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Specification for Structural Steelwork Erection
Table of Contents
1. Purpose .......................................................................................................................................... 6
2. Scope .............................................................................................................................................. 6
3. Abbreviations and Definitions ..................................................................................................... 6
4. Reference Standards and Codes ................................................................................................. 7
5. Existing Services and Installations ............................................................................................. 8
6. Safety.............................................................................................................................................. 8
6.1 Safety Regulations and Rules. ................................................................................................ 8
6.2 Procedures to be observed ..................................................................................................... 8
7. Steelwork Erection ........................................................................................................................ 9
7.1 Erection method statement .................................................................................................... 9
7.2 Plant and equipment ............................................................................................................... 9
7.3 Provision of setting-out lines................................................................................................... 9
7.4 Foundations............................................................................................................................. 9
7.5 Handling and storage .............................................................................................................. 9
7.6 Damaged steelwork .............................................................................................................. 10
7.7 Packing of column base plates and slabs ............................................................................. 10
7.8 Temporary restraints until permanent features are built ...................................................... 10
7.9 Other temporary restraints used by ERECTION CONTRACTOR.......................................... 10
7.10 Erection loads........................................................................................................................ 11
7.11 Lining and levelling ................................................................................................................ 11
7.12 Field holes ............................................................................................................................. 11
7.13 Welding ................................................................................................................................. 11
7.14 Bolting Requirements ........................................................................................................... 11
7.15 Bolt length ............................................................................................................................. 12
7.16 Washers ................................................................................................................................ 12
7.17 Taper washers....................................................................................................................... 12
7.18 Bolt tightening ....................................................................................................................... 12
7.19 Flooring.................................................................................................................................. 13
7.20 Grouting................................................................................................................................. 13
8. Erection Fit................................................................................................................................... 13
8.1 Fit-up ..................................................................................................................................... 13
8.2 Reaming ................................................................................................................................ 13
8.3 Flame cutting......................................................................................................................... 13
9. Permitted Deviation .................................................................................................................... 13
10. Touch-Up of Protective Coatings .............................................................................................. 14
11. Erection of Wall and Roofing System ....................................................................................... 14
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Document numbers used previously are shown in parentheses. References within this
document are to new document numbers for EG001 Project Code
Holds
Hold Number Section Description
1. Purpose
This document is intended to outline the minimum requirements and activities associated
with the material handling and erection of steel framed structures, buildings and platforms.
2. Scope
This specification covers the receipt of materials, handling, storage, documentation
requirements, quality control, quality assurance, erection, repair and inspection of steel
framed structures, buildings and platforms.
6. Safety
6.1 Safety Regulations and Rules.
a) The ERECTION CONTRACTOR shall fully comply with all Safety Regulations and Rules.
b) The ERECTION CONTRACTOR shall submit a Safety Plan for
CONTRACTOR/COMPANY approval that shall satisfy the requirements of:
i. The contract documents
ii. AISC 303-10 - Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges
iii. ASSE A10.13 - Safety Requirements For Steel Erection American National
Standards for Construction and Demolition Operations
iv. Any other applicable local requirements
v. The plan shall include parameters defining weather conditions during which work
shall be abandoned (such as heavy rain, lightning storms, high winds etc.)
k) Bracing and light structural members shall be secured by at least one bolt per
connection, tightened as specified in Clause 7.18.
l) All temporary staging and other similar items shall be fully inspected and certified as
safe for use prior to and during their use.
m) All permanent access ways, handrails and other similar items shall be certified as being
safe to use prior to allowing temporary or permanent access. Such access shall be
constantly monitored for condition and safety whilst the ERECTION CONTRACTOR is
responsible for the work area
n) Competent trained craftsmen fully experienced in erecting structural steelwork shall
supervise all erection.
7. Steelwork Erection
7.1 Erection method statement
A written method statement, giving details of the erection sequence and techniques,
interfaces with other subcontractors, cranage, laydown area and other similar items shall be
submitted by the ERECTION CONTRACTOR for approval by CONTRACTOR/COMPANY at
least two weeks before erection commences. Erection activities shall only commence after
the approval of the method statement.
7.4 Foundations
The ERECTION CONTRACTOR shall inspect and accept the foundations, holding down bolts,
embedded items and any interface points necessary for erection of the steelwork for
location, level, bolt size and projection well before starting erection of steelwork. Any
deviations which are outside those specified in project specification EG001-CV-SPE-11-0006
(Specification for Concrete Materials and Construction) shall be reported to CONTRACTOR
for correction prior to erection commencing.
e) Particular attention shall be given to sorting and storing by structures, areas, erection
schedule, etc. The steelwork shall be placed in such a manner that member marks are
clearly visible.
7.13 Welding
a) Steelwork shall only be welded when specifically called for on the construction
drawings, or with prior approval of CONTRACTOR/COMPANY. Welding when so
approved shall be in accordance with requirements for shop welding as outlined in
EG001-ST-SPE-11-0001 (Specification for Fabrication of Structural Steelwork).
b) Unless directed otherwise by CONTRACTOR, no site welding shall be permitted on
structural steelwork.
7.16 Washers
a) All bolt assemblies require a washer to be placed under the rotating part.
b) The number of washers below the nut head shall not exceed two and a maximum of
one washer can be installed below the bolt head.
c) A suitable plate or heavy duty washer shall be used under the head and nut when bolts
are used to assemble components with oversize or slotted holes. (See RCSC which
requires an oversize washer to ASTM F436M to cover outer ply of oversize holes and
short slotted holes for ASTM A325M bolts. For long slotted holes and ASTM A325M
bolts a minimum of 8mm thick common plate washer shall be used to completely
cover the hole)
e) Snug
Snug Tightened
Tightened is defined in RCSC as the tightness that is attained with a few
impacts of an impact wrench or the full effort of an ironworker using an ordinary spud
wrench to bring the plies into firm contact. More than one cycle through the bolt
pattern may be required to achieve the snug-tightened joint.
7.19 Flooring
Grating shall be erected in proper sequence with the structural steel so as to minimise
requirement for temporary flooring.
7.20 Grouting
a) No grouting shall take place until the steelwork has been correctly aligned and levelled
and CONTRACTOR has approved the erection.
b) Grouting of base plates shall be in accordance to EG001-CV-SPE-11-0008 (Specification
for Grout and Adhesives).
c) After grouting of base plates and grout having cured to attain its required strength the
anchor bolts shall be tightened to snug tight condition (as defined in 7.18 above). In
the event that engineering drawings indicate a bolt preload is required for specific
instances the engineering drawings should be followed.
8. Erection Fit
8.1 Fit-
Fit-up
Connected parts shall be firmly drawn together. If there is a remaining gap which may affect
the integrity of the joint, the parts being connected shall be taken apart and a pack shall be
inserted. ASTM A325M bolts may be reused in accordance with Section 7.18d) above.
8.2 Reaming
Where parts cannot be brought together by drifting without distorting the steelwork,
rectification may be made by reaming, provided the design of the connection will allow the
use of larger diameter holes and bolts, and is approved by CONTRACTOR.
9. Permitted Deviation
Deviation
a) Maximum permissible tolerances in erected steel structures shall be in accordance
with the limits stipulated in the Egyptian Code CP 205 Table 15.7 with exceptions as
specified below.
b) Deviations for column verticality shall be within the limits defined by AISC 303-10 so
that column slope shall not exceed 1/500 and overall building line remains within the
envelope shown in AISC 303-10 Figure C-7.5.
c) All actual levels at a floor or equipment level (including ground level) within a structure
shall be measured from one transferred bench mark.
10. Touch-
Touch-Up of Protective Coatings
a) Areas of surface which may require site painting include those which were left
unpainted for erection purposes and painted areas which were damaged during
erection or transportation. These areas are to be touched up in accordance with
specification for Coating of Structures, Piping and Equipment document number
EG001-MT-SPE-11-0001.
b) Paint shall only be applied when surfaces are dry and the temperature of the surface
metal exceeds 5C.
c) Any damage caused to galvanized steel surfaces during delivery and/or erection shall
be touched-up in accordance with specification EG001-MT-SPE-11-0009 (Specification
for Galvanizing of Structures).