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BP EXPLORATION
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AZERBAIJAN DEVELOPMENTS
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AZERBAIJAN DEVELOPMENTS
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Document Title: SPECIFICATION FOR STRUCTURAL AND MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS
AND FABRICATION
Document Number: BR-CDOAZZ-CV-SPE-0032 rev C5
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1 SCOPE AND DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................................... 5
This specification together with its referenced documents defines the minimum requirements
to be applied and incorporated to processes, procedures, equipment and material for the
Azerbaijan Developments Projects use in the Caspian Sea Area.
The work covered by this specification consists of furnishing all equipment, materials, and
labour, and performing all operations required for the fabrication, quality control, testing, and
reporting for structural and miscellaneous materials.
2 BP TECHNICAL PRACTICES
3 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
The following Codes, Standards and Statutory Regulations shall be considered as part of
this specification. It shall be the CONTRACTOR's responsibility to acquire possession of all
required Codes, Standards and Regulations referenced in this Specification. The current
edition, unless noted otherwise, at date of contract award, shall be used.
In the event of conflict between any of the codes and standards, requirements of statutory
authorities or with the requirements of this specification, the most stringent requirements
shall take precedence.
AISC 348 RCSC Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325 or
A490 Bolts
AISC 303 Code of Standard Practice for Steel building and Bridges
A5.20/A5.20M Specification for Carbon Steel Electrodes for Flux Cored Arc
Welding
A5.29/A5.29M Specification for Low Alloy Steel Electrodes for Flux Cored
Arc Welding
A307 Rev B Standard Specification for Carbon Steel Bolts and Studs,
60,000 psi Tensile Strength
A786/ A786M Standard Specification for Hot Rolled Carbon, Low Alloy ,
High Strength Low Alloy & Alloy Steel Floor Plates
BS EN 10210 - Parts 1 & 2 Hot Finished Structural Hollow Sections of non-alloy & fine
grain steels
4 REQUIREMENTS
4.1 General
4.1.1 The design and fabrication of structural and miscellaneous steel shall conform to the
requirements of the drawings and of this specification. This specification shall govern
when there is conflict with referenced specifications, except that OSHA 29CFR1910
and local codes or those of any regulatory agency or body shall be strictly adhered to.
Any conflicts shall be immediately brought to the attention of the COMPANY.
4.1.2 CONTRACTOR shall furnish structural steel shown on the drawings or specified
herein. Items of structural steel shall consist of, but not be limited to, those items listed
in AISC 303, Section 2, and the following miscellaneous steel items:
4.2 Materials
Part of the document requirements, as per the agreement between COMPANY and
CONTRACTOR, shall include, but not limited to, the following:
4.2.2.1 Structural steel shapes and plates shall conform to ASTM A36/36M, ASTM A572/572M
Grade 50, or British Standard BS EN 10025 S275J2 and BS EN 10025 S355NL,
unless otherwise noted on drawings.
Charpy notch tests and impact values at test temperatures stated in BS EN 10025 are Formatted: Justified, Indent: Left: 2,29 cm
required. All samples shall be impact tested with minimum acceptance criteria of 27J
min average (average of three specimens), 20J min (individual value), at temperature -
45oC for BS EN 10025 S355NL and -20⁰C for BS EN 10025 S275J2.
4.2.2.2 If structural shapes from other countries are to be substituted for U.S. shapes, then
FABRICATOR shall submit, at the time of inquiry, copies of the applicable standards
and specifications (in English) that define geometrical, chemical and mechanical Formatted: Normal, Justified, Indent: Left:
properties of the steel proposed. Complete technical data shall also be submitted cm, Hanging: 2,25 cm, Line spacing: Exactly
pt, Tab stops: -2,54 cm, Left + -1,27 cm, Le
when FABRICATOR proposes substitution of other materials such as grating, + 2,25 cm, Left + 3,56 cm, Left + 4,57 cm
fasteners, welding electrodes or paint. Left + 6,56 cm, Left + 6,92 cm, Left + 7,37
cm, Left + 8,25 cm, Left + 8,63 cm, Left +
4.2.3 Crane Rails cm, Left + 11,43 cm, Left + 15,24 cm, Left
15,73 cm, Left + 16,51 cm, Left + Not at 1,
cm
Crane shall conform to ASTM A1 or BS 2853 including amendments 1, 2, 3 & 4. Formatted: Normal, Justified, Indent: Left:
cm, Hanging: 2,25 cm, Line spacing: Exactly
pt, Tab stops: -2,54 cm, Left + -1,27 cm, Le
+ 2,25 cm, Left + 3,56 cm, Left + 4,57 cm
4.2.4 Bolting Left + 6,56 cm, Left + 6,92 cm, Left + 7,37
cm, Left + 8,25 cm, Left + 8,63 cm, Left +
cm, Left + 11,43 cm, Left + 15,24 cm, Left
15,73 cm, Left + 16,51 cm, Left + Not at 1,
4.2.4.1 Structural Bolting Material cm
Formatted: Bullets and Numbering
a. Heavy hex bolts per ASTM A325M Type 1.
Formatted: Indent: Left: 1,25 cm
b. Heavy hex nuts per ASTM A563M Class 8S when painted Class 10S when Formatted: Indent: Left: 1,25 cm
galvanized. When nuts are galvanized, the bolts, washers and nuts shall be Formatted: Bullets and Numbering
provided as a manufactured matched assembly. Galvanized nuts shall be Formatted: Normal, Justified, Indent: Left:
provided with an additional lubricant that shall be clean and dry to the touch. cm, Hanging: 2,25 cm, Line spacing: Exactly
pt, Tab stops: -2,54 cm, Left + -1,27 cm, Le
The lubricant shall have a colour that contrasts with the zinc coating so its + 2,25 cm, Left + 3,56 cm, Left + 4,57 cm
presence is visually obvious. The lubricant shall be applied to all threaded Left + 6,56 cm, Left + 6,92 cm, Left + 7,37
surfaces and both bearing surfaces of the nut. Bolt, washer and nut shall be cm, Left + 8,25 cm, Left + 8,63 cm, Left +
pre-assembled to ensure proper fit of the bolt and nut and the lot shall be tested cm, Left + 11,43 cm, Left + 15,24 cm, Left
15,73 cm, Left + 16,51 cm, Left + Not at 1,
for strength prior to shipment. cm
Formatted: Indent: Left: 0 cm
c. Washers per ASTM F 436M Type 1.
Formatted: Font color: Auto
4.2.4.2 Miscellaneous Bolting Material Formatted: Indent: Left: 2,25 cm, Hanging
0,25 cm, Numbered + Level: 1 + Numbering
Style: a, b, c, … + Start at: 1 + Alignment: Le
a. Heavy hex bolts per ASTM F 568M Class 4.6. + Aligned at: 2 cm + Tab after: 0 cm + Ind
at: 2,64 cm, Tab stops: 2,25 cm, Left + 3,5
cm, Left + Not at 1,25 cm
b. Heavy hex nuts per ASTM A 563 Grade A.
Formatted: Indent: Left: 1,25 cm
c. Washers per ASTM F 844 or ASTM F 436M. Formatted: Indent: Left: 2,25 cm, Hanging
0,25 cm, Numbered + Level: 1 + Numbering
Style: a, b, c, … + Start at: 1 + Alignment: Le
4.2.4.3 The CONTRACTOR shall supply all bolts, nuts and washers necessary for erection + Aligned at: 2 cm + Tab after: 0 cm + Ind
purposes and permanent field connections. The CONTRACTOR shall supply the at: 2,64 cm, Tab stops: 2,25 cm, Left + 3,5
required number of bolts, nuts, and washers for each length and diameter plus 5% cm, Left + Not at 1,25 cm
excess. Formatted: Bullets and Numbering
Formatted: Indent: Left: 1,25 cm
4.2.4.4 Bolts of different grades shall be clearly marked. Formatted: Indent: Left: 2,25 cm, Hanging
0,25 cm, Numbered + Level: 1 + Numbering
4.2.4.5 Any used bolts shall not be re-used. Style: a, b, c, … + Start at: 1 + Alignment: Le
+ Aligned at: 2 cm + Tab after: 0 cm + Ind
at: 2,64 cm, Tab stops: 2,25 cm, Left + 3,5
4.2.5 Tubing cm, Left + Not at 1,25 cm
Formatted: Bullets and Numbering
Structural steel tubing shall conform to ASTM A500/A500M, Grade B or BS EN 10025-
Formatted: Indent: Left: 0 cm, Hanging: 2
1&2 S275J2 or BS EN 10210 S275J2H. cm, Tab stops: 2,25 cm, Left + Not at 1,25
Formatted: Indent: Left: 0 cm, Hanging: 1
cm
Formatted
4.2.6 Pipe
Shear connectors shall be the headed stud type, made from cold drawn bar stock
conforming to ASTM A108 and the requirements of ANSI/AWS D1.1/ D1.1M.
Chequered floor plate shall be four-way raised pattern steel plate of the thickness
called for on the drawings. Plate shall be carbon grade steel (minimum yield stress of
250 KPa), in accordance with ASTM A786/ A786M.
4.3 Drawings
4.3.1 CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for the preparation of all fabrication shop and
erection drawings, including design of connections based on COMPANY’s design
criteria and codes.
4.3.2 CONTRACTOR shall submit to the COMPANY completed, checked and reproducible
fabrication detail and erection drawings for comments and review for completeness
and overall conformance with the project drawings and specifications.
4.3.3 CONTRACTOR shall ensure that all comments required by the COMPANY are
incorporated in his design and/or drawings. This does not relieve the CONTRACTOR
from his responsibility for the correctness of the design, drawings and shop and field
fits.
4.4 Fabrication
4.4.1 General
4.4.1.1 Fabrication methods shall follow the best accepted practice within the industry and
shall be in accordance with the requirements of AISC 360 and ASTM A6/A6M.
4.4.1.2 In addition to any appearance requirements in this specification or referenced
documents, poor appearance that will be visible from grade or any operating level,
stairway, or ladder after completion of the structure, even though structurally sound,
shall be cause for rejection.
4.4.1.3 Fabrication tolerances for structural steel shall be in accordance with the requirements
of AISC 360.
4.4.1.4 Rolled material shall be in accordance with the tolerances specified in ASTM A6/A6M.
Straightening shall be done by methods that will not injure or weaken the material.
4.4.1.5 FABRICATOR shall obtain written approval from the COMPANY for any substitutions
in material or member size.
4.4.1.6 The size of assembled pieces of structural steel may be limited by the permissible
weight and clearance dimensions of transportation. FABRICATOR shall provide field
connections for such conditions. These connection details and locations, which shall
be designed to minimize fieldwork, shall be approved by COMPANY.
4.4.1.7 Beams, except cantilever, shall be fabricated with the natural mill camber in the up
position. Other camber shall be as called for on the drawings and shall be done in an
approved manner.
4.4.1.8 Welding sequence and procedures shall be such as to keep distortion and shrinkage
within the dimensional tolerances specified in ANSI/AWS D1.1/ D1.1M. Where
required by the drawings, welded assemblies shall be stress relieved by heat treating.
4.4.1.9 Crane rail joints shall be staggered on opposite sides of the runway and shall not
coincide with crane girder joints.
4.4.1.10 Holes shall be provided in the tops of heavy columns for erection shackles.
4.4.2 Connections
4.4.2.1 General
c. Plate thickness if not called for on the drawings shall be 10mm minimum.
shall ensure that erection drawings clearly indicate all slip-critical connections
and, for galvanized steel, clearly note that the erector shall score the contact
surfaces with a wire brush prior to assembly.
4.4.2.2 Bolts
Ladder cage splices M12 ASTM F568M Class 4.6 or Grade 4.6 to BS
3692
b. A sufficient quantity of bolts, nuts and washers for field connections shall be
furnished with an additional 5% of fasteners for each bolt size (diameter and
length) for waste or loss.
c. All non-slip critical high-strength bolts shall be installed and tightened using the
calibrated wrench method in accordance with AISC 360.348 “ Specifications for
structural joints using ASTM A325 or A490 bolts”.
All high strength bolted connections shall be bearing type with threads included
in shear plane. For connections where fit-up is usually difficult, use short
slotted holes perpendicular to the direction of load.
4.4.2.3 Washers
b. Where an outer face of the bolted parts has a slope greater than 1:20 with
respect to a plane normal to the bolt axis, a beveled washer shall be used to
compensate for the lack of parallelism. Where necessary, washers may be
clipped on one side to a point not closer than 7/8 of the bolt diameter from the
center of the washer.
4.4.2.4 Welding
b. Welding and welding procedures for ASTM A36/ A36M steel shall be in
accordance with ANSI/AWS D1.1/ D1.1M. Welding and welding procedures for
all other grades of steel shall be in accordance with ANSI/AWS D1.1/ D1.1M.
f. All gaps between structural steel members shall be seal welded to avoid
moisture trapping.
All connections shall be designed, by FABRICATOR, in accordance with the Formatted: Indent: Left: 2,29 cm
AISC 360 and the seismic provisions of AISC 341, unless noted otherwise. Formatted: Font: 11 pt
Formatted: Font: 11 pt
4.4.3.1 Bolted Connections
Connections with bolts in shear shall be designed with threads included in the shear
plane.
When connection details or design values are not shown on the drawings, it is the
FABRICATOR’S responsibility to request from COMPANY the missing information.
4.4.3.3 When through connections are required at column webs, one side of the web shall
have a seat angle for erection safety.
4.4.3.4 Welding and weld repair procedures shall be submitted to the COMPANY for approval.
The procedure shall include details of non-destructive testing and any special test to
be applied.
4.4.3.5 All welding shall be executed by qualified operators. CONTRACTOR shall provide
qualification certificates to the COMPANY for review by the appointed inspector at the
FABRICATOR’s shop or at site.
4.4.3.6 The minimum requirement for weld non destructive testing shall be as follows:
4.4.3.7 Field welding is not permitted unless shown on drawings or otherwise approved.
Any welds of temporary nature are not permitted without prior approval of the
COMPANY.
Removal of the slag shall be carried out using light hammering, wire brushing or other
methods that do not deform the surface of the weld.
4.4.3.8 All gaps between structural steel members shall be seal welded to avoid moisture
trapping.
4.4.4.1 Treads shall be standard width nearest to the widths shown on the drawings.
4.4.4.2 Stair treads galvanized in accordance with ASTM A123/ A123M shall be seal welded
in accordance with ASTM A385/ A385M.
4.4.4.3 The following types of stair treads are commonly used. See drawings for specific type
or types for this project.
b. Chequered Plate
Stair treads of the chequered plate type shall be 6 mm plate or as noted on
drawing with 38mm turned-down nosing and 38mm turned-up riser kick plate
as shown on the drawings.
4.4.5.1 Structural steel furnished under this specification shall be new and first quality steel. All
structural steel materials shall be painted in accordance with specification AD-
CDZZZZ-MT-SPE-0020-000, unless noted otherwise on the design drawings.
Where Passive Fire Proofing (PFP) is required, this shall be of the cementitious type in
accordance with Section 5.3 of the GIS 52-201. PFP material shall be Cafco Fendolite
MII - Vermiculite Cement Based Wet Mix Spray, or equivalent approved. Passive fire
proofed structural steel shall be prepared and primed using a compatible paint system
in accordance with AD-CDZZZZ-MT-SPE-0020-000. Prior to the procurement and use
of the PFP material, a written approval of the paint system shall be presented to
COMPANY, confirming the compatibility of the paint system with the PFP material.
Alternative to the cementitious PFP system, the offshore intumescent paint system 8 in
accordance with AD-CDZZZZ-MT-SPE-0020-000, may be used subject to COMPANY Formatted: Indent: Left: 1,27 cm
approval.
Formatted: Indent: Left: 1,27 cm, First line
cm
All miscellaneous steelwork such as handrails, grating, ladders, stairs, etc. shall be hot
Formatted: Normal, Indent: Left: 0 cm,
dip galvanized in accordance with ASTM A123/A123M, A143/A143M, A384/A384M, Hanging: 2,29 cm, Line spacing: Exactly 12
and A385/A385M, unless noted otherwise on the design drawings. Tab stops: -2,54 cm, Left + -1,27 cm, Left +
cm, Left + 2,29 cm, Left + 3,56 cm, Left +
4,57 cm, Left + 6,56 cm, Left + 6,92 cm, Le
+ 7,37 cm, Left + 8,25 cm, Left + 8,63 cm
All structural and miscellaneous steel bolts, nuts and washers shall be either Left + 9,4 cm, Left + 11,43 cm, Left + 15,2
hot dipped galvanized in accordance with ASTM A153/153M, or mechanically cm, Left + 15,73 cm, Left + 16,51 cm, Left
deposited zinc in accordance with ASTM B695 (i.e. for high strength steel).
4.4.5.4 Damaged areas of the hot-dip galvanized coating on steel shall be repaired. The area
shall be cleaned in accordance with the MANUFACTURER’s requirements and a
coating of Carboline Carbomastic 15 low odor or approved equal, shall be applied.
When repairs are required to galvanizing, inorganic zinc silicate primer, or zinc rich
epoxy primer, either with or without topcoats, the following procedure shall be followed:
a. Blast clean surface using grit to the specified standard of cleanliness and
roughness.
The type and material specification for the passive fireproofing, as required by the
project drawings, shall be in accordance with drawings and project specification
document.
4.6 Storage
Steel shall be located and stored in a manner to facilitate the sequence and method of
erection.
Structural and miscellaneous steel shall be stored above grade on blocking, skids and
other similar means before erection. Stored steel shall be kept free and clean of
foreign material such as grease, oil, concrete splatter, chalk marks and dirt.
5 QUALITY ASSURANCE
5.1 General
5.1.1 FABRICATOR shall provide all material, components, and services in accordance with
a quality control program that assures compliance with the applicable codes,
standards, and this specification.
5.1.2 The materials and workmanship covered in this specification shall be subject to
inspection. However, such inspection shall not relieve CONTRACTOR of his
responsibility to furnish materials and workmanship in accordance with the contract
requirements.
Shop inspection may include, but not be limited to, the following:
Field inspection may include, but not be limited to, the following:
a. Inspection of erected steelwork for conformance with this specification and the
project drawings.
6.1.1 Bolts, washers, and nuts shall be separated according to sizes and types in clearly
marked watertight containers capable of carrying the weight of the bolts therein.
FABRICATOR shall supply itemized field bolt lists showing members connected, type,
diameter, grip, length, and numbers required. Because the lubricants used on nut/bolt
assemblies are water soluble, FABRICATOR shall pack bolts, washers and nuts in
6.1.2 Shipping papers for bolts shall identify the shop order that the bolt shipment covers.
6.2.1 Individual structural steel members shall be identified with erection marks that are
clearly discernible through shop painting or galvanizing, and of a type approved by
Buyer. The erection marks shall be placed in the same relative location as they
appear on the erection drawings. In addition to the erection marks, individual
structural steel members shall be color coded as directed by COMPANY.
b. Separate die-stamped metal tags shall be used to show the piece mark
number, the shop order number, and the project number (or area number on
multiple unit projects).
c. This tagging method shall be used on all fabricated steel items, including
ladders and platforms.
6.2.3 FABRICATOR shall be responsible for ensuring that fabricated pieces shipped directly
from the galvanizer to the jobsite have piece marks matching the shipping papers, bills
of material, and erection drawings.
6.2.4 FABRICATOR shall provide one set of erection drawings and shop details on the first
truck shipment of each steel lot delivered to jobsite.
6.2.5 Secure assemblies and pieces in a manner that prevents shipping damage. Painted
and/or galvanized surfaces shall be protected during loading, shipping, unloading or
storage.
7 DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS
7.1 General
All welds and fasteners shall be detailed or fully described by notes. The notes on
assembly drawings shall clearly state all pertinent information not shown on other
applicable drawings, including applicable codes, specifications, tests, material
identification (By ASTM designation when possible), and weights.