Draft Plan For Construction and Pre-Commissioning

CONTENTS
1. General.........................................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Contents of Execution Plan..................................................................................................................1
1.2 Purpose of Execution Plan....................................................................................................................1
1.3 Objectives of Project.............................................................................................................................1
1.4 Essentials and Measures.......................................................................................................................2
2. Engineering..................................................................................................................................................3
2.1 Introduction...........................................................................................................................................3
2.2 Project Mission Statement....................................................................................................................4
2.3 Engineering...........................................................................................................................................4
2.4 Construction Support............................................................................................................................5
3. Construction. 8
3.1 General................................................................................................................................................29
3.2 Construction Arrangement and Preparatory Work32
3.3 Construction Plan................................................................................................................................35
3.4 Statement of Labor Management and Industrial Relations................................................................43
3.5 Civil works..........................................................................................................................................44
3.6 16" Main Water Line.47
3.7 4000m3 .52
3.8 6.6KV Water Injection Pump & Diesel Engine Mud Pump.55
3.9 Diesel Engine System57
3.10 Electrical Installation.58
3.11 Installation of Instrument Equipment.64
3.12 Cable Laying Down & Wiring65
3.13 Material Handling Storage & Delivery66
3.14 Construction Quality Management68
3.15 Construction Quality Control 69
3.16 Construction Quality Assurance Measure..70
3.17 Important Quality Control Measurement in Each Discipline.72
3.18 Safety Security Policies in Construction74
3.19 Construction Management..77
3.20 Camp Living Facilities and Temporary Construction Facilities Layout..........................................78
4. Commissioning..........................................................................................................................................82
4.1 Overview82
4.2 Pre-Commissioning 82
4.3 Commissioning Organization .83
4.4 Commissioning Responsibility .84
4.5 Commissioning Plan..84
4.6 Commissioning Schedule85
4.7 Commissioning Procedure Development.85
4.8 Provisional Acceptance 86
4.9 Performance Testing 87
4.10 Line of Communication 87
4.11 Owner Involvement87
4.12 Hand Over.81
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1. General
1.1 Contents of Execution Plan

In accordance with the instructions given in CONTRACT, MCC has prepared the Project
Execution Plan which covers whole Scope of Work, all phases and aspects related to
Project execution. The description of the plan is provided in the subsections entitled as
follows:
Engineering
Construction
Commissioning
In particular, this construction Plan addresses the ARAMCO requirements as per
Contractual schedule- Q.
This plan provides sufficient detail to ensure Owner that MCC has the full knowledge of
the Scope of Work and is capable of performing the Work in accordance with the
requirements of CONTRACT.
1.2 Purpose of Execution Plan

This plan is formulated to present the strategic principles and specific approaches for
execution of the Project, leading the Project activities to proceed well organized and
scheduled way, and in a safe and efficient manner to realize good performance in all phases
in terms of schedule and quality, so as to ensure the final success of this Project.
Based on the actual situation, achievements, status of engineering and procurement,
availability of material, manpower and equipment, and other conditions, this plan will
subject to revision from time to time throughout the Project execution to maintain
continuous improvement and synchronize with the actual progress of the Project.
1.3 Objectives of Project

MCC will make every endeavor to achieve the following major objectives of this Project:
To ascertain and confirm the adequacy of specification and design information
included the CONTRACT documents.
To provide and commission all equipment and facilities that will meet the functional
requirements as envisaged in the CONTRACT.
To warrant that MCC has fully performed the Scope of WORK as stipulated in the
CONTRACT.
1.4 Essentials and Measures
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1.4.1 Early Preparation and Fast Mobilization
MCC will plan the formation of project management team and construction team,
deployment of construction equipment and materials, and get information regarding the
possibility and availability for fast mobilization of the humane and material resources as
required by project execution.
The manpower mobilization shall be performed in a progressive manner in accordance with
Project execution plan and schedule. The key personnel responsible for different functions
will be immediately take the office, and the involved individual discipline personnel shall
be mobilized as required prior to actual start of their respectively responsible activities.
With careful planning, MCC will ascertain the deployment of construction equipment,
rectify any deficiency and maintain them in good condition to be ready for operation prior
to commencement of construction activities.
1.4.2 Timely Performance of Engineering Design
Through the experience in previous project execution, MCC has realized that timely
performance of engineering design is most critical to provide the indispensable condition
for procurement and construction activities to be possibly performed on schedule.
Therefore, the engineering group will immediately start the engineering performance in a
professional and efficient manner.
Engineering group shall verify and update the information already supplied by the Owner
to ascertain its adequacy, update and perform any investigation if necessary, and also verify
and confirm all the Basic Design documents received from the CONTRACT and
incorporate any changes as required to complete the Work.
In order to make the engineering activities go smoothly and avoid the repetition of design
jobs, and to ensure the timely submission and approval of engineering documents, a good
coordination channel between the Contractor and Owner will be effectively established and
maintained throughout the whole engineering phase.
1.4.3 Expeditious Procurement Activities
The timely delivery to site of Project equipment and materials is the basic condition for
ensuring the completion of construction activities on schedule. Therefore, the procurement
group shall maintain efficient performance in procurement activities, for which close
contact and collaboration with engineering group is necessary.
The procurement activities shall be planned around the overall Project phases so that timely
availability of materials for critical paths can be guaranteed. The long delivery, critical
items will be ordered on priority basis to meet their delivery at site as per Project schedule.
1.4.4 Quality and Safety
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Quality Fundamental and Safety First shall be always kept in the mind of everybody of
MCC throughout the Project execution.
Along with the effective operation of a certified Quality System, MCC shall stick to
observation and implementation of all the standards, codes and specifications as required
by the Contract and no quality compromise is allowed. All the activities in different phases
shall be performed and completed in accordance with the approved procedures, and shall be
subject to supervision and quality inspection by MCCs quality inspectors and Owners
representatives. Any non-compliance as found must be rectified.
MCC will attach as well great importance to safety all the time to provide a safe
environment to MCC employees, visitors, Owners and subcontractors personnel and
minimize the losses caused by unsafe acts, conditions or omissions. All the applicable
safety regulations are mandatory and personnel at all level of MCC management shall be
held accountable for their safety responsibilities. All MCC individual employees will be
trained and encouraged to understand and promote the safety standards all the time and to
cooperate with the company safety program in every aspect to ensure the Project is
executed safely and smoothly.
2. Engineering
2.1 Introduction
MCC, as a Main Contractor, will provide the single source responsibility for all aspects
of the project execution, which involves overall project management, engineering,
procurement, construction, site coordination, quality assurance/quality control, HSE,
project controls, training, commissioning and reporting.
will provide all services as may be required for smooth execution of this Project, mainly as
engineering design, procurement assistance, construction support as well as training and
commissioning instructions. MCC will appoint a responsible person and some major
discipline engineers taking the function of supervision of engineering work and
coordination between the Engineering Subcontractor, MCC and the Owner for the purpose
of ensuring all the engineering activities to be performed in conformity with the
requirements of the Contract and to timely satisfy the needs by procurement, construction
and commissioning, so as to achieve the final success of this Project in terms of quality and
schedule.
2.2 Project Mission Statement
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MCC, as required to ensure the successful execution of this project, complete the project
within the budget and schedule constraints laid out in the Contract, and to achieve a quality
that meets or exceeds the requirements for accuracy and presentation of Client.
2.3 Engineering
2.3.1 Site Survey
Reference
MCC will carry out the survey in conformance with SAES-A-100 - Survey Coordinates and Datums.
The Site Survey will include the following details:
Site description details
perform all survey necessary to layout the Project Facilities such as roads, buildings,
concrete curbs, concrete sidewalks, street lighting, utilities, piping, and road
signs/markings.
Notwithstanding the provision of any topographic or GPR survey reports by
COMPANY, MCC will carry out its own site investigation before commencement of
WORK which shall include as minimum GPR scan to verify actual field conditions
and suspected underground obstruction and if necessary shall execute exploratory
trenching works.
MCC will provide survey services to re-establish the accurate monument location and
shall set the re-established monument to the satisfaction of COMPANY
Representative.
2.3.2 Material Requisition

For all project requirements of materials, equipment and services, there must be a Material
Requisition (MR) with reference number in each equipment and materials per discipline.
Although in each discipline the responsible person may originate the request, the Project
Engineer and Project Manager must approve it, after he has ascertained the actual necessity
based on the Procurement Plan.
The relevant Discipline Engineer will prepare the scope of work, data sheet, vendor data
requirement form, recommended accessories (spares) form, field service rate table for
commissioning and provision for training, source inspection plan, inspection levels,
technical specification and necessary drawings to be included in the MR. The Technical Bid
Evaluation Spread Sheet Form has been prepared by the discipline engineer to indicate all
main characteristics upon which the technical evaluation should be based such as per the
client requirements.
The MR assembled as above shall be address by Document Controller and sent to MCC
Project Manager for further obtaining technical and commercial bids from various vendors
included in the ARAMCO Approved Vendors List.
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The Procurement shall maintain and regularly update the RFQ Log by recording all MRs
and TERs issued and their status. Relevant questions from the suppliers and/or updates to
the MR will be included and transmitted to MCC for onward transmission to the involved
suppliers.
2.3.3 Third Party Inspection Coordination for Critical Items

MCC will propose a list of critical items requiring Third Party Inspection. A reputed
Inspection Agency from ARAMCOS approved list who will carry out all inspection
services will be recommended to MCC for their approval.
If required, MCC procurement engineer is responsible for the coordination between
manufacturer and inspector to ensure that the proper QA/QC supporting documentation is
accompanying the materials being delivered.
2.4.4 Final Vendor Documentation

Vendor documentation is required to confirm design and manufacturing to satisfy the
requirements of the purchase order, provide the engineering and design data to integrate the
goods into the remainder of the facilities provide the client with information to operate and
maintain the equipment and create the data files of the equipment and materials.
MCClead engineer is responsible to define the requirement of vendor documentation on the
Vendor Data Requirement Form (VDRF). This shall define the item/types/quantities of data
to be provided by the Vendor. MCC is responsible to follow up the required data to vendors.
2.4 Construction Support

2.4.1 General
Construction activities will be carried out by MCC. MCC will provide the required support
relative to engineering/construction interfaces.
The Engineering Procedure addressing Engineering and Construction Interface shall be
produced. It will cover follows as a minimum:
Issuance and administration of Field Change Instruction (FCI) for amendment of or
additions to engineering drawings and associated design documents such as
Correction of errors and additions to the Issued for Construction (IFC) drawings;
ARAMCO or MCC design change request during construction.
Preparation of As-Built Drawings.
Initiation and administration of and response to technically related queries from the
field.
It serves as a coordination point for all pertinent data relating to construction. It
provides an easy reference and an accurate information transfer mode for all members
of the project management team.
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Throughout the course of project, MCC will closely monitor the progress of the
engineering works and will inform MCC to continuously plan, monitor and control all
construction activities to ensure successful completion of the project in accordance with all
approved drawings, specifications, standards, schedules and project goals.
2.4.2 Engineering and Construction Interface

MCC will prepare and issue engineering design documents to MCC for ARAMCO
constructability review and approval.
MCC will provide all mark-ups of documents that require to be as-built. This information
will be obtained from the start up. MCC will do all back drafting to update the related
drawings up to as built status based on the approved red line mark-up drawings.
MCC will provide material take-offs and requisitions as per construction requirements.
2.4.3 Field Change Instruction (FCI)
Responsibility
FCIs shall be issued by MCCs Construction Manager and or MCC Project Manager. MCC
Construction Manager or his designate shall sign all FCIs.
MCC document controller will log all FCIs and distribute to obtain the necessary
approvals. Approval of home office generated FCIs will be by MCC Project Manager or
his designate. These documents will carry an identification number for reference purposes.
The amendment or addition defined in an approved FCI shall be executed by MCC
construction staff.
PROCEDURE
All reference is to be made to the latest, approved for construction drawings. Reference to
the latest drawing index.
No other revision to IFC drawings or documents will be made unless directed by MCC or
ARAMCO.
All approved FCIs will be incorporated in the As-Built drawings at the completion of
construction. FCIs shall be employed to add or to amend IFC drawings or design. The FCI
shall then be attached to the master copy of the related drawings and incorporated in the
As-Built.
FCIs shall be employed to execute changes to IFC engineering drawings or design
documents that are necessitated by:
Vendor data received after the IFC drawing cut-off date.
ARAMCO directions issued in the field.
Design errors or omissions.
The details of the design change shall be entered on the attached FCI form by MCC
engineer and or MCC field engineer. Any necessary design sketches shall be prepared and
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attached to FCI form and shall be referenced on the form. This should be marked with the
FCI reference number. FCIs logs will be maintained by MCC site coordinator. If additional
materials are required for the approved changes, a referenced bill of materials will
accompany the FCI.
2.5.4 Field Queries
It is intended to ensure that all queries are initiated, identified, logged and responded to in a
timely and effective manner.
Either the MCC field technical staff or MCC site representative during commissioning
period will raise the technical query.
MCC Project Engineer will be responsible for identifying the Field Query, assigning the
work and ensuring completion. MCC Project Secretary will be responsible for maintaining
an up-to-date Field Queries log and hard copy. The appropriate disciplines will be
responsible for providing technical content of the reply.
The recipient of the response in the field (MCC Site Manager or MCC site representative)
shall ensure that the response is distributed to all appropriate parties.
2.5.5 Prepare As-Built
Following the complete construction of Project, all relevant drawings and associated
documents shall be updated to represent the actual installation.
MCC will revise all IFC drawings based on the field records/changes, approved mark-up
drawings and re-issue all drawings As-Built upon completion of the project as per
contract agreement. The accuracy of the final as-built drawing will be dependant on the
quality of redline mark-ups.
The As-Built drawings shall be issued as per CONTRACT requirement:
keep daily records of all as-built changes that occur during construction.submit to
ARAMCO Representative three (03) complete sets of prints marked up with all as-
built changes. The markups shall be done in a professional manner utilizing the green
color for all deletions and the red color for all additions or changes. CONTRACTOR
shall ensure that the As-Built drawings provide all data required for administrative
management as specified by BICSI/EIA/TIA-606. The As-built drawing copies shall
be submitted to ARAMCO Representative within two (02) weeks following the
completion of the WORK in accordance with the following:
Submittal shall be at least in size B drawing sheets. Size D (11x17) is not
acceptable.
Once the red-line as-built is approved, as applicable to Scope, MCC shall submit the
as-built drawings in CADD (Micro station) form, 3 copies of hard copy (in
bookbinder), plus 3 copies in CD ROM.
CONTRACTOR shall submit DCC (as-built).
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3. Construction
3.1 General
3.1.1 The Outline of the Project
1) The Title of the Project
Temporary Construction Facilities (TCF)
2) The Owner:
Saudi Arabian Oil Company (SAUDI ARAMCO)
3) The Scope of Work of the Project
In the Temporary Construction Facilities Contract (this Scope of Work) the provision of
Permanent Facilities consisting of Site Development, Permanent Roads, Temporary Roads,
Infrastructure,Offices and Accommodations shall be constructed, tested and fully
commissioned by the CONTRACTOR. This WORK shall include but not be limited to the
provision of fully functional Project Support Buildings constructed in various locations,
together with associated infrastructure and communications connectivity to SAUDI
ARAMCO existing installations as further described herein, in full compliance with the
applicable SAUDI ARAMCO Engineering Standards and SAUDI ARAMCO Material
System Specifications.
4) The Construction Location of the Project
the Temporary Construction Facilities (TCF) Project will be constructed in the SAUDI
ARAMCO Haradh Field which is located in the Southern Area of the Eastern Province of
Saudi Arabia.
5) Main Facilities in the Project
The Temporary Construction Facilities (TCF) Scope of Work generally consists of the
following components that make up the FACILITIES:
Interim Facilities
Accommodation and Office Facilities for SAUDI ARAMCO
Site Development
Landscaping
Roads (Temporary & Permanent)
Utilities Infrastructure
Operational Buildings including but not limited to laundry, kitchen, recreational and
communal buildings, guard houses, clinic and the like.
Electrical/Utilities Tie-Ins
SAUDI ARAMCO Communications (including Interim Communications)
Connectivity to Satellite Offices
6) Geographical Conditions
As per Data defined in SAES-A-112
3.2 Construction Arrangement and Preparatory Work

3.2.1Construction Mobilization and Preparation
In consideration of the tight construction schedule, and all the expected difficulties during
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the dry seasons. After this project is awarded to MCC by ARAMCO, immediately
mobilization and preparation should be carried out by MCC.
The proposed mobilization and preparatory work includes, but not limited to, the
following:
1) Project management office and its staffing for all the preparatory work.
2) A Project kick-off meeting will be held and attended by all management staffs. The
Project Manager will explain the importance of this Project to the industry and
economic development of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a project outline, local
environment, climate, and transportation conditions of the project location will also be
introduced. Meanwhile the project manager should also state the MCC general
execution plan of this project.
3) The relevant staffs will be appointed to do the preparation work including but not
limited to the following:
Project Management regulations and rules.
Necessary documentation for Project Management.
Layout of work.
Engineering and design for the Project.
Control and management program plan for equipment manufacturing, fabrication and
transportation to the Site.
Familiar with ARAMCO requirements of construction quality and all the ARAMCO
specifications.
Preparation of construction procedures and quality control documents.
Necessary local training, on matters such as the situation of the Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia and its laws and Heath, Safety and Environment (HSE) to the staffs and
workers.
Subcontractors shall be selected, especially the subcontracts for civil work and
transportation shall be finalized and executed in time.
3.2.2 Construction Guideline
The construction guideline for the project is to ensure the project to be put into
commissioning and operation in time with high quality. All the construction activities will
follow principles as follows:
Well organized, systematic approach Arranging.
Guaranteed Quality, Strict Management.
Client first, Service Satisfactory.
Safety first, Prevention First.
Progress Controlled, Schedule Ensured.
3.2.3 Construction Arrangement
1) Scientific Arrangement and Elaborate Organization
The Project Management method will be adopted by MCC based on the Project
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features to organize construction activities. MCC will implement scientific arrangement,
strict management and elaborate organization in the course of construction and comply
with the requirements of ARAMCO. The following philosophy shall be adhered to :
Underground work first, then the above ground work.
Civil earth work first, then installation.
Equipment first, then piping.
Installation of large scale equipment first, then small equipment.
Critical items first, then general items.
2) MILESTONE EVENTS
After the Effective Date of the Contract , The overall project as referenced in Attachment
II of Schedule B divided into the phases as follow:
Project Kickoff Meeting
Place All Purchase Orders
The POs for all equipment and materials shall be placed with the Vendors by the
Milestone Date .
Complete Site Mobilization
Site mobilization is complete, including equipment, for start of construction.
Complete Interim Facilities
SAUDI ARAMCO Interim Camp and SAUDI ARAMCO Interim Offices are
complete and ready for occupancy.
Complete Site Development
All site preparation activities are complete, including: backfill, leveling, de-grubbing,
clearing, compacting, marl cap, etc.
Complete TCF Roads
All perimeter and internal roads (asphalt and marl) complete as well as perimeter
fencing.
Complete Utilities Infrastructure
All utilities infrastructure is complete, including electrical power and distribution,
water piping, firewater system piping, sewer piping, lift station, sanitary treatment
plant, electrical cables, etc.
Complete Installation of Buildings
All buildings have been delivered, placed, and assembled, and have been connected
to water, sewer, and electrical systems.
Complete Electrical/Utilities Tie-Ins
All Tie-Ins to utilities complete (water, sewer, electrical systems, etc.) related to the
scope of work as specified in Schedule B. Also includes completion of any
remaining cosmetic facility items such as asphalting, sidewalks, road signage,
covered parking, irrigation, gravel fill around buildings, etc.
PMCC: First 50 Rooms
The first 50 rooms are complete and ready for occupancy. This includes completion
of primary support buildings (mosque, cafeteria, fuel station, etc.). The first 50
Rooms may be initially operational through use of temporary utilities, but must be
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connected to the permanent utilities prior to the Complete TCF PMCC. Partial
Mechanical Completion certificate have been signed by all required SAUDI
ARAMCO Departments and CONTRACTOR has completed all Commissioning
activities to the satisfaction of Company Representative. Thereinto, TCF#1&TCF#2
Contract Effective date:31-Jul-2018,TCF#3 Contract Effective date:31-Jul-2019
PMCC: Offices
The Administration Building, GCP PMT Building, Pipeline PMT Building, and
Infrastructure PMT Building are complete and ready for occupancy. Partial
Mechanical Completion certificate have been signed by all required SAUDI
ARAMCO Departments and CONTRACTOR has completed all Commissioning
activities to the satisfaction of Company Representative.
PMCC: Communications to TCFs
All fiber optic cables and communications equipment providing connectivity to the
Temporary Construction Facilities has been installed, successfully tested, and
approved. Partial Mechanical Completion certificate have been signed by all required
SAUDI ARAMCO Departments and CONTRACTOR has completed all
Pre-Commissioning activities to the satisfaction of Company Representative.
PMCC: Complete TCF
The entire Temporary Construction Facility is complete, including all
accommodations, offices, remaining support buildings (recreation, meeting, etc.),
utilities, roads, signage, and internal fencing. Partial Mechanical Completion
certificate have been signed by all required SAUDI ARAMCO Departments.
PMCC: Communications to GCPs
All fiber optic cables and equipment providing connectivity to the Gas Compression
Plants (GCPs) has been installed and successfully tested. Partial Mechanical
Completion certificate have been signed by all required SAUDI ARAMCO
Departments and CONTRACTOR has completed all Pre-Commissioning activities to
the satisfaction of Company Representative.
Facilities Completion
The final Mechanical Completion Certificate has been signed by all required SAUDI
ARAMCO Departments. The Performance Acceptance Certificates have been signed
by all required SAUDI ARAMCO Departments. TCF#1&TCF#2&TCF#3 Contract
Effective date:30-Apr -2019.
Complete As-Built Drawings
Milestone includes provision of the As-Built documentation and project record books
referenced in the Job Specification.TCF#1&TCF#2&TCF#3 Contract Effective
date:30-May -2019.
Completion & Demobilization
All construction equipment, the SAUDI ARAMCO Interim Camp, the SAUDI
ARAMCO Interim Offices, and any CONTRACTOR temporary facilities have been
removed. TCF#1&TCF#2&TCF#3 Contract Effective date:31-Jul-2019.
3.3 Civil works
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3.3.1 General Civil Scope
MCC shall check all the underground utilities of respective areas before construction
and any obstructions should be communicated to SAUDI ARAMCO Representative
before proceeding. MCC shall obtain all applicable permits from SAUDI ARAMCO
before starting any construction and/or demolition works. All demolition works shall
be supervised by qualified construction engineers. All demolition works shall not
obstruct or disturb the operations of the existing facilities.
MCC will provide all labor, materials, equipment, consumables and incidental items
necessary and required for the completion of the WORK.
As per the attached documents (TE264927) of the project(TCF) ,The WORK include,
but not be limited to:
Site survey and staking pipe, supports, etc., with offset references.
Site Preparation.
Site grading and backfilling.
Supply of earthwork materials, marl and clean sand as applicable.
Locating all underground utilities, piping and cables.
Evaporation Ponds for RO reject water.
Excavation, Trenching and backfilling for foundations, pipes and cables including
temporary shoring as required per SAUDI ARAMCO Construction Safety Manual.
Soil compaction and testing shall be as per Project documents, Geotechnical report
recommendations (Geotechnical File no. 2016/100) and SAES-A-114. After construction of
finished grade level, Compaction tests and PCPT tests shall be carried out to ensure that the
bearing capacity of the select fill is as recommended in Geotechnical reports. MCC shall provide
certified written test results from an approved qualified 3 rd party testing CONTRACTOR in a
format and quality acceptable to SAUDI ARAMCO Representative.
Removal and/or relocation of existing facilities as applicable.
Construction of concrete foundations for portacabins, pump shelters, water storage tanks,
equipment, pipe supports, pipe sleepers, anchor blocks, platforms, stairs and miscellaneous items,
as applicable.
Supply and application of grout under base plates.
Supply, procurement and Installation of concrete and form material including the form
release agents conforming to ACI-301.
Supply, cut, bend, repair, and installation of steel reinforcement.
Supplying, erecting, aligning, and supporting all formwork and scaffolding.
Supply, Fabrication, Coating and Installation of anchor bolts in place prior to placing
concrete.
Fabricating and fixing in place all embedded items such as angles, channels and plates.
The supply, batching, transportation, placement, compaction, finishing and curing of
concrete.
Removal of concrete formwork and repair of surface defects as per SAES-Q-001, as
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necessary.
Breaking out existing paving and subsequent repair as required.
The supply, transportation, placement, compaction and finishing of asphalt and primer.
Supply and replacement of fencing at specific places as required.
Supply and erection of new fencing.
Dewatering
Performance of hand excavation in Project areas unless otherwise pre-approved in writing by
COMPANY Representative to use machinery for excavation.
Disposal of unsuitable excavated material or excess excavated material offsite, legally or to
disposal areas approved by SAUDI ARAMCO.
Complete Site development works including cutting, filling, paving, grading, construction of
internal and external patrol roads, temporary access roads, supply and installation of security
fencing and security gate / check point, guard rails etc.
Apply, coordinate with SAUDI ARAMCO land department and obtain all temporary Land Use
Permits (LUPs) required for the WORK.
3.3.2 Earth work
MCC shall clear the site in advance of earth work construction. Prior to placing any
fill material on the natural subgrade levels. MCC shall clear the area of all vegetation,
debris and any other deleterious material, and fill all ruts, soft areas, localized
depressions and other defects with suitable material.
Inspection & Testing Agency
1. MCC quality control testing requirements shall be performed by either a Saudi
Aramco-approved independent testing agency or by the MCC's own laboratory,
approved by the SAUDI ARAMCO Inspection Department.
2. All required laboratory and field acceptance tests required and all seismic refraction testing
required shall be performed by a SAUDI ARAMCO-approved independent testing agency.
Submittals
MCC shall be responsible for transmitting the following submittals to the SAUDI
ARAMCO Company Representative:
1. Compaction Test Reports, including all laboratory and field test logs and comments.
Field test reports shall include density and moisture content test logs indicating
location by coordinates and elevation as per SAES-A-100. Reports shall be
submitted as follows:
1) Daily pass or fail reports.
2) A summary report with test logs shall be submitted weekly or as required by
Saudi Aramco.
3) A complete record of all test logs and comments for permanent project records shall be
submitted at earthwork completion.
Earth Excavation
1. General Excavation
General excavation shall be performed after clearing and stripped of organic
material,trash, or other unsuitable material.
2. Structural Excavation
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Structural excavation shall include excavations for footings, grade beams, pits,
basements, retaining walls, man holes, catch basins, pipeline thrust anchors, etc.
1) Excavation shall be performed as required by the design drawings to the dimensions, grades,
and elevations as noted and as required for formwork and allowance for compaction
equipment.
2) When soft or compressible soil is encountered at footing grades as shown on the drawings,
such soil shall be removed and replaced with compacted Select Fill , such as , CLSM, or
lean (1000 psi minimum 28-day compressive strength) concrete.
3) Over-excavation at footings shall be backfilled with compacted Selec
Fill ,such as CLSM,or lean (1000 psi minimum 28-day compressive strength)
concrete.
3. Earthen Structures
Earthen structures include permanent work items such as ponds, canals, ditches, etc. Excavation
for such work shall be made to the lines, grades, and cross sections as shown on the drawings.
1) Side slopes of excavations shall be cut true and straight and shall be graded to
the design cross section. Unstable soil in the slopes shall be removed and the slopes
properly prepared as described in Section 6.3.2 of Contract document (TE264927). The
bottoms of excavations shall be graded to the elevations and configurations as shown on
the drawings.
2) Over excavation shall be backfilled with suitable material compacted ,such as CLSM, or
lean (1000 psi minimum 28-day compressive strength) concrete.
4. Trenching
Trenching for pipelines and underground utilities shall conform to SAES-L-450, SAES-L-460,
or SAES-S-070 as appropriate.
Reinstatement of roads and pavements after trenching shall comply with SAES-Q-006 and GI-
1021.000, Street and Road Closure: Excavation, Reinstatement and Traffic Controls.
5. Rock Excavation
Seismic velocities will be the sole factor in determining the appropriate category for
the excavation of rock. Excavation of rock will fall into the following categories,
based on the excavation type and the seismic compression (P) wave velocities
measured in the field prior to excavation by refraction seismic testing as per ASTM
D5777.
6. Disposal of Materials
All excavated materials that are unsatisfactory for use as fill or backfill or that are
surplus to that needed for backfilling shall immediately be disposed of at a location
designated by the ARAMCO Representative.
7. Fill and Backfill
7.1 Fill and Backfill Materials
Fill and backfill materials shall be approved by Saudi Aramco.
Stockpiles shall be placed, graded, and shaped for proper drainage. Storage or
stockpiling of material shall not be permitted on a completed subgrade. Stockpiles of
cohesive soil shall be protected from freezing. Soils shall be classified per ASTM D2487.
7.1.1 General Fill Material
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7.1.1.1 General Fill Material shall consist of gravel, sand and/or marl. The
maximum size of the fill material shall be one-half the lift thickness or
75 mm (3 inches), whichever is less.
7.1.1.2 Fill material shall be free of frozen lumps, organic matter, trash, chunks of
highly plastic clay or other unsatisfactory material.
7.1.2 Select Fill Material
7.1.2.1 Select Fill or Structural Fill shall be composed only of inorganic material
and shall have 100% passing the 5 cm sieve and from 0 to 20% passing
the No. 200 sieve.
7.1.2.2 The portion of Select Fill material passing the No. 40 sieve shall have a
maximum liquid limit of 35 and a maximum plasticity index of 12 per
ASTM D4318. Liquid limit and plastic limit tests are not required for
select fill material with less than 15% passing the No. 200 sieve.
7.1.3 Controlled Low-Strength Material (CLSM)
7.1.3.1 CLSM or flowable fill may be substituted for either Select Fill Material
or general Fill Material, where approved by the ARAMCO
Representative. CLSM is recommended where traditional compaction is
difficult (i.e., narrow or congested excavation backfill).
7.1.3.2 Unless otherwise specified, CLSM shall be in accordance with ACI 229R.
7.1.3.3 The mix design shall be proportioned to produce a 28-day
compressive strength between 0.7 and 1.4 MPa (100 and 200
psi), pretested using the actual raw materials and approved by
the ARAMCO Representative before use on the project.
Compressive strengths above or below this range may be
approved by the ARAMCO Representative based on future
excavation requirements.
7.1.3.4 Unless otherwise specified, simple visual inspection only shall be required
for field testing of CLSM.
7.1.3.5 CLSM shall be allowed to harden a minimum of 6 hours prior to
proceeding with construction over the CSLM.
7.1.4 Other fill materials (e.g., rock fill, lean concrete, etc.) may be used
with the approval of the Chairman, Geotechnical Standards Committee.
7.1.5 Compaction Water
7.1.5.1 Water used for compaction of fill material shall be reasonably free of salts, oil,
acid, alkalis, organic matter, or other deleterious substances.
7.1.5.2 Use of water with Total Dissolved Solids of 10,000 ppm or more (i.e., brackish
water, seawater or water obtained from ground pits such as subkha water) is not
allowed.
7.2 Preparation of Areas to Receive Fill, Pavement or Loads
7.2.1 Areas to receive fill, foundations, or pavement shall be free of organic material,
trash, or other unsuitable material.
7.2.2 Proper drainage shall be maintained at all time so that the site is free of
standing water. Any soil that becomes saturated shall be removed
completely or as specified by the Company Representative.
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7.2.3 Areas, in horizontal plane or side slope, shall be prepared for fill or loading as
follows:
7.2.3.1 The site shall be proof-rolled and inspected for soft spots or loose zones.
Proof roll may be defined as crossing the area with a heavy (minimum 10-
ton weight) rubber-tire or steel-wheel roller.
7.2.3.2 All observed soft spots or loose zones shall be compacted in-place or
excavated to firm soil and replaced with fill material compacted
7.2.3.3 Top 150 mm scarified and recompacted. The density of the top 150 mm in
these areas shall not be less than 90% of the maximum Modified Proctor
density (ASTM D1557) or 70% relative density (ASTM D4253 and ASTM
D4254) for cohesionless freely draining soil.
7.3 Fill Placement and Compaction
7.3.1 Select Fill Material shall be specified:
7.3.1.1 Within 0.6 m of the bottom elevation of foundations, spread footings, slabs-
on-grade and pavements when fill is required to achieve final grade.
In general, Select Fill Material shall be specified for entire lifts and not
interspersed with General Fill Material within the same lift.
7.3.1.2 For backfill which will be in contact with concrete or steel structures.
7.3.2 Before placement of fill, the area to receive the fill shall be prepared in
accordance with Section 7.2. In addition:
7.3.2.1 In no case shall compaction be allowed on slopes greater than 1 (V) to 5 (H).
A series of horizontal benches, steps, or terraces, at least 1 compactor width,
should be cut into existing and natural slopes prior to adding new fill to key
the new fill into the underlying soil.
7.3.2.2 Construction of new slopes shall be accomplished by compacting horizontal
fill layers at least 1 compactor width beyond the design edge of the slope
and then trimming back to achieve the final slope dimensions.
7.3.3 Fill material shall be placed in uniform loose lifts not exceeding the
following criteria, provided that the specified compaction is achieved for
the full depth.
7.3.3.1 Select Fill Material shall be placed in lifts of 200 mm maximum in loose
depth.
7.3.3.2 General Fill Material shall be placed in lifts of 300 mm maximum in loose
depth.
7.3.3.3 General Fill Material and Select Fill Material shall be placed in lifts of 100
mm maximum in loose depth for hand-operated compaction equipment.
7.3.3.4 Other lift thicknesses may be approved by the appropriate Saudi Aramco
Inspection Representative based on a field test section using the intended
compaction equipment and verification that compaction was achieved for
the full depth.
7.3.3.5 If clean sand or dune sand is used for fill, the compacted sand shall be kept
wet until the next layer is placed.
7.3.4 Compacting shall begin only after the fill or backfill has been properly
placed and the material to be compacted is at the proper moisture content.
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7.3.4.1 The moisture content of the material being compacted shall be within 3%,
plus or minus, of the optimum moisture content as determined by ASTM
D1557.
7.3.5.2 Fill and backfill adjacent to structures such as retaining walls, pits, and
basements shall not be compacted with heavy equipment, but shall be
compacted with hand-operated equipment to a distance of 1.2 meters or
greater beyond the sides of the structures. Every effort shall be made to
place backfill materials symmetrically and in uniform layers to prevent
unnecessary eccentric loading on a structure or foundation.
7.3.5.3 Compaction by water jetting or flooding is not permitted for most
fill material. However, flooding with positive drainage may be
used if the fill material is cohesionless freely draining sand.
7.3.6 Fill and backfill layers shall be uniformly compacted in accordance with the
following density requirements:
7.3.6.1 All Select Fill Material and any fill beneath and/or adjacent to foundations,
grade beams, mats, buildings, lined slopes or drainage channels, and
process areas:
At least 90% of the maximum Modified Proctor density as determined by ASTM D1557,
or
At least 70% Relative Density as determined by ASTM D4253 and ASTM D4254 for
cohesionless granular soils that do not exhibit well-defined moisture
density relationship.
7.3.6.2 Select Fill Material beneath and/or adjacent to foundations with static loads
over 320 kPa and foundations for vibrating or heavy machinery:
or
At least 85% Relative Density as determined by ASTM D4253
and ASTM D4254 for cohesionless granular soils that do not exhibit
well-defined moisture density relationship.
7.3.6.3 Asphalt and concrete pavement subgrades:
or
7.3.6.4 General Fill Material for areas not designated as open or
landscaped:
or
7.3.6.5 General Fill Material for areas designated as open or landscaped:
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or
7.3.6.6 Topsoil identified as for planting purposes is exempted from compaction
requirements.
7.3.7 Compacted surfaces of fill and backfill shall be finish graded to the cross sections,
lines, grades, and elevations as indicated on the drawings.
7.3.8 Surficial erosion protection, as approved by the Company Representative, shall be
provided when:
7.3.8.1 Clean sand or dune sand is used for fill, or
7.3.8.2 Final slopes are steeper than 1 (V) to 5 (H).
7.4 Testing and Inspection Requirements
7.4.1 Laboratory Control Tests
7.4.1.1 Tests of gradation, plasticity, density, and moisture content shall
be performed for each type of fill material. These tests shall
include the following:
Required tests for cohesive soils:
Sieve analysis
Plasticity Index determination
Modified Proctor Test with corresponding Proctor curve.
Required tests for cohesionless soils:
Sieve analysis
Relative Density determination
When the backfill material cannot clearly be classified as cohesive or
cohesionless both Relative Density and Proctor density tests must be
performed per the above paragraph. The backfill shall then be compacted to
the greater density.
7.4.1.2 Laboratory Control Test Frequency
The control tests specified shall be conducted at a minimum for every 10,000 m3 where
the fill material is uniform or for every change of source or material type.
Every effort should be made to ensure that the fill material is uniform. However, in
situations when the fill is (1) from a single borrow area but non-uniform
in composition, or (2) a stockpile from multiple sources, the tests shall be
conducted at a minimum for every 5,000 m3 using a combined sample of
four random samples of the fill material.
7.4.2 Field Control Tests
7.4.2.1 In-place density and moisture content of soils shall be determined by the
following methods:
Sand-cone method in accordance with ASTM D1556
Nuclear method in accordance with ASTM D2922
Rubber balloon method in accordance with ASTM D2167
Drive-cylinder method in accordance with ASTM D2937. The drive-cylinder method per
ASTM D2937 may only be used if the compacted layer is only 15 cm or
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less.
7.4.2.2 Other methods for in-place density of compacted fills, such as
Electromagnetic Soil Density Gauge (ASTM D7830/ D7830M) or Dynamic
Cone Penetration (ASTM D7380), may be approved by the Saudi Aramco
Inspection Representative based on a field test which proves the accuracy of
the method for the given fill material and compaction method.
7.4.2.3 Testing shall be performed at the following frequencies:
Select Fill Material under all foundations, buildings and process areas -
one test every 100 m of each lift.
Select Fill Material under roadways, railroads, area pavement and
parking areas, and lined slopes or drainage channels - one test every 200
m of each lift.
General Fill Material - one test every 500 m of each lift.
Backfill of trenches - one test for every 15 linear meter of each lift.
7.4.2.4 As a minimum, at least one in-place density test must be performed on every
lift of fill and further placement shall not be allowed until the required
density has been achieved.
7.4.2.5 The number of tests shall be increased if a visual inspection determines that
the moisture content is not uniform or if the compacting effort is variable
and not considered sufficient to attain the specified density.
7.4.2.6 The Project Inspection Representative may approve a decrease in the number
of tests once a compaction procedure has proven to meet compaction
requirements. In such cases, a method statement for the compaction
procedure and testing frequency shall be submitted to the Saudi Aramco
representative and approved by Project Inspection. The method statement
shall include the equipment type, serial numbers, lift thicknesses, and the
number of passes required to achieve the required density.
3.3.3 Foundations
Scope of Work for the Temporary Construction Facilities Project (TCF) includes but is not limited
to development of Residential Camps, Site offices, Utility Infrastructure, Ring roads inside TCF,
Patrol Roads external to TCF, Package Equipment Items and provision of Temporary access roads
between existing asphalt roads and TCFs.
The WORK involved is generally described below and shall be carried out in accordance with the
Contract drawings, Standards, Codes and the like set out herein. The list below is not
comprehensive and the CONTRACTOR shall perform all WORK inclusive of design, supply of all
materials, installation, testing and commissioning to the complete satisfaction of SAUDI
ARAMCO Representative in accordance with the Contract documentation;
Foundations for structures:
All Porta cabin buildings and Gathering Tent
Fire and Raw water, Potable water and Irrigation water pump stations
Gasoline station sunshade
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Diesel station sunshade
Car wash facility sunshade
Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) package associated structures
Lighting poles
Fencing
Pipe Supports
Valve supports
Ladders, Stairs and Platforms
Miscellaneous Steelwork, including Electrical Supports.
Foundations for equipments/packages:
Fire and Raw water pumps
Fire and Raw water tanks
Potable water pumps and tanks
Irrigation water pumps and tank
STP package
Chlorine injection package
Reverse osmosis (RO) package
Gasoline tank for fuel station
Diesel Generators
Diesel tank for fuel station
Antenna farm
Diesel Generators
Diesel tanks for generators
3.3.3.1 General Requirements
Concrete construction shall be in accordance with all requirements of ACI

301-10, except as modified or supplemented in this standard or by contract
documents.
Any placement of concrete designated in the contract documents as mass concrete or any
placement of structural concrete with a minimum dimension equal to or greater than 900
mm should be considered mass concrete unless otherwise specified in contract documents
and shall comply with ACI 301-10, Section 8.
Construction of concrete hydraulic (liquid-retaining) structures shall comply
with ACI 350.5.
Cast-in-place structural concrete reinforced with fiber-reinforced polymer
(FRP) bars shall comply with ACI 440.5 Specification for Construction
with Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Reinforcing Bars.
Concrete that is not covered by this document shall comply with the
applicable ACI document.
3.3.3.2 Quality Control
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MCC shall employ an independent Saudi Aramco approved testing agency to perform
field and laboratory testing which shall include compressive strength tests of molded
concrete cylinders, test for slump, unit weight, air content (where air-entrainment is
required) and fresh concrete temperature.
3.3.3.3 Concrete Materials
The concrete materials shall be in accordance with 09-SAMSS-097, Ready-Mixed

Concrete and as follows:
1) Reinforcement
Reinforcing bars shall be deformed billet steel in accordance with ASTM
A615/A615M, Grade 60.
Coated reinforcements shall be Fusion Bonded Epoxy in accordance with 09-
SAMSS-106.
Welded wire reinforcement shall be plain wire in accordance with ASTM
A1064/A1064M.
Galvanized welded wire fabric shall conform to ASTM A767/A767M and shall be
acceptable reinforcement in lieu of epoxy coated welded wire fabric coated in
accordance to ASTM A884/A884M.
Tie wire shall be black annealed wire, 16 gage (1.29 mm)
Minimum. Fasten epoxy-coated reinforcement with tie wires coated with epoxy.
Manufacturing, fabrication, handling, placement and storage of
reinforcement shall be in accordance with ACI 318.
2) Masonry Units
Details and dimensions of the concrete masonry units shall be as shown on Standard
Drawing AA-036602 of Contract document . Manufacturing and testing shall be in
accordance with the following specifications for each type of masonry unit to be
supplied under the Purchase Order. Actual finish dimensions for each type of
masonry shall be as specified in the Purchase Order.
Hollow and solid load-bearing concrete masonry units shall be manufactured and
tested according to ASTM C90.
Hollow and solid non-load bearing concrete masonry units shall be manufactured
and tested according to ASTM C129.
Concrete building brick shall be Grade N, manufactured and tested according to
ASTM C55.
3) Joints
Joint filler strips for expansion joints shall conform to ASTM D1751 or ASTM
D1752. Type shall be as noted on the design drawings
Joints sealant materials shall conform to 09-SAMSS-075.
4) Accessories
Accessories shall meet the requirements of ACI 301-10.
3.3.3.4 Design and Execution
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SAES-B-055, Plant Layout, shall be used for minimum horizontal and vertical
spacing or clearance requirements of concrete structures.
SAES-L-440, Anchor for Buried Pipelines, shall be used for the design of anchor
blocks.
SAES-M-001, Structural Design Criteria for Non-Building Structures, Section 4.2,
Loading Requirements, shall be used for minimum design load requirements on non-
building concrete structures.
SAES-M-100, Saudi Aramco Building Code, shall be used for the design of
concrete buildings.
SAES-M-009, Design Criteria for Blast Resistant Buildings shall be used for the
design of blast resistant buildings.
SAES-Q-005, Concrete Foundations, shall be used to establish minimum design
requirements for concrete foundations, except foundations and supports for heavy
machinery.
SAES-Q-007, Foundations and Supporting structures for Heavy Machinery, shall
be used to establish minimum design requirements for concrete foundations and
elevated supports for heavy machinery.
SAES-Q-009, Concrete Retaining Walls, shall be used to establish minimum
design requirements for concrete retaining walls.
ACI 318, Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete, shall be used for
the design of concrete structures.
ACI 350, Code Requirements for Environmental Engineering Concrete Structures,
shall be used for the design of conventionally reinforced environmental engineering
concrete structures.
ACI 530/ASCE 5/TMS 402 shall be used for the design of masonry structures.
AASHTO, LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, shall be used for the structural
design of reinforced concrete bridges, culverts, and pipeline crossing. Unless
otherwise specified, the design shall be based on HS20 truck. Maintenance and
construction crane loads shall also be considered.
Concrete paving shall be in accordance with the following:
1) Areas subject to spills, wash water, fire water and sidewalk shall be paved with a
minimum thickness of 100 mm of reinforced concrete with minimum
reinforcements of 150 x 150 MW9 x MW9 welded wire fabric. Areas subject to
vehicular traffic shall be in accordance with paragraph b).
2) Paving slabs subject to vehicular traffic shall be a minimum thickness of 150 mm
of reinforced concrete. The design load shall be as specified in paragraph 0 of this
standard. The design of the paving shall be based on ACI 360R. Minimum
reinforcement shall be 150x150 MW18.7 x MW18.7 welded wire fabric or
equivalent.
3) Concrete paving slope to the catch basins or trenches shall not be less than 1:65
(1.5%). The maximum drop to catch basins from high point of paving shall be
200 mm.
4) Where foundations protrude through the paving, 12 mm diameter reinforcing
bars, 800 mm long, shall be placed diagonally in the paving at all interior corners.
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ACI 440.1R, Guide for the Design and Construction of Concrete Reinforced with
FRP Bars, shall be used for the design when Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic Bars
(GFRP) are specified.
Concrete shall be either structural or nonstructural, as follows:
1) Structural Concrete: All reinforced concrete including concrete with minimum
reinforcement for temperature and shrinkage control. The minimum 28-day
design compressive strength (ASTM C39) shall be in accordance with
requirements. Water retaining structures, shall have a minimum 28-day design
compressive strength of 35 MPa (5000 psi).
2) Non-Structural Concrete: Unreinforced concrete of no significant structural value
such as lean concrete for sub-slabs. The minimum 28 day design compressive
strength (ASTM C39) shall be 14 MPa (2000 psi).
Sulfur Pits
The following guidelines shall be followed in the construction, repair and
replacement of sulfur pits:
1ACI 350.2, Concrete Structures for Containment of Hazardous Materials, shall
be used for the design of sulfur pits.
2Design, assessment and repair of sulfur pits shall follow the guidelines and
procedures of SAER-6610 In-Ground Sulfur Pit Design, Assessment and
Repair - State-of-the-Art Strategies.
3Pipe rack or heavy structures shall not be supported on the roof, or walls of the
sulfur pits.
4Minimum concrete cover in sulfur pits shall not be less than 75 mm.
5High performance self-consolidating concrete with 65% Ground Granulated
Blast Furnace Slag (GGBFS) and 5% silica fume in addition to 30% Type I to
produce cement high chemical resistant shall be used for sulfur pit
construction or repair. High performance concrete shall meet the following
durability criteria:
aMinimum compressive strength shall be 60 MPa as measured in
accordance with ASTM C39;
b) Corrected 30 minute absorption of not greater than 1.2%, as measured by
BS 1881: Part 122:1983. The absorption test is to be conducted by an
independent testing authority on cores taken from cubes or cylinders (or
from cast specimens where permitted by the Principal's Representative),
from the trial mixes which shall be conducted prior to the commencement
of the supply of concrete;
c) Chloride permeability test shall be carried out in accordance with ASTM
C1202 or AASHTO T277. The total charged passed shall not exceed 1000
coulombs.
6) For existing sulfur pits that are not built with high performance concrete
described in paragraph 5) above, use internal durability lining system of
potassium silicate concrete of 50 mm minimum in thickness or a 200 mm thick of
high performance concrete as in paragraph 5), the durability liner shall satisfy the
following:
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a) Vertical installations shall be anchored to the substrate with T- type
stainless steel anchors at a maximum distance of 300 mm centerlines in
addition to steel mesh to mechanically secure the Potassium Silicate to
concrete substrate. Concrete shall be treated using chemical resistant high
temperature membrane such as urethane-asphalt compound system or
equivalent prior to installation of Potassium Silicate.
b) For slab on grade, castable Potassium Silicate of at least 50 mm thick shall
be installed. T- type stainless steel anchors shall be used at a maximum
distance of 400 mm centerlines in addition to steel mesh to mechanically
secure the Potassium silicate to concrete substrate. Concrete shall be treated
using chemical resistant high temperature membrane such as urethane-
asphalt compound system or equivalent prior to installation of Potassium
Silicate.
c) Potassium silicate and chemical resistant high temperature membranes shall
be applied as per manufacturer data sheets.
d) Durability liner made of high performance concrete shall be anchored to the
existing concrete wall by appropriate anchors at a maximum distance of 400
mm centerlines grid pattern in addition to 102 x 102 MW25.7 / MW25.7
providing lap length of 2 full squares as detailed in SAER-6610.
7) Use Epoxy Novolac Corrosion Resistant Epoxy Render to protect roof soffit.
8) Waterproofing membrane shall be installed on the external surfaces of sulfur pits
that are in contact with soil. Pre-applied HDPE and self-adhesive HDPE sheets
shall be used.
9) All joints shall be filled with chemical resistant high temperature membrane such
as urethane-asphalt.
10) A proper drainage system (e.g., French drain) shall be installed on the external
side of the sulfur pits to drain water table.
11) Waterstops for sulfur pit shall be made of 16 gauge stainless steel plate material
as detailed in SAER-6610.
12) Roof slab may be constructed of precast concrete.
13) The design of sulfur pits including concrete mix design, lining system, water
proofing and drainage system shall be approved by the Group Leader, Civil
Engineering Group, Consulting Services Department.
Reinforcement
1) Reinforcement placing drawings and bending schedules shall be prepared in
accordance with ACI SP-66 and CRSI Manual of Standard Practice.
2) Reinforcement placing drawings and bending schedules shall show number,
grade, size, length, mark, location, and bending diagrams for reinforcing bars.
3) Splices in reinforcement shall be detailed, fabricated, and located only as shown
on the design drawings.
4) Fabrication drawings shall indicate the related PO number, release number, and
design drawing number.
5) Reinforcement shall be tagged with weather-resistant metal tags.
6) Each bundle of fabricated bars shall be tagged. The tags shall indicate
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reinforcement placing drawing number, release number, mark number, grade,
bar quantity, and bar size.
7) Each bundle of stock-length straight bars shall be tagged to indicate bar quantity,
grade, bar size, and bar length.
8) Fabrication tolerance shall conform to ACI 117.
9) Table 3 defines the minimum concrete cover measured from outer most rebar (tie
bar), that shall be provided for reinforcement of cast-in-place concrete
structures.
Formwork
1 The design and construction of the formwork shall be in accordance with ACI
347, Saudi Aramco Construction Safety Manual, and shall be the responsibility
of the contractor.
2 Unless otherwise specified in the contract documents 20mm chamfer strips shall
be provided at all corners on permanently exposed surfaces.
3) Form-release agents shall not be applied if concrete surfaces shall receive special
finishes (e.g., Architectural Finishes) or where the agent may affect applied
coverings. Alternately, inside surfaces of untreated formwork shall be soaked
with clean water and kept moist before placing concrete.
4) Form removal shall be in accordance with ACI 301-10 and the following:
a) For structures for which forms do not provide vertical support (e.g.,
footings, piers, columns, walls, or sides of beams), the forms may be
removed 24 hours after completion of placement if concrete is sufficiently
hard to prevent damage by form removal, and if curing starts immediately.
b) Unless otherwise specified in the contract documents, forms for self-
supporting members may be removed if concrete compressive strength is at
least 80% of the specified 28-day compressive strength. Refer to ACI 301-
10, Section 2.3.4, for determining compressive strength of concrete for
removal of formwork.
c) Unless otherwise approved by the purchaser, forms shall not be left
permanently in place.
5) Unless specified otherwise in the contract documents, formed concrete surfaces
shall be constructed in accordance with the tolerances shown in ACI 117.
6) Formwork for column and wall shall be provided with adequate cleanout
openings to permit inspection and easy cleaning after reinforcement has been
placed.
7) All side and bottom surfaces of structures that will be exposed shall be formed.
Joints
1) ACI 224.3R, Joints in Concrete Construction, shall be used to design,
construct, and maintain joints and identify sealant materials and jointing
techniques.
2) Isolation joints shall be placed where pavement adjoins vertical surfaces (e.g.,
walls, columns, catch basins, manholes, and equipment foundations). Isolation
joints shall be located in accordance with contract documents.
3) Dowels at expansion joints shall be properly aligned to prevent any restraint on
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expansion movement at the joint.
4) The surface of joints shall be cleaned of scale and laitance and thoroughly
wetted, but free of standing water, before placing adjoining concrete.
5) Concrete paving shall have control or construction joints located at a maximum
spacing of 6 meters on centers in both directions.
6) Expansion joints shall be used in paving adjacent to all poured in place concrete
members.
7) Paving or slab construction joints not specified on the drawings shall be located
at column centerlines and intermediate intervals.
8) Waterstops shall be provided in joints where watertight construction is required
in accordance with Chapter 5 of ACI 350.4R. Waterstop type shall be specified
and shown on the drawings and shall satisfy the function and operation of the
structure and shall be installed as per the manufacturers recommendations.
Concrete Repair
1) Evaluation, repair, rehabilitation, and strengthening of reinforced concrete
structures should follow ACI 562 Code Requirements for Evaluation, Repair,
and Rehabilitation of Concrete Buildings and SAER-5803, Concrete Repair
Manual.
2) SAES-X-800, Cathodic Protection for Existing Reinforced Concrete
Structures, should be used if Cathodic Protection is considered for the repair
of existing deteriorated concrete structures.
3) Repair of Surface Defects
a) Tie holes, honeycombs, and other concrete surface defects shall be repaired
promptly after form removal at a time and in a manner that shall not delay,
interfere with, or impair the proper curing of the fresh concrete unless
otherwise specified or permitted by Saudi Aramco.
b) Saudi Aramco shall be notified before proceeding with repair if the defect is
any of the following:
1) Depth is greater than 75 mm at the maximum point and surface area is
greater than (100,000 mm).
2) Depth is greater than the thickness of the member and greater than
150 mm in any other direction.
3) Reinforcing steel is exposed.
c) Prepackaged grouts and patching compounds or a patching mortar similar to
the concrete mix without coarse aggregate may be used with approval from
Saudi Aramco.
d) Out-of-tolerance slabs shall be repaired by grinding down high points
and/or raising low points by using an approved self-leveling compound or
repair topping if the areas are exposed
e) Critical slab areas, identified in the contract documents shall be replaced if
out-of-tolerance. A demolition and replacement plan for the slab areas shall
be submitted to Saudi Aramco for review and approval before proceeding.
Embedded Items
1) All sleeves, inserts, anchor bolts, waterstops and other embedded
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items shall be installed in accordance with the design drawings and supported
against displacement. Welding of these items to the reinforcing bars shall not
be permitted.
2) The design and installation of anchor bolts shall be in accordance to SAES-Q-
005 and the materials selection of anchor bolts shall be in accordance to 12-
SAMSS-007.
3) Projecting steel items (such as grating angles, slide plates, unistrut, steel plates,
etc.) which are attached to the formwork and cast at the concrete surface shall
be hot dip galvanized in accordance with ASTM A123/A123M or coated with
the zinc rich epoxy primer in APCS-1C of SAES-H-001. Additionally, the steel
attachment, which anchors these items to the concrete, shall be similarly
galvanized or coated.
4) Reinforcing steel bars, anchor bolts or other steel embedments shall not be
connected to the electrical grounding system. Connection of the structure
reinforcing or imbedded steel to the lighting protection system shall be as
required by SAES-P-111.
5) Conduits, pipes and other items made from aluminum shall not be embedded in
structural concrete unless effectively coated to prevent aluminum-concrete
reaction.
Placing Concrete
1) Concrete shall be placed in accordance with ACI 301-10, ACI 304R and this
standard. For Hot Weather Concreting requirements, see Section Hot Weather
Concreting .
2) Equipment made of aluminum alloys shall not be used for pump lines, tremies, or
chutes used to discharge concrete from a truck mixer.
3 Concrete shall not be placed prior to a recorded pre-placement inspection and
authorization to proceed by Saudi Aramco.
4 Raking shall not be used for movement of concrete after placement.
5 Vibrators shall not be used to move concrete inside forms.
6 Re-tempering after concrete is mixed shall not be permitted.
7 Deposit concrete continuously and as near as practical to the final position.
8 Placed concrete shall be consolidated by mechanical vibrating equipment
according to ACI 301-10, Section 5.3.2.5.
9 Concrete shall be placed on a clean surface. Standing water shall be removed
prior to placement of concrete.
10) Placement of mass concrete shall comply with ACI 301-10, Section 8.
11) Slabs shall be placed in alternating panels.
12) The interval between concrete deliveries shall be such that no more than 20
minutes interruption elapse during placement of a single foundation or slab,
unless approved by Saudi Aramco.
Finishing
1) The finishing of concrete shall be in accordance with ACI 301-10, and ACI
302.1R unless otherwise specified in the construction drawings or job
specification.
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2) Equipment bases shall be finished with a floated finish. Stairs, steps, ramps, and
walks shall be finished with a broom finish.
Curing
1) Structural concrete shall be cured in accordance with recommendations of ACI
301-10 unless otherwise specified.
2) Maximum total dissolved solids in water used for curing shall not exceed 1000
parts per million.
3) Water curing shall be continuous until the compressive strength has reached 70%
of the specified strength, but not less than 7 days.
4) The saturated burlaps shall be covered with a plasticized sheet vapor barrier,
minimum 0.15 mm (6 mils) in thickness and shall be kept in contact with the
concrete surface at all times.
5) Curing Compound shall be in accordance with ASTM C309 or equivalent.
Vendors shall supply datasheet including third party test reports.
6) Any structure designated as a hydraulic structure in the contract documents shall
comply with the following:
a) Hydraulic structures shall be cured by a wet-cure procedure only (e.g., use
of ponding, sprinkling, or a moisture-retaining fabric).
b) Moist wood forms in contact with concrete shall not be considered as curing
for hydraulic structures.
c) Curing shall occur for a minimum of 14 days.
d) Wall forms shall be loosened and water continually sprinkled between the
wall and forms.
7) Liquid membrane curing compounds shall not be used on surfaces that shall
receive bonded treatments, tiles, paint or other adhered finishes, epoxy
toppings, or additional concrete unless otherwise specified in contract
documents.
8) Curing and protection of mass concrete shall be in accordance with ACI 301-10,
Section 8.3.1.
Coating and Protection
1) A plasticized sheet vapor barrier in accordance with ASTM E1745, Class A,
minimum of 0.25 mm (10 mils) in thickness, shall be placed beneath slabs on
grade. Outdoor sidewalks are exempted from this requirement.
2) A 50 mm sub-slab (lean concrete) shall be placed beneath concrete foundations.
3) A plasticized sheet vapor barrier in accordance with ASTM E1745, Class A,
minimum of 0.25 mm (10 mils) in thickness shall be placed below and around
the sides of concrete that is placed directly into excavation without the use of
formwork, where coal tar or bitumen coating cannot be applied.
4) All concrete surfaces in direct contact with earth shall be coated with two coats
of coal tar or bitumen coating that conforms to APCS-3 or APCS-10 of SAES-
H-001.
Hot Weather Concreting
When hot weather conditions exist, the provisions of ACI 305R shall be met.
Concrete for Underground Ducts
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1) Concrete for underground duct envelopes shall be colored in accordance with
SAES-T-911 and SAES-P-104 for communication and electrical ducts
respectively.
2) Coloring admixtures shall be in accordance with ASTMC979/C979M. Concrete
envelopes for underground ducts and cover slabs for direct-buried cables can
be colored by adding 6 kilograms of coloring oxide powder per cubic meter of
concrete unless otherwise specified in contract documents.
3.3.4 Structures
3.3.4.1 General Structural Scope
Unless otherwise noted, MCC shall provide all necessary labor, tools,
equipment,materials and consumables to perform all operations that shall be required to receive,
haul,handle, fabricate, erect, and install structural steelwork.
Specifically;
The structural works shall include but not limited to all necessary works to support
and provide a complete function of the FACILITIES. The WORK shall be done in
accordance with the latest applicable SAUDI ARAMCO Engineering Standards
(SAES) and American Building Code requirements for Reinforced Concrete (ACI),
other SAUDI ARAMCO Standards and Specifications and relevant Industry Codes
and Standard and Project Drawings included herein.
MCC shall be responsible for designing and providing required foundation for all
the buildings as per building loads and provide required shop drawings including
necessary calculations for approval by COMPANY Representative prior to
construction.
MCC shall be responsible for providing required parking shelter including
designing of necessary foundations, steel frame and fabric cover as per Drawing No.
STDFN-1023.001.
MCC shall be responsible for providing any required fabrication shop drawings.
All structural steel supply, fabrication and erection shall comply with the
requirements of SAES-M-001, SAUDI ARAMCO Material Specification 12-
SAMSS-007 for Fabrication, 12-SAMSS-008 for erection and the American
Institute Specification for Design (AISC).
All Structural steel shall be galvanized as per 12-SAMSS-007 and project design
drawings.
All primary bolted connections shall be furnished with high strength bolts
conforming to the physical specifications of ASTM A-325, (Ref., AISC Structural
Joints, using ASTM A-325,or A-490, Bolts) and as per SAES-M-100 section 22.
All machine bolts furnished for secondary bolted connections shall conform to
ASTM A-307 and to SAES-M-100 section 2205.11.1.E
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Fabricator's identification marks: Each item or bundle of roof panels and wall
panels and platforms shall be marked with a unique tag number to clearly indicate
its associated equipment. It shall also be indicated on the erection drawings.
All structural steel welding shall be in accordance with ANSI/AWS D 1.1/D 1.1M
latest Structural Welding Code for Steel skip or stitch welds shall not be made.
As applicable, all existing facilities at the Job Site shall be carefully protected from
damage by MCC Any connections to existing structural steel shall be carefully
planned to avoid field work as much as possible.
All connections shall be designed by the MCCs fabricator as per the forces
mentioned in the design drawings. In the absence of forces minimum force
guidelines specified in SAES-M-001 shall be followed.
The MCC shall evaluate the off-site pre-assembly and/or modularization of
structures to minimize costs and schedule for the site work.
Painting/coating and surface preparation shall be in accordance with Saudi Aramco
standard SAES-H-001, SAES-B-67 and SAES-H-101V. The coloring shall match
with the existing and shall be with prior approval from COMPANY Representative.
Exposed corners, edges, burrs or rough spots on handrails, guards, ladders,
platforms and stairs, which might cause injury to personnel using the assembled
structure, shall be ground or filed smooth.
For electrical continuity all steel contact surfaces shall be masked during application
of coating systems.
All galvanized structural steel shapes and plates shall be painted/coated as follows:
1 Steel Shapes & Plates
2 Steel Items Embedded In Concrete
3 Floor Plates
4 Pipe Handrails
5 Guard Rails
6 Guardrail shall be painted with yellow and black stripes as per above painting
schedule.
7 Handrails, step edges of outside staircase and ladders shall be yellow as per
SAESB-067.
3.3.4.2 Detailed Structural Scope
MCC Scope of Work for the Temporary Construction Facilities Project

(TCF) includes but is not limited to development of Camps, Site offices,
Utility Infrastructure and Packaged Equipment Items. The WORK involved
is generally described below and shall be carried out in accordance with the
Contract drawings, Standards, Codes and the like set out herein. The list
below is not comprehensive and the CONTRACTOR shall perform all
WORK to the complete satisfaction of SAUDI ARAMCO in accordance
with the Contract documentation.
MCC shall Design, Supply, Fabrication and erection of the Structural, steel
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structures for the below items:
1) Gasoline station sunshade
2) Diesel station sunshade
3) Car wash facility sunshade
4) Parking sunshade
5) STP package associated structures
6) Access platform for Diesel tanks of Generators
7) Pipe and Valve Supports
8) Gathering Tent
9) Traffic signage posts
10) Ladders, Stairs and Platforms
11) Miscellaneous Steelwork, including Electrical Supports
12) Guard Rails, Guard Posts, Instrument Stands and Signs, and Anchor
Bolts
MCC shall be responsible for providing necessary concrete foundation,
grade slab,equipment foundation including fabrication, provision and
installation of steel structure with necessary sheeting for following
buildings:
1) Fire and Raw water pump station as per drawing no.
ST-DFN-1020.001, ST-DTE-1001.001 & ST-DTE-1001.002.
2) Potable water pumps station as per drawing no. ST-DFN-1021.001,
ST-DTE-1002.001 &ST-DTE-1002.002.
3) Irrigation water pumps station as per drawing no. ST-DFN-1024.002,
ST-DTE-1003.001 &ST-DTE-1003.002.
Concrete structures for the below items:
1) Sewage Lift station.
2) STP package associated structures.
3) Valve chambers.
4) Miscellaneous items as per Project drawings.
3.3.4.3 Fabrication of Structural and Miscellaneous Steel
Material Requirements
1) All material shall be of new stock.
2) The minimum thickness of any part of a structural shape shall be 5 mm. Rolled
sections used in the fabrication of base skid framing for portable steel buildings may
have webs 3.5 mm and greater while meeting all other design and fabrication
requirements.
3) Where contact of dissimilar metals will cause galvanic corrosion, a suitable
insulating material shall be provided between the metals.
Structural Shapes, Plates and Bars
1) Structural plates, bars, M, S, HP, C, MC and L shapes shall be ASTM A36/ASTM
A36M unless otherwise specified in the contract documents.
2) Structural W, WT shapes and high strength plates shall be ASTM
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A572/ASTM A572M or ASTM A992/ASTM A992M unless otherwise specified in
the contract documents.
3) 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.
Pipe Columns and Handrail
Pipe for columns or handrail shall be per ASTM A53/A53M Type E or S, Grade A or B
or ASTM A106/A106M Grade A or B.
Structural Tubing
Structural tubing shall be per ASTM A501 or ASTM A500/A500M Grade A or B.
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/A653M, G90 Coating Designation. Design
shall be in accordance with SDI Design Manual for Composite Decks, Form Decks and
Roof Decks, No. 31.
High Strength Bolt Assemblies
Bolt - ASTM A325 or A325M Type 1 if specified on the design drawings
Bolt - ASTM A490 or A490M Type 1 if specified on the design drawings. ASTM A490
bolts cannot be used in corrosive environments and cannot be galvanized.
Washer - ASTM F436 or F436M
Direct Tension Indicator (D.T.I.) Washers - ASTM F959 or F959M, when specified on
the design drawings
Heavy Hex Nut - ASTM A563 Grade DH or ASTM A563M Grade 10S
Standard Bolt Assemblies

Bolt - ASTM A307 Grade A, (Hex " - 1" diameter)
Washer - ASTM F436 or F436M
Nut - ASTM A563 or A563M Grade A, Heavy Hex
Anchor Bolt Assemblies shall be in accordance with Standard Drawing AA-036322 Sht.
No. 001 (Rev. No. 08 or later) and the following material specifications:
Threaded Anchor Bolts - ASTM A36/ASTM A36M or ASTM F1554, Gr. 36
Headed Bolts - ASTM A307 Grade A (Hex " - 1" diameter, Heavy Hex over 1"
diameter)
Washers - ASTM F436 or ASTM F436M
Plate Washers - ASTM A36/ASTM A36M
Nuts - ASTM A563 Grade A, Heavy Hex or ASTM A563M
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High Strength Anchor Bolt Assemblies shall be in accordance with Standard Drawing
AA-036322 Sht. No. 001 (Rev. No. 08 or later) and the following material
specifications:
Anchor Bolts - ASTM A193/A193M Gr. B7 or ASTM F1554, Gr. 105
Heavy Hex Nuts - ASTM A194/A194M or ASTM A563, DH or ASTM A563M Grade
10S
Washers - ASTM F436 or ASTM F436M
Plate Washers - ASTM A36/ASTM A36M
Shear Connectors (for composite construction) - Headed Studs ASTM A108 Grade
1010 through 1020, AWS D1.1 Section 7, Type B
Welding Filler Metal
Based on building code and standards and the framing system selected, appropriate
welding code (AWS D1.1/ D1.1M, AWS D1.3/ D1.3M, AWS D1.8/D1.8M, or AWS
D14.1/D14.1M) and welding filler metal shall be selected. To clarify, if AWS D1.1/
D1.1M is applicable, then welding filler metal shall be per AWS D1.1, Section 3.3
(including Table 3.1) low hydrogen with an electrode strength of 58 ksi (400 MPa)
minimum yield strength and 70 ksi (480 MPa) minimum tensile strength. (For example,
use E70XX for SMAW, F7XX-EXXX for SAW, ER70S-X for GMAW, and E7XT-X
for FCAW.) However, E60XX (410 MPa) electrodes may be used for tack welding.
Crane Rails
Rails 30 lb/yd to 100 lb/yd (15 kg/m to 49.60 kg/m) Type ASCE
Rails 104 lb/yd to 175 lb/yd (52 kg/m to 88 kg/m) ASTM A759
Rails A45 to A150 Profiles - DIN 536
Checkered Floor Plates

ASTM A786/ASTM A786M Pattern 4 or 5 and ASTM A36/A36M
Steel Bar Grating and Grating Stair Treads
Steel bar grating and grating stair treads shall be per ASTM A1011/A1011M,
galvanized per ASTM A123/A123M and comply with NAAMM MBG 531. Steel
grating shall be rectangular type, with plain 3/16-inch x 1-1/4-inch (5-mm x 32-mm
bearing bars on 1-3/16-inch (30-mm) spacing with cross bars on 4-inch (100-mm)
spacing. Grating stair treads shall have abrasive or checkered plate nosing.
Heavy Duty Metal Bar Grating
Heavy duty metal bar grating shall comply with NAAMM MBG 532.
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
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A153M or ASTM B695.
Steel Joists
Steel joist and joist girders shall comply with SJI Standard Specifications and Load
Tables for Steel Joists and Joist Girders.
3.3.4.3 Galvanizing, Painting, Coating, and Fireproofing
Fireproofed Steel
1) Galvanized steel is acceptable under cementitious fireproofing. Galvanized steel
that will receive intumescent fireproofing materials must be brush-off blasted
(sweep blast) and then receive an APCS-1B primer prior to the application of the
intumescent fireproofing.
2) Bare carbon steel that will receive fireproofing shall be prepared as follows:
a) A full APCS-1B system (primer and top coat(s)) shall be applied under
cementitious fireproofing materials.
b) APCS-1B primer shall be applied prior to the application of the intumescent
fireproof materials.
Galvanizing
1) All structural and miscellaneous steel except ASTM A490 or ASTM A490M bolts
and crane rails shall be galvanized unless otherwise noted in the contract
documents. All steel and anchor bolts embedded in concrete shall be hot-dip
galvanized and cannot be mechanically galvanized. Electro-galvanizing or
Electro-plating of steel materials is not permitted.
2) Galvanizing of steel profiles, plates, hardware and bolts shall be in accordance with
the following ASTM specifications:
a) Steel profiles and plates - ASTM A123/A123M
b) Steel hardware ASTM A153/A153M
c) ASTM A325 Type 1 or ASTM A325M Type 1 bolts and corresponding nuts
and washers - ASTM B695 (unless embedded in concrete) or ASTM F2329
d) ASTM A36/A36M, ASTM F1554 and ASTM A193 Gr B7 threaded bar or
ASTM A307 bolts and corresponding nuts and washers - ASTM B695 (unless
embedded in concrete) or ASTM F2329
3) Zinc Specification
a) Zinc shall be procured from London Metal Exchange (LME) approved brands.
b) Only LME Grade and Special High Grade Zinc as per ASTM B6 preferably in
Jumbo sizes and as specified in ASTM B897 shall be acceptable. Zinc jumbo
blocks shall carry manufacturer marking and identification as per ASTM B949
and must have chemical composition certificate traceable to the lot or batch or
cast number.
c) Adding Lead or Aluminum to the zinc bath is not permitted.
d) The molten zinc in the galvanizing bath, while the bath level is close to
minimum allowed by the kettle manufacturer, shall contain not less than an
average value of 98.0% zinc by weight.
4) General Fabrication
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a) The Fabricator is responsible to safeguard against embrittlement and
warpage per ASTM A143/A143M and ASTM A384/A384M.
b) Fabrication details shall meet the requirements of ASTM A385/A385M to
allow for the creation of high quality zinc coatings.
c) Whenever practical, cutting, drilling and welding shall be performed before
galvanizing. The Fabricator shall remove weld slag before galvanizing.
d) The edges of tightly contacting surfaces shall be completely seal welded.
e) Vent holes shall be provided for piping or tubular assemblies as required by
ASTM A385/A385M. The vent holes shall be located in the bottom side to
prevent rainwater accumulation.
f) The Fabricator before proceeding shall bring potential problems that require a
modification in design to the attention of the Buyer.
5) Galvanizing of Steel Hardware
a) Nuts shall be tapped oversize in accordance with ASTM A563 or ASTM
A563M.
b) Nut threads shall be retapped after hot-dip galvanizing to provide proper fit.
c) Direct tension indicators, if used, shall be mechanically galvanized by the
manufacturer according to the Class 50 requirements of ASTM B695.
6) Inspection of Galvanized Steel
a) The Buyer reserves the right to inspect and reject all galvanized steel in
accordance with the provisions of ASTM A123/A123M and ASTM E376.
b) All bolts, nuts, and washers shall meet required mechanical properties after
galvanizing.
c) Hot Dip Galvanizing shop inspectors shall have successfully completed the
American Galvanizers Associations Hot Dip Galvanized Steel Inspection
course or equivalent.
d) Chemical bath tank (Degreasing, Rinsing, Pickling, Fluxing, etc.) parameters
shall be verified at regular intervals by a certified chemist to ensure desired
surface preparation of black steel materials. Titration results and certificates
shall be provided to buyer upon request.
e) The galvanizer shall ensure that the hot dip galvanized steel is inspected for
coating thickness, adhesion, and embrittlement as per ASTM A123/A123M.
Test records and certificates shall be provided to buyer upon request.
Repair of Galvanized Steel
1) All damage to galvanizing shall be repaired in accordance with ASTM
A780/A780M.
2) Before the repair of damaged galvanized coating, exposed substrate metal
shall be cleaned to bright metal and free of all visual rust, oil, or grease.
Any non-adhering galvanizing shall be removed to the extent that the
surrounding galvanizing is integral and adherent.
3) When surface defects exceed 2% of a member's area, the defects shall be repaired by
redipping the member in the zinc bath.
4) Cold repair using an organic zinc rich coating (primer in APCS-1C) shall be
permitted if the following conditions exist:
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a) Total damaged area is less than 1% of the total coated area of the member being
repaired
b) No single repair is greater than 2 in (1300 mm)
c) No single repair is greater than 12-in (300 mm) long.
5) Only products approved under APCS-1C shall be used.
6) Hot repairs shall be made in the shop if any of the following conditions exist:
a) Total damaged area is greater than 1% but less than 2% of the total coated area of
the member being repaired
b) Any single repair is at least 2 in (1,300 mm) in area
c) Any single repair is 12-in (300 mm) long or more.
7) Hot repair shall be made using zinc alloy rod or powder manufactured for the repair
of galvanized steel.
8) Flux, heavy ash, or heavy dross inclusions shall be removed by brushing, grinding,
or filing as required.
9) Galvanized steel which has been rejected shall be stripped, re-galvanized, and
submitted again for inspection.
10) Correction of excessive warpage that exceeds ASTM A6/A6M criteria, shall be by
press straightening if possible. The application of localized heating to straighten
must be approved by the Chairman of the Onshore Structures Standards
Committee.
11) If galvanized tension control bolts are used, all bare steel surfaces (i.e., bolt ends)
shall be repair galvanized per this section.
3.3.4.4 Painting and Coatings
Where hot-dip galvanizing cannot be done after fabrication, uncoated locations shall be
painted in accordance with the Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards SAES-H-001 and
SAES-H-101V. Shop painting over hot dip galvanized members (duplex coating) is not
required unless specified in the Purchase Order, mandatory Saudi Aramco engineering
standards or as specified in Section 5.3.3.
Where fireproofing of structural steel is specified, the steel shall be coated with
materials that are qualified and approved in accordance with SAES-H-001, APCS-1B,
Epoxy Coated System with Epoxy Primer (also see Section 5.1.2).
Shop painting is not required unless specified in the Purchase Order, except for the
following:
1) Communication towers which require painting, aviation marking and lighting as
follows:
a) Surface preparation and dry film thickness requirements shall be in accordance
with SAES-H-001, APCS-1E.
b) Minimum and maximum overcoating times must be in strict accordance with the
Manufacturer's Product Data Sheet, and all coatings must be qualified and
approved in accordance with SAES-H-001, APCS-1E.
c) Aviation marking shall be in compliance with SAES-B-063.
2) Railings, step edges at outside staircases and ladders shall have safety coatings over
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the galvanizing that complies with SAES-B-067.
Where the contract documents require galvanized floor plates to be coated with a shop
applied anti-skid paint, use APCS-12 per SAES-H-001.
High-strength anchor bolts shall be coated in accordance with Standard Drawing AA-
036322 Sht. No. 001 (Rev. No. 08 or later).
Fixed Ladders and Cages
Fixed ladders and cages shall comply with PIP STF05501.
Fixed Industrial Stairs
Fixed industrial stairs shall comply with PIP STF05511.
Pipe Railing for Walkway and Working Surfaces
Pipe railing for walkway and working surfaces shall comply with PIP STF05520. Angle
railing shall not be used.
Grating Details
Grating details shall comply with PIP STF05530.
Circular vessel Platform Details
Circular vessel platform details shall comply with PIP STF05535.
3.3.4.5 Fabrication
General
1) All fabrication shall be in accordance with the AISC Code of Standard Practice for
Steel Buildings and Bridges and the AISC Specification for Structural Steel
Buildings.
2) All structural steel shall be made by open hearth, basic oxygen or electric furnace
process. Bessemer steel is not acceptable.
3) No rimmed or capped steel shall be used.
4) Structural steel pipe shall be limited to seamless or electric-welded, straight-seam
pipe. Where steel pipes or tubing are used and no internal corrosion protection is
provided, all open ends shall be sealed to prevent internal corrosion.
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) All welding shall be in accordance with AWS D1.1/D1.1M, Structural Welding Code
Steel, AWS D.1.3/ D1.3M, Structural Welding Code Sheet Steel, AWS
D1.8/D1.8M Structural Welding Code - Seismic Supplement (2009), or AWS
D14.1/D14.1M Specification for Welding of Industrial and Mill Cranes and Other
Material Handling Equipment as appropriate. Welded joints in Seismic Force
Resisting Systems that are designed in accordance with the AISC Seismic provisions
(AISC 341) shall be applied as per AWS D1.8/D1.8M.
7) Shop splices, substitutions of member sizes, or changes in details or dimensions
shall not be permitted without written authorization from the Chairman of the
Onshore Structures Standards Committee.
8) In order to reduce field connections to a minimum, shop assembly shall be as
complete as possible, consistent with the feasibility and economy of the handling
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and shipping of the assembled units. Sections or assemblies too long for shipment
shall be provided with field joints of the same member strength.
9) Lifting lugs required for lifting of fully assembled structural units or skids shall be
designed for attachment to primary structural members only. Lifting lugs shall be
attached by means of a complete joint-penetration groove weld or continuous fillet
welds (see paragraph 7.6.e).
a) A design factor of safety of 5 shall be applied to all limit states for the lifting lug and its
attachment.
b) Eccentric forces and impact factors shall be considered in the design of the lugs and their
attachment.
c) Block outs in the support beam flange to accommodate lifting lugs
shall be attached to the lug plate in a manner to develop the full tension capacity
of the flange.
d) Also see section 6.2.6.2 for additional welding requirements.

10) All beams, except cantilevers, shall be fabricated with natural mill camber in the up
position.
11) All re-entrant corners shall be shaped, notched-free, to a radius.
12) Fabricator, when performing shop assembly work, shall not exceed the tolerances
specified in AISC Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges.
13) Base plate hole sizes for structural steel columns shall be as follows:
Anchor bolts to inch (12-22 mm) 5/16 inch (8 mm) oversize
Anchor bolts 1 to 1-inch (25-44 mm) inch (12 mm) oversize
Anchor bolts over 2 to 2-inch (50 - 57 mm) inch (19 mm) oversize
Anchor bolts 2-inch and over (64 mm) 1 inch (25 mm) oversize
14) All pieces shipped loose and erectable assemblies shall be clearly marked with
permanently visible identifying erection mark number. Method and location of
marking shall be approved by Buyer. Stamped or raised manufacturers
identification marks shall not be filled, ground or otherwise removed.
15) Before surface preparation, the Fabricator shall remove all sharp corners, burrs
(including bolt hole burrs), weld spatter, slag, weld flux, loose mill scale and
other foreign matter.
16) Exposed corners, edges, burrs or rough spots on handrails, guards, ladders,
platforms and stairs, which might cause injury to personnel using the assembled
structure, shall be ground or filed smooth.
17) Platforms, stairways and handrails shall be shop-assembled in the largest units
suitable for handling and shipping. Ladder cages shall be shop assembled on
ladders.
18) The method for fastening grating shall be as specified on the design drawings and
shall also comply with the requirements in Section 4.15 of this specification. A
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minimum of two fasteners per panel shall be used at each support, with a
minimum of four fasteners per panel.
The fasteners shall be supplied by the Fabricator with 5% extra to cover losses.
19) Grating / checkered plate openings dimensioned on the design drawings shall be
cut and banded in the shop as shown on the design drawing. Grating/checkered
plate openings that are not dimensioned on the design drawings will be cut in the
field by others.
20) Joints perpendicular to the span of grating and checkered plate flooring shall occur
only over support members.
21) Checkered plate shall have -in (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.
22) Holes must be drilled and not punched in material over 15 mm thick. See ASTM
A143 Sections 6.2 and 6.3 for additional requirements.
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 fabricator-designed or fabricator-selected as
defined below.
1) Engineer-Designed Connections
a) Engineer-designed connections will be fully designed and detailed on the design
drawings and shall be furnished as shown.
b) Engineer-designed connections shall be only those connections fully detailed on
the design drawings, showing all fastener sizes, arrangement, dimensions, and all
connection material, and weld types, sizes and the length for each individual
member or part to be joined. The fabricator shall reflect this information on shop
drawings.
c) Requests to deviate from the specific details of any engineer-designed connection
by the Fabricator must be in writing, with written approval from Saudi Aramco.
2) 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
Steel Construction Manual Part 10, Table 10-2 or Table 10-3.
3) Fabricator-Designed Connections
a) Fabricator-Designed connections shall be designed and detailed by the Fabricator
to carry all loads shown on the design drawings or as specified in the contract
documents.
b) The Fabricator shall have an experienced Structural Engineer to design or
supervise the design of all fabricator-designed connections.
c) Fabricator-designed connections shall meet all requirements of the contract
documents. In all cases, design shall consider the entire joint (including beams,
girders, columns, and bracing) and shall take into account all applicable limit
states, including bolt shear, combined bolt tension and shear, prying action, local
bending, coped beam capacities, block shear, web buckling, etc. The Fabricator
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shall design and furnish stiffeners for column webs, column flanges, and elements
of other members involved as required.
d) If transfer forces (axial forces at ends of beams and girders) are shown on the
design drawings, framed beam connections shall be designed to carry the transfer
forces in combination with the beam end reactions.
e) Checked engineering calculations for each Fabricator-designed
connection shall be sealed and signed by the responsible structural engineer who
designed or supervised the design of the connections. Additionally, where
required by the contract documents, all shop drawings containing fabricator-
designed connections shall be sealed and signed by the responsible structural
engineer and shall be submitted to the Saudi Aramco Representative for review.
f) Review of shop drawings detailing fabricator-designed connections and
engineering calculation sheets by the Saudi Aramco Representative does not
relieve the Fabricator of the responsibility for both the design adequacy and
detailing of connections designed by the Fabricator.
g) Conxtech ConxL connections shall be designed per AISC 358-10 Chapter 10
(Conxtech ConxL moment connection). Additionally, Conxtech ConxR
moment connections are permitted as full-strength, fully restrained connections
for wide flange beams to concrete-filled square HSS or built-up box columns
using a high strength, field-bolted collar assembly.
Allowable Stress Increase
The fabricator shall not increase allowable stresses in the design of members or
connections, unless noted in the design drawings and permitted by the governing
standard or code.
Bolted Connections
1) Design, detailing, and fabrication of bolted connections shall be in accordance with
either the AISC Allowable Strength Design (ASD) or Load and Resistance Factor
Design (LRFD) method, as noted in the contract documents.
2) Connection design shall conform to the following standards:
a) AISC Specification for Structural Joints using ASTM A325 or A490 Bolts
b) AISC Steel Construction Manual
c) AISC Detailing for Steel Construction
3) ASTM A325/A325M high-strength bolts, inch (20 mm) in diameter, shall be used
in all bolted structural connections, unless otherwise noted in the contract
documents. However, larger ASTM A325/A325M bolts may be used when required
to meet connection capacity requirements and shall be clearly flagged on the
erection drawings.
4) All ASTM A325 or ASTM A325M high-strength bolts, shall be Type 1, galvanized.
Galvanized washers and nuts shall be furnished for galvanized bolts.
5) All bolts, nuts, and washers shall be properly identified and marked with the material
grade and manufacturer's logo if required by respective ASTM standard. All
fasteners not so marked shall be rejected. Should any unmarked fasteners be
installed, they shall be removed. Mechanical testing of unmarked fasteners shall not
constitute justification for their use.
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6) The minimum available strength of all bolted, or mixed bolted and welded, framed-
beam connections shall be the member end reaction shown on the design drawings.
If the member end reaction is not shown, the minimum available strength shall be
one-half of the maximum total uniform load capacity as shown in the Maximum
Total Uniform Load Tables in AISC Steel Construction Manual for the given beam
size, span, and grade of material, unless otherwise specified in the contract
documents. In addition to vertical load, all beam connections shall be designed to
transfer an assumed longitudinal force equal to 5% of the dead and live load. If not
shown on the drawings, loads shall be based on the Maximum Total Uniform Load
Tables.
7) The minimum number of bolts in a framed beam connection shall be two bolts.
8) High-strength bolted connections shall be bearing-type in accordance with A325-N
with the threads included in the shear plane.
9) Slip-critical connections in accordance with A325-SC shall be used if noted on the
contract documents.
10) All high-strength bolts shall be fully tightened, unless they are clearly identified on
the design drawings to be tightened only to a snug-tight or finger-tight condition
to allow for movement within a slotted hole.
11) Ladder, stair tread, purlin, girt, doorframe and handrail connections may be made
with standard machine bolts, conforming to ASTM A307.
12) ASTM A307 bolts, when used, shall be limited in size to -in (16 mm) diameter
and smaller.
13) All bolt holes shall be standard holes as defined in Tables J3.3 and J3.3M of the
AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, unless otherwise specified on
the design drawings or noted in the following subsections.
14) For framed-beam bearing connections, horizontal short- slotted holes are permitted
in the outstanding leg of clip angles if approved by the engineer of record.
15) For framed beam slip-critical connections, oversized or horizontal short slotted
holes as defined in Tables J3.3 and J3.3M of the AISC Specification for
Structural Steel Buildings may be used in the outstanding legs of clip angles if
approved by the engineer of record. However, in both these cases bolt shear
allowable loads are reduced, as shown in Tables 7-3 or 7-4, of the AISC Steel
Construction Manual.
16) For slotted holes, the long direction of the slot shall be perpendicular to the load
direction. All slotted or oversize hole dimensions shall be as defined in Tables
J3.3 and J3.3M of the AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings.
17) Hardened washers shall be provided under all bolt heads and/or nuts adjacent to
any ply with oversized or slotted holes. For standard holes, a minimum of one
hardened washer shall be supplied with each bolt.
18) If direct tension indicator washers are used, they shall be in accordance with ASTM
F959/F959M and shall be installed according to the washer manufacturer's
published specifications.
19) Where high-strength bolts are used, "turn-of-nut" or "load indicating washer"
methods may be used for bolt tightening. Temporary shop erection bolts must be
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removed and replaced with high-strength bolts. A marking system shall be used to
mark high-strength bolted connections after tightening is completed.
20) All bolt lengths shall be determined from the Commentary in Specifications for
Structural Joints Using ASTM A325 or ASTM A490 Bolts, Table C-2.2.
21) A minimum of 5% extra quantities of each bolt size and length, including nuts and
washers, shall be furnished by the fabricator for field erection.
22) All column splices shall be field-bolted and conform to AISC Detailing for Steel
Construction unless welded column splices are shown on the contract documents.
23) A washer shall be furnished with each anchor bolt. Plate washer thicknesses shall
be as shown on the design drawings.
24) All nuts for high-strength bolts shall be wax-dipped to reduce torque during
installation.
25) As required by OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Sub-part R, when two structural members on
opposite sides of a column web, or a beam web over a column, are connected
sharing common connection holes, the fabricator shall provide means of
supporting one member while erecting the other member. Unless the means of
support is indicated in the contract documents, the fabricator may provide one
additional row of bolts in the member to be erected first, an erection seat for the
member to be erected first, or other suitable means. Unless additional loading is
indicated, the erection seat shall be sized and attached to the column or
supporting beam web with sufficient bolts to support the dead weight of the
member. See the OSHA document for additional information.
Welded Connections
1) Design, detailing, and fabrication of welded connections shall be in accordance with
either AISC's Allowable Strength Design (ASD) or Load and Resistance Factor
Design (LRFD) method, as noted in the Contract Documents.
2) Based on building code and standards and the framing system selected, appropriate
welding code (AWS D1.1/ D1.1M, AWS D1.3/ D1.3M, or AWS D1.8/D1.8M)
should be selected. Welded connection design shall be in accordance with the
appropriate welding code, AISC Steel Construction Manual and AISC Detailing for
Steel Construction. Welding for monorail, lifting lugs and other below the hook
devices required for lifting or rigging shall conform to AWS D14.1/ D14.1M.
3) The minimum available strength of all welded framed beam connections shall be the
member end reaction shown on the design drawings. If the member end reaction is
not shown on the design drawings, the minimum available strength shall be one-half
of the values shown in the Maximum Total Uniform Load Tables in the AISC Steel
Construction Manual for the given beam size, span, and grade of material, unless
otherwise specified in the contract documents.
4) The minimum fillet weld leg size is 3/16-in (5 mm) for structural welds. Seal welds
may be -in (3 mm) minimum fillet weld leg size.
5) All structural strength welding shall be continuous, unless alternate procedures are
approved by the Chairman of the Onshore Structures Standards Committee.
6) The Fabricator shall design and install erection clips for field-welded connections.
7) Field connections for random-length materials of handrail and ladder cage
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assemblies shall be welded.
8) Continuous seal-welding shall be used in places that are not self-draining or where
crevice corrosion is likely to occur. If seal-welding is not practical, alternative
methods of sealing shall be used with the approval of the Saudi Aramco
Representative.
9) Fabricator shall remove all run-off bars and extension tabs.
Shop and Field Connections
1) All field connections shall be bolted and all shop connections shall be either bolted
or welded, unless otherwise shown on the design drawings.
2) Single-angle shear connections shall not be used.
3) To ensure electrical continuity if shop-applying non-conductive 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
1) Unless otherwise noted on the design drawings, connections for pre-assembled
bracing and truss members shall be designed for the forces shown on the design
drawings, but not less than 50% of allowable tension capacity of the members or 6
kips (27 kN), whichever is greater. The available tension strength of a member shall
be calculated using the gross cross section of the member. A minimum of two bolts
per connection is required.
2)All cross-bracing shall be bolted at intersections with one bolt minimum for angles
and two bolts minimum for tees.
3)All bracing connections, including gusset plates, shall be designed in accordance
with the
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).
5) Unless otherwise noted on the design drawings, all vertical bracing and knee bracing
shall have gusset plates on column centerlines.
6) Unless otherwise noted on the design drawings, the following working points shall
be used:
a) For vertical bracing at the intersection of a column, beam and brace, the gusset
plate shall be connected to both beam and column. The work point shall be the
point at which the beam and column centerlines intersect.
b) For the connection of V-braces to nominal beams 10-in (250 mm) or smaller, the
working point shall be the intersection of the horizontal centerline of the beam
and the centerline of the bay.
c) For the connection of V-braces to nominal beams 12-in (300 mm) or larger, the
working point shall be the intersection of a horizontal line 5-in (125 mm) below
the top flange if the brace is above the beam, or 5-in (125 mm) above the bottom
flange if the brace is below the beam, and the centerline of the bay.
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Connections for Concrete Fireproofed Members
1) Connections for members fireproofed with concrete shall be detailed to minimize
blockouts in shop applied fireproofing.
2) Gusset plates for vertical or horizontal bracing members and single-plate shear
connections for beams shall extend outside fireproofing a sufficient length to make
the connection with the fireproofing in place.
3) Handrails shall not be connected to fireproofed columns.
Handling, Shipping, and Delivery
1) Handling and Shipping
a) Delivery of steel shall be in the order needed for erection. The delivery sequence
for the fabricated steel, unless otherwise noted in the contract documents or
arranged by Saudi Aramco, shall be as follows:
a)) Anchor bolts
b)) Loose base plates
c)) Steel embedded in concrete
d)) Erection bolts
e)) First tier columns and framing for all its levels (including stairs, grating and
handrail)
f)) Second tier columns and its framing, etc.
2) All bolts, washers and nuts shall be packaged and delivered in rigid, weatherproof
containers. Cardboard containers are not acceptable.
3) Railcars and/or trucks shall be loaded and cribbed so that they can be readily
unloaded by others. Load in such a manner that continuous drainage is assured.
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.
5) The Fabricator shall ensure that adequate protection is provided for threads on sag
rods, anchor bolts, and any other threaded components to prevent damage during
shipping and handling. Care shall be taken that holes and surfaces prepared for
connection and the threads of bolts, anchors, mortises, etc., stay clean and
undamaged.
6) The bottom of base plates shall be clean and free of any rust or corrosion.
Delivery
1) The Fabricator is responsible for delivering all materials and documentation to the
job site in good condition. All material and documentation will be inspected
immediately upon receipt by Buyer to determine that all items included in the Bill of
Materials have been supplied, to assure that all documentation has been received,
and to check for any damage.
2) All materials designated for the care, custody and control of the Erector shall be
received, unloaded, stored, and otherwise handled in a manner that will prevent
distortion, deterioration, or damage.
3) Saudi Aramco reserves the right to reject all damaged or substandard material or
documentation.
Erection and Shop Drawings
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1) Shop drawings and erection drawings shall be prepared in accordance with the AISC
documents listed in this specification.
2) Erection drawings shall reference the corresponding design drawings. Every steel
piece on the shop drawings shall reference the appropriate erection drawing.
3) Shop drawings shall clearly show the material specification and grade of steel to be
used.
4) Erection and shop drawings shall be grouped in sets and identified separately for
each structure or yard area.
5) Erection drawings shall clearly show the mark number and position for each
member. The mark number system shall be agreed upon in advance with the Buyer.
6) Erection drawings shall clearly identify slip critical high strength bolted connections.
7) All fabricated steel sections shall be match-marked for field assembly with
designating numbers or letters corresponding to the field erection drawings. Match-
marking of steel shall be done with suitable paint, waterproof ink or with pressed
metal tags.
8) In addition to the Fabricator's identification marks, each item or bundle of walkways
and platforms shall be marked with a unique tag number to clearly indicate its
associated equipment. Each item or bundle of walkways and platforms shall also be
indicated on the erection drawings.
9) Shop drawings shall state the welding procedure and welding electrode to
be used.
10) The buyer's purchase order number shall be shown on all erection and shop
drawings.
11) Surface preparation and shop-applied coatings, including areas to be masked, shall
be noted on the shop drawings.
12) 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.
13) In the event that drawing revisions are necessary, the fabricator shall clearly flag on
the shop drawings all changes showing the latest revisions.
Submittals
1) A shipping list (including total weight), a bolt list, and a minimum of two sets of
final erection and shop drawings shall accompany the first shipment of each release.
2) Design drawings including foundation loading diagrams shall be provided for
approval of the Buyer as specified in the Non-Material Requirements, Form SA-
7927 attached to the Purchase Order.
3) The foundation loading diagram to be provided by the vendor shall show the type,
size, location and projection of all anchor bolts for the metal system components,
and the minimum length and width of the foundation required. Column reactions
(magnitude and direction) and minimum base plate dimensions shall also be
included.
3.3.4.6 Inspection and Testing
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All NDT procedures shall be submitted to the Inspection Department / Operations
Inspection Division (OID) ASNT Level-III for acceptance prior to work commencing.
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 inspector shall
have access to the vendor's facilities to see that SAES-H-001 and SAES-H-002
quality elements are in place prior to and during blasting, priming and coating
operations.
The Inspection Test Plan (ITP) shall be provided for review and approval by the
company inspector.
Inspection and testing shall conform to this Specification and Saudi Aramco
Inspection Requirements Forms 175-120100 or 175-120500 attached to the Purchase
Order.
Welding procedures and individual welders shall be qualified in accordance with the
requirements of AWS D1.1/D1.1M, AWS D1.3, AWS D1.8/D1.8M or AWS D14.1/
D14.1M as appropriate. All welding procedures and welding performance
qualification records shall be made available to the Buyer's Inspector for review.
Inspection of welding shall be performed in accordance with the Structural Welding
Code, AWS D1.1/D1.1M, AWS D1.3/ AWS D1.3M, AWS D1.8/ AWS D1.8M or
AWS D14.1/ D14.1M. Inspectors shall be qualified as AWS Certified Welding
Inspectors in accordance with the provisions of AWS D1.1 or AWS QC1 or
equivalent certification program. Ultrasonic testing may be substituted for
radiography if approved by Saudi Aramco Inspection.
1) All welds shall have 100% visual inspection performed per AWS D1.1. In
addition, any strikes, gouges, and other indications of careless workmanship
(such as surface porosity) shall be removed by grinding.
2) Pipes used as piling (circumferential welds) and tubular structures shall be
randomly radiographed at the rate of 10% [one weld of each ten (10) welds shall
be 100% radiographed]. The specified amount of random radiography shall
include X-ray samples from each welder's daily production.
3) The butt-welded flange sections for all primary load-bearing members shall be
100% radiographed at the weld. Primary load-bearing members shall be defined
as the main frames and any members that are part of the lateral load carrying
system. For skids, primary load-bearing members shall be defined as; exterior
longitudinal and end framing members as well as any full-depth cross beams at
lifting lug locations.
4) For the 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 butt welds
completed each day shall be randomly selected to have radiographic tests
performed on the welds.
5) All lifting lug connections shall be 100% magnetic particle inspected. Full
penetration groove welds in lifting lugs shall be 100% UT inspected Procedures
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and operator qualifications shall meet AWS D1.1 and be submitted to the
Company Inspector for review and approval.
6) The minimum percent coverage of the specified NDT method may be increased
(at any level up to 100%) if, in the opinion of the Company Inspector, the welds
are of questionable workmanship or NDT indicates an excessive number of
defects. Additional or alternative NDT methods may be used at the discretion of
the Company Inspector in order to assist in determining the type or extent of
defects.
Material test reports for each heat of structural steel, each lot of
high-strength and ASTM A307 bolts, ASTM A563 heavy hex nuts, ASTM F436
washers and ASTM A36 plate washers shall be available for review by the Buyer.
Material test reports shall conform to EN 10204, Type 3.1. Compliance testing of
steel plates and profile sections against MTR shall be conducted by the fabricator
as required by the purchase order.
The Buyer may require a quantity of representative samples of bolt assemblies
which the Fabricator shall supply to the Buyer for testing. Testing in accordance
with ASTM F606 or ASTM F606M will be at the Buyer's expense.
If any damage is discovered, or any parts, components, or documentation are
missing or otherwise defective, the occurrence shall be immediately reported to the
buyer in writing.
Shop inspection may include, but not be limited to the following:
Verification of conformance of materials with this specification and the drawings.
The limits of acceptability and repair of surface imperfections for structural steel
shall be in accordance with ASTM A6/ASTM A6M.
Inspection of high-strength bolted connections shall be in accordance with AISC
Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325 or ASTM A490 Bolts.
The buyer reserves the right to inspect and reject all galvanized steel in accordance
with ASTM A123/A123M and ASTM E376.
3.3.5 Equipment
3.3.5.1 General Equipment & Mechanical Utilities Scope
MCC Scope of Work shall include the design, supply, installation, testing and
commissioning of all equipment and utilities including designing and providing
Item # Equipment
1 13.8/0.48Kv TRANSFORMERS
2 Generators(400V)
3 Generators(400V)
4 Distribution boards and Panelboards
5 Control Panels
6 Cables
7 Potable Water Tank
8 Fire Water Tank 47
9 Irrigation Water Tank
10 Gasoline Tank For Petrol Pump
11 Diesel Day Tank For Generator
concrete foundation for it. This shall include but not be limited to HVAC, Fire
Protection, Electrical, Instrumentation,Plumbing and Mechanical Equipment
listed below;
12 Diesel Day Tank For Diesel Driven Pump
13 RO Unit
14 Dispenser For Petrol Pump
15 Fire Water Main Pumps
16 Fire Water Diesel Engine Driven Pump
17 Jockey Pump For Fire Water
18 Potable Water Pumps
19 Deep Well Pumps
20 Irrigation Water Pumps
21 Lift Station Pumps
22 Package STP
23 Chlorination Package
24 Air Compressor packages for Car Wash
25 Vacuum Cleaner for Car Wash Area
26 Digital Automatic Tire Inflator
MCC shall provide all instrumentation and control as required for the equipment at each
TCF.
All control systems shall be provided with local control panel, field instruments
with local controller,junction boxes, level transmitters, pressure gauges and field
cables. Control voltage shall be 24vdc/120vac/250vac.
3.3.5.1 Detailed Equipment & Mechanical Utilities Scope

3.3.5.1.1 Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) Package
The CONTRACTORs Scope of Work consists of a complete turnkey Design,
Supply, Construction, Installation, Start up and Commissioning of the
Membrane Bio Reactor (MBR) STP package that complies with SAES-A-104
requirements, 9COM MATERIAL #: 6000010115, by approved vendors. The
treated effluent discharge limitations will comply with the TSE quality
required for the non-restricted landscape irrigation.
An approved SAUDI ARAMCO MBR supplier shall be used by

CONTRACTOR to design the entire system including but not
limited to the headworks, distribution box, coarse screen, grit
removal,fine screen, equalization tanks, the blowers/compressors,
the air filters, the aeration tank distribution system, the Membrane
Operating System (MOS) the sludge collection tank/thickener,drying
bed, the effluent disinfection system, treated effluent storage tanks,
tank appurtenances (ladders, handrails, etc.), membrane removal
equipment, sun shades and all piping, pumps,instrumentation and
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controls.
All subcomponents of the MBR package unit shall either be

manufactured by an approved SAUDI ARAMCO MBR supplier or
they shall be provided by a supplier that is approved for sale of that
equipment to SAUDI ARAMCO.
The construction procedure of the Sewage Treatment plant as follow:
1) Sewers and Lift Stations Design
2) Preliminary Treatment Design
3) Primary Treatment Design
4) Secondary (Biological) Treatment Design
5) Tertiary Treatment / Chemical Addition Systems
6) Disinfection Design
7) Sludge Management Design
8) Small Flow Wastewater Disposal Systems
9) Wastewater Reuse Design
10) Wastewater Disposal
11) Installation
12) Testing and Inspection
Sewers and Lift Stations Design
1) All sewer systems shall be designed and constructed in accordance with as per Contract
documents of SAES-G-005, SAES-A-400, SAES-A-401, SAES-A-403, SAES-S-010,
and SAES-S-020, as applicable.
2) The collection/discharge system shall conform to as per Contract documents of SAES-S-
010, SAES-S-020, SAES-S-030, SAES-S-060, SAES-A-400 and SAES-A-401.
3) All wastewater lift stations shall be designed and constructed in accordance with as per
Contract documents of SAES-S-010, SAES-S-020, SAES-A-400 and SAES-A-401, as
applicable.
4) Lift stations shall be readily accessible for maintenance and cleaning.
5) There shall be no physical connection between any potable water supply and a
wastewater lift station, which under any conditions might cause contamination of the
potable water supply.
6) Each lift station must have at least two pumps of the same capacity. The capacity of each
lift station must exceed the peak hourly wastewater flow. The lift system must be
designed such that it can pump the peak hourly wastewater flow with the largest pump
out of service.
7) A minimum of 12 air changes per hour is required for lift stations with continuous
ventilation. A capacity of 30 air changes per hour is required when ventilation is
intermittent.
8) Alarm systems, which activate in cases of power failure or pump failure, shall be
provided for lift stations.
9) The capacity of the grease trap shall be equal to the maximum volume of water used in a
kitchen during a mealtime period.
10)
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Preliminary Treatment Design
1) Bar screens, mesh screens, and/or comminutors shall be provided for all sanitary
wastewater treatment plants.
2) Grit removal equipment shall be provided for all sanitary wastewater treatment plants.
3) Access shall be provided for the removal, handling, storage, and disposal of sand,
screenings and grit.
4) Covered containers with the capacity for sealable plastic liners to be installed shall be
provided for sand, screenings and grit that are temporarily stored at the site.
Primary Treatment Design
1) Primary sedimentation is not required. If primary sedimentation is required for a particular
wastewater treatment application, the design shall be approved on a case-by-case basis.
Secondary (Biological) Treatment Design
1) Multiple inlets or center-submerged inlets and multiple outlets are required.
2) The embankment walls shall be constructed of marl and lined with 60 mil rough surface
HDPE (UV resistant). They shall have a top width of at least 3 meters unless otherwise
approved by the General Supervisor, EED. The top surface shall be suitable for use by
maintenance vehicles.
Tertiary Treatment / Chemical Addition Systems
1) All materials, chemical feed equipment, and storage facilities shall either be constructed of
corrosion-resistant materials or have a protective coating, as approved by the Materials
Engineering and Corrosion Control Division.
2) All piping shall be easily accessible. Cleanout connections shall be installed at changes in direction.
3) A bottom draw-off with an elevated inlet shall be provided for chemical storage or feed tanks to
avoid withdrawal of settled solids into the feed system. A separate bottom drain shall be
installed for removal of accumulated solids.
4) Containment areas shall be sloped to a sump area and shall not contain floor drains that drain into a
sewer.
5Chemical precipitation sludge shall be disposed of separately from other sewage sludge.
Installation
1Manufacturer's installation instructions shall be followed for the installation of all wastewater
treatment equipment.
2The ground shall be graded such that surface water will not drain into any wastewater unit.
3All glues used in sodium hypochlorite service shall be certified by the manufactures as suitable for
the intended service.
Testing and Inspection
1All manufacturer's recommended testing shall be performed prior to the start-up/commissioning of
a wastewater treatment plant.
2The initial inspection shall assure that:
a) All lines are clear of debris and all valves are free to operate; and
b) All lines and equipment are installed in accordance with the design.
3) The Factory Acceptance Test for the membranes in an MBR cannot be p erformed. A Field
Acceptance Test shall be performed for MBRs and surface aerators.
3.3.5.1.2 Heating Ventilating and Air-Conditioning (HVAC)
All HVAC works shall be done in accordance with the SAUDI ARAMCO Standards,
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and other applicable codes.
MCC shall:
1) Install the ACCU unit on concrete pads and ensure that they are seated on anti-
vibration pads.
2) Ensure supply air duct connected directly to branch ductwork is fabricated from
G.I. sheet metal. Communication supply grills shall be connected with
flexible duct to branch ductwork.
3) install double deflection register, complete with accessories.
4) Fabricate and install all ductwork as per SMACNA standard. All
ductwork will be constructed from commercial grade G-90 galvanized
steel.
5) Ensure insulation shall be through walls, sleeves, hangers and other duct
penetration.
6) Ensure all ductwork shall be made of airtight construction and
accordance with SMACNA HVAC duct construction standards.
7) Ensure all holes made in duct walls shall be minimum size and shall be
Sealed accordingly.
8) Ensure all duct elbows and bends shall be provided with turning vanes.
9) Perform equipment and system testing, commissioning and balancing for the
HVAC system as per required by SAUDI ARAMCO engineering
specifications and standards.
10) Install the Split units (wall and caste type), complete with accessories.
11) Ensure that refrigerant used will be environmental friendly and free of HCFC
chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and hydro chlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs).
R410A, R134A and R407C can be used as alternative.
3.3.5.1.3 Mechanical Equipment
MCC shall be responsible to design, supply, install and commission the equipment in
accordance with SAUDI ARAMCO.
Static Equipment
1) RAW AND FIRE WATER STORAGE ,POTABLE WATER
STORAGE ,IRRIGATION WATER STORAGE TANKS
a) Tanks will be supported on concrete ring wall foundations.
b) MCC shall submit the necessary details such as tank footprints, empty and full of water weights
inclusive of pertinent internals and accessories, foundation loading
(inclusive of wind and seismic loads), overall dimension etc. to SAUDI
ARAMCO and their designated representative,
c) MCC shall fully cooperate with its civil/structural contractor and
SAUDI ARAMCO and their representatives and exchange
information freely so that tank foundations can be designed and finalized
expeditiously.
d) Coating of internal and external surfaces shall be indicated on tank appurtenance drawings.
e) Exterior tank surface shall be coated as per Tank Appurtenance Drawings.
f) Painting shall be done after Hydrotest. Surfaces to be coated shall be cleaned and prepared
prior to its coating in accordance with the applicable coating and painting
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systems.
g) All components shall be inspected and tested per the inspection and testing requirements of
this specification.
h) Any equipment or component found to be defective; including those items damaged during
shipment, shall be replaced or repaired at SAUDI ARAMCOs.
2) UL-142 TANKS
a) The Tank manufacturer is responsible for the manufacture of Steel Tanks, which includes
the complete mechanical design, code and structural calculations, supply
of all materials, fabrication, non-destructive examination, cathodic
protection, inspection, testing, surface preparation and preparation for
shipment, in accordance with the completed datasheet and the
requirement of the codes and standards mentioned in the datasheets.
b) The tank shall be cleaned inside and outside and shall be free of oil, grease, marking
compounds, mold release agents, grinding dust, stray glass fibers, and
general shop soil. The interior shall be dried after testing and cleaning.
c) Surfaces to be coated shall be cleaned and prepared prior to its
Coating.
d) Gasket contact surfaces shall not be coated or painted.
e) To protect from rust, exterior alloy steel bolting shall be coated with a lubricant, galvanized
or PTFE-coated.
f) all required inspection and testing in accordance with the referenced design code and/or
applicable industry standards.
3) REVERSE OSMOSIS PLANT
a) Components of package that should be maintenance or have to be adjusted during operation
shall be easy accessible with a minimum obstruction from other parts in
the package.
b) Equipment in package shall be arranged in such a manner that all consideration has been
given to the constructions, operation, maintenance and safety demands.
c) Skid shall be designed to withstand stresses involved by:
Hoisting at loading or unloading for temporary or final installation of
the package unit.
Dynamic and static stresses due to equipment loads and operating
conditions.
d) All interconnecting piping, vessel and heat exchanger shall be thermally insulated for
personnel protection and heat conservation, in line with General Design
Specifications Insulation, N04 L-611.
e) Formed sheet aluminum jacketing shall enclose the insulation for weather protection.
Provisions shall be taken to project the insulation from damage during
handling and transportation.
f) The fabrication of the components, the materials of construction, the
required tests and the radiographs shall be checked, examined and
witnessed by an accepted third party inspector.
g) MCC shall submit the Inspection and Test Plan for COMPANY review/approval.
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c) The inspectors shall have free access to vendors and its subcontractors workshop at all
reasonable times during fabrication and tests.
4) CHLORINATION PACKAGE
a) Control panel shall be provided with a NEMA Type 4 enclosure with a separate weather
and dust proof lock or provisions for locking. The enclosure shall be of
dead front construction and shall have two doors and two compartments
that are separated by a barrier. One compartment shall house the motor
starter package and the other shall house the controls. Door interlocks
shall be provided to prevent them from being opened with the pump
motor/circuit breakers in the "ON" position.
b) 400VAC, 3PH, 60Hz main power shall be supplied to control panel. Vendor shall supply the
control panel with provision of generating 230V control power.
c) All structural members shall be continuous without bolted or welded splices.
d) Use of tubular members is not acceptable
e) All connections and joints shall be continuously seal welded.
Skip welding is not acceptable. Contact surfaces within joints to
be welded, shall be free of oil, paint lacquer or galvanizing.
f) The bolts, nuts and washers to be used for skid assemblies shall be
minimum 3/4 inch diameter. The minimum thickness of all connection
angles and gusset plates shall be 5/16 inch except where other sizes are
specially permitted on approved fabricated drawings.
g) Use of sheet metal self-tapping screws in drive guards or any other
component is not acceptable.
h) All equipment and instruments shall be tagged in a conspicuous location
with permanently mounted name tags containing manufacturers name,
Purchase Order number, item number, date of fabrication, and service
description. All tags shall comply with SAUDI ARAMCO
Specifications.
i) All tags shall be in English and stamped with 1/4 inch high letters and
numerals.
j) Major equipment nameplates or tags shall be stainless mounted on a
structural member with rivets or bolts.
k) All instrument tags or nameplates shall be black lettering on white
laminated plastic and permanently fixed below all instruments and
installed with two SS screws.
l) Use of tags with adhesive backing is not acceptable.
m) All components and the completely assembled unit shall be inspected
and tested in accordance with the Inspection and Testing Requirements
Forms listed below.
n) The Vendor shall submit his proposed test procedures and plan for the
approval of the Occidental prior to any testing. The Vendor shall provide
all necessary equipment, materials, labor, water, etc., and all
consumables to perform the required tests.
o) Hydrostatic test shall be conducted before the application of external
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coating system where applicable.
p) Hydrostatic test procedure shall be prepared and submitted to SAUDI
ARAMCO for review and approval.
5) DISPENSER FOR PETROL STATION
a) One dispenser shall be suitable to handle gasoline 91
b) All the drawings shall be produced in accordance with the vendor-drawing requirement of
Saudi Aramco Drafting Manual.
c) The equipment shall be designed for maximum metal temperature of 70 C
d) The equipment shall be designed to withstand steady wind
velocities up to 145km/hr and gusts up to 150 km/hr.
e) All the electrical equipment including instrumentation shall be
suitable for operation in the classified area Class 1 zone 1Group
D.
f) Dispenser shall be feed with 220 V AC power supply.
g) All components shall be inspected and tested per the inspection and
testing requirements identified below and specified in Form 175 of each
SAUDI ARAMCO Material System Specifications.
6) CAR WASH EQUIPMENT
a) Each TCF shall be provided with following Equipment for Car Wash Services:
liters Capacity Vacuum Cleaner
Cold Water High Pressure Cleaner (Flow rate approximately
300 to 700 l/h ) with accessories
Air Compressor Package for Car Wash Area
Air Compressor Package for Tire Pressure maintenance including gauge
3.3.5.1.5 Rotating Equipment
1) RAW, POTABLE, AND IRRIGATION WATER PUMPS
a) Product Data: For each type of product provide construction details, material descriptions,
dimensions of individual components and profiles. Provide rated capacities,
operating characteristics, electrical characteristics, and furnished specialties
and accessories.
b) Shop Drawings: Submit complete shop drawings, installation details to
COMPANY representative for approval prior to installation.
c) Potable water, Raw Water, and Irrigation water pumps equipment
shall be supplied by qualified suppliers by experience in
manufacturing the units proposed. To qualify, the supplier must have
manufactured, at the proposed manufacturing location, at least two
machines of comparable size and operating on temperature not less
than the specified maximum operating temperature. These machines
must have been in service for at least one year and must be
performing satisfactorily.
d) Inspection and testing shall be in accordance with applicable data sheets, material standards
and inspection forms 175 listed with this specification. All the requirements
shall be incorporated in the quality plan and submit to Saudi Arabia for their
review and approval.
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e) Mechanical and performance testing of the pump, motor and auxiliary systems
shall be in accordance with specifications and all problems during the test shall
be resolved prior to shipment.
f) Factory Acceptance Test (FAT): Major components in the pump package,

including motor and instrumentation and control shall be tested. Hydrostatic
tests are required for each pump.
g) Mechanical Run Test (MRT): MRT shall be certificate only and no witness test
is required.
h) Performance Test: Pumps shall be tested for performance test shall be

certificate only and no witness test is required.
i) NPSHR Test: NPSHR testing shall be performed for all pumps. NPSHR shall
be certificate only and no witness test is required.
j) Vibration and temperature measurements shall be taken and recorded for all
pumps.
k) Expediting and inspection service on the components purchased by the

manufacturer shall be provided.
l) Test certificates (if applicable) shall be provided for Inspection and
Testing as per datasheet.
m) All panting shall be subject to inspection at any time.
n) Inspection shall be done prior to installation.

o) Pump units shall be installed in accordance with API RP 686.
p) Follow-up, inspection, checking, acceptance of sub-contracted materials shall be done prior
to installation.
q) Prepare foundation as per equipment requirement.
r) Install and connect pipe to the pumps with accurate center lines.
s) Install and connect electrical cables.
t) Install and connect instrument cables.
u) Pumps after installation shall be cleaned tested and checked against excessive vibration.
v) Prepare test and inspection reports.
2) FIRE WATER SYSTEM
a) The pump shall be installed in strictly compliance with NFPA 20 latest edition,
manufacturers instruction and SAES-G-005 Section 5.
b) The diesel engine shall be installed in strictly compliance with
NFPA, manufacturers instruction and SAES-K-511 Para. 5.
c) The diesel engine shall be in accordance with SAES-K-511 Para.
5 and 6, 30-SAMSS-001 Para. 6, 17-SAMSS-518 Para. 9.
d) The pump engine and accessories shall be thoroughly shop tested by the
respective manufacturers as required by NFPA 20 latest edition. The control
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panel shall also be tested as a unit. All such tests shall be conducted prior to
shipment.
3) WATER WELL PUMPS
a) Water Well Pumps shall be supplied complete with all necessary components and
auxiliaries required for the desired performance of the equipment included,
but not limited to, the following:
Submergible centrifugal pump and motor
Electric motors with terminal box
Mechanical seal and auxiliaries shall be preassembled at shop
Equipment nameplates
Flanged utilities connections
Surface preparation and painting
Instrumentation including all necessary hardware
Local Control Panel (LCP) shall be provided with connection to remote
monitoring and control
b) INSPECTION AND TESTING
Inspection and Testing. Providing expediting and inspection
service on the main equipment as well as components purchased.
3.3.6 PIPING
General Piping Scope

Unit Plot Plans, Hydrotest diagrams, Piping plans and Valve data sheets will be prepared
For Potable water system, Sewage lift station and Irrigation System by SAUDI
ARAMCO. MCC shall undertake the detailed design based on SAUDI ARAMCO
provided documentation to develop all additional drawings and any other required
documentation as necessary to facilitate ease of fabrication and construction at the Job
Site.
MCCs scope shall include but not be limited to design, supply of all
materials,inspection, storage, loading and unloading, fabrication material including
production of any additionally required shop drawings, welding, installation,
modification, testing, pre-commissioning and commissioning.
MCC shall supply all necessary materials, equipment, machinery, hydro test
water,perform hydrostatic test, cleaning, drying and safe disposal of water as per SAUDI
ARAMCO standards and safety procedures. All cleaning chemicals and nitrogen
required by SAUDI ARAMCO standards shall be arranged and supplied by the MCC at
no additional expense to SAUDI ARAMCO. Likewise, all necessary hydro test water
and safe disposal safe disposal of the same shall be at no additional expense to SAUDI
ARAMCO.
Detailed Piping Scope
1) Potable water system
MCC Scope of Work shall include but not be limited to:
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Installation of common potable water inlet line within reservoir.
Installation of common potable water outlet line from storage tanks.
Installation of chlorination dosing line from chlorination skid to common potable
water line as show in drawing.
Install of the overflow drains and all required piping within reservoir area.
Installation of backup potable water line from backup water from outsource to
common inlet line
All required destructive and nondestructive testing shall be part of the Scope of Work
and
MCC shall perform as per SAUDI ARAMCO Engineering standard.Piping shall

comply with SAUDI ARAMCO Materials Specification.
Pipe fittings shall be selected according to SAUDI ARAMCO Materials System

specification.
All pipe supports should install accordance Project specification and standard.
The potable water network of each TCF consists of the following main components:
Pressurized potable water pipes network (High Density Polyethylene Pipe (HDPE), PE100
PN16)
Isolating Valves direct buried with valve surface box.
Wash and Air valves with valve chambers.
House connection for each project facility.
Potable water pump station with all facilities.
Two potable water storage tanks.
RO unit and the rejected water disposal line from the RO unit to the evaporation pond. High
Density Polyethylene Pipe (HDPE, PE100 PN16), water transmission line from the water well
to the raw water tank
2) Irrigation water system
MCC Scope of Work for each TCF shall include but not be limited to;
Installation of tank inlet lines within Pump stations area from underground inlet line to irrigation
storage tanks for all irrigation pumps as show in drawing.
Installation of pump piping within pump rooms including suction discharge and other required
lines for pumps in pump station.
All required destructive and nondestructive testing shall be part of the Scope of Work and MCC
shall perform as per SAUDI ARAMCO Engineering standard.
Piping shall comply with SAUDI ARAMCO Materials Specification.
Pipe fittings shall be selected according to SAUDI ARAMCO Materials System specification.
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The irrigation water supply system of each TCF shall consist of a looped irrigation water network
including irrigation water pumps, storage tank, stub out and tertiary system and associated piping,
valves and accessories. The irrigation network of each TCF consists of following main
components:
Pressurized irrigation water pipes network (HDPE, PE100 PN16).
TSE Transmission line pipe, (HDPE, PE100 PN16).
Design and supply the tertiary irrigation system, pipes, valves, and all system requirements
and accessories.
Isolating Valves direct buried with valve surface box.
Air valves with valve chambers.
All civil work required for irrigation pumping system which includes:
Irrigation water pumps with all requirements
Irrigation water storage tank
3) Waste pump stations system

MCC Scope of Work for each TCF shall include but not be limited to;
Installation of Pump discharge lines and other required lines for waste water pump stations as
shown in drawings.
Installation of Pump suction, discharge lines and other required lines for waste water pump
stations as shown in drawings.
Installation of main valve within inlet invert and discharge line including surge vessel piping is
also part of scope.
All required destructive and nondestructive testing shall be part of the Scope of Work and MCC
shall perform as per SAUDI ARAMCO Engineering standard.
Piping shall comply with SAUDI ARAMCO Materials Specification.

Pipe fittings shall be selected according to SAUDI ARAMCO Materials System specification .
4) Aramco Fuel station
Each TCF shall connection of Storage tanks for Fuel station. provision of underground piping
connection from gasoline and diesel tanks to respective dispensers
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5) Diesel fuel tank
Scope of Work for each TCF shall include but not be limited to the connection of:
Storage tanks for diesel for electric generators piping connection from diesel tank to generator
by gravity flow.
Re-filling arrangement of diesel for electric generators piping connection from diesel tank to
refilling point.
3.3.7 ELECTRICAL
All Electrical WORK shall be carried out in accordance with this Scope of Work document, Project
documents, drawings and the like.
Electrical Area classification shall be in accordance with SAES-B-068.
MCC shall inspect and test all Electrical equipment as per SAUDI ARAMCO standards.
Electrical power requirements shall be based on SAUDI ARAMCO Standard SAES-P-100 and shall
comply with the requirements of NFPA 70 as supplemented by SAES-P-104. For instrumentation
power requirement SAES-J-902 shall be followed.
Lighting System shall be procured by the MCC and installed in accordance with SAES-P-123 and
the applicable code and standards referred to therein. Minimum requirements per SAES-P-123 shall
be provided for area lighting, Street lighting, task lighting and Indoor Lighting. LED lighting
fixtures shall be used.
Power, Lighting and Grounding installation for skid mounted equipment shall be as per, SAES-P-
100, SAES-P-123, SAES-P-111 and 17-SAMSS-515.
Grounding shall be supplied and installed by the MCC as per requirement of SAES-P-111.
Grounding installation for skid mounted equipment shall utilize a grounding bus installed on the skid
for equipment grounding. The proposed grounding shall be tied to the main ground grid. All
Structures including Electrical Equipment, Generator and Metal enclosures of the power distribution
panel boards shall be connected to grounding system.
MCC shall provide additional grounding rods during testing and commissioning of the complete
grounding system in case the measured grounding resistivity shall be more than 5 OHMS as per
SAES-P-111.
MCC shall supply, install, terminate and test all Low Voltage power cables for all FACILITIES.
MCC shall supply, install and test outdoor electrical equipment with all necessary accessories
including supports and foundations.
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All Electrical Equipment installed in outdoor non-classified area shall have NEMA-4X enclosure
rating.
All Electrical Equipment installed in outdoor classified area shall have NEMA 4X/7 enclosure rating
suitable for Class 1 Zone 2, Temperature class T3.
MCC shall ensure that all cable / conduit and fittings installation in classified locations shall be
suitable as per the Area classification.
MCC shall supply, install and test Fire Alarm System with all necessary accessories including and
supports.
Detailed Electrical Scope of Work
3.3.7.1 Temporary Construction Facility -1

The MCCs Scope of Work shall be as listed below which shall include but not be limited to the
complete provision of design, supply, and installation and commissioning:
17 Nos. 1000kW diesel engine driven generator with synchronization panel located in 6
different locations at SAPMT accommodation camp area.
2 Nos. 1400kW diesel engine driven generator with synchronization panel located in one
location at SAPMT site office area.
7 Nos. of low voltage metal clad switchgears
Switchgear rooms and auxiliaries.
Cable trays, trenches and duct banks
LV power distribution network
Grounding systems
LV Distribution boards
LV panel boards
Sports Facilities lighting system
Outdoor lighting systems
Street Lighting System
Small Power systems
Disconnect switches
Fire alarm systems
3.3.7.1.1 Installation of earthing systems
1) The location for earthing electrodes and the route for earthing trunk
shall be determined as per design drawings and site circumstances
prior to trenching. The depth of trenches is not less than 600mm,
earthing electrodes shall be so buried that their top ends are 100mm
below ground.
2) Earthing electrodes shall be copper bars with diameter of 20mm and
length of 3m. Removable connections are available between earthing
electrodes and the earthing grid. The underground connections in the
earthing system are accomplished by fusion welding.
3) The both ends of main electrical equipment, including switchgears,
shall be earthed.
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4) The earthing resistance of the system shall not be more than 10.
3.3.7.1.2 Installation of the junction box
1) Prior to installation of the junction box, check and ensure the
specification and type to comply with the construction drawings
without mechanical damage.
2) Installation location and height of the junction box shall be in
compliance with the detailed construction drawings.
3) The laying route of cables shall be as per that shown in the
construction drawings.
3.3.7.1.3 Cable connection
1) The connection of cables in the junction boxes shall be reliable and
tight with correct and complete marks. And the inlet and outlet of
cable shall be glanded properly.
2) The connection location of negative cable with pipeline shall be as per
that shown in the construction drawings.
3) The connection of negative cable with pipeline shall be accomplished
by thermite welding or with stainless band and the painting shall be
applied to coat the connection.
4) T joint shall be applied to connection between anode cables and
positive cables. The joint shall be insulated with heat shrinkage
material.
3.3.7.1.4 Inspection and testing of systems
1) Testing and inspection of the connection of installed cathodic
protection system with cables ensures it to be proper.
2) Measurement and adjustment of the output voltage of rectifier makes
it to be compliance with the design value.
3) Measurement of natural potential.
4) Performance of system hook-up and energizing and measurement of
the energized/protected potential.
5) Measuring and recording total current output and settings at the CP
stations.
3.3.7.1.5 Installation and testing of substation
1) Inspections prior to installation
a) A check shall be made for complete shop certificates and technical
documents. An acceptance inspection of transformer foundations
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shall be carried out by electrical engineer in connection with civil
and QC personnel.
b) An inspection of oil tank shall be performed for complete
accessories, perfect porcelain parts, tight seal and good appearance
without corrosion and mechanical damage.
c) A check shall be made for complete bolts of tank covers, tight
fastening without leakage, and clear level indication.
2) Installation of substation
a) When transformers are put in place, attention shall be paid to
ensure their orientation in accordance with drawings. When they
are lifted, the sling deviation from plumb line shall be less than
30, and collision and severe vibration shall be avoided.
b) For a transformer with gas relay, it shall be installed in such a
manner that its top cover has an ascent of 1%-1.5% along the gas
flow direction of the gas relay.
c) Transformers shall be so installed that the center lines of bushings
are coincident with those of duct busbars and the height of
bushings is matched with that of duct busbars.
d) After transformers are put in place, their roller shall be locked
with removable brakes. Ensure the earthing of transformer and
foundation to be perfect.
3) Testing of substation
a) DC resistance of windings along with bushings will be measured,
the measured values compared with product data at the same
temperature, the difference shall not exceed the specified value.
Measurement shall be made at all the taps.
b) Transformation ratio of each tap will be measured and compared
with the data in the nameplate, the difference is little and is in
accordance with the transformation ratio law.
c) Vector groups identification shall be in accordance with the design
requirements and marking in the nameplate.
d) Insulation resistance and absorption ratio of windings along with
bushings shall be measured and be in accordance with the
requirements.
e) The power frequency voltage withstanding test shall be performed
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on the windings along with bushings pursuant to the specification
requirements only during FAT.
f) Insulation oil test.
4) Installation low voltage metal clad switchgears
a) Inspection by opening package against the construction details and
progress status with the QC personnel and make a record based on
the result of inspection.
b) The switchgear shall be bolted after its alignment. An inspection
shall be made for horizontality, verticality of each cabinet and
front face deviation and gap between cabinets in accordance with
relevant regulations.
c) Switchgear shall be grounded in accordance with construction
details. Inspection equipment earthing system and measure the
grounding resistance.
d) After installation, check the mechanical interlock and electrical
interlock to ensure they are exact and check the contacts to see if
they are tight.
e) Check breakers with track and distribution units with drawer for the
alignment of drawout mechanism to make sure they can move freely,
units of same type can be interchangeable.
f) Panel body and interior devices shall be connected firmly with all
structural members, check the fuses, CT&PT, indicators and relay to
ensure they are all in compliance with design requirements.
g) Installation of Electrical Units of High and Low Voltage:
If breakers and switchgears are packed in separate cases, check
the breakers and controlling mechanism when received to ensure
the parts are complete, free from mechanical damage or corrosion,
and insulation parts shall not be found deformation or damped.
The connection parts at the end of insulation brace shall be stable
and firm. The porcelain-busing surface shall be smooth, free from
cracks or damages.
The action of breaker combined with controlling mechanism shall
be correct and exact, free from blockade. The indications for
switch- on and switch-off shall be correct. The action of auxiliary
switch shall be correct and reliable.
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The installation of isolating switch and load switch
Mechanism/driving unit/auxiliary switch and interlock device
shall be stable installed, the action flexible and reliable, and
position indication correct.
The asynchronous value of 3 phases shall conform to the
technical regulation of the product when switch is on.
The contact shall contact well and firmly when the switch is on.
3.3.7.1.6 Lighting installation
1) The Installation of Light Fixtures
Check the type and specification of light fixtures to ensure they
are in compliance with area classification regulations.
Select light fixture and installation mode in accordance with
engineering drawings. The lighting fixture shall have complete
set of fitting parts, free from mechanical damage, deformation,
cracks on lamp or paint stripped and it shall be in good insulation
as well.
In accordance with engineering drawings, finish the assembling
of
light fixtures and pole and complete installation shall be uniform.
Upon completion the fixture shall be powered up for the lighting
test.
The switch height of light fixture installed in a same place shall
be
uniform. On every layer of equipment platforms, the light
fixtures shall be symmetrically arranged and aligned.
The light fixture and support shall be fixed firmly and stable. The
light fixtures shall be beautifully installed and in good order. The
pole shall be straight, stable and the welding points shall be
treated with paint.
The orientation in which the light fixture installed shall be
adjusted to give optimum lighting distribution; it can conform
with the operating requirements.
Attention should be given to installation of light fixture when
high-pressure sodium light is installed.
Upon the installation completion of explosion-proof light fixture,
the connection interfaces shall be glanded.
Before streetlights are erected, the assembly of the fixture shall
be first fitted on the ground, and then, examine and test wiring
connections and insulation resistance. After the lights is powered
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and lit, lift the assembly fixture with a crane and firmly fix it on
the ground.
2) The Installation of Socket
Check the type and specifications of socket to ensure they are in
compliance with the requirements of area classification.
height of sockets installed in the same place shall be identical
and the orientation in which the light sockets installed shall
satisfy the operating requirements.
The connection of socket and cable shall be in compliance with
the terminal mark.
The cable inlet of socket installed in anti-explosion area shall be
well glanded.
Clear marks shall be made for sockets of different voltage levels.
3.3.7.1.7 Cable Laying Down and Wiring
1) Cable arrived at site shall be checked to make sure that their types,
specifications and quantities are in conformity with the design
requirements, no visual damages and defects exist and certificates
are provided.
2) A list for cable allocations shall be prepared according to the actual
length of cables delivered to site and the length for laying. The
sequence for laying down shall be arranged and decided according
to site situation.
3) After the construction of cable trays (trenches) is completed the
foreign materials shall be removed from inside and cables will be
laid down until conditions permit.
4) Prior to laying down, cables shall be inspected and tested for their
continuity and insulation property and records shall be made in
time.
5) The surface color of intrinsic cable is blue and they shall be laid
down separate from the non-intrinsic cables.
6) Generally, cables will be laid down in a single action, Caution shall
be taken to protect cables from damage. Indelible identification
marks shall be tied at the each end of the cable. The arrangement of
cables in trays (trenches) shall be neat. When cables are laid in
vertical, suitable supports will be provided to secure them.
7) After completion of cable laying, a further inspection and test for
their continuity and insulation property shall be carried out. A
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record for cable laying and for re-measurement of insulation
resistance shall be completed. When confirmed satisfactory the
cable tray covers shall be installed as soon as possible to protect
cables from mechanical damage and fire.
8) When cables are laid down in trenches, sand or soft soil will be
filled and compacted in accordance the drawing requirements.
9) Electrical continuity shall be well maintained for the cable shields.
One end of the cable shield shall be earthed on the side of the
control room. Unless required otherwise in the design documents,
the indoor cables shall be earthed at the place defined in the design
drawings.
10) Field-mounted instruments shall be earthed in accordance with the
requirement in design documents and instruction.
11) After completion of instrument loop tests, the entrance of cables
beneath a cabinet shall be cleaned for protection. The method of
sealing and type of material used will be decided before the
cabinets are delivered.
3.3.8 COMMUNICATIONS
3.3.8.1 General Communications Scope
Data, Telephone and other multimedia services shall be provided by MCC. Supporting infrastructure
shall also be provided for systems connectivity. The services shall be in compliance with all
applicable SAUDI ARAMCO engineering, industry and international standards. The services
to be provided are mentioned below:
Outside Plant Fiber Optic infrastructure to provide network and voice connectivity to the nearest
tie-ins.
Inside Plant / Structured Cabling System for the data cabling inside the buildings.
Data Network and Wireless LAN providing wired and wireless data connectivity to the
existing SAUDI ARAMCO Corporate Network at the SAPMT Site offices and to the
Home Internet at the residential camps.
IP and Analogue telephone system for the voice communication of the SAMPT and camps.
Video Conferencing System which will provide conferencing capabilities for the
temporary SAPMT offices
IPTEV system which will provide TV services for the camps.
VSAT system which will provide redundant link for the SAPMT data network and
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telephone services.
UPS system to be provided for critical services including data and telephone
Aviation Radio System to provide air to ground and ground to ground communications to
facilitate landing and takeoff of helicopters.
Automatic Weather Station to provide weather information about each TCF
1) Outside Plant Fiber Optic
a) Direct Buried Cable Engineering
Before plowing in fiber optic cables, the route be pre-ripped so that obstacles can be identified
and removed or necessary precautions taken prior to the actual placement of the
cable. The placing operation precautions during installation, backfilling, etc.,
During the placing operation, buried fiber optic cables shall not be cut for
convenience.
The designated number of splice points shall not be increased during the construction stage
Splice points are spaced to coincide with designated reel lengths Suitable splice locations are
selected
Buried splices and isolated conduit ends are identified with Electronic Marking System
(EMS) markers
Only direct buried type splice closures shall be used in direct buried cable systems. The
fiber optic cable out-of-pit cable slack shall be coiled and housed inside the splice
pit.
Direct buried fiber optic cables shall be placed inside a subduct or contain a steel
armor, where there is a need to protect the cable against punctures caused by hand
tools or gnawing animals. In areas where these dangers are not thought to be a
concern, the cable may be of all dielectric material (non-metallic). When required to
provide additional protection, split subduct may be placed over the fiber optic cable
during installation. All dielectric fiber optic cables shall always be installed inside
subducts, when direct burying (open trench or plowing-in methods) them in sharp,
rocky, shale-like conditions. In rocky soil, open trench conditions, place a minimum
of 100 mm of sand below and above the fiber optic cable.
An orange marker tape shall be placed flat in the trench above all open trench direct
buried fiber optic cables. The marker tape is to be placed approximately 300 mm
below grade. When the fiber optic cable is all dielectric (non-metallic), a detectable
marker tape shall be placed in the trench above the cable. The marker tape shall not
be placed closer than 300 mm to the cable. When the marker tape is placed by means
of plowing, it shall be continuous
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At all buried splice locations, sufficient additional cable length (slack) shall be left to
reach from the splice enclosure (or splice pit) to the inside of a cable splicer's vehicle
or other facility that maintains a suitable environment for splicing fiber optic cable.
Direct buried fiber optic cables shall be placed with a minimum cover of:
1) 1200 mm, when placed with no additional protection.
2) 760 mm to 1200 mm, when placed inside polyethylene subduct.
3) 250 mm to 760 mm, in rock areas, when placed inside concrete encased
conduit.
4) Fiber optic cables shall not be placed with less than 250 mm cover in any
situation.
b) Inside Plant / Structured Cabling Systems
All fiber optic cables installed as wiring within buildings shall be air core, Optical Fiber Non
conductive Plenum (OFNP) or Optical Fiber Non conductive Riser (OFNR) type
with or without non metallic moisture barrier and shall be listed as being suitable for
the purpose.
Inter-building or entrance fiber optic cables shall be either air core or Polyethylene sheath filled
cables with or without metallic moisture barrier. All filled cables and cables with
metallic strength member or moisture barrier, shall be terminated and grounded in
accordance with the NEC codes.
c) Testing Procedures and Activities
Continuity and Polarity
1. Place the ground on the tip side of the pair at the far end.
2. Measure the dc resistance between the tip and ground.
3. Place a ground on the ring side of the pair at the far end.
4. Measure the dc resistance between the ring and ground.
AC Longitudinal Induced Voltage
2. Measure the AC voltage between the tip and ground.
4. Measure the AC voltage between the ring and ground.
Resistance Unbalance
1. Clear the ends of all conductors on the far end (opposite the tested end).
2. Remove all protective devices from test pairs.
3. Bunch and ground all conductors on the testing end.
4. Remove one conductor at a time and measure that conductor to the bunched
and grounded conductors.
5. After a conductor is tested, return it to the bunched group and select another conductor for testing.
Loop Resistance
1. Place a short on the pair at the far end.
2. Measure the dc resistance across the tip and ring.
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Resistance Unbalance
1. Ground the ring side of the cable pair at the far end.
2. Read the ring-to-ground value.
3. Ground the tip side of the cable pair at the far end.
4. Read the tip-to-ground value.
Shield Continuity
1. Bunch and ground cable pairs of the cable being tested at the near and far ends.
2. Make a power influence reading.
3. Compare this reading to the power influence reading made during the noise
measurements.
Continuity and Polarity
2. Measure the dc resistance between the tip and ground.
4. Measure the dc resistance between the ring and ground.
Insertion Loss
1. Send a 0 dBm signal using an oscillator at one of the required frequencies.
2. Use a terminated meter to measure loss at the opposite end of the cable pair.
Noise Metallic
1. Terminate one end of the circuit or cable pair with a 600 or 900
ohm in series with a 2.16 micro-farad capacitor.
2. Measure noise at the opposite end of the cable using a noise measuring set.
Power Influence
1. Connect cable pair or circuit to the 600 or the 900 ohms
termination in series with a 2.16 microfarad capacitor at the
central office end.
2. Use noise measuring set to make noise measurement from the field.
Structural Return Loss
1. Build out the far end to a full section 1829 meters with a BOC (build out capacitor).
2. Terminate the far end with a PN (precision network) representing the most
dominant gauge or the cable being tested.
3. Terminate the near end with a BOC and PN which match the length and
impedance of the near end section
4. Measure the structural return loss with return loss test set.
3.3.9 PRE-COMMISSIONING & COMMISSIONING
Overview
This section will describe the commissioning plan, schedule and procedure in order to
meet the requirements specified in CONTRACT.
3.3.9.1 Pre-commissioning
General Description of Pre-commissioning
1) MCC shall completely check, clean and pre-commissioning all systems and
equipment before commissioning. SAUDI ARAMCO representative shall
witness field tests.
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a) 13.8/0.48Kv TRANSFORMERS
b) Generators
c) Earthing and cathodic protection system
d) Heating Ventilating and Air-Conditioning
e) Fire Alarm System
f) piping system
g) electrical system
h) communication system
2) Checklists for alls . shall be prepared and submitted to SAUDI ARAMCO for
review and approval two month prior to pre-commissioning.
3) Furnish, install and conduct tests where required in the presence of ARAMCOs
Representative. Clean-up and inspect all systems fabricated and installed MCC to
provide a complete operating unit in accordance with all Work requirements
4) Prepare system test and /or individual line test descriptions complete with
identification of test objectives and a list of equipment and lines to be included in
the test for approval by ARAMCO.
5) Follow Vendors recommendations and procedures for installing and checking
out equipment and obtain vendors agreement that equipment is satisfactorily
installed.
6) Prepare pre-commissioning materials and spare parts.
7) Check and rectify all controllers, alarms and shutdown devices.
8) To complete and clear all major punchlist items that affect the safety, operability
and integrity of the Pumping Facilities.
Inspection Prior to Pre-commissioning
Scope of inspections prior to pre-commissioning shall include, but not be limited to
the following:
1) All materials and works are subject to visual inspection for surface defects.
2) All welds shall be inspected in accordance with the specifications. Welds found to
be outside the defect tolerance shall be repaired or replaced. Complete records of
all weld inspections shall be maintained by MCC and furnished to owner regularly.
3) Visually inspect of all instrument and ensure that the installations conform with
the AFC drawings and shall meet the requirements of applicable codes and area.
4) Conduct inspections of all equipment, check nameplate rating, check electrical
connection data, layout and ensure conformity to Inspection on safety features and
earthing system of electrical.
5) Visual inspection and ensure correct assembly of all equipment, correct torque of
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all bolts and nuts, lubrication of all moving part and correct insulation/installation
of instrument and electrical.
Documents Inspection
Confirm the following documents prior to pre-commissioning:
1) Test reports on outer coating of pipeline.
2) Pigging record.
3) Hydrotest package of pipeline
4) Trench inspection report.
5) Low-in inspection report.
6) Backfilling inspection report.
7) Mark up drawing.
8) Coating inspection report.
9) Insulation inspection report.
3.3.9.2 Commissioning Organization
1) Commissioning team will be assembled during the detailed engineering phase and
will consist of commissioning manager, plan/scheduling engineer,co-ordination
engineers for management and process, instrument, mechanical and electrical
engineers for technical support.
2) The commissioning personnel shall be experienced and qualified in similar field
production facilities.
3) The commissioning manager will be appointed by project manager and keep close
relationship with procurement, HSE, construction and other department manager,
when needed, for the commissioning work.
4) Engineering /vendors commissioning specialists shall be present at job site for
technical support service.
3.3.9.3 Commissioning Responsibility
1) The commissioning responsibility is briefly described below, which will be
detailed after the establishment of the commissioning team.
a) Commissioning Department
Preparation and compilation of plan, schedule and procedure for all
commissioning activities.
Review of operation and maintenance manual.
Review of commissioning spare parts list.
Pre-start-up audit.
b) Procurement Department
Arrangement and expediting of vendors representatives to be present at job
site based on commissioning schedule.
Purchase and storage of commissioning spare parts and consumables.
c) HSE Department
Safety training of all commissioning personnel.
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Safety audit which shall be carried out before produced water feeding.
Daily HSE management meeting during commissioning phase.
d) Construction Department
Final leak test for piping.
Function testing of instrument, control and safety system including loop
checking.
Electrical equipment system testing, test on lighting, power.
Maintenance support for commissioning at job site.
e) Other Department
Arrange for engineering engineers and commissioning specialists to be
present at job site for the commissioning period.
3.3.9.4 Commissioning Plan
1) The commissioning plan shall be prepared and compiled by MCC and report to
ARAMCO.
2) The content of the plan is listed below for reference.
Preface.
Detailed design data, fluid flow rate for commissioning and start-up.
Commissioning and start-up sequence and schedule.
Manpower and equipment resources, consumables.
Emergency maintenance service.
3.3.9.5 Commissioning Schedule
The personnel of commissioning department will be at the construction site
two month before mechanical completion and pre-commissioning to be
familiar with the Project. The commissioning schedule will detail all
activities.
The schedule shall also indicate the engineering engineers and vendors
specialists who will participate in the commissioning.
Vendors specialists will be requested to support the commissioning.
The engineering technical service shall at least include process,
mechanical, electrical, equipment and communication.
The vendors specialists would be invited to job site, if any default or
deficiencies are found and technical support is needed.
3.3.9.6 Commissioning Procedure Development
1) Inspection and Preparation Prior to Commissioning
a) All instruments have been calibrated for operation.
b) The instruments have been calibrated, ready for operation.
c) Examine all electrical connections and earthing connections for completion and
security.
e) Operators are familiar with operating manual and relevant vendors data.
f) All required personnel, equipment and tools and recording forms are ready for
operation.
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g) Inspection and Preparation
Confirm all mechanical completion records have been signed off.
Ensure that prior to start up that the area is suitably barricaded off, suitable
firefighting equipment and the relevant permit to work are in place.
h) Piping
Ensure that all piping /pipeline is ready to receive water .Confirm that drain
system is available and that all drain valves are correctly
3.3.9.7 Provisional Acceptance
a) Application of Provisional Acceptance
When MCC has completed the installation, it satisfies the following criteria:
1) It conforms to all specifications and drawings
2) It is free of any defective fabrication, installation and construction.
3) It is free of any defect in engineering.
4) It meets all requirements of a certifying authority, if any.
5) Equipment and materials are fit for the intended purpose.
6) All commissioning activities have been completed and the system is ready
for service.
b) Step for Hand-Over Documents
Once the Provisional Acceptance Certificate for Project is issued by SAUDI
ARAMCO and received by MCC, the work is considered being handed over to
SAUDI ARAMCO. The provisional acceptance dossiers shall include the
following:
1) Operation and maintenance manual
2) Commissioning procedures
3) Commissioning plan and schedule
4) All calibration sheets and records
5) Start up and Commissioning philosophy
6) as-built data.
3.3.9.8 Performance Testing
MCC shall prepare and compile Performance Test (PT) plan, which shall detail the
measuring equipment/instruments to be used, the method of sampling and sample
analysis. MCC shall also have the following responsibilities:
Achievement of stable operation in accordance with the Design Basis and Scope
of Work.
Close liaison and co-ordination with SAUDI ARAMCO operations.
MCC will confirm:
72 hour continuous operation shall be considered to satisfy all the requirements
for the performance testing.
3.3.9.9 Line of Communication

MCC realizes that close liaison and communication with SAUDI ARAMCO is very
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important. MCC will attend commission meetings with SAUDI ARAMCO. SAUDI
ARAMCOs supervisory staff will work side by side with MCCs commissioning
personnel. However MCC shall assume responsibility for commissioning until
provisional acceptance by SAUDI ARAMCO.
3.3.10 Handover
Handover Discussion
A successful handover requires agreement with the constructor as to scope of work
and responsibility. Because checklists for each tagged item indicate activities that
are the responsibility of the construction contractor and which are the
responsibility of the commissioning team, these checklists provide a very detailed
delineation and definition of handover. All checklists will be reviewed early on by
construction supervisory staff and the Office Commissioning Planning
Organization for concurrence on scope. Therefore, the checklist concept helps
assure a smooth transition at handover.
Another requirement of a successful and trouble-free handover is the sufficient

planning of the handover process and early agreement on this procedure by all
parties involved.
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CONTENTS

1.1 Contents of Execution Plan

1.2 Purpose of Execution Plan

1.3 Objectives of Project

1.4 Essentials and Measures

2.2 Project Mission Statement

2.3.2 Material Requisition

2.3.3 Third Party Inspection Coordination for Critical Items

2.4.4 Final Vendor Documentation

2.4 Construction Support

2.4.2 Engineering and Construction Interface

3.2 Construction Arrangement and Preparatory Work

3.3 Civil works

3.3.3.1 General Requirements

Concrete construction shall be in accordance with all requirements of ACI

3.3.3.2 Quality Control

3.3.3.3 Concrete Materials

The concrete materials shall be in accordance with 09-SAMSS-097, Ready-Mixed

3.3.3.4 Design and Execution

3.3.4.1 General Structural Scope

3.3.4.2 Detailed Structural Scope

MCC Scope of Work for the Temporary Construction Facilities Project

3.3.4.3 Fabrication of Structural and Miscellaneous Steel

bolts cannot be used in corrosive environments and cannot be galvanized.

Washer - ASTM F436 or F436M

the design drawings

Standard Bolt Assemblies

Washer - ASTM F436 or F436M

Nut - ASTM A563 or A563M Grade A, Heavy Hex

Plate Washers - ASTM A36/ASTM A36M

Nuts - ASTM A563 Grade A, Heavy Hex or ASTM A563M

Washers - ASTM F436 or ASTM F436M

Plate Washers - ASTM A36/ASTM A36M

Rails A45 to A150 Profiles - DIN 536

Checkered Floor Plates

3.3.4.3 Galvanizing, Painting, Coating, and Fireproofing

3.3.4.4 Painting and Coatings

c) Block outs in the support beam flange to accommodate lifting lugs

d) Also see section 6.2.6.2 for additional welding requirements.

Anchor bolts 1 to 1-inch (25-44 mm) inch (12 mm) oversize

3.3.4.6 Inspection and Testing

3.3.5.1 General Equipment & Mechanical Utilities Scope

3.3.5.1 Detailed Equipment & Mechanical Utilities Scope

An approved SAUDI ARAMCO MBR supplier shall be used by

All subcomponents of the MBR package unit shall either be

f) Factory Acceptance Test (FAT): Major components in the pump package,

h) Performance Test: Pumps shall be tested for performance test shall be

k) Expediting and inspection service on the components purchased by the

l) Test certificates (if applicable) shall be provided for Inspection and

Testing as per datasheet.

m) All panting shall be subject to inspection at any time.

n) Inspection shall be done prior to installation.

General Piping Scope

MCC shall perform as per SAUDI ARAMCO Engineering standard.Piping shall

Pipe fittings shall be selected according to SAUDI ARAMCO Materials System

Piping shall comply with SAUDI ARAMCO Materials Specification.

TSE Transmission line pipe, (HDPE, PE100 PN16).

Isolating Valves direct buried with valve surface box.