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12-SAMSS-007
Fabrication of Structural
and Miscellaneous Steel
Onshore Structures Standards Committee Members
3 September 2006
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Scope............................................................. 2
Conflicts and Deviations................................. 2
References..................................................... 2
Products and Materials.................................. 7
Galvanizing, Painting and Coating............... 10
Fabrication.................................................... 14
Inspection and Testing................................. 26
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and Miscellaneous Steel
Scope
This Specification defines the requirements for material selection, connections,
detailing, fabrication, galvanizing, painting and coatings, marking for erection and
delivery of structural and miscellaneous steel. Erection of structural steel shall be per
12-SAMSS-008. Offshore structures and pre-engineered metal buildings are excluded
from this specification.
Any conflicts between this Specification and other applicable Saudi Aramco
Materials System Specifications (SAMSSs), Engineering Standards (SAESs),
Standard Drawings (SASDs) or industry standards, codes, and forms shall be
resolved in writing by the Company or Buyer Representative through the
Manager, Consulting Services Department.
2.2
Direct all requests to deviate from this Specification in writing to the Company or
Buyer Representative, who shall follow internal company procedure SAEP-302
and forward such requests to the Manager, Consulting Services Department of
Saudi Aramco, Dhahran.
References
The selection of material and equipment, and the design, construction, maintenance, and
repair of equipment and facilities covered by this Specification shall comply with the
latest edition of the references listed below, unless otherwise noted.
3.1
SAES-H-100
SAES-H-101
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Steel Structures
Form 175-120500
Tower: Communication
AISC
AISC
AISC
AISC
AISC
AISC
AISC
AISC
AISC
AISC
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ASTM A6/A6M
ASTM A36/A36M
ASTM A53/A53M
ASTM A106
ASTM A108
ASTM A123/A123M
ASTM A143/A143M
ASTM A153/A153M
ASTM A193/A193M
ASTM A194/A194M
ASTM A307
ASTM A325
ASTM A325M
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ASTM A384/A384M
ASTM A385
ASTM A490
ASTM A490M
ASTM A500
ASTM A501
ASTM A563
ASTM A563M
ASTM A572/A572M
ASTM A653/A653M
ASTM A759
ASTM A780
ASTM A786/A786M
ASTM A992/A992M
ASTM A1008/A1008M
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ASTM A1011
ASTM B695
ASTM E376
ASTM F436
ASTM F436M
ASTM F606
ASTM F606M
ASTM F959
Standard Specification for Compressible-WasherType Direct Tension Indicators for Use with
Structural Fasteners
ASTM F959M
Standard Specification for Compressible-WasherType Direct Tension Indicators for Use with
Structural Fasteners [Metric]
ASTM F1554
European Standards
EN 10204
BS EN 10025-2
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STF05511
STF05520
STF05530
Grating Details
4.2
Material Requirements
4.1.1
4.1.2
4.1.3
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ASTM A572 / ASTM A572M, or ASTM A992 / ASTM A992M (for WT and
Wshapes). Commonly accepted structural steel materials and shapes other than
ASTM may be used in accordance with Appendix 1 of this specification. Any
difference(s) in the material dimensions, section properties, yield strength or
tensile strength shall be accounted for in the design calculations.
Commentary Note:
Universal Beams and Universal Columns (UB & UC) and split tees rolled to BS
EN 10025-2 S355JR/JO may be used as substitutes for W & WT shapes.
Commonly accepted shapes include shapes specified to Japanese Standards
(JS), British Standards (BS), European Standards (EuroNorm) and German
Standards (DIN).
4.3
4.4
Structural Tubing
Structural tubing shall be per ASTM A501 or ASTM A500 Grade B.
4.5
Metal Decking
Floor and Roof metal deck shall be cold-formed steel sheets conforming to
ASTM A653/A653M or ASTM A1008/A1008M or equal having a minimum
yield strength of 228 N/mm (33,000 psi). The metal deck shall be galvanized
and receive a protective coating of zinc conforming to ASTM A653, G90
Coating Designation. Design shall be in accordance with "SDI Design Manual
for Composite Decks, Form Decks and Roof Decks, No. 30."
4.6
4.7
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4.9
4.10
4.11
4.12
Crane Rails
Rails 60 lb/yd to 84 lb/yd (30 kg/m to 42 kg/m) ASTM A1
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Rails 104 lb/yd to 175 lb/yd (52 kg/m to 88 kg/m) ASTM A759
4.13
4.14
4.15
Grating Fasteners
Grating shall be securely fastened to the supporting members as shown in
NAAMM MBG531 and PIP STF05530. When grating clips are used, they shall
be from a recognized manufacturer with a published datasheet and written
installation procedures including tightening criteria. The grating fasteners shall
be of a design that permits installation by a single worker without requiring
access to the underside of the grating. The grating clips shall be stainless steel
or shall be galvanized per ASTM A153 / ASTM A153M or ASTM B695.
4.16
Steel Joists
SJI Standard Specifications and Load Tables
Fireproofed Steel
5.1.1
5.1.2
b)
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5.2
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Galvanizing
5.2.1
5.2.2
5.2.3
5.2.4
a)
b)
c)
d)
General Fabrication
5.2.3.1
5.2.3.2
5.2.3.3
5.2.3.4
5.2.3.5
5.2.5
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5.2.4.1
5.2.4.2
5.2.4.3
5.2.4.4
5.2.6
5.2.6.2
5.2.6.3
5.2.6.4
5.2.6.5
5.3
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b.
c.
5.2.6.6
5.2.6.7
5.2.6.8
5.2.6.9
5.2.6.10
5.3.2
5.3.3
b)
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c)
5.4
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Aviation Marking: Colors for the two cover coats shall meet the
requirements specified in the U.S. Federal Communications
Commission, U.S. FCC Rules and Regulations, Part 17.
5.3.4
5.3.5
5.5
5.6
5.7
Grating Details
For grating details refer to PIP STF05530.
Fabrication
6.1
General
6.1.1
6.1.2
6.1.3
6.1.4
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6.1.5
The welding symbols used on plans and shop drawings shall be per the
American Welding Society (AWS). The field connection symbols
shall distinguish between assembly yard and erection site connections.
6.1.6
6.1.7
6.1.8
6.1.9
6.1.10
6.1.11
Fabricator, when performing shop assembly work, shall not exceed the
tolerances specified in AISC Code of Standard Practice for Steel
Buildings and Bridges, Section 7.11.
6.1.12
Base plate hole sizes for structural steel columns shall be as follows:
Anchor bolts to 1 inch (20-24 mm) 5/16 inch (8 mm) oversize
Anchor bolts 1 to 2 inch (25-50 mm) inch (12 mm) oversize
Anchor bolts over 2 inch (50 mm)
6.1.13
6.1.14
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6.2
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6.1.15
6.1.16
6.1.17
6.1.18
6.1.19
6.1.20
Checkered plate shall have inch (12 mm) diameter drain holes (when
specified on contract drawings) provided for each 20 ft (2 m) of area,
with a minimum of one hole per panel.
Connections
All connections shall be either engineer-designed, fabricator-selected, or
fabricator-designed. Unless otherwise noted on the design drawings, all
connections not fully detailed on the design drawings shall be fabricatordesigned.
6.2.1
Engineer-Designed Connections
6.2.1.1
6.2.1.2
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6.2.1.3
6.2.2
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Fabricator-Selected Connections
Fabricator-selected connections are usually simple connections (shear
only). The Fabricator shall detail these connections by selecting
Standard details from the AISC Allowable Stress Design Manual Part
4, Table II or Table III.
6.2.3
Fabricator-Designed Connections
6.2.3.1
6.2.3.2
6.2.3.3
6.2.3.4
6.2.3.5
6.2.3.6
6.2.4
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6.2.5
Bolted Connections
6.2.5.1
6.2.5.2
b)
c)
d)
6.2.5.3
6.2.5.4
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6.2.5.5
6.2.5.6
6.2.5.7
6.2.5.8
6.2.5.9
6.2.5.10
6.2.5.11
6.2.5.12
For framed-beam bearing connections, horizontal shortslotted holes are permitted in the outstanding leg of clip
angles.
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6.2.5.13
6.2.5.14
6.2.5.15
6.2.5.16
6.2.5.17
6.2.5.18
6.2.5.19
6.2.5.20
6.2.5.21
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6.2.6
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6.2.5.22
6.2.5.23
Welded Connections
6.2.6.1
6.2.6.2
6.2.6.3
6.2.6.4
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6.2.7
6.2.8
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6.2.6.5
6.2.6.6
6.2.6.7
6.2.6.8
6.2.6.9
6.2.6.10
6.2.7.2
6.2.7.3
To ensure electrical continuity when shop-applying nonconductive coatings (i.e., epoxies), all contact surfaces shall
be masked unless otherwise noted in the contract
documents. All locations of no-paint or areas requiring full
masking or strip masking shall be noted on the shop
drawings
Bracing Connections
6.2.8.1
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6.2.8.3
6.2.8.4
All gusset and stiffener plates shall be 3/8 inch (10 mm)
minimum thickness. For minor structures such as platforms
and miscellaneous structures, inch (6 mm) thick gusset
and stiffener plates may be used. The minimum thickness
for connection plates in electrical transmission towers or
communication towers shall be inch (6 mm).
6.2.8.5
6.2.8.6
b)
c)
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6.2.9
6.3
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6.2.9.2
6.2.9.3
6.3.1.2
6.3.1.3
6.3.1.4
The Fabricator shall ensure that all steel and its coatings are
protected from any damage caused by handling, storage or
shipping prior to receipt by the Buyer.
6.3.1.5
6.3.1.6
The bottom of base plates shall be clean and free of any rust
or corrosion.
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6.3.2
6.4
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Delivery
6.3.2.1
6.3.2.2
6.3.2.3
6.4.2
6.4.3
6.4.4
Erection drawings shall clearly show the mark number and position for
each member.
6.4.5
6.4.6
6.4.7
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6.5
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6.4.8
Shop drawings shall clearly show the specification and grade of steel to
be used.
6.4.9
The buyer's purchase order number shall be shown on all erection and
shop drawings.
6.4.10
6.4.11
The Fabricator shall provide a bolt list and a list of other fasteners
showing the number, grade, size, and length of field bolts for each
connection. These lists may be shown on either the shop drawings or
on separate sheets.
6.4.12
In the event that drawing revisions are necessary, the Fabricator shall
clearly flag on the shop drawings all changes showing the latest
revisions.
Drawings Submittals
6.5.1
6.5.2
6.5.3
7.2
The Buyer has the Right to inspect all materials and workmanship, and shall have
unrestricted entry to the shop of the Fabricator at all times while work is being
performed. The Buyer may reject improper, inferior, defective, or unsuitable
materials and workmanship. All materials and workmanship rejected shall be
repaired or replaced by the Fabricator as directed by the Buyer. The company
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inspector shall have access to the vendor's facilities to see that SAES-H-100
quality elements are in place prior to and during blasting, priming and coating
operations.
7.3
The Inspection Test Plan (ITP) shall be provided for review and approval by the
company inspector.
7.4
Inspection and testing shall conform to this Specification and Saudi Aramco
Inspection Requirements Forms 175-120100 or 175-120500 attached to the
Purchase Order.
7.5
7.6
All welds shall have 100% visual inspection performed per ANSI/AWS
D1.1. In addition, any strikes, gouges, and other indications of careless
workmanship (such as surface porosity) shall be removed by grinding.
b)
c)
d)
Secondary members such as purlins, girts or rafters that are not part of the
main sway frame, the butt-welds can be tested as follows; 10% of the buttwelds of each days production (randomly selected) shall have radiographic
tests performed on the welds.
e)
f)
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and Miscellaneous Steel
Material test reports for each heat of structural steel, each lot of high-strength
and ASTM A307 bolts shall be available for review by the Buyer. Material test
reports shall conform to EN 10204, Type 3.1.
7.8
7.9
7.10
7.11
7.12
The buyer reserves the right to inspect and reject all galvanized steel in
accordance with ASTM A123 and ASTM E376.
28 April 2004
30 April 2005
7 May 2006
3 September 2006
Revision Summary
Major revision.
Editorial revision; added requirements for fireproofed steel in Section 5.1 and updated
Appendix 1 with revised ASTM Material Equivalency.
Editorial revision as marked.
Editorial revision as marked.
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EN Materials
EN 10025-2, Gr S275J0
ISO Materials
JIS Materials
G3106-95, SM490A
EN 10025-2, Gr S275JR
ASTM A53
EN 10016-2, C10D
ISO 4954, CC 11 X
G1015
EN 10016-2, C15D
ISO 4954, CC 15 K
G1020
EN 10016-2, C20D
ISO 4954, CC 21 K
ASTM A307
No Substitute
No Substitute
No Substitute
ASTM A325
No Substitute
No Substitute
No Substitute
ASTM A325M
No Substitute
No Substitute
ASTM A500
EN 10219-1, S355J0H
G3444-94, STK490
G3466-88, STKR490
ASTM A501
EN 10210-1, S275J0H
G3444-94, STK490
G3466-88, STKR490
ASTM A563
No Substitute
No Substitute
No Substitute
ASTM A563M
No Substitute
No Substitute
ASTM A1011/A1011M
EN 10025-2, Gr S235JR
G3131, SPHC
EN 10025-2, Gr S355JR
G3106, SM490YA
G65
EN 10025-2, Gr S450JO
G3106, SM570
ASTM A759
None
ISO 5003
E1101, E1103
ASTM A992/A992M
EN 10025-2, Gr S355JR
G3106, SM490YA
EN 10025-2, Gr S355J0
G3106, SM570
G3136
Note: The minimum published yield strength may vary based on the material thickness. Refer to the appropriate
material specification.
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