0400 0.0400 0.4 0.39
Analysis Killed
2. Product Fe 410W „C‟ 0.22 1.55 0.045 0.045 0.43 0.39
Analysis Killed
Mechanical Properties
Sr. Material Tensile Vield Stress Thickness % Elongation Charpy notch
No. Designation Strength <20 20-40 >40 Gauge Length Impact Energy
Min. MPa 5.56 √50 J min.
1. Fe 410W 410 250 240 230 23 27
„C‟ Killed
Note : The minimum charpoy impact energy shall be guaranteed at any one of the temperature
00C or -200C or – 400C
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TABLE-2
Percent Maximum
1. Laddle Fe 410W „B‟ 0.22 1.5 0.045 0.045 0.40 0.41
Analysis Killed
2. Product Fe 410W „B‟ 0.24 1.55 0.05 0.05 0.43
Analysis Killed
Sr. Material Tensile Vield Stress Thickness % Elongation Charpy notch

No. Designation Strength <20 20-40 >40 Gauge Length Test J min.
Min. MPa 5.56 √50
1. Fe 410W 410 250 240 230 23 27
„B‟ Killed
Note : Min. charpy V Notch impact energy is to be guarantee at 00C by the manufactures.
TABLE-3
Percent Maximum
1. Laddle Fe 410W „A‟ 0.23 1.5 0.050 0.050 0.4 0.42
Analysis Killed
2. Product Fe 410W „A‟ 0.25 1.55 0.055 0.055 0.43
Analysis Killed or
Semikilled
Sr. Material Tensile Vield Stress Thickness % Elongation Charpy

No. Designation Strength <20 20-40 >40 Gauge Length notch Test J
Min. MPa 5.56 √50 min.
1. Fe 410W 410 250 240 230 23
„A‟ Killed or
Semikilled
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ANNEXURE-B
STANDARD V PREPARATION
FOR FULL STRENGTH BUTT WELD JOINTS OF PLATES
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NOTES FOR MULTPLE PASS FILLET WELDS:
1. In multiple pass fillet weld each pass has to cool before next pass of weld is given after
removal of slag and should be thoroughly cleaned.
2. For each pass same brand of electrode should be used.
3. First or root run should be given by using smaller size of electrode root and subsequent
passes over run can be given by using higher size of electrodes.
NOTES FOR BUTT WELDS:
1. All burrs and dirt, grease etc. should be cleaned before starting edge preparation.
2. After preparation edge single or double v the edges should be made smooth.
3. Root run should be gauged out by grinder from other side before providing weld.
4. After each run weld should be allowed cool down and then slag over weld should be
removed and cleaned by wire brush before depositing subsequent layer of weld.
5. Using of D.C. currant from welding generator or transformer with rectifier gives better
results in butt joints.
6. Only approved brand of electrodes should be used and instructions of manufacturer
regarding preheating, current & voltage conditions etc. should be strictly followed.
7. All types of electrodes should be stored and used in dry conditions.
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FILLET WELDS EXPLAINED
Fillet welds
Fillet welds are of 2 types
1) Normal penetration fillet welds
The size of normal penetration fillet weld is taken as the minimum leg length of a convex or flat
fillet weld.
2) Deep penetration welds
Deep penetration welds are those welds in which the depth of penetration at the root is 2.4 mm
and more beyond the root.
The size of deep penetration weld is taken as minimum leg length +2.4 mm is the case of convex
or flat fillet weld in case of con cave fillet welds it is taken as 1.41x effective throat thickness
+2.4mm
In Building structure only normal penetration welds all considered unless specified otherwise .
Effective throat thickness of flat or conve fillet welds
Angle between
fusion faces 60 ‟-90‟ 91‟-100‟ 101‟-106‟ 107‟-113ֹ 114‟-120‟
Factor by which
fillet size is
multiplied to give 0.7 0.65 0.60 0.55 0.50
throat thickness
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Strength of fillet welds
Following figure of a fillet weld will make clear various parts
ℓ
Throat thickness is always √2
The safe load which can be carried by a fillet weld having a leg length ℓ per cm. length is
calculated by the formula ℓ / √2 x1x permissible shear stress of a particular grade of steel per cm2
Please note l/√2 x1x cm is the area of shear resistance offered by weld.
With above explanation safe load of fillet weld of various sizes which are permissible per cm length
are tabulated below.
SAFE LOADS INN FILLET WELDS IN KG/CM LENGTH
STEEL GRADES
ST43 ST50 ST55
LEG THROAT PERMISSIBLE PERMISSIBLE PERMISSIBLE
S.NO LENGTH THICKNESS SHEAR STESS SHEAR STESS SHEAR STESS
mm mm 1150 Kg/Cm2 HEA 1600 Kg/Cm2 1950 Kg/Cm2
1 4 2.83 325 Kg/cm 450 Kg/cm2 550 Kg/cm2
2 5 3.50 400 “ 560 “ 680 “
3 6 4.20 480 “ 670 “ 810 “
4 8 5.60 648 “ 890 “ 1090 “
5 10 7.0 800 “ 1120 “ 1360 “
6 12 8.4 960 “ 1340 “ 1630 “
7 16 11.3 1300 “ 1800 “ 2200 “
8 18 12.73 1410 “ 2030 “ 2480 “
9 20 14.14 1620 “ 2260 “ 2750 “
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NOTES OF FILLET WELDS
a. Angle between fusion faces
Such fillet welds which are connecting parts which are forming an angle more than 120‟ or less
than 60‟ should not be relied upon to transmit calculated loads at the full working stresses unless
permitted to do so by the standard for the particular application. This is because in the cases
mentioned above full penetration to the root is difficult.
b. End Returns.
Fillet welds terminating at the ends or sides of parts or members should be returned continuously
around the corners for a distance not less than twice the size of weld. This is applicable to side
fillet welds connecting brackets, seats and similar connections at the tension side of such
connections.
c. Size of fillet weld at toe of rolled section.
When a fillet weld is applied to a rounded toe of rolled section the specified size of weld should
generally not exceed ¾ th (75%)of the thickness of the section at toe.
d. Stress in fillet weld
The stress in fillet weld must not exceed the permissible shear stress in the parent metal for
example if steel 50 is welded. With steel 55 the permissible shear stress should not exceed 1600
kg/ cm2
When steels of different grades of are welded permissible shear stress of lower grade of steel shall
govern the permissible shear stress in weld. For example if weld is joining steel 43 and steel 50
(two different grades of steel ) then permissible shear stress in fillet weld should not exceed
1150kg/cm2 which is the permissible shear stress for steel 43 grade of steal.
MINIMUM SIZE OF RUN
It is always better to use minimum of runs of weld for achieving a particular size of weld. The
reason being that with every run of weld parent metal in the vicinity of weld bead is subjected to
heating to about 1000*c and cooling This in turn induces locking of stresses and causes
metallurgical changes in parent metal and cracks may appear in the weld bead. When the thicker
part more than 50 mm are to be welded special precautions are required to be taken as per
recommendations of the manufacturer of the electrode being used.
To avoid risk of cracking the minimum size of single run fillet weld by a manual process using
electrodes of class 2 or 3 as per B.S standard (B.S 1719, part) shall be as specified below.
Minimum size of single run fillet weld for manual welding (using electrodes of class 2 or 3 to B.S
1719 Part 1
MINIMUM SIZE OF SINGLE RUN FILLET
THICKNESS OF THICKER PART
WELD mm.
Over Up to and including
mm mm
9 16 5
16 30 6
30 and above 8
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LAPJOINT WITH FILLET WELDS
EFFECTIVE LENGTH The effective length of fillet weld is always = L- 2t where “t” is the fillet size of weld.
END RETURN WELDS The fillet welds should be returned wherever possible and should not be less than
2x “t” where t is the size of fillet weld.
Over lap
In a lap joint length of over lap should not be less than 5x T1 or T2

Which ever is less?
SIDE FILLET WELD In any lap joint made by side or longitudinal fillet weld the length of each fillet weld “L”
should not be less than perpendicular distance between them i.e. L. should be equal to minimum “B” or
more similarly “B” should be maximum 16 x T1 or T2 which ever is less .
In case where “B” exceeds more than 16 T1 or T2 which ever is less than additional plug weld or slot weld is
provided to prevent buckling or separation of the parts. This is made clear in the following sketch.
The situation will generally arise in welded channels, like ISMC 300 and ISMC 400 or when splice with cover
plates are to be provided on web and flanges of built up sections of cols and beams.
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ANNEXURE-D
STEEL STRUCTURES
Useful information for steel structures.

Steel structures are an integrated part of any industrial shed. Following information is for guidance; generally
fabrication is done in workshops which are equipped with machines for cutting, grinding fitting and welding.
These fabricated structures are transported to site and erected. Some times fabrication of structure is also
done at site where a site engineer is supposed to exercise control during fabrication. After erection and
alignment of structures final welding and tightening of bolts as specified by supplier of the structures is done.
The alignment scheme should be made clearly mentioning deviations in both X & Y direction. The
permissible limits for these deviations are supplied by the manufacturers. In case these are not supplied
relevant IS standards should be followed. Before final acceptance a joint protocol duly signed by all
concerned parties should be made for record. This is required to avoid confusion in case of any problem
arising.
During erection also some drilling, gas cutting, grinding and welding is required.
Hole Making: No hole should be allowed to be gas cut and it should be drilled only in any steel structure or
its member.
Gas Cutting: Gas cutting of steel sections or plates if required is permissible provided after gas cutting,
burrs on gas cut edges are properly cleaned and ground smooth.
Welding: Electric arc welding is done after erection and alignment of structures. The weld bead after cooling
should be cleaned by removal of slag by pointed hammer and wire brush, water should never be poured on
hot weld, it may result in inducing cracks in weld metal.
Edge Distance of Holes

Sr. Dia. Of Holes Distance from Centre of hole to Distance to rolled or machine flame cut sawn
No. mm shearing or flame cut edge or planned edge
1. 13.5 and Below 19 17
2. 15.5 25 22
3. 17.5 29 25
4. 19.5 32 29
5. 21.5 32 29
6. 23.5 38 32
7. 25.5 44 38
8. 29.0 51 44
9. 32.0 57 51
10. 35.0 60 57
As a thumb rule keep a distance of one diameter distance between edge of hole and edge of plate.
Nuts & Washers

2 washers one below head of bolt and one below nut are provided and then nuts are tightened.
Lock Nuts or Check Nuts

Where there are vibrations and reversal of stresses are occurring lock nuts or check nuts must be provided
for preventing nuts getting loose. Some of the places are, holding down bolts of crane girders and
foundation bolts of main steel columns. Some places special spring washers are also prescribed to prevent
loosening like rail fixing bolts.
Tapered Washers.
In side surfaces of channel and rolled sections are tapered and at all such places tapered washers are
provided below bolt heads / nuts in order to provide a flat surfaces for proper distribution of tightening
pressure.
Painting of structures
Generally 1 Coat of primer and one finishing coat of final paint is given is shop before dispatch to site and
one coat of finishing paint is given after erection and alignment.
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There are some surfaces of structures, which do not remain exposed after erection, and as such second
coat of paint cannot be given on these surfaces. All such surfaces must be given second coat of finishing
paint before structures are lifted for erection, example of such surfaces are :
1. Outer faces end plates of crane girder‟s.

2. Purlins top surfaces on which sheeting will rest.
3. Contact surfaces of 2 members like surface of side runner, which passes over col. Flanges or
crossing surface of bracings. These are few examples where if prior to erection finishing paint coat
is missed, then it can not be painted until members are separated which is practically impossible
after alignment.
Painting Thickness
Painting thickness is often measured in microns and generally mentioned as microns DFT, Which means -
microns ON Dry Film Thickness. After final paint is made the thickness is given as 30 or 50 to 80 DFT, which
means 30 or 50 or 80 microns thickness of dry film. The thickness varies as per site conditions and is
generally mentioned by the manufacturer.
WEIGHS OF STEEL
2
0.7843 KG/CM PER METER
Black Sheets Plates Chequered Plates
Thick in B.G. Wt. Per Sq. Thickness in Wt. Per Sq. Thickness Wt. Per Sq.
mm Meter in Kg. mm meter in Kg. in mm Meter in Kg.
3.15 10 24.70 5 39.2 7 61.1
2.50 12 19.61 7 55.0 10 84.6
2.00 14 15.69 10 78.5 12 100.3
1.66 16 12.55 12 94.2
1.25 18 9.80 14 109.9
1.00 20 7.84 16 125.6
0.80 22 6.27 18 141.3
0.63 24 4.94 20 157.0
0.50 26 3.91 22 172.7
0.44 28 3.10 25 196.2
FLAT IRON – WEIGHT IN KG. PER METER

2
0.7834 KG/CM PER METER OR 1 CFT OF STEEL = 490 LBS
Thickness In 5 5.5 6 7 8 10 11 12 14 16
mm
Width In mm
12 0.5 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.3 1.5
16 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.8 2.0
20 0.8 0.9 0.0 1.1 1.3 1.6 1.7 1.9 2.2 2.5
25 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.4 1.6 2.0 2.2 2.4 2.7 3.1
32 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.8 2.0 2.5 2.8 3.0 3.5 4.0
40 1.6 1.7 1.9 2.2 2.5 3.1 3.5 3.8 4.4 5.0
50 2.0 2.2 2.4 2.7 3.1 3.9 4.3 4.7 5.5 6.3
63 2.5 2.7 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.9 5.4 5.9 5.9 7.9
80 3.1 3.5 3.8 4.4 5.0 6.3 6.9 7.5 8.8 10.0
100 3.9 4.3 4.7 5.5 6.3 7.8 8.6 9.4 11.0 12.6
125 4.9 5.4 5.9 6.9 7.8 9.8 10.8 11.8 13.7 15.7
160 6.3 6.9 7.5 8.8 10.0 12.6 13.8 15.1 17.6 20.1
200 7.8 8.6 9.4 11.0 12.6 15.7 17.3 18.8 22.0 25.1
250 9.8 10.8 11.8 13.7 15.7 19.6 21.6 23.6 27.5 31.4
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SQUARE AND ROUND BARS
2
0.7843 KG/CM PER METER OR 1 CFT OF STEEL = 490 LBS
Diameter or Weight per meter Sectional Area Perimeter

width mm  Kg  Kg  Cm2  Cm2  Cm  Cm
5.0 0.20 0.15 0.25 0.20 2.0 1.57
5.5 0.24 0.19 0.30 0.24 2.2 1.73
6.0 0.28 0.22 0.36 0.28 2.4 1.88
7.0 0.38 0.30 0.49 0.38 2.8 2.20
8.0 0.50 0.39 0.64 0.50 3.2 3.51
9.0 0.64 0.50 0.81 0.64 3.6 2.83
10 0.78 0.62 1.00 0.79 4.0 3.14
11 0.95 0.75 1.21 0.95 4.4 3.46
12 1.13 0.89 1.44 1.13 4.8 3.77
14 1.54 1.21 1.96 1.54 5.6 4.40
16 2.01 1.58 2.56 2.01 6.4 5.03
18 2.54 2.00 3.24 2.54 7.2 5.65
20 3.14 2.47 4.00 3.14 8.0 6.28
22 3.80 2.98 4.84 3.80 8.8 6.91
25 4.91 3.85 6.25 4.91 10.0 7.85
28 6.15 4.83 7.84 6.16 11.2 8.80
32 8.04 6.31 10.24 8.04 12.8 10.05
36 10.17 7.99 12.96 10.18 14.4 11.31
40 12.56 9.86 16.00 12.57 16.0 12.57
45 15.90 12.49 20.25 15.90 18.0 14.14
50 19.62 15.41 25.00 19.64 20.0 15.71
56 24.62 19.34 31.36 24.63 22.4 17.59
63 31.16 24.47 39.69 31.17 25.2 19.79
71 39.57 31.08 50.41 39.59 28.4 22.31
80 50.24 39.46 64.00 50.27 32.0 25.13
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ROLLED STEEL BEAMS
DIMENSIONS PROPERTIES
Designation Weight Sectional Depth of Width of Thick. of Thick. of Moments of Inertia Radii of Gyration Moduli of Section
Per Meter Area Section Flange Flange Web
W Kg. a cm2 h mm b mm tf mm tw mm lxx cm4 lyy cm4 rxx cm ryy cm zxx cm3 zxx cm3
ISJB 150 7.1 9.01 150 50 4.6 3.0 322.1 9.2 5.98 1.01 42.9 3.7
ISJB 175 8.1 10.28 175 50 4.8 3.2 479.3 9.7 6.83 0.97 54.8 3.9
ISJB 200 9.9 12.64 200 60 5.0 3.4 780.7 17.3 7.86 1.17 78.1 5.8
ISJB 225 12.8 16.28 225 80 5.0 3.7 1308.2 40.5 8.97 1.58 116.3 10.1
ISLB 75 6.1 7.71 75 50 5.0 3.7 72.7 10.0 3.07 1.14 19.4 4.1
ISLB 100 8.0 10.21 100 50 6.4 4.0 168.0 12.7 4.06 1.12 33.6 5.1
ISLB 125 11.9 15.12 125 75 6.5 4.4 406.8 43.4 5.19 1.69 65.1 11.6
ISLB 150 14.2 18.08 150 80 6.8 4.8 688.2 55.2 6.17 1.75 91.8 13.8
ISLB 175 26.7 21.30 175 90 6.9 5.1 1096.2 79.6 7.17 1.93 125.3 17.7
ISLB 200 19.8 25.27 200 100 7.3 5.4 1696.6 115.4 8.19 2.13 169.7 23.1
ISLB 225 23.5 29.92 225 100 8.6 5.8 2501.9 112.7 9.15 1.94 222.4 22.5
ISLB 250 27.9 35.53 250 125 8.2 6.1 3717.8 193.4 10.23 2.33 297.4 30.9
ISLB 275 33.0 42.02 275 140 8.8 6.4 5375.3 287.0 11.31 2.61 392.4 41.0
ISLB 300 37.7 48.08 300 150 9.4 6.7 7332.9 376.2 12.35 2.80 488.9 50.2
ISLB 325 43.1 24.90 325 165 9.8 7.0 9874.6 510.8 13.41 3.05 607.7 61.9
ISLB 350 49.5 63.01 350 165 11.4 7.4 13158.3 631.9 14.45 3.17 751.9 76.6
ISLB 400 56.9 72.43 400 165 12.5 8.0 19306.3 716.4 16.33 3.15 965.3 80.8
JSLB 450 65.3 83.14 450 170 13.4 8.6 27536.1 853.0 18.20 3.20 1223.8 160.4
ISLB 500 75.0 95.50 500 180 14.1 9.2 38579.0 1063.9 20.10 3.34 1543.2 118.2
ISLB 550 86.3 109.97 550 190 15.0 9.9 53161.6 1335.1 21.99 3.48 1933.2 140.5
ISLB 600 99.5 126.69 600 210 15.5 10.5 72867.6 1821.9 23.98 3.79 2428.9 173.5
ISMB 100 11.5 14.60 100 75 7.2 4.0 257.5 40.8 4.20 1.67 51.5 10.9
ISMB 125 13.0 16.60 125 75 7.6 4.4 449.0 43.7 5.20 1.62 71.8 11.7
ISMB 150 14.9 19.00 150 80 7.6 4.8 726.4 52.6 6.18 1.66 96.6 13.1
ISMB 175 19.3 24.62 175 90 8.6 5.5 1272.0 85.0 7.19 1.86 145.4 18.9
ISMB 200 25.4 32.3 200 100 10.8 5.7 2235.4 150.0 8.32 2.15 223.5 30.0
ISMB 225 31.2 39.72 225 110 11.8 6.5 3441.8 218.3 9.31 2.34 306.9 39.7
ISMB 250 37.3 47.35 250 125 12.5 6.9 5131.6 334.5 10.39 2.65 410.5 58.5
ISMB 300 44.2 56.26 300 140 12.4 7.5 8603.6 483.9 12.37 2.84 573.6 64.8
ISMB 350 52.4 66.71 350 140 14.2 8.1 13630.3 537.7 14.29 2.84 778.9 76.8
ISMB 400 61.6 78.46 400 140 16.0 8.9 20458.4 422.1 16.15 2.82 1022.9 88.9
ISMB 450 72.4 92.27 450 150 17.4 9.4 30390.8 834.0 18.15 3.01 1350.7 111.2
ISMB 500 86.9 110.74 500 180 17.2 10.2 45218.3 1369.8 20.21 3.52 1808.7 152.2
ISMB 550 103.7 132.11 550 190 19.3 11.2 64893.6 1833.8 22.16 3.73 2359.8 193.0
ISMB 600 122.6 256.21 600 210 20.8 12.0 91813.0 2651.0 24.24 4.12 3060.4 252.5
ISWB 150 17.0 21.67 150 100 7.5 5.4 889.1 94.8 6.22 2.09 111.9 19.0
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ROLLED STEEL CHANNELS
Dimensions Properties
Desig- Weight per Section Depth of Width of Thick. of Thick. Center of Moments of Radii of Gyration Moduli of section
nation meter Area Section Flange Flange of Web Gravity inertia
W kg a cm2 h mm b mm tf mm tw mm lxx cm4 lyy cm4 rxx cm ryy cm zxx cm3 zyy cm3
ISJC 100 5.8 7.41 100 45 5.1 3.0 1.40 123.8 14.9 4.09 1.42 24.8 4.8
ISJC 125 7.9 10.07 125 50 6.6 3.0 1.64 270.0 25.7 5.18 1.60 43.2 7.6
ISJC 150 9.9 12.65 150 55 6.9 3.6 1.66 471.1 37.9 6.10 1.73 62.8 9.9
ISJC 175 11.2 14.24 175 60 6.9 3.6 1.75 719.9 50.5 7.11 1.88 82.3 11.9
ISLC 200 13.9 17.77 200 70 7.1 4.1 1.97 1161.2 84.2 8.08 2.18 116.1 16.7
ISLC 75 5.7 7.26 75 40 6.0 3.7 1.35 66.1 11.5 3.02 1.26 17.6 4.3
ISJC 100 7.9 10.02 100 50 6.4 4.0 1.62 164.7 24.8 4.06 1.57 32.9 7.3
ISLC 125 10.7 13.67 125 65 6.6 4.4 2.04 356.8 57.2 5.11 2.05 57.1 12.8
ISLC 150 14.4 18.36 150 75 7.8 4.8 2.38 697.2 103.2 6.16 2.37 93.0 20.2
ISLC 175 17.6 22.40 175 75 9.5 5.1 2.40 1148.4 126.5 7.16 2.38 131.3 24.8
ISLC 200 20.6 26.22 200 75 10.8 5.5 2.35 1725.5 146.9 8.11 2.37 172.6 28.5
ISLC 225 24.0 30.53 225 90 10.2 5.8 2.46 2547.9 209.5 9.14 2.62 226.5 32.0
ISLC 250 28.0 35.51 250 100 10.7 6.1 2.70 3687.9 298.4 10.17 2.89 295.0 40.9
ISLC 300 33.1 42.67 300 100 11.6 6.7 2.55 6047.9 346.0 11.98 2.87 403.2 46.4
ISLC 350 38.8 49.14 350 100 12.5 7.4 2.41 9312.6 394.6 13.72 2.82 532.1 52.0
ISLC 400 45.7 58.25 400 100 14.0 8.0 2.36 13989.5 460.4 15.50 2.81 699.5 60.2
ISMC 75 6.8 8.67 75 40 7.3 4.4 1.31 76.0 12.6 2.96 1.21 20.3 4.7
ISMC 100 9.2 11.70 100 50 7.5 4.7 1.53 186.7 25.9 4.00 1.49 37.3 7.5
ISMC 125 12.7 16.19 125 65 8.1 5.0 1.94 416.4 59.9 5.07 1.92 66.6 13.0
ISMC 150 16.4 20.88 150 75 9.0 5.4 2.22 779.4 102.3 6.11 2.21 103.9 19.4
ISMC 175 19.1 24.38 175 75 10.2 5.7 2.20 1223.3 121.0 7.08 2.23 139.8 22.8
ISMC 200 22.1 18.21 200 75 11.4 6.1 2.17 1819.3 140.4 8.03 2.23 181.9 26.3
ISMC 225 25.9 33.01 225 80 12.4 6.4 2.30 2694.6 187.2 2.03 2.38 239.5 32.8
ISMC 250 30.4 38.67 250 80 14.1 7.1 2.30 3816.8 219.1 9.94 2.38 305.3 38.4
ISMC 300 35.8 45.64 300 90 13.6 7.6 2.36 6362.6 310.8 11.81 2.61 424.2 46.8
ISMC 350 42.1 53.66 350 100 13.5 8.1 2.44 10008.0 430.6 13.66 2.83 571.9 57.0
ISMC 400 49.4 62.93 400 100 15.3 8.6 2.42 15382.8 504.8 15.48 2.83 754.1 66.6
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ROLLED STEEL EQUAL ANGLES
Designation Size Thick. Sectional Weight per Moduli of Designation Size Thick. Sectional Weight per Moduli of
A x B mm t mm Area a cm2 meter w kg Section Zxx=Zyy AxB t mm Area a cm2 meter w kg Section
Cm3 Cm2 mm Zxx=Zyy
Cm3
ISA 20 x 20 3.0 1.12 0.9 0.3 ISA 70 x 70 5.0 6.77 5.3 6.3
4.0 1.45 1.1 0.4 6.0 8.06 6.3 7.3
ISA 25 x 25 3.0 1.41 1.1 0.4 8.0 10.58 8.3 9.5
4.0 1.84 1.4 0.6 ISA 10.0 13.02 10.2 11.7
5.0 2.25 1.8 0.7 75 x 75 5.0 7.27 5.7 7.1
ISA 30 x 30 3.0 1.73 1.4 0.6 ISA 6.0 8.66 6.8 8.4
4.0 2.26 1.8 0.8 8.0 11.38 8.9 11.0
5.0 2.77 2.2 1.0 10.0 14.02 11.0 13.5
ISA 35 x 35 3.0 2.03 1.6 0.9 ISA 80 x 80 6.0 9.29 7.3 9.6
4.0 2.66 2.1 1.2 8.0 12.21 9.6 12.6
5.0 3.27 2.6 1.4 10.0 15.05 11.8 15.5
6.0 3.86 3.0 1.7 12.0 17.81 14.0 18.3
ISA 40 x 40 3.0 2.34 1.8 1.2 ISA 90 x 90 6.0 10.47 8.2 12.2
4.0 3.07 2.4 1.6 8.0 13.79 10.8 16.0
5.0 3.78 3.0 1.9 10.0 17.03 13.4 19.8
6.0 4.47 3.5 2.3 12.0 20.19 15.8 23.3
ISA 45 x 45 3.0 2.64 2.1 1.5 ISA 100 x 100 6.0 11.67 9.2 15.2
4.0 3.47 2.7 2.0 8.0 15.39 12.1 20.2
5.0 4.28 3.4 2.5 10.0 19.03 14.9 24.2
6.0 5.07 4.0 2.9 12.0 22.59 17.7 29.2
ISA 50 x 50 3.0 2.95 2.3 1.9 ISA 110 x 110 8.0 17.02 13.4 24.4
4.0 3.88 3.0 2.5 10.0 21.06 16.5 30.1
5.0 4.79 3.8 3.1 12.0 25.02 19.6 35.7
6.0 5.68 4.5 3.6 15.0 30.81 24.2 43.7
ISA 55 x 55 5.0 5.27 4.1 3.7 ISA 130 x 130 8.0 20.22 15.9 34.5
6.0 6.26 4.9 4.4 10.0 25.06 19.7 42.7
8.0 8.18 6.4 5.7 12.0 29.82 23.4 50.7
10.0 10.02 7.9 7.0 15.0 36.81 28.9 62.3
ISA 60 x 60 5.0 5.75 4.5 4.4 ISA 150 x 150 10.0 29.03 22.8 56.9
6.0 6.84 5.4 5.2 12.0 34.59 27.2 67.7
8.0 8.96 7.0 6.8 15.0 42.78 33.6 83.5
10.0 11.00 8.6 8.4 18.0 50.79 39.9 98.7
ISA 65 x 65 5.0 6.25 4.9 5.2 ISA 200 x 200 12.0 46.61 36.6 122.2
6.0 7.44 5.8 6.2 15.0 57.80 45.4 151.4
8.0 9.76 7.7 8.1 18.0 58.81 54.0 179.9
10.0 12.00 9.4 9.9 25.0 93.80 73.6 243.3
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ROLLED STEEL UNEQUAL ANGLES
Designation Size Thick. Sectional Weight per Moduli of Section Designation Size A x Thick. Sectional Weight per Moduli of Section
AxB t mm Area a cm2 meter w kg Zxx & Zyy B mm t mm Area a meter w kg Zxx & Zyy
mm Cm3 Cm2 cm2 Cm3
ISA 30 x 3.0 1.41 1.1 0.6 0.3 ISA 90 x 60 6.0 8.65 6.8 11.5 5.5
20
4.0 1.84 1.4 0.8 0.4 8.0 11.37 8.9 15.1 7.2
5.0 2.25 1.8 1.0 0.4 10.0 14.01 11.0 18.6 8.8
ISA 40 x 3.0 1.88 1.5 1.1 0.5 12.0 16.57 13.0 22.0 10.03
25
4.0 2.46 1.9 1.4 0.6 ISA 100 x 65 6.0 9.55 7.5 14.2 6.4
5.0 3.02 2.4 1.8 0.7 8.0 12.57 9.9 18.7 8.5
6.0 3.56 2.8 2.1 0.9 10.0 15.51 12.2 23.1 10.4
ISA 45 x 3.0 2.18 1.7 1.4 0.7 ISA 100 x 75 6.0 10.14 8.0 14.4 8.5
30
4.0 2.86 2.2 1.9 0.9 8.0 13.36 10.5 19.1 11.2
5.0 3.52 2.8 2.3 1.1 10.0 16.50 13.0 23.6 13.8
6.0 4.16 3.3 2.7 1.3 12.0 19.56 15.4 27.9 16.3
ISA 50 x 3.0 2.34 1.8 1.7 0.7 ISA 125 x 75 6.0 11.66 9.2 22.2 8.7
30
4.0 3.07 2.4 2.3 0.9 8.0 15.38 12.1 29.4 11.5
5.0 3.78 3.0 2.8 1.1 10.0 19.02 14.9 36.3 14.2
6.0 4.47 3.5 3.4 1.3 ISA 125 x 95 6.0 12.86 10.1 23.1 14.0
ISA 60 x 5.0 4.76 3.7 4.2 2.0 8.0 16.98 13.3 30.6 18.5
40
6.0 5.65 4.4 5.0 2.3 10.0 21.02 16.5 37.8 22.9
8.0 7.37 5.8 6.5 3.0 12.0 24.98 19.6 44.8 27.1
ISA 65 x 5.0 5.26 4.1 5.0 2.5 ISA 150 x 75 8.0 17.42 13.7 41.7 11.8
45
6.0 6.25 4.9 5.9 3.0 10.0 21.56 16.9 51.6 14.5
8.0 8.17 6.4 7.7 3.9 12.0 25.62 20.1 61.2 17.1
ISA 70 x 5.0 5.52 4.3 5.7 2.5 ISA 150 x 8.0 20.58 16.2 44.2 23.2
45 115
6.0 6.56 5.2 6.8 3.0 10.0 25.52 20.0 54.9 33.8
8.0 8.58 6.7 8.9 3.9 12.0 30.38 23.8 65.3 40.2
10.0 10.52 8.3 10.9 4.8 15.0 37.52 29.5 80.4 49.2
ISA 75 x 5.0 6.02 4.7 6.7 3.2 ISA 200 x 10.0 29.03 22.8 92.8 26.2
50 100
6.0 7.16 5.6 8.0 3.8 12.0 34.59 27.2 110.6 31.8
8.0 9.38 7.4 10.4 4.9 15.0 42.78 33.6 136.5 38.3
10.0 11.52 9.0 12.7 6.0 ISA 200 x 10.0 34.00 26.7 98.3 58.3
150
ISA 80 x 5.0 6.27 4.9 7.5 3.2 12.0 40.56 31.8 117.4 69.6
50
6.0 7.46 5.9 9.0 3.8 15.0 50.25 39.4 145.4 86.0
8.0 9.78 7.7 11.7 4.9 18.0 59.76 46.9 172.5 101.8
10.0 12.02 9.4 14.4 6.0
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WIND VELOCITY AND PRESSURE AT VARIOUS EXPOSED HEIGHTS
Height of Exposed Surface Above Horizontal Wind Velocity Horizontal Pressure
2
Mean Retarding Surface (m) (km/hr) (kg/m )
0 80 40
3 96 58
6 108 73
9 115 85
12 123 98
15 128 105
18 133 112
21 137 120
24 141 127
27 144 133
30 147 141
38 155 151
46 160 166
53 165 175
61 169 185
76 175 200
92 181 210
107 186 224
122 191 234
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STANDARD SPLICE JOINT FOR ISMB’S
(IS 808 1957) USED AS COLUMNS FOR AXIAL LOAD
Sr. Mark Web Cover Plate (Both Face) Flange Cover Plate
No. A B C D E T Weld S1 bxs Weld S2 L
1. ISMB-100 40 50 25 200 25 6 4 90x8 6 340
2. ISMB-125 65 75 25 250 25 6 4 100x8 6 360
3. ISMB-150 75 85 25 270 25 6 5 100x8 6 370
4. ISMB-175 90 125 25 350 25 8 5 110x10 6 450
5. ISMB-200 110 130 50 360 25 8 5 120x12 6 590
6. ISMB-225 120 140 50 380 25 8 6 140x12 6 670
7. ISMB-250 130 170 50 440 25 8 6 150x14 6 790
8. ISMB-300 170 230 50 560 25 8 6 170x14 8 810
9. ISMB-350 220 230 60 560 25 8 8 170x14 8 860
10. ISMB-400 270 235 60 620 50 10 8 170x16 10 890
11. ISMB-450 310 245 60 640 50 10 10 180x18 10 920
12. ISMB-500 340 310 60 770 50 10 10 210x18 10 920
13. ISMB-550 365 355 60 860 50 12 10 220x20 12 950
14. ISMB-600 400 375 60 900 50 12 12 240x22 12 1065
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STANDARD SPLICE JOINT FOR ISMB’S USED AS BEAMS
Sr. Mark Flange Cover Plate Web Cover Plate (Both Face)
No. Section Length Section Length Weld
b1 x s1 L1 b2 x s2 L2 h
1. ISMB-100 85 x 8 300 65 x 6 70 6
2. ISMB-125 100 x 8 320 80 x 6 100 6
3. ISMB-150 100 x 8 350 80 x 6 120 6
4. ISMB-175 110 x 10 400 100 x 6 140 6
5. ISMB-200 120 x 12 440 100 x 6 160 6
6. ISMB-225 140 x 12 550 100 x 8 190 6
7. ISMB-250 150 x 14 600 120 x 8 210 6
8. ISMB-300 170 x 14 700 120 x 10 240 8
9. ISMB-350 170 x 16 720 120 x 10 300 8
10. ISMB-400 190 x 16 750 120 x 10 330 10
11. ISMB-450 190 x 18 750 120 x 10 380 10
12. ISMB-500 210 x 18 800 120 x 12 420 10
13. ISMB-550 220 x 20 800 120 x 12 470 12
14. ISMB-600 240 x 22 900 150 x 12 510 12
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STANDARD SPLICE JOINT FOR CHANNELS FOR AXIAL LOAD
Sr. Item Web Cover Plate Flange Cover Plate

No. Description A B C D T Weld Bxa L Weld S2
S1
1. ISMC-75 60 75 25 250 8 5 45 x 8 250 5
2. ISMC-100 80 115 25 330 8 5 50 x 10 290 5
3. ISMC-125 110 155 50 410 8 5 65 x 10 300 5
4. ISMC-150 135 165 50 430 8 6 75 x 12 400 6
5. ISMC-175 160 215 50 530 8 6 80 x 12 450 6
6. ISMC-200 180 265 50 630 10 6 80 x 14 500 6
7. ISMC-225 205 310 60 720 10 6 90 x 14 550 6
8. ISMC-250 230 280 160 660 10 8 100 x 14 600 6
9. ISMC-300 280 375 60 850 10 8 110 x 14 675 6
10. ISMC-400 376 475 70 1050 12 10 120 x 16 800 6
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STANDARD SPLICE JOINT FOR CHANNELS USED AS BEAMS
Sr. No. Mark Flange Cover Plate Web Cover Plate (Both Face)
Section Length Section Length Weld
b1 x s1 L1 b2 x s2 L2 h
1. ISMC-75 45 x 8 240 120 x 6 60 5
2. ISMC-100 50 x 8 270 120 x 6 80 5
3. ISMC-125 70 x 10 340 120 x 6 110 5
4. ISMC-150 75 x 12 370 120 x 8 135 6
5. ISMC-175 80 x 12 450 120 x 8 160 6
6. ISMC-200 80 x 12 500 120 x 8 180 6
7. ISMC-225 90 x 12 500 140 x 8 210 6
8. ISMC-250 100 x 12 520 140 x 8 235 6
9. ISMC-300 110 x 12 560 140 x 10 280 8
10. ISMC-400 120 x 16 700 150 x 10 370 8
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Sr. Mark Splice Plate Minimum Weld
No. Length Width Thickness Size
I B T h
1. ISA 50 x 6 230 55 6 5
2. ISA 65 x 6 270 70 6 5
3. ISA 65 x 8 290 70 8 6
4. ISA 75 x 6 300 75 8 5
5. ISA 75 x 8 320 75 10 6
6. ISA 75 X 10 400 75 12 6
7. ISA 80 x 6 320 80 8 5
8. ISA 80 x 8 330 80 10 6
9. ISA 80 x 10 400 80 12 6
10. ISA 90 x 6 340 90 8 5
11. ISA 90 x 8 370 90 10 6
12. ISA 90 x 10 400 90 12 6
13. ISA 90 x 12 420 90 14 6
14. ISA 100 x 8 400 100 10 6
15. ISA 100 x 10 400 100 12 8
16. ISA 100 x 12 430 100 14 8
17. ISA 110 x 8 430 110 10 6
18. ISA 110 x 10 550 110 12 6
19. ISA 130 x 10 470 130 12 8
20. ISA 130 x 12 540 130 14 8
21. ISA 150 x 10 570 150 12 8
22. ISA 150 x 12 610 150 14 8
23. ISA 150 x 16 670 150 18 10
24. ISA 150 x 18 720 150 20 10
25. ISA 200 x 16 860 200 18 12
26. ISA 200 x 20 90 200 22 12
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Sr. Mark Length of Packing Plate Min. Size of Weld
No. Splice Angle „L‟ Length „L1‟ Width „B‟
1. ISA 50 x 6 320 150 55 6
2. ISA 65 x 6 380 150 70 6
3. ISA 65 x 8 500 150 70 6
4. ISA 75 x 6 440 200 80 6
5. ISA 75 x 8 500 200 80 6
6. ISA 75 X 10 500 200 80 8
7. ISA 80 x 6 450 250 90 6
8. ISA 80 x 8 500 250 90 6
9. ISA 80 x 10 500 250 90 8
10. ISA 90 x 6 500 250 100 6
11. ISA 90 x 8 500 250 100 8
12. ISA 90 x 10 500 250 100 10
13. ISA 90 x 12 560 250 100 10
14. ISA 100 x 8 600 250 100 6
15. ISA 100 x 10 600 250 110 8
16. ISA 100 x 12 650 250 110 10
17. ISA 110 x 8 600 300 120 8
18. ISA 110 x 10 650 300 120 8
19. ISA 130 x 10 690 300 140 10
20. ISA 130 x 12 750 300 140 10
21. ISA 150 x 10 790 400 160 10
22. ISA 150 x 12 790 400 160 12
23. ISA 150 x 16 810 400 160 14
24. ISA 150 x 18 850 400 160 16
25. ISA 200 x 16 1200 500 210 14
26. ISA 200 x 20 1300 500 210 16
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TABLE FOR CONVERSION OF ROLLED SECTION TO PLATE SECTION
A
T T
t t Type Butt Weld
B B
Sr. Rolled Equivalent Section Rolled Sect.

No. Sect. A B T t Wt./ Meter (Kg.) Wt./ Meter (Kg.)
1. ISMB 150 80 150 8 6 16.35 15.0
2. ISMB 200 100 200 12 6 27.12 25.90
3. ISMB 250 125 250 16 8 45.09 38.10
4. ISMB 300 140 300 16 8 51.99 45.10
5. ISMB 400 140 400 16 10 64.05 62.20
6. ISMB 450 150 450 20 10 79.91 73.10
7. ISMB 500 180 500 20 12 100.60 87.70
8. ISMB 600 210 600 25 12 134.23 123.50
9. ISMC 200 75 200 12 8 25.18 22.30
10. ISMC 250 80 250 16 8 33.78 30.60
11. ISMC 300 90 300 16 8 39.43 36.30
Note :
1. All welds are 6mm fillet continuous unless noted.

2. All dimensions are in mm. z
3. All steel shall confirm to IS 2062 Grade B
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SIZES AND PROPERTIES OF STEEL TUBES FOR STUCTURAL PURPOSES
IS : 1161-1979
Nominal Out side Class Thick Weight Area of cross Moment Modulus Radius
Bore Dia: ness Section of Inertia of Section of Gyration
Mm mm Mm Kg/m Cm2 Cm4 CM3 CM

15 21.3 L 2.00 0.962 1.21 0.57 0.54 0.69
M 2.65 1.22 1.55 0.69 0.65 0.67
H 3.25 1.45 1.84 0.77 0.73 0.65
20 26.9 L 2.35 1.42 1.81 1.38 1.02 0.87

M 2.65 1.58 2.02 1.50 1.12 0.86
H 3.25 1.90 2.41 1.72 1.28 0.84
25 33.7 L 2.65 2.04 2.58 3.14 1.86 1.10

M 3.25 2.46 3.11 3.65 2.16 1.08
H 4.05 2.99 3.77 4.22 2.51 1.06
32 42.4 L 2.65 2.61 3.31 6.57 3.10 1.41

M 3.25 3.15 4.00 7.71 3.64 1.39
H 4.05 3.86 4.88 9.07 4.28 1.36
40 48.3 L 2.9 3.27 4.14 10.70 4.43 1.61

M 3.25 3.61 4.60 11.73 4.86 1.60
H 4.05 4.43 5.63 13.90 5.75 1.57
50 60.3 L1 2.9 4.14 5.23 21.59 7.16 2.03

L2 3.25 4.57 5.82 23.77 7.89 2.02
M 3.65 5.10 6.50 26.17 8.68 2.01
H 4.5 6.17 7.89 30.90 10.2 1.98
65 76.1 L 3.25 5.84 7.44 49.44 13.0 2.58

M 3.65 6.53 8.31 54.65 14.4 2.56
H 4.5 7.92 10.1 65.12 17.1 2.54
80 88.9 L 3.25 6.86 8.74 80.31 18.1 3.03

M 4.05 8.48 10.8 97.38 21.9 3.00
H 4.85 10.1 12.8 113.46 25.5 2.98
90 101.6 L 3.65 8.82 11.2 134.9 26.6 3.47

M 4.05 9.75 12.4 147.9 29.1 3.45
H 4.85 11.6 14.7 172.9 34.0 3.42
100 114.3 L 3.65 9.97 12.7 194.4 34.0 3.91

M 4.5 12.1 15.5 234.3 41.0 3.89
H 5.4 14.5 18.5 274.5 48.0 3.85
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Nominal Out side Class Thick Weight Area of cross Moment Modulus Radius
Bore Dia: ness Section of Inertia of Section of Gyration
Mm mm Mm Kg/m Cm2 Cm4 CM3 CM
110 127.0 L 4.5 13.6 17.3 325.3 51.2 4.33

M 4.85 14.6 18.6 347.7 54.8 4.32
H 5.4 16.2 20.6 382.0 60.2 4.30
125 139.7 L 4.5 14.9 19.1 437.2 62.6 4.78

M 4.85 16.2 20.5 467.6 66.9 4.77
H 5.4 17.9 22.8 514.5 73.7 4.75
135 152.4 L 4.5 16.4 20.9 572.2 75.1 5.23

M 4.85 17.7 22.5 612.5 80.4 5.22
H 5.4 19.5 24.9 674.5 88.5 5.20
150 165.1 L 4.5 17.8 22.7 732.6 88.7 5.68

M 4.85 19.2 24.4 784.5 95.0 5.67
H 5.4 21.2 27.1 864.7 105.0 5.65
150 168.3 L 4.5 18.1 23.2 777.2 92.4 5.79

M 4.85 19.6 24.9 832.4 98.9 5.78
H1 5.4 21.7 27.6 917.7 109 5.76
H2 6.3 25.3 32.1 1053 125 5.73
175 193.7 L 4.85 22.6 28.7 1284 133 6.68

M 5.4 25.0 31.9 1417 146 6.66
H 5.9 27.3 34.8 1536 159 6.64
200 219.1 L 4.85 25.7 32.6 1874 171 7.58

M 5.6 29.4 37.6 2142 195 7.55
H 5.9 31.0 39.5 2247 205 7.54
225 244.5 H 5.9 34.2 44.2 3149 258 8.44
250 273.0 - 5.9 38.8 49.5 4412 323 9.45
300 323.9 - 6.3 49.5 63.4 7992 493 11.2
350 355.6 - 8.0 68.3 86.5 13111 737 12.3
Steel tubes are designated by their nominal bore and are classified as “Light” –L Medium” –M and
Heavy”- H depending on the wall thickness.
Permissible Stress in Axial Compression for Steel Tubes of Grade YSt 210
IS : 116-1979
I/r kg/sq.cm I/r kg/sq.cm I/r kg/sq.cm I/r kq/sq.cm
0 1250 70 970 140 540 210 243

10 1217 80 929 150 490 220 219
20 1175 90 876 160 432 230 198
30 1131 100 814 170 381 240 180
40 1088 110 745 180 339 250 162
50 1046 120 674 190 304 300 106
60 1002 130 603 200 271 350 71
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L/r is slenderness ratio: L being the effective length and r the radius of gyration
RECOMMENDS SIZES OF ISMB

FOR MONORAIL/ LIFTING BEAMS
Maximum Maximum Load to Be Lifted

Span 2T 3T 4T 5T 10T
Beam Section Beam Section Beam Section Beam Section Beam Section
2 Mtr. ISMB-150 ISMB-200 ISMB-200 ISMB-200 ISMB-250
PROPERTIES OF INDIAN RAILS
Type of Area of Weight Moment Distance ZXX A B C

3
Rail Whole Kg/Mt. of Inertia top cm mm. mm. mm.
2
Section cm neutral
2
m axis cm
25R 15.8 12.41 115.7 3.76 30.77 73.0 38.1 69.8
30R 19.03 14.94 162.32 4.06 39.94 76.0 41.28 76.0
35R 22.19 17.42 220.17 4.34 50.73 86.0 44.45 83.0
40R 25.29 19.85 290.04 4.7 61.72 92.0 47.63 89.0
45R 28.51 22.38 374.58 5.03 74.47 97.0 50.01 95.0
50R 31.67 24.87 476.13 5.36 88.83 105.0 52.39 99.0
55R 34.9 27.4 570.61 5.61 101.71 109.0 54.77 104.0
60A 38.9 30.54 687.56 5.92 116.14 115.0 57.15 110.0
65A 41.22 32.36 797.85 6.07 131.44 119.0 50.74 113.0
70A 44.38 34.84 911.89 6.25 145.90 124.0 60.32 117.0
75A 47.74 37.48 1049.02 6.47 162.16 129.0 61.91 123.0
80A 50.71 39.8 1209.06 6.78 178.32 133.0 63.5 127.0
85A 53.74 42.18 1374.7 6.98 196.95 138.1 65.09 122.2
90A 57.35 45.02 1557.42 7.24 215.11 143.0 66.67 137.0
95A 60.13 47.2 1741.79 7.41 235.06 149.0 69.85 140.0
100A 63.8 50.09 1950.72 7.79 250.41 152.4 69.85 133.3
105A 66.45 52.16 2143.84 8.07 265.65 156.0 69.85 136.0
110A 69.35 54.44 2343.2 8.40 278.95 158.7 69.85 139.7
CR 50 38.02 29.85 357.54 4.68 76.40 90.0 65.0 90.0
CR 60 50.99 40.03 654.6 5.67 115.45 105.0 65.5 105.0
CR 70 67.30 52.83 1081.99 6.07 178.12 120.0 76.5 120.0
CR 80 81.13 63.69 1547.4 6.57 235.52 130.0 87.0 130.0
CR 100 113.32 88.91 2864.73 7.40 387.12 150.0 108.0 150.0
CR 120 150.44 118.11 4923.79 8.57 574.54 170.0 129.0 170.0
CR 140 195.53 153.49 7427.23 9.16 811.02 190.0 150.0 190.0
120 Lbs 60 172.0 74.3 150.0
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ASTM A36 ANCHOR BOLTS
DIMENSIONAL PROPERTIES AND ALLOWABLE LOADS

Dia L A B C D Threads Pitch Tensile Shear Area Allowable
2 2
mm mm mm mm mm mm Per Inch mm Area At in As in Tension Shear
KIPS KIPS
16 400 100 65 335 75 12.70 2.00 0.2292 0.2989 4.58 2.9
20 500 120 65 435 75 10.16 2.50 0.3599 0.4691 7.20 4.6
24 650 150 65 585 75 8.467 3.00 0.520 0.6775 10.4 6.2
Notes :
1. Bolt material specification conforms to American standard ASTM A 36 (Yield Strength = 36 K.S.I.
Minimum).
2. Allowable load values may be increased by 33% for wind loading.
3. Minimum specified compressive strength of concrete = 300.
4. Minimum projection of bolt beyond nut should be equal to thickness of nut.
AS TM A325 HIGH STRENGTH BOLTS DIMENSIONAL PROPERTIES
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Bolt E F G H R Lr Y
Body Dia Width Width Height Radius of Thread Transition
Across Flats Across Fillet Length Thread
Corners Length
Max. Min. Max. Min. Approx Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Approx.
M12 12.70 11.80 22.00 21.20 25.40 8.80 7.20 0.80 1.60 30.00 25.00 3.50
M16 16.70 15.80 27.00 26.20 31.20 10.80 9.20 1.20 2.00 35.00 30.00 4.00
M20 20.80 19.60 32.00 31.00 37.00 13.90 12.10 1.20 2.00 41.00 35.00 5.00
M22 22.80 21.60 36.00 35.00 41.60 14.90 13.10 1.20 2.00 46.00 40.00 5.00
M24 24.80 23.60 41.00 40.00 47.30 15.90 14.10 1.60 2.40 51.00 45.00 6.00
Nut F G H Washer A B C
Width Across Width Thickness Hex. Inside Dia. Out Side Dia. Thickness
Flats Across Nuts
Corners
Max. Min Approx Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min.
M12 22.00 21.20 25.40 12.35 11.65 M12 13.70 13.00 26.00 25.20 3.60 2.80
M16 27.00 26.20 31.20 16.35 15.65 M16 17.70 17.00 32.00 31.00 5.00 4.00
M20 32.00 31.00 37.00 20.40 19.60 M20 21.80 21.00 40.00 39.00 5.00 4.00
M22 36.00 35.00 41.60 22.40 21.60 M22 23.80 23.00 44.00 43.00 6.70 5.30
M24 41.00 40.00 47.30 24.40 23.60 M24 25.80 25.00 48.00 47.00 6.70 5.30
WEIGHTS & STANDARD SIZES OF STEEL (BLACK) SHEETS
Thickness BG 28 26 24 22 21 20 19 18
mm 0.40 0.50 0.63 0.80 0.90 1.00 1.12 1.25
Weight Kg/ sq. m 3.15 3.90 4.95 6.30 7.05 7.85 8.80 9.80
17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7
1.40 1.60 1.80 2.00 2.24 2.50 2.80 3.15 3.55 4.00 4.50
11.00 12.55 14.15 15.70 17.60 19.60 22.00 24.75 27.85 31.40 35.30
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BG is Birmingham Gauge No. which is nearest to the standard thickness in mm.
Steel sheets in odd BG gauges, viz., 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21 are not generally manufactured except by
special arrangement (for bulk supply).
Standard Lengths are : 1800, 2000, 2200,2500, 2800, 3000, 3200, 3600, 4000, 4500mm.
Standard widths are : 600, 750, 900, 1000, 1100, 1200, 1250mm.
Theoretical weights in kg/sq. m have been calculated on the basis that steel weights 7.85 kg/s. m per mm
thickness, or 7.85 grams/ cu. Cm rounded off to the nearest 0.05kg.
Sheets of thickness above 4mm are classified as plates.
COMPARISON OF WEIGHTS OF SHEETS OF DIFFERENT METALS
In Kg/Sq. Meter For 16 BG gauge (1.588mm) thickness – approximate
Cast Iron Wrought Iron Steel Brass Copper Lead Zinc Aluminum
11.47 12.20 12.55 13.37 13.08 18.10 11.42 4.26
WEIGHTS & STANDARD SIZES OF STEEL STRIPS
In kilograms per meter length per 10mm width
Thickness BG 16 15 14 13 13
mm 1.6 1.80 2.00 2.24 2.50
Weight Kg/ /m/10mm 0.126 0.141 0.157 0.176 0.196
11 10 9 8 7 6 4 2 0
2.80 3.15 3.55 4.00 4.50 5.00 6.00 8.00 10.00
0.220 0.248 0.279 0.314 0.353 0.392 0.471 0.628 0.785
BG is the No. nearest to the standard thickness in mm. Standard widths are : 100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 320,
400, 500, 650, 800, 950, 1050, 1150, 1250, 1300, 1450, 1550mm.
Weight of mild steel flats and plates
Width in mm x thickness in mm
------------------------------------------- = kg per meter
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WEIGHTS & STANDARD SIZES OF STEEL PLATES
Thickness mm 5 6 8 10 12 14 16
Weight Kg/ sq. m 39.25 47.10 62.80 78.50 94.20 109.90 125.60
18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40
141.30 157.00 172.70 196.25 219.80 251.20 282.60 314.10
Sheets of thickness above 4mm are classified as plates. Standard widths are : 900, 1000, 1100, 1200, 1250,
1400, 1500, 1600, 1800, 2000, 2200, 2500mm.
Standard lengths are : 2000, 2200, 2500, 2800, 3200, 3600, 4000, 4500, 5000, 5600, 6300, 7100, 8000,
9000, 10000, 11000, 12500mm.
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WEIGHTS OF PLAIN & CORRUGATED GALVANIZED STEEL SHEETS
Thickness Mm 1.60 1.25 1.00 0.80 0.63 0.50 0.40

BG 16 18 20 22 24 26 28
Class I (750g of zinc coating per sq. m)

Weight Kg/sq. m 13.31 10.56 8.60 7.03 5.70 4.65 3.90
Class II (600g of zinc coating per sq. m)

Weight Kg/sq. m 13.16 10.41 8.45 6.88 5.55 4.50 3.75
Class III (450g of zinc coating per sq. m)

Weight Kg/sq. m 13.01 10.26 8.30 6.73 5.40 4.35 3.60
Class IV (375g of zinc coating per sq. m)

Weight Kg/sq. m 12.94 10.19 8.22 6.66 5.32 4.27 3.52
Zinc (spelter) coating is on both sides.
Corrugated sheets.
In the corrugated galvanized iron sheets (CGI), the depth of corrugation is 18mm and the pitch 75mm.
Number of corrugations are 8 or 10 per sheet. 10 corrugations is most common.
75cm wide flat sheets are given 8 corrugations and 90cm wide sheets 10 corrugations, which reduce the
width of the sheets to 60cm and 80cm (sometimes 11 corrugations are given to 99cm wide sheet reducing
the width to 88.5cm).
Weights of corrugated sheets are worked out based on weights of plain galvanized sheets taking
into account width of sheets before corrugation. s
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CONNECTIONS IN STEEL STRUCTURES.
Connections are junctions and meeting points of two or more parts of either a single structure or
two are more different structures, for example gusset plates of a truss, auxiliary girder or a bracing
system on which two or more members are welded to transfer their forces. Other example is
connection or meeting places of column and truss, column and eve girders, column and auxiliary
girders, beam with column and main beam with secondary beam etc.
In all connections gusset plates or end plates play an important part since through the gusset and
end plates only compressive or tensile forces or moments are transferred to adjoining structures
which in turn transfer forces and moments to the main or intermediate columns and ultimately
transfer them to the foundation.
It is important that the fabrication/erections drawings show this connection correctly and properly,
so that there is no confusion or doubt during fabrication and erection of structures. Before
preceding it is to clarify that bolts are generally provided for erection purpose and contact surfaces
are to be welded after alignment of structures. Even after welding of contact surfaces it is always
advisable to leave these tightened erection bolts in position, erection bolts can be removed once
site welding is completed since it is the weld which is designed to transfer the stresses, but if
removed the blank holes must be plugged by welding so that air, moisture and other acidic or
alkalines fumes which will be always present during operation of plant / factory do no enter the
micro gaps and harm inside surfaces of meeting member by rusting, pitting and corroding. More
over in a factory or plant hundreds and thousands of erection bolts are used and their removal and
plugging by welding is it self a cumbersome process requiring lot of man power and time along
with welding electrodes etc, which is quite costly affair.
In bolted connections with H.T. bolts or with high strength friction grip bolts, no welding is to be
done. These bolts themselves serve the purpose of erection bolts and are kept slightly loose to
help alignment. After structures are aligned, then these bolts are tightened to the required
designed torque by torque wrenches or by use of turn method and checked by torque wrench at
random places. in bolted connections matching of holes of different members is very important. If
machined bolts are used the holes in shop are drilled to one diameter less than the required size
and after assembling of structures on ground at erection site these are reamed to required size
and than proper size of machined bolts are provided with nuts. After this nuts are tightened. In all
type of bolted connections it is required that one washer below bolt head and one washer above
nut of desired specification is provided. Thus for every bolt two washers will always be required.
Welded connections in shop drgs.
1) End connection of trusses, roof girders, auxiliary girders, and eaves girders etc. with
columns flange or web:
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Y Y
X X
FIGURE - 2
FIGURE - 1
VIEW Y- Y
VIEW X- X
Gap g 10mm. to 15mm. should be kept at all places.
A typical connection is shown in figure 1 while showing above detail following points should be
kept in mind.
1) Minimum projection of gusset beyond angle should be weld size + 2 to 3 mm. example if 8
mm. fillet welds is to do provided (item 4 with item 1) then projection should be 8+2 =
10mm.
2) Gap between end plate and chord angle or diagonal angle or between tips of 2 angles
should be minimum 20 mm. This is required in order to avoid crossing of two weld lines. In
absence of 20mm. gap and providing less gap, weld lines will over lap or cross each other
and their by harming the metallurgy of common zone.
3) In all important heavy members minimum weld length required on both sides of member
should always be mentioned. The length of weld should be designed length + 2t where “t”
is the thickness of weld.
4) Since gusset dimension depend upon length of weld these may differ from dimensions
shown in drawing, for this a general note should be mentioned to the fact that all gusset
dimension should be verified from actual full scale lay out and can be increased/decreased
to accommodate required weld lengths which should be the guiding factor.
Gusset connection with top chord angles when cleat for purlins is to be provided.
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Here the point to note is to avoid shy welds on main gussets of structures, due to the fact that shy
welds can not contribute resistance to designed forces. Even when purlin cleat is to be welded at
such places a notch equal to leg length of cleat + 10 mm. long and 10 mm. in depth should be
provided and before welding of cleat with top chord sealing ran of weld should be provided in
notch and only after this cleat should be welded with top chord.
For bottom chord also all main gussets should project 10 to 15 mm. beyond main bottom chord
angles.
If bracing gussets are to be provided on bottom chord these should be in 2 half and no bottom
chord bracing angle gusset should be in single width. This is shown below.
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When top chord of a truss is a single angle or channel. Gusset plate can be provided as sown
above gap g at all places should be kept min. 20mm. in order to avoid interference or crossing of
weld lines other points regarding weld length and showing welds as explained in figure 3 should
also be followed.
Bottom chord truss connection with column.
20 mm.
WELD
GUSSET PLATE. WELDED

WITH COL.IN SHOP
Column
FIGURE-6
In truss connection if last diagonal is inclined from top chord to bottom chord than the type of
connection at top and bottom shall be reversed.
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Note:-
The gap „g‟ is important and the connecting members should in no case be extended so as to
touch column flange or web as the case may be.
Beam connections.
Connection involved are 1) Beam connection with column flange or with Column web 2) Beam
connection with web of another beam which is similar to beam connection with column web. Only
connection with flange and with column web is given below.
Column flange to beam.
Y Y
X SECTION X- X
DETAIL- P
SECTION Y- Y
FIGURE - 7
Gap g 10mm. to 15mm. should be kept at all places.
In above type of connection if simply supported type connection is provided then in that case
moment plate may not be there.
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Col web/ beam web to beam.
X X
SEC TIO N X- X
FIGU RE- 8
Moment plate connection welding details are same as shown in previous figure.
SOME IMPORTAN POINTS.
In nut shell following points should be kept in mind.
1) In welded connation weld lines should never cross. In case this situation can not be
avoided always provide no weld zone 25 mm. on each side of along longer weld line.
Example horizontal and vertical welded joints in web of deep crane girder.
The figure show position of no weld zones.
1) In truss joints between 2 weld lines keep a clear distance of 20 mm.
2) Gusset plates should not

be kept shy since proper
dependable welding is not possible,
instead gusset should always be prout
examples are shown below.
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Exception: - stitch plates between double angles can be kept shy since they do not transfer forces.
1) All gussets and stitch plates between double angles in a structures should be of same
thickness.
2) Zones where welding (either site or shop) is not required should be high lighted with a note
on drawing.
3) Machined edges where ever required should be indicated on drawing.
4) All gaps required shall be clearly mentioned
5) If you are showing typical indication then show it at one place very clearly and do not
repeat at random to avoid confusion.
6) Parts/ items where specific features are required should be shown separately and other
connecting items should not be shown.
10) Triangle of inclination should invariantly be shown on all inclined members.
11) Parts which are to be welded in shop or site should be clearly inclined on drawing.
12) Dimensions on drawing should be clear so as to facilitate easy working and making lay out
in the shop, leaving no scope for measuring distance on drawing.
13) For showing proper dimensions and welding details, joint should be separately drawn on
bigger scale.
14) Welds which are to be tested ultrasonically are radiographically should be clearly marked
on drawing.
15) In bolted connections holes should cross match with holes in corresponding structures.
16) Important levels

must be mentioned on all
structures after
ascertaining their
correctness.
17) Star angles where ever used must

be represented and shown in
drawing properly example is given
below.
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Please remember that in star angles the angle shown in firm lines (angle A) in elevation will be
shown always above angle shown where thickness of angle is shown in dotted lines (angle B) it is
absolved that often mistake is made and sections are shown wrong.
In drawings made on computer for section and details COPY PASTE method is always used to
save time. Before use of any section or detail made in some other drawing which is already
available in the computer memory, always ensure that it matches exactly with your requirement.
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PART-3 ERECTION OF STEEL
STRUCTURES
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ERECTION OF STEEL STRUCTURES
Erection of steel structures is an important and unavoidable phase of every industrial building
during its construction period.
The structural erection work starts when civil work of construction of foundations / pedestals has
been completed at least to the extent that erection of steel structures can be started, sequentially.
The civil construction of foundation / pedestal should proceed minimum 10 to 15 days in advance.
This is required in order to allow concrete to gain minimum 75% of strength before it is subjected
to dead load of structures which will be erected on it.
When we talk of structural erection it is compulsory that steel structures are available at site in
sequential manner in adequate quantity and continuity of supply of steel structures is maintained in
required sequence. The sequential supply is insisted due to the reason that if large quantities of
structures are supplied in non sequential manner, it will be lying for a long time at site and
occupies a large part of restricted working space. Not only this but long time storage may result in
damage due to over loading remanding and rusting due to whether conditions.
Presence of Erection Engineer
The time when presence of erection engineer is required should be at least two to three months in
advance from the date from which actual erection work is to start. This is required in order to give
time to understand site requirement, get acquainted with organizational setup and to be involved
right from inviting tender for erection work. If it is decided to get the work of erection done through
an erection contractor, erection engineer has lot of home work to do before actual erection starts in
understanding the drawings, standards and specifications according to which erection and
finishing work has to proceed.
Study of Drawings
This is most important point of structural erection. Study the drawings carefully not once but many
times. This will enable the erection engineer to visualize the complete form of shed/ building. While
studying drawing following salient features must be given special attention.
Study and note type of anchor bolts in foundation from civil drawings and also note the position of
civil foundations and the physical conditions of the bolts. By this I mean the vertically of foundation
bolts, accuracy in dimension of foundation bolts, condition of protection of threads, match
dimensions of holes in structural drawings and actual dimension of the bolts provided at site.
The Sequence of Erection
Structural erection is always done in a pre-decided sequence. This is necessary to provide proper
and regular fronts for mechanical and electrical installation and above all for safety. Following
points are always followed universally.
1. Erect those columns which are braced with each other.

2. Immediately after erection of columns erect bracings.
3. Nuts on foundations bolts should be tightened to the maximum extent humanly possible
with standard spanners after erection of columns.
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4. Before erection of columns either steel pack plates (tack welded with each other) or control
blocks are provided on pedestal well in advance in such a way that top of packing level
matches with bottom level of column base plates. Such packings are provided min. 4 to 6
or more nos. and fixed on top surface of pedestal / column footing. Over the top of these
packing pads. Column is erected. This provides correct level of column base plates and
also provides gap for grouting below base plate of column after alignment.
5. After column & bracing erection, gantry girder is erected and bolts are provided as per
drawing on columns in a row.
6. Now align column and level it, if required shims can be inserted on the steel pack plate or
separate pack plates can be provided, these additional or extra plates should be tack
welded with base plate of columns so that there is no movement of pack plates.
7. After alignment and leveling of columns now align crane girders and tighten holding down
bolts of gantry girders with columns cap plate and also tighten bracing bolts with torque
wrench. Similarly tighten foundation bolts of column to the required extent.
8. After alignment and leveling of all 4 columns in the block erect roof legs of columns if these
are not erected with main column. The connection of roof leg with main columns should be
tightened manually and after alignment of roof leg these bolts should be tightened to the
required level with the help of torque wrenches. If there are (generally should be) bracings
between roof legs these should also be erected immediately after erection of roof legs.
9. Now trusses / rafters erection should be done and simultaneously erect minimum 50% of
purlin on either side with bolts of purlin to truss in semi tightened condition. After alignment
of trusses/ rafters all connection bolts should be tightened to the full extent as per drawing.
10. Erection of bottom chord bracings of trusses / rafters should be taken up immediately after
alignment of trusses / rafters and connection bolts should be tightened.
11. Now this block is the reference and erection of further columns and trusses can proceed on
either side or on both sides of this block, always connect the new erection with this block
by erecting connecting structures.
12. All filling in items like purlins, side runners, auxiliary girders, eaves girders etc. should be
erected.
13. Stairs and ladders if any should be erected on priority in order to provide safe access to
various levels.
14. Rail erection on top flange of crane girders can start immediately after auxiliary, girders,
surge girders and platform chequered plates are erected.
15. Remember to grout column bases before crane is erected on the rail by crane supplier at
least 7 to 10 days in advance. Ensure that during these 7 to 10 days. Grouting below
column base plate is cured properly and regularly.
16. Crane rail alignment and level should be checked and recorded and is signed by crane
supplier/ erector and the erection engineer.
17. Sheeting work can also be started after all purlins are erected and connection bolts of truss
to column are tightened. Finally provide finishing paint on structures as per specifications
mentioned in contract agreement/ drawings.
In erection following rules should be strictly adhered to
a. Never allow further loading of structures unless connections or finally finished i.e. in case of
bolted connections all bolts are tightened to the full extent
b. in case of welded connections all fillet and butt welds are completed, inspected and tested
by ultrasonic or gamma ray as per specifications if prescribed. If erection bolts are shown
leave them in tightened position even after joints are site welded. If these bolts are
removed open holes will be left through which moisture and chemical vapors will enter and
harm steel plates by rusting or pitting.
In sequential erection stress has been given on executing braced bay first. But at site there may
be a situation when due to civil foundations readiness, availability of structures and approaches
etc. sequential erection from braced bay can not be started but even then erection must be started
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due to demand end date of completion, in such situation erection engineers has to decide from his
own experience and technical knowledge. He can start erection from any suitable location and
provide temporary bracings between 2 cols on each row. The temporary bracings may be in the
form of angles or channels, and proceed with erection as per procedure mentioned above. These
temporary bracings should be removed when erection is completed or after permanent bracings as
per drawings are provided properly.
Position of Approaches
Many times it happens that though the foundations are ready but there is no approach. This may
be due to excavations done but not filled up, storing of civil or structural materials in between or on
going civil work of piling, excavation, binding of reinforcement or shuttering work, passing of
temporary water discharge pipe lines and electrical cables etc. clear approach to the exact
foundation where erection is to start must be made. Since structures and cranes are be taken near
the foundations.
Weights of Structures
Erection engineer must be aware of
a. Total wt. of structures to be erected.

b. Weight of heaviest single piece of structure which is to be erected. Generally columns are
heaviest part. This is required in order to asses the weight-lifting capacity of equipments to
be arranged and deployed. Ensure that all equipments tools and plant should be of 10% to
25% higher capacity then the weight of structural members to be handled.
Time Management
Erection engineer has to be a good time manager. Since the period with in which work is to be
completed is defined, all materials, equipments and labour has to be deployed in such a way that
maximum output is taken and there is no idling of these factors. At the same time erection
engineer has to watch and keep close control on these factors and the progress of work.
Requirement of additional resources at the right time and also their withdrawal at right time should
be well thought and planned in advance. In fact work progress is nothing but fight against time and
hence the importance of time management.
A Guide for Structural Erection
Now let us take a case where 500MT of structures are to be erected in a period of 4 months. This
gives an average of monthly target of 125MT. an average out put of 1 man / 1 Ton / month can be
safely assumed. The structures involve columns, crane girders, roof trusses , eave girders
auxiliary and surge girders, column & roof truss bracings, purlins, side runners and miscellaneous
structures like platforms, mono rails, ladders and stairs etc. for completion all above average out
put 125 persons are required out of these about 20 persons will be needed for sheeting work.
When actually sheeting starts leaving a side these 100 persons will be needed for erection,
aligning, finishing, transportation of structures internally and for other services. These 100 persons
must be divided in to 7 or 8 groups and each group must consists of following combination.
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Category Nos. Required
Sarong or Group Leader 1
Riggers (Skilled Labours for Erection ) 7
Fitter 1
Gas Cutter with Cutting Set 1
Welder with Welding Machines 1
Helpers for Welder & Gas Cutter 2
Total 13 Nos.
For making 7 groups nos. required will be 13 x 7 = 91 balance 9 should be of rigger category and
form one group who should supplement the groups and should be engaged is unloading of
structures received from shop, loading and transporting structures with in the plant and supply
structures at the point of erection as per sequence of erection. These people should be under
control of a supervisor who should deploy them as per instruction of erection engineer. Supplying
structures should be 1 or 2 days in advance in order to ensure that erection groups and crane etc.
do not idle for want of structures at any time.
Out of the 7 groups 5 groups may be engaged for main erection of structures and 2 groups on
finishing work like alignment, tightening of bolts etc. and on erection of minor items and various
filling in items. Main 5 groups proceed with erection work and 2 groups follow them completing the
erection of filling in items and finishing.
Now this is a broad distribution and as per requirement no. of groups can be increased or
decreased for finishing and alignment or in erection of filling in items. When 3 or 4 spans of
building is finished sheeting work can start by engaging sheeters as described in the beginning.
Instruments to be Kept at Site
Following instruments should always be available in the site office
1. Steel Tape - 50 Meters 2 Nos.
2. Steel Tape - 3 Meters 6 Nos. 1 with each supervisor and fitter
3. Set of filler gauges from 0.1 to 1 mm
2 Nos.
4. Steel Scales 1 Meter Long 2 Nos.
5. Steel Scales ½ Meter Long 3 Nos.
6. Steel Right Angles 500mm Long 2 Nos.
7. Steel Right Angles 300mm Long 3 Nos.
8. Level Tubes 4 Nos.
9. Verneer Calipers 2 Nos.
10. Binaculars (long range) 1 Nos. for observation work at height by erection
engineer
11. Brass or steel plumb bobs (1 Kg. 4 Nos.
Wt.)
12. Brass or Steel Plumb bobs (500 4 Nos.
Gram Wt.)
13. 5 Kg Hammers 4 Nos.
14. 2 Kg Hammers 4 Nos.
15. 1 Kg. Hammers 4 Nos.
16. Small steel Hammers (200 grams) 2 Nos. (These are required for checking
with 300mm Wooden Handle tightness of bolts)
17. Calibrated Torque Wrenches 2 Nos. for tightening bolts from 25 to 56mm dis.
18. Calibrated Torque Wrenches 3 Nos. for tightening bolts from 12 to 25mm dis.
19. Pino wires 2 Bundles each having 100 meters length
20. Spring Balance 4 Nos. having capacity to provide a tension from
0 to 10 Kg.
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21. Steel spikes 12 Nos. or more
22. Turn buckles 10 to 12 Nos. of various capacities to provide
tensely from 100 Kg to 5 Tons.
23. Theodolite 2 Nos. with Staff.
24. Dumply Level 2 Nos. with Staff.
Spring balance is required to give 5 to 7 Kg tension to tape joint taking correct measurement,
usually 5 to 7 Kg tension is given.
Note : Other then above there may be many other measuring appliances and devices which are
required for specific requirement.
Keeping walky-talky is of great help since a person working at height can easily be in contact with
the supervisor on ground for passing and receiving instructions and there is no need of shouting.
Erection Equipments & Plants
An erection engineer must be familiar with the plants and tools used during erection, about their
functions and capacities. Main equipments are given below
1. Cranes
Cranes of various capacities and boom lengths are available, maximum capacity of any
crane is at the minimum boom length in up-right position. As the boom length increases
capacity of same crane is reduced also the inclination of boom affects the capacity such
that as the angle with horizontal plane decreases the crane capacity reduces, it is vice
versa with vertical plane i.e. lesser the angle with vertical plane the crane capacity
increases. Now the selection of proper crane depends upon weight of heaviest piece to be
erected and height at which it is to be erected. Cranes of 5 Ton to 200 Ton capacities are
available in both crawler type or pneumatic tyre mounted type. For structural purpose 20 to
50 ton capacity cranes are suitable. Again the highest structures height decides the boom
length. The crane hook should always be 2 to 3 meter higher then the highest point of the
structures. This is required to accommodate hook length and sling length.
2. Derricks :
Function of derrick is same as that of cranes with the difference that in cranes every
movement is mechanically controlled where as in case of derricks every movement is
manually controlled. Erection by derricks is cumbersome and time taking and more risky
then erection by crane. Now a days derricks are used rarely. How ever in remote areas
where availability of crane is not there or crane can not be taken due to obstructions
derricks are the only means for erection of structure.
3. Winches
Winches are available manual type as well as mechanically operated and are of various
capacities. Winches are always used along with derricks or with single pulley or with pulley
blocks for lifting or shifting of structures.
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4. Pull Lift Machine
The common name used is hook-chuk this is attached with column footing or other heavy
immovable construction and is used for horizontal or vertical movement of structures
manually. This comes in various capacities. It is operated manually by operating a leaver
attached to the machine. This machine is very good when movement required is in few
centimeters.
5. Slings
Slings are made from high tensile wire ropes. These are readily available in different
diameter and lengths in the market. These are silected according to the specific need,
considering the weight of structures to be lifted and top clearance from hook of lifting
device which may be a derrick or a pulley block. Slings which are tested and are in good
condition should only be used and should be inspected regularly. Any wire strands if found
broken or cut the sling should not be used. Sling is always coated with cardium compound
to keep strands flexible for proper functioning, this compound gets dried due to use and
atmospheric conditions there by making strands hard and susceptible to breaking when
load is lifted and hence proper care should be taken to regularly maintain the slings by
applying cardium compound at least once in a month to all slings and wire ropes which are
in use. Some times it has been observed that some riggers make the sligns at site from
wire rope, such slings should not be used to lift heavy loads since they are untested and
may become cause of accident at any time.
6. Precautions in use of wire rope slings
The slings should not be kept with heavy loads hanging for long time then the required, by
this it is meant that if a column, truss, or crane girder is lifted then it should be placed at its
place immediately, in case of trusses / rafters end connecting bolts should be provided and
(at least 50% of bolts are tightened by spanner, so that sling is free from load however
slings can remain in position till all connections bolts are provided. After this only slings can
be released from structure)
7. Wire Ropes, Jute / Nylon Ropes
These are also available in different diameters and in bundles of 20,50 or 100 meters
depending on diameters in the market. Only tested quality of reputed brand should be
procured and used. Steel wire ropes are used mainly as Guy Ropes to hold the structures
safely till they are secured and are self supporting. Jute or nylon rope are used to control
the movement of lifted structures. In the desired direction or to prevent free rotation of
structures like trusses, crane girders, eve girders etc. this is done by toying 2 long ropes at
the end of structures and the other end is held by riggers on the ground as the crane lifts
the structure. Use of nylon ropes is now a days more common since they are strong and
for same diameters have capacity to sustain more loads, further nylon ropes are unaffected
due to whether effect and are light in weight than jute ropes. Nylon and jute rope also used
to lift light structures like hand railing, bracing members etc. manually with the help of a
pulley hang from bottom of roof girder, roof truss, columns etc.
8. Guy Ropes
These are steel hi-tension wire ropes and are used to provided temporary support to cols,
trusses etc. and are always used with spikes and turn buckles. Precaution for use are
same as wire rope slings, guy ropes can be temporary or permanent.
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9. Turn Buckles
Turn buckles are also available for different capacities in the market and are often used to
give tension to guy ropes.
10. Steel Spikes
These are steel angles (90x90x10 & 100x100x10 etc.) of 1 to 2 meter length with one end
cut angular. These are driven inside ground by hammering on flat end in an angular
direction as per requirement and then guy ropes are attached with turn buckle. With the
help of turn buckle tension is given to guy rope and the steel spike provides resistance to
pulling of guy rope and thus guy rope is always in tension and in tight condition.
11. Some Basic Precautions
1. Ensure the equipment, tools and plants which are deployed for erection are of
higher capacity at least 10 to 25% than the weight of the piece they are supposed
to lift.
2. While lifting heavy and long items after putting the slings in crane hook just lift the
piece a few centimeters say 30 to 50 cm above ground and ensure that position of
sling is correct and balanced, if not bring down the structure on the ground and
adjust the slinging points, again lift it few centimeters above ground and make the
piece of structure steady, before this ensure that required labourers with their tools
are in position and are ready to receive the structure. Now crane operator should be
given signal to lift structure in a study manner without any jerks.
3. Except Sarang (group leader) nobody else should give signal for lifting or lowering
of structures.
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Some other important points
Tightening of Nut Bolts
Welded Connections
Where connecting members are to be site welded after erection and alignment, the erection bolts
can be tightened by standard spanners manually till there is no gap between connecting members.
This is required for proper welding. Welding a joint with gap in between the surfaces of connecting
members is not advisable. In case it becomes totally un-avoidable due to limitations of tightening
then in that situation the gap should be packed with shims which are not allowed to project out
side of joining surfaces. After packing the weld size has to be increate by amount of gap. For
example 6mm filled weld is to be provided and gap can not be reduced less than 2mm minimum
then after packing the gap 8mm (6+2) fillet weld should be provided.
Bolt whether permanent or for erection are always tightened from centre to out side end of
connection and not in reverse order. Then only gaps can be reduced.
Similarly it is a good practice to leave erection bolts in their position even after joint is welded. This
avoids filling of holes with welding which is a very difficult and time consuming job. In addition
these bolts and nuts when left in tightened condition provide safety in case of poor and bad weld.
Permanent bolted connections
In all prefabricated buildings all erection connections are invariably bolted. The bolts are high
tension bolts in clearance holes and take load when they are tightened to a pre-designed torque
by calibrated torque wrenches after alignment and leveling. The tightening again should be in the
sequence from centre to wards ends as explained earlier. There are 2 options
a. Tighten all the bolts with torque wrench in this process you require lot of torque wrenches.
It is not possible to tighten each and every nut to tighten with torque wrench due the
position of bolts in odd places where there is no space to fix torque wrench. In these cases
an alternate method as below is also used commonly.
b. Turn of nut Method in this method bolts are tightened by standard spanner by an average
healthy man to the maximum extent. After this nut corner is marked on nut by marker.
Similarly opposite end position (3rd corner of hexagonal nut for ½ turn and 4th corner of nut
for 3/4 in clock wise direction is marked on connecting plate). Now this manually tightened
nut is further tightened by using pipe lever attached to spanner up to the point that mark on
nut matches with mark on plate.
When all bolts in a joint are tightened with above method, 10% of nuts are tested with standard
torque wrench and if 10% nuts are found OK. It is considered that all bolts are OK. In case of
failure further tightening is done with torque wrench of all loose nuts. The above procedure is fast
and dependable and is acceptable.
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HIGH STRENGTH FRICTION GRIP BOLTS
This is one of the advanced method of connection and is used for heavy industrial buildings and
bridges for roads and railways in many countries. But it require very high standard of quality
control in providing & matching of holes in connecting members. The fabrication and erection also
needs to be of high quality. The majority of members come to erection site in knock down
condition. After arrival matching surfaces are sand blasted so that these matching surfaces do not
have any rust or paint over there and original shining steel surface is visible so that the assumed
friction is developed, after this in all matching holes HSFG bolts, nuts and washers are provided
and tightened manually with standard spanner. Further tightening is done either following the turn
method or with the help of torque wrench so that required torque between nut and bolt is
developed this will ensure that friction assumed is present between the matching surfaces.
When all these bolts are checked then the structures are finally painted. After this structures are
erected to there final position. Tightening bolts and nuts with cols, roof legs etc. have to be done at
height, only experienced engineers and supervisors should handle the job.
WORKS OF ERECTION ENGINEER
There is slight difference in the work when an erection engineer has to work on behalf of client and
when he has to work on behalf of contractor. Comparatively work of an engineer working of on
behalf of contractor is of more responsibility, some of the points are highlighted below:
A. Contract and contract conditions
An erection engineer must be well aware of contract in order to enable him to discharge his duties
satisfactorily. If you are working on behalf of contractor than primary responsibility of erecting,
finishing and handing over of finished structure as per requirement of contract in the stipulated
time lies with you. It should be ensured that
1. Proper tools, plants and machinery and consumables are available not only in sufficient
quantity but with spares.
2. Work is divided properly amongs various groups who will work in particular area with
responsibilities fixed and explained.
3. Proper safety items are available at all the time for each persons like safety belts, helmets,
goggles etc. Safety rules must be made compulsory for every body. A first –aid centre with
a trained person who should be present till erection work is in progress.
4. An erection engineer must know the monthly or weekly progress targets and organize his
works accordingly.
5. He should know total tonnage to be erected and the specific time of completion.
Continuous assessment of work progress should be there and corrective measures are
taken timely.
6. He should be thorough with drawings and specifications and conditions of contract.
7. Work which is done should be got approved from clients engineer after satisfying him self.
8. He must know what structures are required and place his requirement to the client at least
7 to 10 days in advance to ensure continuity of progress. Where erector is also fabricator
he should coordinate with fabrication shop in order to get the structure in time.
9. Any extra work/ rectification done which is not supposed to be done by erector should be
jointly recorded with clients engineer for claims at later date.
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10. He should be a member of site progress review meetings and accept such targets which
are possible to achieve with available means with him in case higher targets are required to
be set for backlog of progress or for handing over fronts to other agencies he must frankly
ask for additional resources or facilities from the client. To summaries it can be stated that
„achieving set targets in a time bound phased manner is an essential part of working for
any project and it should be very clear that starting of activities by further agencies
depends upon timely completion of activities by previous agency. The delay can be
compressed to some extent but abnormal failure will spark delay / failure by other
subsequent agencies and ultimately delay in project completion. In this delays beyond
human control are exceptions.
When an erection engineer is working on behalf of client and is in charge of supervising

erection by contractor the nature of duties differ slightly.
The main work is to guide the erection work in proper direction so that required target of
progress is achieved for this following points are to be born in mind.
1. You should have full set of drawings and study them thoroughly the total tonnage of
erection and final date of completion.
2. Type of joints between column and roof leg, joints of trusses / rafters to roof leg,
rafter to rafter / truss to roof girders and other joints.
3. How crane girders are connected with column cap either by knife edge bearing / or
full bearing of bottom flange at end resting of crane leg cap.
4. In case of bolted connections ensure that all bolts are tightened to the full designed
torque. This can be done either by tightening each nut by torque wrench or by turn
method; the method should be discussed and mutually agreed prior to starting of
work in order to avoid un-necessary controversies at latter stage.
5. All tightened bolts are checked by client representative and proper record
maintained which should be signed from client and contractor side.
6. Further loading of structure should be done only after completion of erection and
completion of all important members are erected and finished. In case of welded
connection further loading should be allowed only after joints are fully welded. The
reason for insistence of completion of joint is explained below.
In case of welded connection if load is transferred before welding it will be taken by

erection bolts along with dead load of structures which the erection bolts are not supposed
to take. Now even if welding is done the weld will take the load only when erection bolts
shear. The transfer of load will be with a sudden jerk and the weld may fail.
Similarly when it is a bolted connection with H.T. Bolt and if load is allowed prior to
completion of tightening it will be transferred to these un-tightened bolts in gap and bolts
will be under stress. Further tightening of these stressed bolt will be very difficult.
It is found at site that in-spite of knowing this fact technical personnel at site ignore this fact
for progress and this should be avoided.
Contract
Study the contract and note what the responsibilities of client are? In general at erection site free
water and power supplying at one point, providing easy access to the erection agency, first aid etc.
are the client‟s responsibility. For any worker, technician, or supervisor almost in each contract the
client is principle employer and ultimate legal responsibility is that of client. So it is to be ensured
that the contractor has proper work license, insurance of workers & staff and machines against all
types of accidents and causalities and follows the law of that nation.
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Payments to Contractor
Any bill submitted by the contractor has to be scrutinized by the clients erection engineer. Delay in
checking of bill will delay payments to contractor which will lead to further delays in labour and
consumable payments which has indirect but definite negative effect on progress. Hence if you are
working on behalf of client side, you should also try for prompt payments.
Drawing Problems
Clients engineer must ensure that erection drawings are given in time to the contractor in advance.
The erection engineer him self should thoroughly study drawings and solve any site problem by
giving right solutions if required with consultation of designer / consultants in time so that work is
not held up. Please remember that if there is abnormal delay due to drawings, supply of structures,
or in giving solution to the problems arising due to no fault of erection contractor, the erection
contractor is entitled to claim idle charges for labour and machinery and extension of completion
time and hence an erection engineer has to take care properly.
Progress & Reporting

Erection engineer is an integral part of site progress meeting or any meeting called to discussed
various problems related with structural erection due to the very fact that he is the only authority
who has first hand knowledge of erection site. Erection engineer must submit progress report in
proforma giving target fixed for the week or month, progress achieved, short fall, and up to date
progress and up to date short fall, total tonnage to be erected.
In this progress report he should also mention reason for short fall. The short fall may be due to
lack of main power, lack of availability of fabricated structures, lack of availability of machineries,
or consumables etc. this report should be submitted to the higher authorities at least 2 days in
advance so that proper thought can be given and corrective measures are discussed during site
meetings by all, site erection engineer should also have his own say in the progress meeting for
improving the rate of progress. Only piece of advice is that “verify your self and then only report. “
Reporting on here-say may put you in awkward position in the meetings.
Permissible Deviations in Erection of Structures
It is a well known fact that it is not possible to bring erected structure to ± 0.00 limit. Hence need of
permissible deviation is there many of countries have their own standards and it is always better to
follow that standard. In case of absence of such standard. Standard mentioned in contract or on
drawing should be followed or any international code like British code or American code or Indian
code etc. should be followed. One important point should be noted that design, fabrications and
Erection should follow the same code. It should never happen that design is for example British
code, fabrication American code and erection by that country‟s code. Erection engineer must have
the specified codes.
It should be remembered that if fabrication of structure is done correctly, erection is smooth and
fast. Any mistakes and deviations more than the permissible limits if available becomes biggest
head ache of erector who has to erect, align, finish and hand over the structures for
commissioning. So ensure that fabricated structures are thoroughly inspected in shop before
dispatch to site.
Permissible deviation in erection for columns, trusses / rafters crane gantry girders etc. are
enclosed. These are given as a general guide lines and mostly taken from British code 5950.
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Safety
This is the most important factor which is often neglected at every site. Negligence of safety
results in accidents, which causes loss of human life, loss and damage to machinery & materials
and delay in completion. No one man can specifically be a cause of accident but even then in
99% cases of accidents it is the human error due to which accident happen. Out all losses, loss of
human life is the verst. Since life once lost can not be brought back, it is not the suffering of one
man who meets with a fetal accident but life long suffering for the dependents. Following should be
the aims of erection engineer.
1. Cultivate habit of use of safety appliance in every body from worker to the chief of project.
2. Aim should be to make the project 100% accident force.
3. Safety before starting of work, safety during the work and safety after the work till every
one reaches home and is greeted with smiling faces of his family. In my experience of 45
years of working in steel industry after analysis I come to the conclusion that accidents
always happen due to following causes.
a. Falling or Collapse of Earth in Excavations.

b. Fire Hazards.
c. Sudden Gush of Rain & Wind.
d. Electric Shock
e. Falling from height and Falling Materials.
f. Failure of Lifting Equipments.
a. Falling or Collapse of Earth in Excavations.
In case of accidents due to collapse of earth proper slopes if given to cutting edges and
stacking of excavated material minimum 3 meters away from final excavated edge can
save accident to a large extent due to collapse of earth.
b. Fire Hazards :
Flammable materials should not be stacked in open no bare electric wire should pass over
or from near the stacked materials.
The materials should be covered with fire resistant cover and the area should be cordoned
and un authorized entry should be allowed even during day or night.
Adequate no. of fire extinguishers should be available near such materials to ensure
immediate availability when needed.
Other fire extinguishers materials like sand and water should be kept near the flammable
materials. Oil, grease, petrol, diesel and other lubricant material, coal tar drums DA & LPG
Cylinders etc. should have separate store and should not be stored with other materials.
Any gas cutting or welding should be avoided over these flammable materials or in
immediate vicinity. The area where flammable materials are kept should be strictly
„Smoking Prohibited Area‟.
The area should be fitted with fire alarm and security personnel should always guard during
day & night.
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c. Sudden gush of rain & wind.
This is a natural phenomenon and is present every where. Though this can not be
prevented but nature always gives sufficient warning in change of atmosphere before storm
and if any such signal is seen erection work should come to a halt.
Now a days with advance technique weather reports and warnings are available on
television and radio. Watch should be kept on these warnings and proper steps to stop
work should be taken well in advance.
d. Electric Shocks
This is another major cause of accidents at site if shock is mild it may not be fetal and first
immediate first-aid and subsequent medical help saves life in most cases but high voltage
shocks may be fetal. Even if the shock is mild and person is working at height he will fall
down and may result in a fetal accident. These shocks are result of total human
negligence. It is often observed that joints in cables and wires are not properly covered or
the joints are left bare open. When these improperly covered joints come in contact directly
with a person or contact with steel structures or wet ground the current is spread to quite a
long distance and workers get electrocuted and injured. At most care is to be taken in
joining of welding cables and temporary wires which are often drawn for running of welding
machines, drill machines or area lightening. Properly trained electricians only should be
employed and work under electrical supervisor. At site it is observed that even laboures,
fitters, welders connect the machines to switch board or to the distribution box. Electrical
personnel should carry rubber hand gloves and should be allowed to work only with
insulated instrument. In charged lines no body even electricians should be allowed to work
until power in switched off.
e. Falling from height and falling materials.
Majority cause of accident at erection site is attributed to this where either person or
persons working at height fall down or some materials like nut bolts or tools slips from the
hands of the person working at height and falls down on the person passing from the area.
Also loose structural members, like purlins, cleat angle, sheets, sag rods etc. which are left
on top of trusses fall due to heavy winds or vibrations caused due to various reasons and
when these materials hit any one standing or passing through the area may result in fetal
injury. To prevent such type of accidents following precautions may be taken.
1. Leave no materials like purlins, sheets; nut bolts small tools etc in loose conditions
on top after days work is over even if these are required next day.
2. All workers / engineers and supervisors should put safety helmets before they enter
work area.
3. All workers should be given hand gloves to protect hands.
4. All workers should wear safety belts without fail before climbing and should hook
securely before starting work at heights.
5. Welders and gas cutter must wear safety goggles and special hand gloves and
aprons for protection of face specially eyes hands and body.
6. Every body should wear tight dresses before starting of any type of work in project
area. Similarly leather shoes must be put on by every one irrespective of his
position.
These measures will lessen chances of accident to a large extent.
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f. Accidents due to failure of machines and lifting tools and devices
Some times accident do happen at site due to above reasons. For preventing following
steps may be taken.
1. Never lift any structures with lifting device having capacity just equal to the weight
to be lifted. In fact lifting capacity of device should be 20 to 25% more. If equipment
is new, in case of old equipment capacity of lifting device should be 40 to 50%
higher same should be the case with lifting tackles like slings & wire ropes.
2. Maintain timely all equipments, lifting tools and plants and keep them in working
conditions. The equipment should be tested periodically as recommended by the
manufacturers.
3. Never keep load in hanging position for long time as longer hanging results in
heating of wire rope strands and in heated condition the capacity is reduced.
4. Miss use of equipment should always be avoided like pulling of column on ground
by using crane or lifting and transferring machines in the bucket of excavator etc or
pulling by road rollers or other earth moving machines.
Always it must be remembered that machines are never cause of accident but it is their
misuse, non proper maintenance etc. by human beings is the main cause of their failure.
What ever is mentioned for safety is nothing new and known to all engineers but still why
accidents happen practically at every site is a matter to be given serious thought by every
one.
First Aid Centre
Every erection site should have a full fledged first aid centre fully equipped with required medicines
and facilities a trained person must be present in this centre as long as work is going on.
Further it may not be possible to have an ambulance at every erection site but it can be ensured
that at least one fast moving 4 wheeler vehicle is always available at site to meet any emergency.
The first aid centre must be easily approachable at all the time.
Communication facilities like telephone, mobiles should be available at site. So that one can call
the hospital for ambulance during emergency and also can contact the concern authority of the
project.
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ERECTION TOLERANCES
FOR STRUCTURES
Erection tolerances shall be as given below :
Fixing Bolts
Fixing bolts include holding down bolts for columns and various other type of bolts used to support
other members.
Bolts Fixed in Position
All foundation bolts shall be fixed in position before concreting of foundation / pedestal with the
help of rigid templates supplied by the fabricator or prepared and approved by site erection
engineer. The holes in templates shall exactly match with the holes in base plate of columns. In
case of laced column having 2 legs both templates shall be connected with each other rigidly for
alignment of bolts for verticality, centre line matching and matching of axis and top level of bolt.
Bolts will be held rigidly by welding with reinforcement so that the bolts remain vertical during
concreting. The templates shall be removed only after 72 hours by method which will neither
disturb position of bolt nor damage threads of bolt during removal.
If required for progress reason more sets of identical templates can be prepared. The template
material shall be 5 to 10mm M.S. Steel plates.
Pre Set Foundation Bolt or Bolt Group
1. Deviation in level of concrete
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2. Bolt Position.
3. Permissible Deviation of Anchor Bolts (Plan)
a. Located with in contour of structural footing ± 5mm.
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b. Located out side contour of structural footing ± 10mm.
4. Permissible deviation in anchor bolt elevation +20 to 0mm.
5. Permissible deviation of Anchor Bolt Thread Length + 30 to 0mm.
Position at base of fist column erected.
Over Plan Dimensions
i. L is less than 30 meters Δ = ± 20mm

ii. L is more than 30 meters Δ = ± 20mm, +0.25mm (L-30)
L=30 mtrs.
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Column Plumb
Deviation at gantry level relative to base
Single Story Column Plumb (without gantry)
(Deviation at toe of roof leg)
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Multistory Building
Alignment of adjacent columns
Deviation relative to the next column in line
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Floor Beam Level
Deviation from specified level at support
Floor beams level at each end of beams (inclined)
Floor beams level of adjacent beams with in a distance less than 5 Meters
Deviation from relative levels measured at centre lien of top flange
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Beams Alignment
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Crane Gantry Gauge of Rails
Joint in Gantry Crane Rails
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Shift in Gantry Girder Web Centre from Col. Leg.
Shifting of Crane Web Centre Line & Rail Centre Line.
Permissible Gaps in Joints
1. Bearing Surfaces
The bearing contact between end plate of crane girder with column crane leg cap plate or
any other joint where one end of plate is shown bearing on other surface shall be as below.
80% of bearing area shall have full contact and at scattered places 0.2mm i.e. at such
places 0.3mm filter should not go.
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At Other Places in Bolted Connection
Gap between end plate of beam and column flanges, between end plate of rafter / truss with
column flange, rafter / roof truss to rafter / roof truss at the contre.
The permissible gap shall be as shown
In both cases permissible Gap Δ = B/100 but not more than 3mm.
In Welded Connections
In Connections where bolts are provided only for erection purpose, after alignment of structures all
bolts should be tightened to maximum extent and than gap shall be measured in all joints
mentioned above at no place gap between the plates shall be more than 0 to 2mm.
If gap can not be reduced to 0 the site weld size shall be increased by 2mm i.e. if drawing
specifies 6mm fillet actual weld size shall be 8mm.
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The erection bolts should be tightened and should be left in position and in no case should be
removed after site welding.
Shims in Gaps of Joints
Gaps which remain over the specified tolerances when the members are in their final alignment
may be shimmed by using float shims. The shims used shall be in short length in variety of
thicknesses in steps not exceeding the permitted deviation shall be used. Not more than three
layers of shims should be used at any point. One or two layers of shims are preferable. Shims
must be held in position after packing by means of tack weds or full weld or partial butt weld
extending over the shims see figure.
In bolted compression splices bolted finger shims as shown in (b) can be used.
In some cases shims can be driven in, but for driving shim the thickness of shims should be 2mm
and above.
Permissible gaps in sheds or buildings where fumes are detrimental to mild steel are present, like
buildings for acid storage, acid regeneration where acidic fumes or fume of any other chemical are
always present at no joint gap should be more than 0 to 0.2mm. If gaps are more at any place it
should be filled by providing shims and preferably sealing the joint by giving a thin run of weld say
4 to 5mm all-round the joint.
Lock Nuts or Check Nuts
In the following joints lock nut or check nut shall always be provided over the main nut in order to
prevent loosening of main nut due to vibrations generated in structures by moving cranes and due
to vibrations generated by running of other heavy machines and equipments on the floor of other
shed.
1. Over column foundation bolts main nut.

2. Over holding down bolt nuts of gantry girder with cap plate of column leg.
Notes: - lock nuts all always provided full tightening of main nuts and tightened to full extent. Lock
nut thickness is less than main nuts.
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PART- 4
INDUSTRIAL – PROJECTS
Site – Selection
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In INDIA and other developing countries there is a boom in establishing various kinds of projects in
the field of cement, energy, petroleum, pharmaceutical products mining and other inter related
industries. The reason being, one the population has increased and secondly the standard of living
is going up and up. Since there can not be a stoppage to any of the above two reasons,
establishing of industrial projects and factories has entered in a non stopping phase. For starting
establishing and running any industry, huge natural resources are being consumed and every day
alternate sources are being searched through researches going on in every nation.
The progress of information technology and computer science has added wings to all above
activities during last 30 year.
For industrial plants various sizes of plots are required depending upon the nature of industry
varying from few 100 square meters to thousands of square kilometers and even more.
Such plots may be available in industrial areas being developed by various governments if land
required is comparatively small for small factories. In these industrial areas facilities like road
power water etc. Are provided by government at the door steps where as for large industrial units
like, cement plants rolling mills steel plants etc. very big size of land is necessary which can be
acquired by purchase from one or more owners with permission of appropriate authorities, or
taken on lease from government if the area is Inhabited and uncultivated and belongs to
state/central government, in such cases the owner has to arrange himself for water power and
other facilities at his own. Before considering the various suggested sites one has to be clear
regarding.
a) Type of plant to be set up.

b) Approximate minimum area required to setup the plant. This can be known by own
experience or by visiting existing other similar plants.
c) What are the proposed expansion plans by the client in future?
d) Whether the proposed plant is to be set up in stages.
SITE SILECTION
This is the most important factor for the successful and economical operation of the Industry; any
mistake in selection may ruin the plant. While selecting, all pressures especially political local and
financial in the form of commission are brought on the selector appointed by owner to give
favorable report for a particular site. But economical success of plant should be the only motive
before the selector. After considering all pros and cons of two or three locations, the best site
should be recommended with reasons to the owner.
Following points if kept in mind will be helpful.
COMMUNICATION AVAILABILITY.
This includes the distance from a city or town which is well connected by air, railway, port or river
for traveling and establishing office, rest house etc. for personnel, goods and construction
materials, equipments etc. These facilities if readily available will help in reducing time in
construction of projects and there by timely commissioning of the plant.
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TOPOGRAPHY OF LAND
This is an important aspect the location of any industrial plant should be on an average on flat
ground so that minimum excavation and filling is required, more over excavation and filling should
evenly balance. If excavation is less lot of filling material is to be boroughs from out side and if
excavation is too big than excavated material has to be disposed off.
Hilly areas or deep valley areas should be avoided as far as possible in such areas lot of time is
consumed initially in leveling the area.
NEAR NESS TO RIVER/CANAL BANK OR SEA
The plot location should not be too close to river/canal bank or sea shore. One thought of school
favors nearness due to the fact that material transportation is cheaper and easier through the
water ways provided by river/canal or sea. But this has a distinct disadvantage from safety point of
view of civil foundation and footing. In first instance lot of costly embankment protection for
river/canal or see shore is to be done secondly the ground water table always fluctuates as per the
level of sea or river/canal. The fluctuation of ground water table has a detrimental effect on
foundations and raft footing which is subjected to fluctuating up lift pressure constantly. Even
during construction when 12 to 15 meter deep excavation is involved the excavation edges are to
be protected heavily by using sheet piling which is again a costly and time consuming process.
Thirdly water rushes so much that it is very difficult to control ground water inflow inside
excavation. Even after sheet piling inside vacuum dewatering system is to be installed and run
continuously during construction of raft and wall to a height above ground water table. Even. After
completion there is every likely hood of sinking of foundation. Cases are known where even
foundations on piles have sunk during operation of plant, there by disturbing the alignment of
crane girders and column footings. It is very difficult to predict the final effect.
In my opinion no plant with heavy foundations should be located with in (especially where the
ground is sandy or sandy silt.) 1 to1.5 kilometers from sea shore or river/canal banks, the extra
cost involved in transportation of materials is worth ,considering the safety and long life of plant as
a whole, how ever people may think differently.
LOCATION OF SITE BELOW FOOT OF A HILL OR HILLOCK.
Any plant site just below foot of the hill should be avoided for the following obvious reasons.
1) Water / snow from hill top and slope in rainy/winter will flow directly in the plot. If
unavoidable adequate precaution to prevent entering of snow and water in plant will
have to be taken, which will involve additional cost.
2) If the hill or hillock is susceptible to land slide this fact should be ascertained from past
history. If land slide occurs unexpectedly the debris and boulders may fall in the plot
with great force and damage the plant and result in loss of human life and plant
machinery.
Due to above reasons it is better to avoid location of site just below foot of hill of very
high rise ground.
If it is totally unavoidable the site should be ½ to 1 km away from the foot of hill with
proper precaution and measures to prevent detrimental affects of above elements
should be taken.
AVAILABILITY OF WATER, POWER & NATURAL GAS
These are most essential elements required. Since no industry can run without water and power.
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Water: - It should be investigated if any perennial river or canal is passing near by, from where
water can be made available. Huge quantity of water is required during processing and for boilers,
cooling and for consumption by staff, workers and for their colonies (when located in the plant
premises). Ground water table and possibility to draw ground water should also be explored and
mentioned in the site selection report, how ever treatment plant for water will always be required to
remove impurities to bring the quality to acceptable standards.
POWER & NATURAL GAS
a) Power is another important factor and uninterrupted supply to industry has to be ensured.
Possibility to get power from government through near by substation should be mentioned,
alternately own power generation through D.G. sets/ gas generators (if gas is available
from government lines) or from steam turbines should also be given a thought. Availability
of gas facilitates not only in running gas generators but is also necessary for heating of
furnaces during processing of products. Gas is always cheaper in comparison to other
resources.
Even if power is available from government supply, stand by power generation units will be
required in case of sudden failure or break downs to run minimum units of plant.
AVAILABILITY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS.
If construction materials like, cement steel reinforcement bricks or concrete blocks etc. are
available in local market or in nearby vicinity, this helps in faster and economical construction of
projects.
NEAR NESS OF ROW MATERIALS
By this it is meant that if the plant is consuming raw minerals like iron ore, limestone bauxite coal
etc. then it is always economical if these minerals are available very near to the plant vicinity, if not
all at least major basic mineral should be available in which case other required minerals are to be
brought from out side, This in turn increases a large space requirement for storage of these items
at plant site as buffer stock for 10,15 days or 1 to 3 months depending upon the time taken to
receive these minerals forms out side.
When the plant‫י‬s feeding material is a finished product form other plant which is to be imported or
purchased from out side than sufficient large storage space is required at plant site so that plant
can run for 3 to 6 months on this stock. Example for such plants is cold rolling mill which uses hot
rolled coils as feeding material, CGL, continuous galvanizing) mill which uses cold rolled coils as
feeding materials, steel melting shop (SMS) which uses cast iron ingots or hot rolling mill for which
feeding material is thick slabs from Slabing mill. Some times SMS,HRM, CRM & CGL are all there
in the same premises along with color coating mill, corrugation mill etc. What is meant is that type
of raw material depends upon the type of mill or complex of mills which are to be established.
ANCILLIERY INDUSTRY
Availability of ancillary industry in near by locality is another important factor which should also be
given due consideration during construction as well as during operation of plant, if ancillary
facilities like machine shops electrical repair facilities for motors. Airconditionnsers, compressors,
pumps, fabrication of steel and aluminum doors and windows if available help a lot. In absence,
these facilities are to be established at plant site by the owner him self.
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AVAILABILITY OF CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENTS & P.O.L.
During construction, equipments like excavator, Bulldozer, Dumpers, compressors, cranes, piling
rigs batching plants etc. are often required, if these equipments are available in near by town or
city, construction is faster and economical. In case these are to be brought from distant places
then construction is delayed since lot of time is consumed in transportation of these equipments to
site more over idle charges are also to be borne. It may be mentioned that these equipments are
required periodically and not continuously. To run these machines and vehicles petrol, diesel, and
various types of lubricants are required. Nearby availability ensures uninterrupted functioning of
these equipments otherwise adequate storage of P.O.L items has to be maintained at site. If
batching plant is not available storage for cement, sand and aggregate has to be provided along
with concrete mixers at site. The storage of there materials occupy lot of space and other
movements are restricted.
AVAILABILITY OF SKILLED AND UNSKILLED MENPOWER
During construction phase of any project lot of skilled and unskilled persons like, masons, welders,
fitters gas cutters, electricians, riggers, Sarangs and unskilled laborers are needed, it is helpful if
these categories are available locally, in absence of availability, these categories are to be brought
from outside and arrangement for their lodging and boarding is to be provided during construction
period. Simultaneously it should be surveyed if good civil contractors, fabricators and erectors, and
electrical contractors are available in near by towns or cities, unskilled manpower is required even
during running of plants.
DISPOSAL OF EFFLUETNT
After process is complete effluent and waste in the form of liquid, Sámi - liquid or solid is an
essential part of every industry. These are to be disposed off according to the rules and norms set
by government, in such a manner that no harm is caused to the habitants including animals and to
the natural water bodies. In site investigation this aspect should also be looked into and site
selection report should also mention about this, however it is a fact that effluent treatment plant is
a essential part of every industry to prevent pollution of adjoining land and atmosphere. Possibility
as to how sewage will be disposed should also be investigated on an over all basis.
RAIN WATER HARVESTING
What ever type of industries are to be established, long shades are to be constructed and during
rainy season huge amount of water is available through rain water drain from the roof.
Since rainwater is purer than ground water or river water, this quantity of rain water should not be
allowed to flow through natural drains to rivers etc, instead this should be collected in separate
underground tanks and can be supplied after treatment as drinking water to the residents of plant,
office and factory.
If very large quantity of water is available this water can also be used in plant.
Alternately this water should be left in special pits to be absorbed in ground of plant premises so
that the ground water table is maintained and can be used in dry season through bore wells.
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A) OTHER FACILITIES BY GOVERNMENT
By this it is meant that if facilities of tax benefits are available from government side if plant is
located in specific area for a project, if so it should be clearly mentioned in the site selection report.
While investigating and selecting site all the above points need to be considered for various
proposed sites and all advantages and disadvantages of each suggested site should be
mentioned.
It may be kept in mind that no site is absolutely ideal, every site will have some or other odd points
along with favorable points. The site which has maximum favorable conditions should be
recommended. However the final decision is to be taken by the client after discussing the report.
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PART- 5
INDUSTRIAL – PROJECTS
PROPOSED LAY OUT PLAN
OF A PLANT.
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PROPOSED LAY OUT PLAN
OF A PLANT.
In case of a new project after site is decided and land is procured this is the next step for which
discussions are held amongst various groups and experts to arrive at the most feasible, lay out
plan of the plant including ancillaries and service units and ideas are put on drawings, Two or
three alternate plans are prepared and are discussed in depth. Following points are to be kept in
mind.
1) Orientation of the plant and auxiliaries.
2) Leaving sufficient space for future expansion if planned.
3) Leaving ample storage space for feeding materials and finished goods.
4) Easy excess for entry of materials and dispatch of finished goods.
5) Convenient location of office and administrative blocks.
6) Sufficient parking space for heavy & light vehicles.
7) Ample space for roads inside plant between different units and for pipe lines, Electrical
cables, Rain water drains, Effluent disposal pipes, Water supply and sewerage pipe lines.
8) Provision for worshiping (TANPLE OR MOSC). This is particularly for INDIA AND MUSLIM
CONTRES.
In case the plot is already acquired and is part of expansion. Some of the above points
may not be required but keeping proper distance between old and new plant has to be
considered similarly inter connectivity for easy excess of raw materials/ finished goods etc.
Should be kept in mind and provided for while proposing lay out of new plant.
GENERAL PROCEDURE AND ORGANISATION.
The whole process of preparing a lay out for a particular type of plant is a complex process
which requires opinion of Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, and various experts of other disciplines.
In nut shell for this various groups should be formed and each group should be headed by a senior
and experienced person in every discipline. The group‟s leader shall take opinion and suggestions
from his subordinates and arrive at a conclusion as to what should be the requirement of that
discipline for that particular plant in general. That is to say what are the units and approximate
area/sizes are required for that particular plant sequentially. If possible small sketch/drawing
should be made.
Above all there should be a project coordinator to whom all these group leaders should give their
requirement. The project coordinator shall have one or two senior draftsman who has experience
in preparing plant lay out under him.
The project coordinator should try to accommodate requirements of all group leaders and prepare
a rough lay out taking in to consideration the size & area of land available. The shape of plant may
be L shape E shape [ shape etc. Or the coordinator may decide the whole plant in 2 or 3 stories.
The rough lay out plan should only show blocks with names and size. When this rough plan is
available all group leaders and experts should discuss with open mind and arrive at 2 or 3
alternatives which should be presented to the client and after discussion with client and his
experts, equipment suppliers a final lay out with modification/alteration should be decided.
Once the lay out is agreed by all parties the accepted lay out should be free zed and further work
of design for civil and structures should be started.
This too is only in short, how things should proceed.
POINTS TO BE NOTED.
When ever a plant is proposed, study the project in depth and note down details as below.
1) What are the raw material/materials for the plant?
2) What is the finished product?
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3) Capacity of the plant.
4) Flow diagram of the project.
5) How many intermediate stages through which the raw material is processed before it is
converted into the finished product. For example, Teaming, welding, galvanizing, cutting,
corrugation etc. This is for HRM, CRM, CGL, etc. For different type of finished materials the
stages will be different.
6) What clear dimensions are required by the supplier for each process and over all length
and width?
7) What are the auxiliary units, like ECRS, Stores, Boilers, Chimneys, Compressors,
Generator rooms, Repairing work shop, Roll grinders, Store for electrical, mechanical and
other spare parts including chemicals?
8) Storage capacity for raw materials depending upon the stock to be maintained for 10, 15,
30 or 90 days depending upon the availability. This store has to be provided in front i.e.
starting point of plant or in the near by area.
9) Storage area for finished product, this again will depend for periods ranging from 15 to 90
days etc. as per speed of flow of sales, of finished goods.
10) Weighing facilities for raw materials as well as finished goods.
11) Units for P.O.L storage, acid storage, acid regeneration plant, E.T.P. are to be located with
clearance all around as per norms and hence provision for the area required should be
there in the plant premises.
12) In every plant gases like nitrogen, Hydrogen, oxygen etc. are required. The area should
have provision for storage and production plants of these gases at independent locations.
13) All the above points should be noted and while making lay out space should be provided
for.
ACTUAL LAY OUT PROPOSAL.
An example is taken for consideration.

Suppose a plant is to be established for finished product `B` The raw material is A which
has to under go 12 operations before it is converted to finished product `B` naturally each
operation will have its machines and will be with foundation and will require minimum
specified space required by the supplier. To run these 12 machines it will have electric
power, hydraulic oil, compressed air, water, steam, gas (some of them or all) connections
depending upon functions at each process and will be supplied to the machine by pipe
lines and cables.
There has to be return pipe for water, hydraulic oil etc. for which provision is to be made in
the form of different trenches or pipes. Since there are 12 such machines all these facilities
may be required at all places or some facilities may not be required but power in any form
electrical, hydraulic, compressed air etc will be required. Again for these there will be
auxiliary units for power, hydraulic oil, steam, compressed air, repairing work shop storage
for spares laboratory, electric control room, chimney etc.
There has to be storage for raw material A at the entrance and storage for finished good B
at the exit.
The ideal lay out will be that material A enters. And finished good B comes out at the exit
point. Auxiliaries are located on left or right of the main plant with minimum distance form
the various process units in order to have minimums length of various pipes and cables.
One such lay out is shown in sketch
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Ideal size of plot is rarely available and all requirements are to be accommodated in the
available plot size or area. With this constraint, past experience and study of existing similar plants
is required in order to accommodate all requirements.
ARRANGEMENT OF UNITS.
The arrangement of units depends upon many factors. Some of these are as under.
PLOT FALLS SHORT IN LENGTH.
In such case the various activities are divided in parts and each part contains group of
activities and these groups are arranged in parallel .In such case product is to be transferred form
one part to another and for transferring, trolley tracks, conveyors or cranes will be necessary.
PLOT FALLS SHORT IN REQUIRED WIDTH.
When situation as above activities can be shifted in stories i.e. one above the other. Even
some activities can be taken under ground and one or two stories above ground. If this is adopted
arrangement for vertical shifting of processed material from one floor to another floor are to be
provided with the help of cranes or lifts etc.
In nut shell the project coordinator and all group leaders have to put their ingenuity technical skill
and experience in coming to a conclusion which is most economical and advantageous, taking in
to consideration future expansion of the existing plant and proposed new plants in the same
premises taking care for all types of constraints. In deciding the lay out ground topography also
plays on important role for arrangement of various activities in the lay out of plant.
It should be clear in mind that even after finalization of lay out during construction slight
adjustments are always necessary due to demand of machine suppliers. This is due to the fact
that while quoting, the suppliers provide initial dimension as per what ever drawings are available
with them but when detail design of machine is done there is variation. It is a known fact that
serious workings on designing of machines both (mechanical and electrical) by suppliers is done
only after receiving confirmed order form the client.
As such while making lay out ample provision for such changes must be provided in the beginning
stage it self.
In addition to above the lay out should have ample space for gardens and greenery, office
building, security office, time office etc. Even space for a temple or Mosc especially when owner is
a HINDU or MUSLIM. This fact can be verified that Hindu owned factory a temple is always
constructed and similar is the case for Muslim owned factory. So my contention is that space for
temple or mosc should be left at appropriate direction in the lay out plan.
Summing up it will be noted that for making an ideal lay out under many constraints requires a lot
of experience and skill. One has to gain 10 or 15 years of experience in the field in all activities
involved in the process of production of a particular product along with thorough knowledge of
socio-economic and political conditions of the area in which a particular plant is to be located.
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1. PART-1 CIVIL Page 01 to 56

2. PART-2 FABRICATION Page 57 to 127

3. PART-3 ERECTION Page 128 to 153

4. PART-4 SITE- SELECTION Page 154 to 159

5. PART- 5 INDUSTRIAL – PROJECTS Page 160 to 164

3. Observe on contoured map general slope and directions of natural drainage of

This observation has to be confirmed by further digging at 5 to 10 places

1. Type or name of building / factory.

In some projects responsibility of soil investigation is given to a local established

All types of soils have following properties of varying intensity.

Following table shows capillary rise in various materials.

Sr. No. Type of Soil Capillary Rise

Coarser the grain size faster is the rise of capillarity moisture.

In this case decrease in volume per unit increase of pressure is known as

10. Specific Gravity Of Soil Particles

11. Optimum Moisture Content (OMC)

12. Angle of Repose

Sr. No. Type of Soil Angle of Repose

13. Bearing Capacity of Soil

Ultimate Bearing Capacity

Following method of loading is adopted

Sr. Name Tons / M2

Intensity of pressure on rock foundation should at no paint exceed 1/8 of crushing

Sr. Name of Soil Safe Bearing Capacity

Sr. Name Safe bearing capacity

Field classification on particle size

Sr. Type With 90% of Parts Greater But less than or

Average weights of soils

1. Earth dry to wet 1600-2400 Kg/M3

Testing Piles for Loads

Extraction or Pulling Out Test.

Ultimate Strength of Pile.

Individual pile 1.5 times safe load carrying capacity of pile.

LOAD TEST PROCEDURE:

a) Pile designation / location etc.

SUITABILITY OF C.F.A. PILES

C.F.A. PILE SIZE & DEPTH.

Diameter wise; - 300 to 900 Ø (i.e.. 12 to 36 inches.)

ADVANTAGES OF C.F.A. PILES.

1) The construction of piles is without significant vibration or excessive noise being

Following figures give an idea of construction of continuous flight auger piles.

1) The digging head of the auger is fitted with an expandable cap.

C.F.A. PILE TYPICAL C.F.A. PILING RIG.

INITIAL GROUND LEVELS

Normally excavation drawing is provided by designer and excavation is to be done as per

STACKING OF EXCAVATED EARTH

DEWATERING FROM DEEP EXCAVATION

“Excavate from deepest portion to shallow portion”

THE GOLDEN RULE OF SURVEY

Always proceed from WHOLE TO PART and never follow reverse.

SOME THUMB RULES FOR EXCAVATION & FILLING

Brick work and Concrete.

1. Compressive stress for 1:2:4 40 Kg/ Cm2

Important information about cement.

1 Bag of cement of any grade

Equivalent size of a box for 1 bag (50kg. of cement) is

Sr. Nominal Cement Dry Sand Stone Aggregate Remarks.

Percentage of Voids in Sand and Aggregate

1. Brick aggregate 930-1260

1. Working stress or elastic method.

Ultimate Stress at Failure.

Modulus of Elasticity of Steel. Stress in Steel.