Materials System Specification

12-SAMSS-008 Erection of Structural and Miscellaneous Steel Document Responsibility: Onshore Structures Standards Committee 9 May 2011

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Table of Contents I II Scope............................................................. 2 Conflicts and Deviations................................. 2

III References..................................................... 2 IV Modifications to Process Industry Practice STS05130.............................................. 3

Previous Issue: 17 November 2009 Next Planned Update: 17 November 2014 Page 1 of 4 Primary contact: Baldwin, Charles Cummins on 966-3-8760151
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Document Responsibility: Onshore Structures Standards Committee 12-SAMSS-008 Issue Date: 9 May 2011 Next Planned Update: 17 November 2014 Erection of Structural and Miscellaneous Steel

Scope This Specification defines the requirements for the receipt, handling, erection, assembly, and field inspection of structural and miscellaneous steel. Offshore structures and pre-engineered metal buildings are excluded from this specification. The Process Industry Practices PIP STS05130 Erection of Structural and Miscellaneous Steel Specifications in its entirety except as modified by this Standard shall constitute the basis of this Standard.

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Conflicts and Deviations A. 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. 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.

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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. A Saudi Aramco References Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure SAEP-302 Instructions for Obtaining a Waiver of a Mandatory Saudi Aramco Engineering Requirement

Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards SAES-Q-010 SAES-Q-011 Cement Based, Non-Shrink Grout for Structural and Equipment Grouting Epoxy Grout for Machinery Support

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Document Responsibility: Onshore Structures Standards Committee 12-SAMSS-008 Issue Date: 9 May 2011 Next Planned Update: 17 November 2014 Erection of Structural and Miscellaneous Steel

Saudi Aramco Materials System Specification 12-SAMSS-007 Fabrication of Structural and Miscellaneous Steel

Saudi Aramco Safety Requirements Saudi Aramco Construction Safety Manual Saudi Aramco Inspection Requirements Form 175-120100 Form 175-120500 B Industry Codes and Standards Process Industry Practices STS05130 Erection of Structural and Miscellaneous Steel Specification Steel Structures Tower: Communication

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Modifications to Process Industry Practice STS05130 The following paragraph numbers refer to PIP Standard STS05130 dated February, 2002, which is part of this specification. The text in each paragraph is an addition, exception, modification, or deletion to STS05130 as noted. Paragraph numbers not appearing in STS05130 are new paragraphs to be inserted in numerical order. 1.1 1.2 2.1 4.3.1.1 5 6.4.2 (Deletion) Delete in its entirety. (Deletion) Delete in its entirety. (Deletion) Delete in its entirety. (Addition) Add the following at the end of the paragraph "and the Saudi Aramco Construction Safety Manual". (Modification) Delete the reference to PIP STS05120 and replace it with 12-SAMSS-007. (Modification) Revise the paragraph to read as follows Grouting of base plates shall be in accordance with SAES-Q-010 or SAES-Q-011 and other Contract Documents if this work is included in Erector's contract. (Addition) When assembled, all joint surfaces, including those adjacent to the bolt heads, nuts or washers, shall be free of burrs, dirt and other foreign materials that would prevent solid seating of parts.

6.5.8

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Document Responsibility: Onshore Structures Standards Committee 12-SAMSS-008 Issue Date: 9 May 2011 Next Planned Update: 17 November 2014 Erection of Structural and Miscellaneous Steel

6.5.9

(Addition) When impact wrenches are used, wrenches of adequate capacity with sufficient air supply shall be provided by the Erector to perform the required tightening of each bolt. (Modification) Delete the reference to PIP STS05120 and replace it with 12-SAMSS-007.

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17 November 2009 9 May 2011

Revision Summary Revised the "Next Planned Update". Reaffirmed the contents of the document, and reissued with no other changes. Editorial revision to remove committee list.

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