SAUDI ARAMCO ID/PIEU-31-December-2018 - REV.2018.12.00 (Standards Cutoff - December 31,2018) Rev.2018.12.
00 31-Dec-18
SAIC NUMBER DATE APPROVED QR NUMBER
SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Cement Based Non-Shrink Grout Mixing, Placement,
SAIC-Q-1049 4-Mar-19 CIVIL-
Sampling, Testing, Curing and Final Inspection
PROJECT TITLE WBS / BI / JO NUMBER CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR
EQUIPMENT ID NUMBER(S) EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION EQPT CODE SYSTEM ID. PLANT NO.
LAYOUT DRAWING NUMBER REV. NO. PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER EC / PMCC / MCC NO.
SCHEDULED INSPECTION DATE & TIME ACTUAL INSPECTION DATE & TIME QUANTITY INSP. MH's SPENT TRAVEL TIME
SAUDI ARAMCO USE ONLY
SAUDI ARAMCO TIP NUMBER SAUDI ARAMCO ACTIVITY NUMBER WORK PERMIT REQUIRED?
SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION LEVEL CONTRACTOR INSPECTION LEVEL
ITEM
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-INSP DATE
No.
Note: To verify that the area/ material being inspected was tested by SA
approved third party testing agency, the test results attached with this RFI
shall be verified by the relevant PID inspection unit if copy of the test
results had been received directly from the third party lab. If not available
in the PID Inspection Unit, the inspector shall contact the third party
laboratory representative and request for an explanation. If the explanation
is not reasonable, NCR shall be issued to the third party lab through the
Batch Plant and Civil Testing Group.
A Grout Mixing Inspection
SAES-Q-001 Sec.
Prior to grouting, concrete repair have been performed in accordance with 8.15 PIP
A1
SAIC-Q-1062 as based on SAER-5803 STS03600, Sec.
4.3.3)
SAES-Q-010
Grout shall be mixed per the Grout Manufacturer's instructions. Sec. 3.2 PIP
A2
(PIP STS03600, Sec. 6.3.1) STS03600, Sec.
4.3.3)
SAES-Q-010
The quantity of mixing water added shall be that recommended by the Sec. 3.2 PIP
A3
Grout Manufacturer's instructions. (PIP STS03600, Sec. 6.3.1) STS03600, Sec.
4.3.3)
SAES-Q-010
The total dissolved solids in the mixing water to be used for mixing Sec. 4.2 PIP
A4
prepackaged grouts shall not exceed 500ppm. STS03600, Sec.
4.3.3)
SAES Q-010
No admixtures shall be added to the grout without approval of the Sec. 4.1.5 PIP
A5
manufacturer. (PIP STS 03600 Sec. 5.1.5) STS03600, Sec.
4.3.3)
SAES Q-010
Mixing water shall be potable and free of oils, acids, alkalines, organics,
Sec. 4.2 PIP
A6 and other deleterious materials. (PIP STS 03600
STS03600, Sec.
Sec. 5.2)
4.3.3)
B Grout Placement Inspection
SAES-Q-010
Joints in grout shall be located as shown on the IFC Drawings or as Sec. 3.2 PIP
B1
recommended by the grout manufacturer. (PIP STS03600, Sec. 6.2.6) STS03600, Sec.
4.3.3)
SAES-Q-005
The minimum thickness of the grout shall be the space between the
Sec. 4. PIP
B2 bottom of the base plate and the top of the concrete foundation. The
STS03600, Sec.
minimum thickness of grout shall be 25mm.
4.3.3)
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When type of grout is not specified by the equipment Manufacturer,
cementitious grout shall be used for any of the following situations:
1. For Rotating equipment that satisfies all of these requirements:
SAES-Q-010
a) Driver horsepower less than 500 (373 kW)
Sec. 4.6.1..PIP
B3 b) 3600 RPM or less
STS03600, Sec.
c) Combined weight of machine, driver, and base plate up to 2,270 kg
4.3.3)
(5,000 lbs)
2. Grouting of structural base plates, anchor bolts, columns and precast
members, i.e: wall panels, beams, etc.
Grout shall be dry packed, flowed or pumped into place per the
SAES-Q-010 and
manufacturer's written instructions for the type of grout being installed; The
B4 as PIP STS03600,
grout manufacturer's written instructions shall be strictly followed. (PIP
Sec. 4.3.3)
STS03600, Sec. 6.3.2)
Anchor bolt sleeves shall be fully grouted in accordance with SAES Q-010
after the based plate has been positioned.
SASD AA-
B5 Note:
036322, Note 8
Water or other loose particles shall not be allowed to collect in the sleeve
before the sleeve is grouted. (PIP STF0521 3.6.2)
SAES-Q-010
Grout shall be placed in only one direction to prevent trapping air; Grouting
Sec. 3.2PIP
B6 shall be quick and continuous to avoid segregation, bleeding or premature
STS03600, Sec.
initial set. (PIP STS03600, Sec. 6.3.3)
4.3.3)
SAES-Q-010
Retempering of grout by adding water after stiffening is not permitted. (PIP Sec. 3.2PIP
B7
STS03600, Sec. 6.3.4) STS03600, Sec.
4.3.3)
If the grout is placed through grout holes, it shall be placed from one hole
SAES-Q-010
continously until the grout has passed a second hole. A liquid head
Sec. 3.2PIP
B8 pressure shall be maintained at the first access hole until a head pressure
STS03600, Sec.
is established at the second hole and continued in a similar fashion until
4.3.3)
the next hole. (PIP STS03600, Sec. 6.3.8)
Grout shall be mixed, placed and cured in accordance with manufacturer’s SAES-Q-010
written requirements. The contractor shall read, understand and comply Sec. 3.2PIP
B9
with the manufacturer’s instructions as printed on each unit. (ASTM STS03600, Sec.
C1107, Sec. 8.1.1 & 8.3, PIP STS03600, Sec. 6.3.1) 4.3.3)
SAES-Q-010
The grout shall be cut back to the lower edge of the base plate by 45⁰ Sec. 4 PIP
B10
angle unless otherwise indicated. (PIP STS 03600 Sec. 6.3.5) STS03600, Sec.
4.3.3)
The erector shall clean the top of bearing surfaces and the bottom of base
plates. The erector shall set and shim column base plates to correct
positions, elevations, and locations as shown on the erection drawings. 12-SAMSS-008,
B11
Shims or wedges may be used and shall be provided by the erector. If Sec IV
setting nuts are used, they shall be loosened before grouting. (PIP
STS05130 Sec. 6.4.1)
Anchor bolts shall be fully tightened to the specified tension only after the 12-SAMSS-008,
B12
base plates have been grouted. (PIP STS05130 Sec. 6.4.3) Sec IV
Grouting of base plates shall be in accordance with PIP STS03600 or PIP 12-SAMSS-008,
B13
STS03601. (PIP STS05130 Sec. 6.4.2) Sec IV
Columns with attached base plates, beams with attached bearing plates
and other similar members with attached Bearing Devices that are
12-SAMSS-008
temporarily supported on leveling nuts and washers, shims or other similar
B14 Sec. I
leveling devices, shall be promptly grouted after the Structural Steel frame
or portion thereof has been plumbed. (AISC Code of Standard Practice for
Steel Buildings and Bridges, Para. 7.7 & PIP STS05130, Para. 6.2.1)
C Grout Sampling and Testing Inspection
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Schedule "Q"
Sampling and testing shall be performed by a Saudi Aramco approved
C1 Attach. IV Sec.
independent testing laboratory.
3.6
Third Party Agency's Quality personnel assigned to the Work must be Schedule "Q",
C2
technically competent to perform their duties. para. 5.5
SAES-Q-010
Two sets of three test cubes shall be casted in the field for each day that Sec. 3.2PIP
C3
grout is mixed and placed. (PIP STS03600, Sec. [Link]) STS03600, Sec.
4.3.3)
SAES-Q-010
Cubes shall be cured in the field for three (3) days in the same way as the Sec. 3.2PIP
C4
placed grout is cured. (PIP STS03600, Sec. [Link]) STS03600, Sec.
4.3.3)
SAES-Q-010
Compressive strength of cubes shall be tested in accordance with
Sec. 3.2PIP
C5 applicable provisions of ASTM C109. One cube shall be tested set at 7
STS03600, Sec.
days and one cube set at 28 days. (PIP STS03600, Sec. [Link])
4.3.3)
SAES-Q-010
The compressive strength of the grout shall be a minimum of 24MPa Sec. 3.2PIP
C6
(3500psi) at 7 days of age. (ASTM C 1107, Sec. 8., Table 1) STS03600, Sec.
4.3.3)
SAES-Q-010
The compressive strength of the grout shall be a minimum of 35MPa Sec. 3.2PIP
C7
(5000psi) at 28 days of age. (PIP STS03600 Sec. 4.2.1) STS03600, Sec.
4.3.3)
SAES-Q-010
For standard temperature testing, maintain the grout mixture and the
Sec. 3.2PIP
C8 testing equipment at a temperature of 73.4 +/- 5°F (23 +/- 3°C). (ASTM C
STS03600, Sec.
1107, Sec. 8.1.2)
4.3.3)
SAES-Q-010
Bring all materials and equipment to be used in preparing test specimens
Sec. 3.2PIP
C9 to the specified test temperature, 65°F (62.8°C) prior to use. (ASTM C
STS03600, Sec.
1107, Sec. 8.2)
4.3.3)
D Grout Curing Inspection
SAES-Q-010
When the grout's water/cement ratio is 0.4 or less, the grout shall be given
Sec. [Link]
D1 a continuous water cure (covered by wet burlap and 0.15mm polyethylene)
STS03600, Sec.
for a minimum of 7 days. (ASTM C309, Sec. 5.1)
4.3.3)
SAES-Q-010
Curing compounds if allowed by project specifications, shall have test Sec. 4 PIP
D2
reports or certificate showing that it is in compliance with ASTM C309. STS03600, Sec.
4.3.3)
E Final Inspection
SAES-Q-010
The grout shall be tooled to a 450 angle down from the bottom of base Sec. 3.2PIP
E1
plates after it has reached its initial set. (PIP STS03600, Sec. 6.3.5) STS03600, Sec.
4.3.3)
REMARKS:
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
1- SAES-Q-010 -- Cement Based, Non-Shrink Grout for Structural and Equipment Grouting, 2 Sept-t 2014
2- SAES-Q-005 -- Concrete Foundations, 25 October 2018
3- Schedule Q
4-12-SAMSS-008 Erection of Structural and Miscellaneous Steel, 25 Dec 2014
5- PIP STS03600 - Nonshrink Cememtitious Grout Specification, June 2002
Contractor / Third-Party Saudi Aramco
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Construction Representative* PMT Representative
Work is Complete and Ready for Inspection: T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:
QC Inspector PID Representative
Performed Inspection Work / Rework May Proceed T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:
QC Supervisor Proponent and Others
Quality Record Approved: T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Organization,
Name, Sign and Date:
Initials and Date:
*Person Responsible for Completion of Quality Work / Test Y = YES N = NO F = FAILED
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