LOW ACTIVITY WASTE PRETREATMENT SYSTEM · 1.3.1.2 ANSI/AISC N690-12, Specification for Safety-Related Steel Structures for Nuclear Facilities 1.3.1.3 AISC 341-2010, Seismic Provision

LOW ACTIVITY WASTE PRETREATMENT SYSTEM

Project No. 31269 (T5L01)

Document No. 13-2-002

CSI Section 05 12 00

Safety Related Non-Safety Related

SPECIFICATION FOR PURCHASE, FABRICATION, DELIVERY AND

ERECTION OF STRUCTURAL STEEL

Prepared for

Washington River Protection Solutions, LLC

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Project Number: 31269 (T5L01)

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REVISION PAGE

Project Name: LAWPS Discipline: Structural

Client: Washington River Protection Solutions Project Number: 31269 (T5L01)

Latest Revision: A

REVISION SIGNATURES

Daud Sheikh Jan 23, 2017 Steven Fenner Jan 23, 2017

Prepared by Date Approved by (SDE/Lead) Date

Jan 23, 2017 Paul Bell Jan 23, 2017

Checked by Date Approved by (QA) Date

TBV Brianna Atherton Jan 23, 2017

Verified by (if required) Date Approved by (PEM) Date

Status Rev.

No. Date Prepared By Pages Description of Changes

Preliminary A Jan. 23, 17 Daud Sheikh 33 Issued for 60% Design Review

Safety Related:

Yes No

Quality Level:

Full QA Enhanced QA Commercial QA


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Table of Contents

1.0 PART 1 – GENERAL ....................................................................................................................... 1

1.1 Section Scope ....................................................................................................................... 1

1.2 Related Sections ................................................................................................................... 1

1.3 Codes and Standards ........................................................................................................... 1

1.4 System Description (Not Used) ............................................................................................. 4

1.5 Submittals .............................................................................................................................. 4

1.6 Delivery, Storage and Handling ............................................................................................ 8

1.7 Quality Assurance ................................................................................................................. 9

1.8 Site Conditions .................................................................................................................... 14

2.0 PART 2 – PRODUCTS .................................................................................................................. 16

2.1 Manufacturers (Not Used) ................................................................................................... 16

2.2 Materials .............................................................................................................................. 16

2.3 Equipment (Not Used) ......................................................................................................... 17

2.4 Components (Not Used) ..................................................................................................... 17

2.5 Fabrication ........................................................................................................................... 17

2.6 Shop Quality Control ........................................................................................................... 20

3.0 PART 3 - EXECUTION .................................................................................................................. 23

3.1 Preparation .......................................................................................................................... 23

3.2 Erection, Installation & Application ...................................................................................... 23

3.3 Field Quality Control ............................................................................................................ 25

3.4 Adjusting and Cleaning (Not Used) ..................................................................................... 26

3.5 Demonstration (Not Used) .................................................................................................. 26

3.6 Protection (Not Used) .......................................................................................................... 26

4.0 LIST OF APPENDICES (NOT USED) ........................................................................................... 27


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LIST OF TERMS

Abbreviations and Acronyms

Term Definition

AISC American Institute of Steel Construction

ANSI American National Standards Institute

ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers

ASTM American Society for Testing Materials

AVS Acquisition Verification Services

AWS American Welding Society

CMTR Certified Material Test Report

CoC Certificate of Compliances

CQA Commercial Quality Assurance

EQA Enhanced Quality Assurance

FQA Full Quality Assurance

HSS Hollow Structural (Steel) Sections

IBC International Building Code

ICC International Code Council

LAWPS Low Activity Waste Pretreatment System

NDC NPH Design Category

NPH Natural Phenomena Hazard

NQA Nuclear Quality Assurance

RCSC Research Council on Structural Connections

SFRS Seismic Force Resisting System


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Term Definition

SSC Structure, System or Components

SSPC Society of Protective Coatings

Units

U. S. Customary

Definitions:

AVS Procurement Quality Clauses (QA Clauses) - Procurement quality clauses are to be used for the acquisition of items and services. The clauses establish contractual obligations for quality program systems, identification, traceability, documents submittals, testing, reporting, qualification, special process controls, inspections, etc. BUYER: The company from whom the Vendor is performing work or services.

COMMERCIAL QUALITY ASSURANCE (CQA) - Level of controls for those items, services, or processes where, based on an evaluation of risk or nuclear safety, no additional quality controls beyond the provider’s published or stated attributes of the item, service, or process is required.

COMPONENTS: Parts of a system such as valves, instruments and controls, or parts of electrical equipment such as relay.

ENHANCED QUALITY ASSURANCE (EQA) - Level of controls for those items, services, or processes where, based on an evaluation of risk or nuclear safety, additional controls beyond the provider’s published or stated attributes of the item, service, or process are needed to verify critical attributes.

EQUIPMENT: Self-supported items such as pumps, compressors, motors, etc.

FULL QUALITY ASSURANCE (FQA) - Level of controls applied for items services, or processes that are commensurate with the controls invoked under ASME NQA-1 or other appropriate national consensus standard.

MORE CONSERVATIVE: “More conservative” shall be interpreted as “more protective of the health, safety and well-being of Site workers and facilities, the public, and environment, as applicable.”

PRODUCT DATA: Printed information including, but not limited to, catalog cuts, color charts, illustrations, diagrams, templates, performance curves, brochures, and other forms of Product literature.

SHALL / MUST: Denotes project requirements, compliance is required.

SHOULD: Denotes recommendation or expectation, compliance is expected.

SSC: Structure, System or Component.

SUBSTITUTION: Any change or deviation from issued approved drawings, designs, methods, or contract terms and conditions.


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SPECIFICATION: Refers to any design, fabrication or supply specification.

SYSTEM: A distribution system such as a piping or HVAC system, including its components.

VENDOR: The Company responsible for the supply of equipment or services


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1.0 PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 Section Scope

1.1.1 Project Description and Location

Low Activity Waste Pretreatment System Project (LAWPS) located in the 200 East Area of the Hanford Site in Washington State.

1.1.2 Equipment, Material and Services Required

This specification establishes the general technical requirements for procurement of structural steel for the Low Activity Waste Pretreatment System (LAWPS) Project. The scope includes fabrication, and erection of structural steel work, as shown on BUYER documents. The scope also includes schedules, notes, and details showing size and location of members, typical connections, and types of steel required. The scope of structural steel work is defined in AISC 303.

1.1.3 The specific work addressed by this specification consists of furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, tools, and supervision for the performance of all operations and incidentals necessary for the production, delivery and erection of structural steel items in the various building structures for LAWPS.

1.1.4 The scope of the items, services and processes identified in this specification encompasses Safety Significant SSC (Structures, Systems and Components) requiring Full Quality Assurance (FQA). General Services SSE’s requiring Enhanced Quality Assurance (EQA) and Commercial Quality Assurance (CQA). The Quality Level of each SSC is identified by the Design Documents provided by the BUYER.

1.1.5 All material and fabricated assemblies or components shall be delivered to the BUYER’s site as specified herein for erection or installation. This includes but is not limited to structural steel shapes, stud shear connectors, steel joists, square and rectangular HSS, plate, embedded angles, headed concrete anchors and structural fasteners.

1.2 Related Sections

01 11 00 Summary of Work (Construction)

01 25 00 Substitutions and Design Changes

01 33 00 Submittals

01 40 00 Quality Assurance

01 66 00 Delivery, Storage and Handling

03 11 00 Concrete Work

03 30 00 Furnishing and Delivering of Ready Mix Concrete

05 31 00 Purchase of Steel Decking

05 50 00 Procurement of Miscellaneous Metals

1.3 Codes and Standards

Work shall be performed in accordance with the referenced codes, standards, and documents for this specification. The following Codes and Standards are considered to form a part of this Specification to the extent specified. If specific sections are not identified, then the documents as a whole shall apply

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to the products provided. The documents in this section establish the Code of Record for the materials and equipment defined by this document. In the event of a conflict between documents referenced herein and the requirements of this specification, the requirements of this specification shall take precedence only when this specification’s requirements are more stringent or conservative. If the Code date is not defined, apply the latest Code as of April 16, 2015.

1.3.1 American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)

1.3.1.1 AISC, Steel Construction Manual, Fourteenth Edition.

1.3.1.2 ANSI/AISC N690-12, Specification for Safety-Related Steel Structures for Nuclear Facilities

1.3.1.3 AISC 341-2010, Seismic Provision of Structural Steel Buildings.

1.3.1.4 AISC 303-2010, Code of Standard Practice for Structural Steel Buildings and Bridges.

1.3.1.5 AISC 348-2009, Specification for Structural joints Using High-Strength Bolts.

1.3.1.6 AISC 358-2010, Prequalified Connections for Special and Intermediate Steel Moment Frames for Seismic Applications.

1.3.2 American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

1.3.2.1 ASME NQA-1, (2008/2009 Addenda), Quality Assurance Program Requirements for Nuclear Facilities Applications.

1.3.2.2 ASME/ANSI B18.23.1-1975, Round and Square Beveled Washers.

1.3.3 American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

1.3.3.1 ASTM A 6/A 6M – 16, Standard Specification for General Requirements for Rolled Structural Steel Bars, Plates, Shapes, and Sheet Piling.

1.3.3.2 ASTM A 36/A 36M-14, Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel

1.3.3.3 ASTM A 53/A 53M-12, Standard Specification for Pipe Steel, Black & Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated Welded or Seamless.

1.3.3.4 ASTM A108-13, Standard Specification for Steel Bar, Carbon and Alloy, Cold Finish

1.3.3.5 ASTM A 123/A 123M – 15, Standard Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and Steel Products

1.3.3.6 ASTM A 143/A 143M – 07(2014), Standard Practice for Safeguarding Against Embrittlement of Hot-Dip Galvanized Structural Steel Products and Procedure for Detecting Embrittlement

1.3.3.7 ASTM A 153/A 153M – 09, Standard Specification for Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel Hardware


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1.3.3.8 ASTM A 384/A 384M–07(2013), Standard Practice for safeguarding Against Warpage and Distortion During Hot-Dip Galvanizing of Steel Assemblies.

1.3.3.9 ASTM A 500/A 500M -13, Standard Specification for Cold-Formed Welded and Seamless Carbon Steel Structural Tubing in Rounds and Shapes.

1.3.3.10 ASTM A 563-15, Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts.

1.3.3.11 ASTM A 572/A 572M - 15, Standard Specifications for High-Strength Low Alloy Columbium – Vanadium Structural Steel.

1.3.3.12 ASTM A 673/A 673M – 07 (2012), Standard Specification for Sampling Procedure for Impact Testing of Structural Steel

1.3.3.13 ASTM A 709/A 709M-16a, Standard Specification for Structural Steel for Bridges

1.3.3.14 ASTM A 759-2010, Standard Specification for Carbon Steel Crane Rails

1.3.3.15 ASTM A 992/A 992M – 15, Standard Specification for Structural Steel Shapes.

1.3.3.16 ASTM C 1107/C 1107M – 2014, Standard Specification for Packaged Dry, Hydraulic-Cement Grout (Non-shrink)

1.3.3.17 ASTM F 436-2011, Standard Specification for Hardened Steel Washers

1.3.3.18 ASTM F1554-2007a, Standard Specification for Anchor Bolts, Steel 36, 55, and 105-ksi Yield Strength.

1.3.3.19 ASTM F 3125/F 3125M – 15a, Standard Specification for High Strength Structural Bolts, Steel and Alloy Steel, Heat Treated, 120 KSI (830 MPa) and 150 KSI (1040 MPa) Minimum Tensile Strength, Inch and Metric Dimensions

1.3.4 American Welding Society (AWS)

1.3.4.1 AWS A 2.4 2012, Standard Symbols for Welding, Brazing, and Nondestructive Examination.

1.3.4.2 AWS A5.1/A5.1M: 2012, Specification for Carbon Steel Electrodes for Shielded Metal Arc Welding.

1.3.4.3 AWS A5.5/A5.5M: 2014, Specification for Low-Alloy Steel Electrodes for Shielded Metal Arc Welding.

1.3.4.4 AWS A5.17/A5.17M:1997 (R2007), Specification for Carbon Steel Electrodes and Fluxes for Submerged Arc Welding

1.3.4.5 AWS A5.20/A5.20M: 2005 (R2015), Specification for Carbon Steel Electrodes for Flux Cored Arc Welding.

1.3.4.6 AWS D1.1/D1.1M 2010, Structural Welding Code – Steel

1.3.4.7 AWS D1.3/D1.3M-2008, Structural Welding Code – Sheet Steel


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1.3.4.8 AWS D1.8/D1.8M – 2009, Structural Welding Code – Seismic Requirement

1.3.4.9 AWS D9.1/D9.1M 2012, Sheet Metal Welding Code

1.3.5 Green Seal (Green Seal Standard)

GS-11 Standard, Edition 3.2, October 26, 2015

1.3.6 International Code Council (ICC)

2012, International Building Code (IBC)

1.3.7 Research Council on Structural Connections (RCSC)

2009-Specification for Structural Joints Using High-Strength Bolts

1.3.8 Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC)

1.3.8.1 SSPC Paint 20-2002 (Ed. 2004), Zinc Rich Primers (Type I, “Inorganic”, and Type II, “Organic”)

1.3.8.2 SSPC SP 2-1982 (Ed. 2004), Hand Tool Cleaning

1.3.8.3 SSPC SP 6-2007, Commercial Blast Cleaning

1.4 System Description (Not Used)

1.5 Submittals

Submittals that are listed within this section shall be prepared and processed in accordance with requirements of Section 01 33 00 “Submittals” and shall include all of the required Quality Assurance documentation in accordance with Section 01 40 00 “Quality Assurance” of this specification.

1.5.1.1 Calibration Certificates and calibration records for all instruments used/furnished by the VENDOR in accordance with QA Clause B12.

1.5.1.2 Quality Assurance Program for Nonconformance Documentation and Reporting in accordance with QA Clause B22. NQA-1 (2008/2009 Addenda) Quality Manual with all supporting procedure, to include control of non-conformance materials, products and/or services design control; fabrication control, suspect/counterfeit products, etc.

1.5.1.3 Quality Assurance Program for Design Fabrication, including Suspect/Counterfeit Items in accordance with QA Clause B76.

1.5.1.4 Certificated of Conformance on all applicable items in accordance with QA Clause B79.

1.5.1.5 Coating procedures and personnel shall be qualified in accordance with the applicable SSPC specifications as specified in the Purchase Order/Contract order.

1.5.1.6 The VENDOR shall submit all coating certifications and test reports in accordance with QA Clause B52.


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1.5.1.7 The VENDOR shall submit AISC, Certificate for Fabricator and Erector

1.5.1.8 The VENDOR shall submit a proposed inspection record form to be used for documenting inspection of coatings.

1.5.1.9 The VENDOR shall submit a galvanizing procedure including an inspection record form to be used to document inspections.

1.5.2 Technical Submittals include:

1.5.2.1 List of Fabrication Codes and Standards including Revision and/or Issue Date.

1.5.2.2 VENDOR Technical Proposal Package, as identified in Specification Section 01 33 00, including;

1.5.2.3 Request for Information (RFI), shall be submitted on BUYER supplied form A-6003-417.

1.5.2.4 Nonconformance Reports/Deficiency Reports shall be approved in accordance with QA Clause B22.

1.5.2.5 Final Lifetime Records.

1.5.3 Shop and Erection Drawings

1.5.3.1 The VENDOR shall submit shop drawings to the BUYER in accordance with the submittal schedule for acceptance.

1.5.3.2 Shop drawings for fabrication of structural Steel shall be prepared in accordance with the AISC Manual of Steel Construction (for non-safety related structures), AISC N 690 (Safety Related structures) and the requirements of this Specification. Indicate welded connections using standard AWS A2.4

1.5.3.3 Erection drawings shall include as a minimum erection plans indicating the locations, quantities, profiles, piece marks of the assemblies, connection requirements to embeds, and a bill of materials. They shall include the unit weight and total weight of each item (i.e. sheet) plus the total weight of material on each drawing.

1.5.3.3.1 Indicate profiles, sizes, spacing, locations of structural members, openings, attachments, and fasteners.

1.5.3.3.2 Indicate cambers.

1.5.3.3.3 Indicate welded connections with welding symbols according to AWS A2.4. Indicate net weld lengths and sizes. Distinguish between shop and field welds. Identify welds by WPS number.

1.5.3.3.4 No Contract Document in any form shall be used as a background for a Shop Drawing or erection drawing.

1.5.3.3.5 Include details of cuts, connections, splices, camber, holes, stiffeners, doubler plates, and other pertinent data, such as surface preparation. Include setting drawings, templates, and directions for installation of embedded items to be installed by others.


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1.5.3.3.6 Indicate type, size, and length of bolts, distinguishing between shop and field bolts. Identify high-strength bolted slip-critical, direct-tension, or tensioned

shear/bearing connections. 1.5.3.4 A complete point-to-point bolt list with summary sheets shall be furnished showing

quantities required, sizes, lengths, grips, and the members they connect. Temporary bolts used only for erection shall be listed separately.

1.5.4 Certification of Materials

1.5.4.1 Provide Certified Material Test Reports (CMTR's) including a master list of reviewed and acceptable heat numbers for all Safety-Related materials, Reference AVS Procurement Quality Clause, B49. Indicate structural strength, destructive test analysis and non-destructive test analysis including the following:

1.5.4.1.1 Structural steel including chemical and physical properties and Charpy V-notch test results, where specifically required by the Project Schedule

1.5.4.1.2 Bolts, nuts, washers, tension-control, and high-strength bolt-nut-washer assemblies including mechanical properties and chemical analysis.

1.5.4.1.3 Shear studs connectors

1.5.4.1.4 Anchor rods

1.5.4.1.5 Shop Primers

1.5.4.2 Manufacturer’s CMT CoC.

Vendor shall certify that all products meet or exceed specified requirements.

1.5.4.3 Weld filler manufacturers data sheets, indicating filler metal classification, characteristics, recommended ranges of heat inputs, permissible positions, strength and CVN toughness, if applicable.

1.5.4.4 For all Safety-Related materials, VENDOR shall supply a listing of piece-mark traceability with the heat number(s) shown for each piece-mark, of which there can be multiple pieces. In cases of multiple quantities of individual pieces, all heat numbers associated with these major members, including sub-assembly pieces (components) shall be provided. These heat numbers can be typed or legibly hand written.

1.5.4.5 High strength fasteners shall be traceable per QA Clause B73.

1.5.4.6 Provide Certificates of Compliance for Commercial Material (CM). CMTR is not required for CM.

1.5.4.7 Crane Rail: In addition to actual CMTR's, submit test results for Tensile Strength, Yield Strength, Hardness and Chemical Analysis. Elements of each chemical analysis shall be reported in accordance with its ASTM or other material standard.

1.5.4.8 The Certificate of Compliance (CoC) shall contain the following information per QA Clause B79:


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1.5.4.8.1 Purchase order number.

1.5.4.8.2 Description of material (e.g. Steel, Coating, etc.)

1.5.4.8.3 Manufacturer’s name

1.5.4.8.4 The CoC identifies the specification procurement requirements met by the purchased material, or service (i.e. codes, standards, and other specifications)

1.5.4.8.5 Any approved changes, waivers, or deviations applicable to the material (i.e. Supplier Deviation Disposition Request)

1.5.4.8.6 The CoC shall be signed or authenticated by an authorized VENDOR representative

1.5.4.9 Liquid Penetrant Material Certification in accordance with QA Clause B46.

1.5.4.10 Welding procedures and personnel shall be qualified in accordance with the applicable AWS or ASME specifications as specified in the Purchase Order/Contract order.

1.5.4.11 Coating procedures and personnel shall be qualified in accordance with the applicable SSPC specifications as specified in the Purchase Order/Contract order.

1.5.4.12 Submit inspection and Verification Reports documenting requirements.

1.5.4.13 All material shipments shall be accompanied to the site with the appropriate CMTR certification.

1.5.5 Welding Certifications and Procedures

1.5.5.1 VENDOR Fabricator Qualification Data:

1.5.5.1.1 Weld Procedure Specifications and Weld Procedure Qualification Records shall be provided for all welds, in accordance with QA Clause B28.

1.5.5.1.2 Nondestructive Examination (NDE) Procedures (PT Penetrant Test, VT Visual Test, and Vacuum Box) shall be provided, in accordance with QA Clause B31.

1.5.5.1.3 Material Control Procedures shall be provided to ensure prevention of component material contamination during welding.

1.5.5.1.4 VENDOR shall verify that all welders performing work governed by this specification have current certifications. Welder continuity logs shall be maintained and available in order to confirm that each welder has welded to specific welding processes frequently enough to comply with applicable code requirements to maintain their qualifications

1.5.5.2 Welder Qualification Data


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1.5.5.2.1 Welder Qualification Records shall be provided for personnel that perform project work, in accordance with QA Clause B28.

1.5.5.2.2 Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) Qualifications Records shall be provided for personnel that perform project work, in accordance with QA Clause B25.

1.5.5.2.3 NDE Personnel Qualification Records shall be provided for personnel that perform project work, in accordance with QA Clause B31.

1.5.5.3 Liquid Penetrant Material Certification in accordance with QA Clause B46.

1.5.6 Final Submittals

1.5.6.1 Calibration certifications in accordance with QA Clause B12.

1.5.6.2 As Built Documents.

1.5.6.3 Nonconformance Reports in accordance with QA Clause B22.

1.5.6.4 Certified Material Test Reports (CMTRs) in accordance with QA Clause B49.

1.5.6.5 Weld Documentation

1.5.6.5.1 Weld Maps (Weld ID, Welder, WPS, and date)

1.5.6.5.2 Nondestructive Inspection Reports in accordance with QA Clause B31.

1.5.6.5.3 Weld Inspection Reports

1.5.6.5.4 Weld History Reports

1.5.7 Refer to related section 01 25 00 “Substitutions and Design Changes” for detailed substitution and design change requirements and Request for Information (RFI) forms/guidelines.

1.6 Delivery, Storage and Handling

Refer to related Section 01 66 00 “Delivery, Storage and Handling” for general delivery, storage and handling related requirements in addition to the requirements of this section. The VENDOR shall submit to the BUYER for acceptance a Delivery, Storage and Handling Plan, identifying the VENDOR procedures to be used to meet the requirements of Section 1.6, in accordance with QA Clause B85.

Deliver structural steel to Project site in such qualities and at such times to ensure continuity of erection.

1.6.1 Preparation for Shipment.

1.6.1.1 Shipping preparation shall conform to the requirements of the Purchase Order.

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exposure. Tag or die-stamp galvanized items. Use only low stress (rounded) die stamps.

1.6.1.3 Safety-Related shims shall be identified by marking each individual piece with a blue dot. Stainless steel shims, or shims in contact with stainless steel shall be marked with a blue dot made by a low chloride Nissen marker, or approved equivalent. For all Safety-Related shims, the shipping container shall be identified with the PO number, project stock code number, and item number. Submittals and piece marks are not required for shims.

1.6.2 Delivery

1.6.2.1 Provide adequate packing, crating, blocking, and bracing to prevent damage to the shipment while loading, and in transit. Small pieces shall be boxed, crated, or bundled to facilitate unloading at Project site.

1.6.2.2 Deliver structural steel items to be built into concrete or masonry with complete setting diagrams, measurements, and instructions. Furnish built-in metal fabrications to trades concerned as required during progress of work.

1.6.3 Storage

1.6.3.1 Store materials to permit easy access for inspection and identification. Keep steel members off ground and spaced by using pallets, dunnage, or other supports and spacers. Protect steel members and packaged materials from erosion and deterioration.

1.6.3.2 Store fasteners in a protected place. Clean and re-lubricate bolts and nuts that become dry or rusty before use. Do not store materials on structure in a manner that might cause distortion, damage, or overload to members or supporting structures. Repair or replace damaged materials or structures as directed.

1.6.3.3 Store welding consumables in accordance with supplier recommendations.

1.6.4 Handling

1.6.4.1 Provide adequate packing, crating, blocking, and bracing to prevent damage to the shipment while loading, and in transit. Small pieces shall be boxed, crated, or bundled to facilitate unloading at Project Site. Shipping preparation shall confirm to the requirements of purchase order.

1.6.4.2 Protect metal items from injury at shop, in transit, and accepted.

1.6.4.3 The VENDOR shall provide instructions and any sketches necessary to support handling of miscellaneous metals by the BUYER upon receipt. The VENDOR shall identify critical installation sequencing from delivery through installation, as well as details required for final installation by the BUYER providing their location(s) and requirements.

1.7 Quality Assurance

1.7.1 Quality Classifications


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The Quality Classification Level will be indicated on the BUYER design documents or in the Purchase Order.

1.7.1.1 For materials and services designated as FQA, the VENDOR shall have a Quality Assurance Program in accordance with the NQA-1 "Supplier Quality Assurance Program Requirements Data Sheet" included in the Purchase Order.

1.7.1.2 For materials and services designated as either EQA or CQA, the VENDOR shall have a Quality Assurance program commensurate with commercial material or as directed by the BUYER. If a Supplier Quality Assurance Program Requirements CM Data Sheet is included in the Purchase Order, the VENDOR shall have a Quality Assurance Program in accordance with the data sheet.

1.7.2 Quality Standards:

The VENDOR shall have a supplier fabricate safety related structural steel members in accordance with AISC N690, Chapter NN and perform all welding in accordance with AWS D1.1/D1.1M.

1.7.3 Fabricate safety related structural steel members in accordance with AISC N690, Chapter NN and perform all welding in accordance with AWS D.1./D1.1M.

1.7.4 Fabricate all structural steel in accordance with AISC 303. In addition fabricate elements of the Seismic Force Resisting System (SFRS) identified in design document, in accordance with AISC 341, including Supplement No. 1 and perform all welding related to elements of the SFRS in accordance with AWS D1.8/D1.8M. In addition comply with the applicable provisions of AISC 303, amended as follows:

1.7.4.1 Section 3.3, second paragraph, delete first sentence and replace with: “When discrepancies exist between the Design Drawings and Specifications, the more restrictive requirement shall govern unless otherwise agreed to by Engineer subject to the general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections

1.7.4.2 Section 4.1, first sentence: Delete “complete” and insert “showing in sufficient detail the scope of Work items” after “Specifications”.

1.7.4.3 Section 4.1, delete the second sentence.

1.7.4.4 Section 4.3, second sentence, after “following conditions” add: “as amended and/or superseded by the agreement with Owner”.

1.7.4.5 Section 4.3; replace every occurrence of “CAD” with “digital.”

1.7.4.6 Section 4.4; delete the second and third sentences.

1.7.4.7 Section 4.4.2, delete this section in its entirety and replace with “Comments and markings or lack thereof on shop drawings or submissions do not constitute an express or implied change to the Contract Documents”.

1.7.4.8 Section 6.5, insert before the first sentence: ”Unless otherwise noted on the Contract Documents”.

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1.7.4.9 Section 7.10.3, delete the second sentence of the first paragraph and replace it with: “The Erector shall have the sole responsibility for determining the means and methods used to properly and adequately temporarily brace the framing during erection.”

1.7.4.10 Section 7.11.1, delete second sentence and replace it with: “The erector shall coordinate with the General Contractor the installation and removal of all safety protection”.

1.7.4.11 Section 7.14, delete in its entirety.

1.7.4.12 Section 9.1.1, delete “completely”.

1.7.4.13 Section 9.3, delete in its entirety.

1.7.4.14 Appendix A, delete in its entirety.

1.7.5 Maintain one copy of each document on site.

1.7.6 Fabricator: Company specializing in performing the work of this section with minimum 5 years of documented experience. Fabricator shall participate in the AISC Quality Certification Program and shall be designated an AISC Certified Plant, Category BU (formerly STD).

1.7.7 Erector: Company specializing in performing the work of this section with minimum 5 years of documented experience. Erector shall participate in the AISC Certification Program and shall be designated an AISC Certified Erector, Category ACSE or CSEA.

1.7.8 Shop-Painting Applicators: Qualified according to AISC's Sophisticated Paint Endorsement P1 or SSPC-QP 3, "Standard Procedure for Evaluating Qualifications of Shop Painting Applicators."

1.7.9 Comply with applicable provisions of the specifications and documents referenced above.

1.7.10 Prefabrication/Pre-installation Conference: Conduct conference at Project site to comply with requirements in Division 1.

1.7.11 Applicable AVS Procurement Quality Clauses are summarized in Table 1.7-1. The full QA Clause definition and associated requirements are located in CSI Section 01 40 00.


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Table 1.7-1 AVS Procurement Quality Clause

SUPPLIER FABRICATION

B10 Quality System for Materials Specifying Testing Per ASME

B12 Supplier Use of Calibrated Equipment

B13 Fabrication/Inspection/Test Plan

B14 Supplier Use of Software Controlled Instruments and Equipment Containing Embedded Software (Firmware)

B15 Supplier Use of Commercial off the Shelf Software

B16 Source Inspection

B17 Certified Electrical Inspector (Non-NEC-IAEI)

B18 Supplier Use of Spreadsheet Calculations Using Commercial off the Shelf Software

B19 First Article Inspection-Source

B22 Nonconformance Documentation and Reporting

B25 Certified Weld Inspector (CWI)

B28 Welding Procedures and Qualifications

B31 Nondestructive Examination Process

MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION

B32 Identification of Items with Part number/Model number

B33 Identification of Items with Catalog Cut

B34 Identification of Items

B37 Identification and Traceability of Items

B43 Identification of Age Control Items

TESTING AND TEST DATA

B46 Liquid Penetrant Material Certification

B49 Certified Material Test Report

B52 Inspection and Test Report

B55 Flame Test Report

B58 Calibration Report


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B61 Certification of Calibration

B64 Repair and Calibration Services

B65 Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) Listed or Labeled

B66 Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) Listed or Labeled components in a system

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

B67 First Article Inspection/Test-Receiving

B70 Supplier Furnished Items

B73 Control of Graded Fasteners

B76 Procurement of Potentially Suspect or Counterfeit Items

B79 Certificate of Conformance

B80 Certificate of Conformance for Commercial Grade Surveyed Procurements

B82 Recommended Spare Parts Listing

B83 Certificate of Conformance for Respiratory Protection Equipment

B84 Commercial Grade Dedication of Items/Services

MATERIAL HANDLING

B85 Packaging/Shipping Procedures

B88 Direct Drop Shipment


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1.7.12 Hold Points:

1.7.12.1 The following verification points required by this section shall be in accordance with Section 01 40 00 verified by the BUYER, as applicable.

1.7.12.2 At a minimum, the following witness and hold points shall apply:

Table 1.7-2 Hold Point Verification

Verification Point Description Type of Verification

Prior to Initial Production Welding (First Weld*) W

Prior to Testing H

Prior to Inspections H

Prior to Acceptance Testing H

Prior to Shipping H

*First Weld Strike for Each Weld Procedure (H) Hold, (W) Witness

1.7.12.3 The VENDOR shall provide required notifications of verification points in accordance with Section 01 40 00 as applicable, and shall not proceed past required hold points without written authorization from the BUYERS QA representative.

1.8 Site Conditions

1.8.1 City, State, Country

Hanford Site, Richland, Washington, United States

1.8.2 Access - Roads, Highways, Transportation

The LAWPS will interface with existing roadways

1.8.3 Site - Size, Legal Description, Orientation, Plans

1.8.3.1 The site is located in the 200 East Area of the Hanford Site near Richland, Washington. This site may be accessed by WTP Loop road from the north or by 4

th

Street from the south.

1.8.3.2 The LAWPS facility contains all new structures.

1.8.4 Climate

1.8.4.1 Refer to related section 01 66 00 “Delivery Storage and Handling” for storage condition.


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1.8.4.2 During delivery, all equipment may be exposed to the outdoor conditions specified below:

Indoor Vault Conditions: Temperature Range: 60

oF to 113

oF

Relative humidity: 0 to 100% Delivery/ Outdoor Environmental Conditions provided for information: Temperature Range: -25

oF to 115

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2.0 PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 Manufacturers (Not Used)

2.2 Materials

Use new materials conforming to the specifications indicated. Do not use substitute materials unless written permission is obtained from the BUYER prior to fabrication. Properly handle, store, and protect all materials. Prevent materials from damage, corrosion, deterioration, contamination, and distortion.

2.2.1 Channels, Angles, M-shapes and S-shapes: ASTM A36/A36M.

2.2.2 W Shapes and Tees: ASTM A992/A992M

2.2.3 Crane Rails: ASTM A759, high strength alloy, head-hardened, heat-treated, ends hardened, and ends chamfered; cross section and length as indicated on drawings. Rail ends finished and

drilled to provide tight joints when assembled with the matching joint bar. No tack welding is permitted on crane rails.

2.2.3.1 Joint bars for non-heat-treated rails shall be high carbon steel conforming to ASTM A 3 and shall match rail section. Joint bars for use with heat-treated rails shall be

quenched carbon steel conforming to ASTM A 49 and shall match rail section. Joint Bars shall be punched to provide tight crane rail joints. Joint bar bolts shall conform to ASTM F3125 Grade 325 and nuts shall conform to ASTM A 563, Grade DH. Joint bar bolts shall be provided with alloy steel spring washers meeting American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Association (AREMA) specifications

2.2.4 Plates and bars 4 inches or less in thickness: ASTM A572/A572M, Grade 50.

2.2.5 Cold-Formed Hollow Structural Sections (HSS): ASTM A500/A500M, Grade B.

2.2.6 Pipe: ASTM A53/A53M, Type E or S, Grade B, Finish black.

2.2.7 Shear Stud Connectors (Welded Headed Studs): Flux-filled headed anchors, made from ASTM A108 Grade C-1010 through C-1020 bars. Nelson Type H4L (1/4” through 58” diameter) or S3L (3/4” or 7/8” diameter).

2.2.8 Sag Rods: ASTM A 36/A 36M.

2.2.9 High-Strength Structural Bolts, Nuts, and Washers: ASTM F3125. ASTM A563, DH heavy hex carbon-steel nuts; and ASTM F436 hardened carbon-steel washers.

2.2.10 Anchor Rods: ASTM F1554, Grade as indicated on drawings, plain, with ASTM A563 nuts and ASTM F436 Type 1 washers.

2.2.11 Toughness Requirements for Heavy Rolled Shapes and Thick Plates:

2.2.11.1 Rolled shapes with flanges 2.0 inches thick or thicker that incorporate complete-joint-penetration welds shall have CVN toughness of 20 ft.-lb. @ 70 degrees Fahrenheit, in accordance with ASTM A6/A6M, Supplementary Requirement S30, Charpy V-Notch Impact Test for Structural Shapes - Alternate Core Location.

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2.2.11.2 Rolled shapes within the SFRS with flanges 1.5 inches thick or thicker that incorporate complete-joint-penetration welds shall have CVN toughness of 20 ft.-lb. @ 70 degrees Fahrenheit, in accordance with ASTM A6/A6M, Supplementary Requirement S30, Charpy V-Notch Impact Test for Structural Shapes - Alternate Core Location.

2.2.11.3 Plates 2.0 inches thick or thicker that incorporate complete-joint-penetration welds shall have CVN toughness of 20 ft.-lb. @ 70 degrees Fahrenheit, measured at any location permitted by ASTM A673.

2.2.12 Welding Materials: AWS D1.1/D1.1M and AWS D1.8/D1.8M, as applicable; type required for materials being welded.

Minimum tensile strength of 70 ksi and CVN toughness for all welds in the SFRS: 20 ft.-lb. @ 0 degrees Fahrenheit. Additional CVN toughness for all Demand Critical welds indicated on the drawings: 40 ft.-lb. @ 70 degrees Fahrenheit and 20 ft.-lb. @ -20 degrees Fahrenheit

2.2.13 Grout: Non-shrink, non-metallic aggregate type, complying with ASTM C1107/C1107M and capable of developing a minimum compressive strength of 8,000 psi at 28 days.

2.2.14 Shop and Touch-Up Primer: Carboline Carbozinc 11 HS inorganic zinc primer, complying with VOC limitations of authorities having jurisdiction.

2.2.14.1 Primer shall contain no more than 250 grams per liter of VOCs, conforming to GreenSeal GS-11.

2.2.15 Washers: Conform to ASTM F436. Beveled washers, for sizes 1 ¼” to less than 1 ½”, shall conform to ASME/ANSI 18.23.1 Type A or B.

2.2.16 Shim Material: Conform to ASTM A 36.

2.3 Equipment (Not Used)

2.4 Components (Not Used)

2.5 Fabrication

2.5.1 Shop Fabrication

2.5.1.1 Safety related structural steel elements shall be fabricated in accordance with the requirements of AISC N 690. Non-safety related structures shall be fabricated in accordance with AISC 303.

2.5.1.2 Substitute sections or modification of design details shall be permissible only with the BUYER’s written approval prior to fabrication.

2.5.1.3 Shop fabricated structural steel shall be assembled into units as large as possible consistent with shipping and galvanizing limitations.

2.5.1.4 Fabrication, welding and welding inspection and examination shall be completed prior to any shop coating or galvanizing.



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2.5.1.5 Protected Zones of members that are part of the SFRS are indicated on the BUYER drawings. The Fabricator shall mark all locations of Protected Zones, in an apparent and easily visible manner, directly on the affected steel members. Welded, bolted, screwed, or shot-in attachments of any kind are prohibited within the Protected Zones.

2.5.1.6 Develop indicated camber for members.

2.5.1.7 Identify high-strength structural steel according to ASTM A6/A6M and maintain markings until structural steel has been erected.

2.5.1.8 Mark and match-mark materials for field assembly.

2.5.1.9 Thermal Cutting:

2.5.1.9.1 Perform thermal cutting by machine to greatest extent possible.

2.5.1.9.2 Plane thermally cut edges to be welded to comply with requirements in AWS D1.1/D1.1M.

2.5.1.10 Bolt Holes: Drill bolt holes perpendicular to metal surfaces. Use standard holes, except as noted on the drawings. Thermally cut or punched holes are not permitted.

2.5.1.11 Finishing: Accurately finish ends of columns and other members transmitting bearing loads.

2.5.1.12 Clean and prepare structural component surfaces as required for painting.

2.5.1.13 Radius for re-entrant flame cuts shall be ¾” minimum except in members smaller than 8”. Shearing, flame cutting, and chipping shall be done carefully and accurately. Sole plates of beams and girders shall have full contact with flanges. Stiffeners shall be fitted neatly between the flanges or girders and, where tight fits are required to transmit bearing, the ends of stiffeners shall be milled or ground to secure an even bearing against the flange angles. The clearance between the ends of spliced webs shall not exceed ¼”.

2.5.1.14 Holes shall be cut, sub-drilled and reamed or punched at right angles to the surface of the metal and shall not be made or enlarged by burning. Holes in base or bearing plates shall be drilled. Holes shall be clean-cut without torn or ragged edges. Outside burrs resulting from drilling or reaming operations shall be removed with a tool making a 1/16” bevel.

2.5.1.15 Vendor shall furnish and install erection clips for fit-up of field-welded connections.

2.5.2 Welding

2.5.2.1 Welding shall be performed in accordance with AWS. Refer to Design Documents for additional notes.

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2.5.2.1.2 The technique of welding employed, the appearance, and quality of welds made and methods used in correcting defective work shall conform to AWS.

2.5.2.2 Inspection and examination of welds shall be in accordance with AWS.

2.5.2.3 Except for stud connectors, welds shall be either by manual shielded metal-arc welding, submerged arc welding, or flux cored arc welding processes. Electrodes shall conform to AWS A5.1 or A5.5, E70 series, for manual shielded metal-arc welding. For submerged arc welding, electrodes and granular flux shall conform to AWS 5.17, F7X-EXXX Classification. For flux cored arc welding, electrodes, and flux shall conform to AWS A5.20, E70 T-X series.

2.5.2.4 Tack welds which are not incorporated into the final weld and inadvertent arc strikes shall be removed and ground smooth.

2.5.2.5 Welding run-off tabs shall be cut off and ground smooth at the edge of the finished member.

2.5.2.6 Welding Filler Material shall meet the quality standards of and be supplied in accordance with AWS Code D1.1 and the following additional requirements:

2.5.2.6.1 Control shall be established and implemented, with objective evidence through supplier’s records, to ensure that only correct and accepted items and materials are used. Consumed filler material lot or heat numbers shall be documented on one or more of the following record: drawings, weld map, shop travelers, inspection reports, etc.

2.5.2.6.2 The VENDOR shall submit an inspection plan covering the inspections to be performed on weld filler metal for BUYER’s review. VENDOR shall submit their Material Control Procedure for controlling, issuance, handling, storage, and traceability for welding metals.

2.5.2.6.3 Welding materials and processes within moment-resisting connections of the SFRS shall conform to the requirements of AISC 358, Chapter 3.

2.5.3 Bolting

2.5.3.1 Shop install high-strength bolts according to AISC 348 for type of bolt and type of joint specified. For Joints in the SFRS: Slip Critical. All other joints: Snug Tightened.

2.5.3.2 A minimum of two bolts in each joint shall be used for permanent installation.

2.5.3.3 Washers shall be provided as required by RCSC. Beveled washers shall be used for flange attachments to S-shapes and channels. Plate washers shall be provided per AISC ‘Specification for Structural Joints Using High-Strength Bolts’ by Research Council on Structural Connection, RCSC.

2.5.3.4 All bolts required for erection shall be in clearly marked containers and included with the first shipment of fabricated steel for each unit or structure unless alternate shipping methods are authorized, in writing by the BUYER. Common bolt assemblies shall not be in the same container as high strength bolt assemblies.

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2.5.3.5 Quantities of both common and high strength bolts, including nuts and washers, shall include 5 percent extra per size and length, to cover requirements for fit-up erection.

2.5.3.6 All bolting materials shall be provided with a CoC, unless noted otherwise (UNO).

2.5.4 Coatings

2.5.4.1 Where noted on the design documents, shop coat structural steel assemblies after fabrication in accordance with SSPC Paint 20.

2.5.4.2 Shop prime structural steel members. Do not prime surfaces that will be galvanized, fireproofed, field welded, in contact with concrete, or high strength bolted.

2.5.4.3 Inspect each phase of shop coating. Correct defects and re-inspect prior to proceeding with the next phase.

2.5.4.4 Submit, for BUYER's prior acceptance, shop coating and touch-up procedures include surface preparation, application, curing, and inspection procedures. In addition include the proposed inspection record form to be used for documenting inspections

2.5.5 Galvanizing

2.5.5.1 Where noted on the design documents, hot-dip galvanize structural steel assemblies in accordance with ASTM A 123 after fabrication.

2.5.5.2 Where noted on the design documents, hot-dip galvanize steel hardware in accordance with ASTM A 153.

2.5.5.3 Safeguard against embrittlement of structural steel assemblies to be hot dip galvanized in accordance with ASTM A 143.

2.5.5.4 Safeguard against warpage and distortion of structural steel assemblies during hot dip galvanizing in accordance with ASTM A 384.

2.5.5.5 Submit, for BUYER's prior acceptance, galvanizing procedures in conformance with the applicable standards, ASTM 123, SSPC Paint 20 include cleaning per SSPC SP2 & SP6, handling, galvanizing, and inspection procedures. In addition include the proposed inspection record form to be used to document inspections.

2.5.5.6 Inspect each phase of galvanizing. Correct defects and re-inspect prior to proceeding with the next phase.

2.6 Shop Quality Control

2.6.1 Shop Tests and Inspections

2.6.1.1 The VENDOR shall inspect material and workmanship in the fabricating plant

2.6.1.2 All fabrication errors and any changes shall be documented, and the method of correction shall be performed in compliance with the Code, Specification and Procedural requirements. Non-conforming items or material shall be segregated and/or tagged. Non-conformances shall be documented by the Supplier on the


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Supplier's nonconformance form. After documenting the nonconformance, disposition and technical justification, the form shall be forwarded to the Buyer for review and approval per Quality clause B22

2.6.1.3 Submit all test and inspection reports

2.6.1.4 The VENDOR shall submit an inspection plan covering the inspections to be performed on the bolting material for BUYER’s review. VENDOR shall submit Material Control Procedure for controlling, issuance, handling, storage, traceability of materials. CMTR and hardness verification results shall be sent to BUYER.

2.6.1.5 Material and fabrication shall be subject to inspection by the BUYER’s Testing Laboratory, who shall be provided access to all processes involved in the testing of materials and fabrication of the work.

2.6.1.6 All welds shall be examined by Visual Examination. Welds may be selected for additional NDE by, and at the cost of the BUYER. Defective welds shall be repaired at the cost of the VENDOR.

2.6.2 Welder Qualifications

2.6.2.1 All welding shall be performed by welders qualified in accordance with the requirements of this Specification, the applicable code, and the VENDOR’s approved written welding procedure. The Buyer shall be allowed to review when requested performance qualification records for individual welders for conformance to Specification requirements.

2.6.2.2 Welders who have not performed welding for a period of 3 months or more shall be requalified.

2.6.3 Identification

All shop fabricated pieces shall have identifying piece marks, and these piece marks shall be clearly located on the erection drawings furnished by the VENDOR. Piece marks shall be made with approved material placed on the exposed side after installation

2.6.4 Cleaning and Protection

2.6.4.1 Surfaces shall be cleaned and free of all mill scale, grease, dirt, sand, chloride contamination and other foreign materials, and protected for shipment and erection. Care shall be taken to prevent contamination of the steel surfaces. All compounds that may come in contact with steel material shall be free of lead, bismuth, zinc, mercury, antimony, cadmium, and tin. The inorganic halogen content shall be less than 200 ppm; total halogen and sulfur content shall not individually exceed 1 percent by weight.

2.6.4.2 All weld spatter, mill scale, grease, dirt, tape marks and other foreign matters shall be removed from any surface.

2.6.4.3 Any paper or plastic sheet applied during fabrication to the surfaces of steel sheets to protect surfaces from abrasion during handling shall be removed in accordance with the VENDOR's written instructions. Steel plate shall be suitably protected by a method accepted by the BUYER.


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2.6.4.4 Final cleaning prior to acceptance of the Work shall include a rinse with water or solvents to remove any contamination in accordance with the VENDOR's written instructions that are reviewed and accepted by the BUYER.


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3.0 PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 Preparation

3.1.1 Examination

Verify that conditions are appropriate for erection of structural steel and that the work may properly proceed.

3.1.1.1 Verify elevations of concrete and masonry bearing surfaces and locations of anchor rods, bearing plates, and other embedment’s, with steel erector present, for compliance with requirements.

3.1.1.2 Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.1.2 The structure is designed to be self-supporting when complete. Design and provide temporary shores, guys, braces, and other supports during erection to keep structural steel secure, plumb, and in alignment against temporary construction loads and loads equal in intensity to design loads. Remove temporary supports when permanent structural steel, connections, and bracing are in place, unless otherwise indicated. Allow for erection loads, and provide sufficient temporary bracing to maintain structure in safe condition, plumb, and in true alignment until completion of erection and installation of permanent attachment.

3.1.3 Handling and Storage.

Establish and maintain controls for material handling and storage during fabrication and preparation for shipment to prevent damage, distortion, and deterioration.

3.2 Erection, Installation & Application

3.2.1 Erection

3.2.1.1 Erect structural steel in compliance with AISC 303 and AISC N690, Chapter NM.

3.2.1.2 Field weld components and shear studs indicated on shop drawings.

3.2.1.3 Use carbon steel bolts only for temporary bracing during construction, unless otherwise specifically permitted on drawings. Install high-strength bolts in accordance with AISC 348.

3.2.1.4 Do not field cut or alter structural members without approval of Engineer.

3.2.1.5 After erection, field prime welds, abrasions, and surfaces not shop primed, except those surfaces to be fireproofed or in contact with concrete.

3.2.1.6 Thermal cutting torches may be used in the field for correcting fabrication errors in structural framing only with the approval of the BUYER. When thermal cutting is permitted, cutting shall be done only with a mechanically guided torch or a torch controlled using a guide bar, except as permitted below. Cuts shall be smooth and regular in contour, and free of notches. The radius of reentrant corners shall be no less than one-half inch. Cuts performed to modify beam copes may be made with a smaller radius, but shall not be cut square.


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3.2.1.6.1 Thermal-cut edges that are not welded and will be free of substantial stresses, as determined by the BUYER, may be cut manually with an unguided torch provided the specified edge distances to holes are maintained.

3.2.1.6.2 Other thermal-cut edges and edges to be welded may be cut manually with an unguided torch to a line within 1/8 inch of the finished dimension, with final removal of material completed by chipping or grinding to produce a surface quality equal to that of the base metal edges.

3.2.1.7 Install items plumb and level, accurately fitted from distortion or defect.

3.2.1.8 Install items in conformance to manufacturers’ instructions, the reviewed Shop Drawings, and as specified.

3.2.1.9 After erection, prime welds, abrasions, and surfaces not shop primed or galvanized, except surfaces to be in contact with concrete. Repair abraded areas of shop-applied coatings, and areas of weld where shop-applied coating has been damaged, with a primer or galvanizing repair compound compatible with shop coating.

3.2.2 Base Plates:

3.2.2.1 Clean concrete and masonry bearing surfaces of bond-reducing materials, and roughen surfaces prior to setting base plates. Clean bottom surface of base plates.

3.2.2.2 Set base plates for structural members on wedges, shims, or setting nuts as required.

3.2.2.3 Weld plate washers to top of base plate, where indicated on the drawings.

3.2.2.4 Snug-tighten anchor rods after supported members have been positioned and plumbed. Do not remove wedges or shims but, if protruding, cut off flush with edge of base plate before packing with grout.

3.2.2.5 Promptly pack grout solidly between bearing surfaces and base plates so no voids remain. Neatly finish exposed surfaces; protect grout and allow to cure. Comply with manufacturer's written installation instructions for shrinkage-resistant grouts.

3.2.2.6 Grout solidly between column plates and bearing surfaces, complying with manufacturer's instructions for non-shrink grout. Grout only after steel framing has been plumbed and aligned to meet tolerance. Trowel grouted surfaces smooth.

3.2.3 Anchor Bolts:

Install anchor bolts with additional threads above top of nut, as indicated on the drawings. After curing of base-plate grout, bolt extensions may be sawn off, but not thermally cut.

3.2.4 Field Connections

3.2.4.1 Splice members only where indicated.

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3.2.4.3 High-Strength Bolts: Field install high-strength bolts according to AISC S348 for type of bolt and type of joint specified. Joints in the SFRS: Slip Critical and All other joints: Snug Tightened.

3.2.4.4 Welded Connections: Comply with AWS D1.1/D1.1M for welding procedure specifications, tolerances, appearance, and quality of welds and for methods used in correcting welding work. Provide welded field joints where specifically indicated on the drawings. Perform the weld in accordance with AWS.

3.2.4.5 Welding materials and processes within moment-resisting connections of the SFRS shall conform to the requirements of AISC 358, Chapter 3.

3.2.4.6 Protected Zones: Welded, bolted, screwed, or shot-in attachments of any kind, other than puddle welds for the attachment of metal decking, are prohibited within the Protected Zones of elements of the SFRS, as defined on the drawings.

3.2.4.7 Clean and strip primed steel items to bare metal where site welding is required. Supply setting templates to the appropriate entities of steel items required to be cast into concrete or embedded in masonry.

3.2.5 Tolerances

Structural steel shall be erected and aligned in accordance with AISC 303 and N690, Chapter NM. Structural steel, crane rails, and other runway components shall be erected and aligned to meet the crane runway tolerances specified on the Design Documents. Adjustable connections between the main structural steel frame and the crane runway allow for different tolerances.

3.3 Field Quality Control

An independent testing agency will perform field quality control tests and inspections, as specified in Section 01 40 00 - Quality Requirements.

3.3.1 General

Materials and fabrication procedures are subject to inspection and tests in mill, shop, and field, conducted by a qualified inspection laboratory. Such inspections and tests shall not relieve Contractor of responsibility for providing materials and fabrication procedures in compliance with specified requirements.

3.3.1.1 Promptly remove and replace materials or fabricated components that do not comply.

3.3.1.2 Verify all dimensions and conditions at the job site that affect the work prior to the start of construction of fabrication of steel. Promptly notify the Engineer if discrepancies are found within the drawings or between the drawings and existing conditions.

3.3.1.3 Promptly notify the Engineer whenever design of members and connections for any portion of structure are not clearly indicated.

3.3.1.4 Refer to the project Structural Tests and Inspections Program for required quality control inspections and tests.




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3.4 Adjusting and Cleaning (Not Used)

3.5 Demonstration (Not Used)

3.6 Protection (Not Used)


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4.0 LIST OF APPENDICES (NOT USED)