Date : 27-Feb-2023

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CMED CONSTRUCTION CO., LTD. MCDTType : STR

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GENERAL DEPDEPARTMENT OF TAXATION TOWER PHNOM
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Structural Specification

DIVISION 30400

STRUCTURAL STEEL WORK

23 February 2023

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 DIVISION 30400 STRUCTURAL STEEL WORKS

30410 STRUCTURAL STEEL WORKS

1. General

1.1 Scope of Work

The work to be executed by the Contractor under this section shall comprise of all structural steel support
structures and frames to all buildings. All work shall be constructed in accordance with the locations,
dimensions, lines and grades shown on the Drawings or established by the Engineer.

1.2 Item of Work

(1) Structural steelwork shall include the following:

a. Preparation of shop/fabrication drawings.

b. Engineering for analysis, design and detailing for structural steel where such works are required under the
Contract or secondary steelworks which are not specifically shown / detailed but required to complete the
Works.

c. Procuring all material, fabricating, transporting, erecting, testing and inspection of structural steel, metal
deck and all associated necessary items as shown in the Drawings.

d. Shop preparation and application of anti-corrosion primer paint to structural steel.

e. Galvanizing of structural steel for the followings:

- as detailed within the construction drawings and finishing schedules

f. Incidental steel construction.

g. All secondary steelworks members necessary for installation of roofing, wall cladding, fascia, doors and
windows, louvers, services, etc., which are not specifically shown in the Drawings or covered by the other
works but required to complete the Work.

h. Sliding Elastomeric Bearing

(2) Field painting (touch up and zinc coating); touch up shop primer and apply second coat of primer to all members

1.3 Specific Standards

The work shall be carried out in accordance with the requirements of BS EN 1993 and BS EN 1090-2, or equivalent
international standard accepted by the Engineer

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1.4 Submissions

Prior to commencement of the Structural Steel works, the Contractor shall prepare and submit for the Engineer’s
approval:

(1) All Manufacturer’s catalogues, detailed technical data, specifications and installation instructions for
all components and items.
(2) Proposals for steel fabricator including information of the factory layout,

equipment, annual production, number of engineers, qualified welders and sufficient further information
to enable approval by the Engineer.

(3) Shop drawings for all work required indicating, in detail, the fabrication,

assembly and erection requirements, material lists, length, height & elevation joint and connection details
and filling details. Shop drawings indicating fabrication requirements shall be submitted not less than one
(1) month before fabrication commences. In addition, the Contractor shall submit structural calculations
for any work proposed which is at variance with work as shown or specified.

(4) A detailed method statement indicating the proposed methods, schedule, sequences, standards, etc.,
to be adopted as detailed in Sub-clause 1.7.

(5) Proposal for the specialist engineer authorized by the approved manufacturer and engineering firm to
carry out the tensile fabric membrane construction.

1.5 Detail Drawing Development

(1) The Contractor shall develop the detailed drawings where the steel elements are shown nominally as guidelines
for the Contractor to carry out design under the Contract or the steel elements are shown but specific details are
not shown in the Drawings. The Contractor shall submit design the analysis necessary for the development of
such details as required under the Contract or if requested by the Engineer. The analysis, design and
development of the details shall be carried out according to relevant codes and standards of British Standards,
Japanese Standards or other equivalent international standards accepted by the Engineer.

(2) The basic design parameters are given in the Drawings, and the Contractor shall furnish primary information
of the design conditions, framing, modeling, etc. for the Engineer’s confirmation before proceeding with the
analysis/design calculation.

1.6 Detail Drawing Development Constraint

Unless required or permitted otherwise, comply with the following when developing the detail drawings and
detailing of the work:

a. End craters to be excluded when calculating lengths of welds

b. Bolts to be not less than 12mm diameter.

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 c. Not less than two bolts to be used in any connection.

d. Minimum weld throat thickness to be 6 mm.

1.7 Proposals for Erection

At least 28 days before starting erection of steelwork, Contractor shall submit a detailed method statement for the
structural steel works including but not limited to:

a. Detailed steel works schedule to tally with overall construction program required under the Contract

b. Comprehensive sequence and manners of erection works with drawings, sketches, etc.

c. Type and capacity of heavy equipment including all logistics.

d. Temporary, stage/platform, guys and bracing proposed for use during erection.

e. Any special hardstand requirement.

2. Structural Steel Framing

2.1 Fabrication General
2.1.1 Materials and Workmanship General

(1) To BS EN 1993, or equivalent unless specified otherwise.

(2) Control accuracy of fabrication to ensure compliance with levels of accuracy specified for the erected
structure.

(3) Inform the Engineer when fabrication is due to start. Do not fabricate steelwork for which the shop
drawings have not been approved by the Engineer.

(4) Before fabricating, ensure that surface condition of steel which is to be coated complies with requirements
specified for cleaning.

(5) Ensure that fabrication processes do not cause changes in properties of materials resulting in
noncompliance with specified requirements.

(6) Connections shall be of the same grade as the parent section.

(7) Steelwork, Steel grade to: BS EN 10025 :

• S235 JR – Internal Steel work

• S235 JO – External Steelwork

• or equivalent

(8) Anchor bolts shall be Grade 5.6 to BS EN 1993 or equivalent standard accepted by the Engineer.

(9) Sliding elastomeric bearing system consisting of polished stainless steel plate welded to steel
plate, preformed fabric pad bonded on a layer of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) material.

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 (10 ) Metal Deck shall be in compliance with BS EN 1993 – 3 and a profiled steel sheeting roll-formed from
hot-dipped, zinc coated, chromate-passive, high strength grade steel strip in bare metal thickness of 1.0` mm
with integrally embossed or raised pattern ribs and inter-locking side laps. The steel strip shall have a specified
yield strength Remin. of 550 Mpa which conforms to BS EN 10147. The minimum zinc coating class shall be
Z275 for moderate exposure conditions.

2.1.2 Cold-Formed Steel Purlin

Contractor shall make detailed drawings and supply of the purlin system.

2.1.3 Storage and Handling

(1) Store fabricated steelwork clear of the ground and keep clean.
(2) Handle and store carefully to avoid damage to steelwork and any protective coatings.
(3) Identification marks to be visible when members are stacked.

2.1.4 Marking

(1) Submit details of proposed methods of identifying and recording materials and components to ensure correct
use and location in the structure.

(2) Marks to be placed in positions which can be checked after erection.

(3) Marking of weathering steel to be on surfaces which will not be exposed to view in the completed work

(4) Marking of steel which is to be shot blasted, pickled, metal sprayed or galvanized to be by an approved
method which cannot be obliterated.

2.1.5 Straightening and Flattening3

Do not hammer. Heating to not more than 6500C may be used. Do not use accelerated cooling without approval.

2.1.6 Faying Surfaces for HSFG Joints

Check faying surfaces in steel 25mm thick or more for deformities such as bowing, twist or rippling which may
reduce slip factor to below design limit. Agree remedial measures with the Engineer. Untreated surfaces which are
in accordance with BS

4604-2, Clause 3.2 or equivalent international standard approved by the Engineer may be considered as having a slip
factor of 0.45. Surfaces which have been machined or

given any form of treatment shall have a slip factor determined by tests to BS 4604-2, Appendix A.

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2.1.7 Compression Joints

Abutting surfaces dependent on contact for transmission of load to be milled, sawn or otherwise suitably prepared to
ensure full and even distribution of load.

2.1.8 End Connections

Ensure that angle cleats, if used, project beyond ends of simply supported members.

2.1.9 Hollow Sections

Ensure that insides of sections are dry and clear of debris, before sealing ends and openings.

2.1.10 Base Plates

Make 25mm diameter holes in all base plates more than 1m2 in area to allow the escape of air when grouting after
erection of columns.

2.1.11 Finishing

(1) Remove burrs and sharp edges by grinding.

(2) Carefully dress welds to remove slag by light hammering, wire brushing or other methods that do not
deform the surface of the weld.

2.1.12 Shop Assembly

Main roof trusses shall be shop assembled to confirm fitness, profile, dimensions and camber. Before delivery to the
site the Contractor shall conduct a factory inspection in the presence of the Engineer.

2.1.13 Shop Inspection

Give seven (7) working days’ notice before any inspection at shop as required or instructed by the Engineer.

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2.2 Welding
2.2.1 Welding General

Welds shall be sufficient, adequate and suitable to perform the structural requirements, and subject to approval by
the Engineer. All welding for steel work shall conform to the BS EN 1011 or equivalent international standard as
accepted by the Engineer.

2.2.2 Welder

Welding shall be performed by the pre-qualified welders to approved welding procedures to BS EN 287-1 and the
welders shall be exclusively assigned for the welding work for the Project with regard to type, position of welds. All
welders shall be identified and recorded to each weld. If any welder is observed not performing satisfactorily, such
welder shall be removed from the work as instructed by the Engineer.

2.2.3 Welding on Site

Welding on site shall be performed in accordance with the approved method statement and welding procedures and
only by the approved welders exclusively assigned for site welding work for the Project

2.2.4 Additional Welds

Do not place any welds (including tack welds) not shown on drawings, without approval, even for temporary
attachment or repair of faulty plates.

2.2.5 Butt Welds

Use run-on and run-off plates/end tab to ensure full throat thickness at ends of butt welds as follows:

(1) Material for plates to be of same grade as material being welded.

(2) Prepare plates in same manner as parts being joined.

(3) After completion of welding, remove plates, if requested by the Engineer, by cutting and grind smooth the
surfaces where they were attached.

(4) Retain and identify plates for inspection.

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2.3 Bolt Assemblies
2.3.1 Bolts General

(1) All High Strength Friction Grip (HSFG) bolts to be in compliance with BS EN 1993-1-8 or equivalent
international standard as accepted by the Engineer.
(2) Bolt length shall be such that one thread plus the thread run out will be clear between the unit and the
unthreaded shank of the bolt after tightening and at least one clear thread shall show above the nut.
(3) All holding down bolts to be grade 5.6 to BS EN 1993 or equivalent international standard accepted by the
Engineer.

2.3.2 Hot Dipped Galvanized Coating to HSFG Bolts

Hot Dipped Galvanizing to HSFG bolts where required shall be in accordance with BS

EN ISO1461 or equivalent international standard as accepted by the Engineer.

2.3.3 Using Drift Pins

(1) Align holes carefully to prevent distortion or enlargement when using drift pins.
(2) Report any misalignment of holes to the Engineer. If a faulty member is not rejected, ream hole only for
minor correction.

2.3.4 Tapered Washers

The use of tapered washers is allowed in accordance with BS 5950 Part 2 or equivalent international
standard as accepted by the Engineer.

2.3.5 Load Indicating Washers

Load indicating washers may be used in accordance with BS 7644-1 or 2 where applicable, after submission of
manufacturer’s information for the Engineer’s approval.

2.3.6 Sealed Hollow Sections

Bolt holes/holes on hollow section shall be sealed to prevent access of moisture with the method approved by the
Engineer.

2.4 Erection
2.4.1 General

(1) Erect, install and secure work per shop drawings as approved.

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 (2) Not less than ten (10) days before the proposed start date for commencement of erection work, check
foundations and other structures to which steelwork will be attached for accuracy of setting out, and
holding down bolts for position, protruding length, condition and slackness.
(3) Report any inaccuracies and defects to the Engineer without delay.

(4) Obtain permission of the Engineer to commence erection.

(5) Correctly locate, properly position and securely anchor all items and assemblies for full bearing of
members upon supporting structural elements.

(6) Erection and bracing operations and procedures shall not damage work previously placed nor
overstress building elements or components.

(7) Damage caused by operations herein during erection shall be repaired as directed by the Engineer.

2.4.2 Erecting Steelwork

(1) Provide all temporary erection bracing, support and/or platforms which are necessary to ensure stability of
the building during erection.
(2) Remove such temporary bracing, support and/or platforms when it is safe to do so and steelwork has been
completely connected and stable, at the timing to be agreed following the approval of the Engineer.
(3) Do not distort steelwork and do not exceed stress limits during erection unless otherwise approved.
(4) Position and fix anchor bolts in each required location utilizing setting plates for respective locations as
follow: Setting plate/anchor frame details shall be developed in the working drawings by the Contractor
and submitted for the Engineer’s approval.

• Hook ends: Positioned and in symmetrical arrangements as shown.

• Threaded ends: Unless otherwise shown in the Drawings, projecting above supporting construction
sufficient to provide not less than 10mm projection above top of double anchor nuts when base or bearing
plates are set and secured

(5) Set and water-level setting plates to elevations required by utilizing leveling nuts; each plate bearing
fully on all leveling nuts, and each temporarily secured into place utilizing anchor nuts turned thumb tight
only, but firmly holding the plate. Solidly fill under each setting using an approved type of non-shrink dry
packed grout (Minimum strength of grout shall be fcu=50N/mm2), well-cured and of sufficient strength
attained before bearing loads are applied to setting plates. Shimming in lieu of leveling nuts and/or grouting
as required herein will not be permitted.

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2.4.3 Erection Tolerance

(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of BS EN 1090-2, set out and erect the steelwork to ensure compliance
with the following permissible deviations:

• Holding down bolts + 2 mm level and line

2.4.4 Modifications

Inform the Engineer of any defects due to detailing or fabrication errors.

Obtain approval of methods of rectification before starting modification or remedial work.

2.5 Inspection/Testing of Steelwork

2.5.1 Inspection

In the course of quality assurance and quality control procedures, the Contractor shall carry out his own inspection
by the qualified engineer and/or inspector having a certificate for the purpose of the inspection. Notwithstanding, the
Contractor shall propose for the Engineer’s approval an independent inspection agency to carry out various
inspections required under the Contract. Permit the Engineer, and/or the approved independent inspection agency to
inspect the work at all reasonable times and at all places where it is being carried out. Provide all facilities, hand
tools, lighting, etc. as necessary to ensure adequate inspection.

(1) Welds

Inspection at each welding phase shall be conducted as follows:

a. Before Execution of Welding: Scum, angle of bevel, root clearance, cleaning of welding surface,
quality of end tab, drying of welding rod.
b. During Execution of Welding: Welding procedure, diameter of core and wire, type of flux, welding current
and voltage, welding speed welding rod position, length of arc, melting, cleaning of slug of each level
under surface chapping, direction of welding rod shall require prior approval of the Engineer.

2.5.2 Testing

The Contractor shall propose for the Engineer’s approval an independent testing laboratory to carry out various tests
required under the Contract. All specified testing of constituent materials to be carried out by the approved
independent testing laboratory.

(1) Welds

a. Welds shall be tested by means of non-destructive testing methods, either ultrasonic test, magnetic particle test,
dye penetrant test or visual inspection which is to be suited for the type and size of welds to the extent specified
herein or as directed by the Engineer.

b. A 100% of full penetration welding for main roof trusses shall be examined with ultrasonic test.

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c. Other than b. above, 30 % of remaining full penetration welds shall be examined by ultra-sonic test. After all or
part of completed welds have been done, the Contactor shall identify such welds subject to inspection for the
Engineer to select at random the welds for examination.

d. If ten (10) percent of the random ultrasonic test indicates unacceptable defects the remaining seventy (70)
percent shall be tested.

e. 30 % of fillet welds, flare welds and/or welds to tubular steel, shall be examined with dye penetrant test or
magnetic particle test.

f. All examinations shall be performed by qualified inspector(s) from the approved independent testing agent.
Unacceptable defects found shall be recorded properly and subject to repair. All repairs shall be re-examined to
acceptance.

2.5.3 Products

When requested by the Engineer, submit two copies of test certificates for steel.

2.5.4 Defective Work

As soon as possible after any part of the work or any materials are known or suspected to be defective, document
proper records and submit proposals to the Engineer for further testing, inspection or replacement and obtain
instructions.

2.6 General Requirements for Protective Coating Work

2.6.1 Protective Coating

All the structural steelwork shall be applied with a corrosion protective coating as specified herein.

2.6.2 Operatives

Operatives must be appropriately skilled and experienced in the use of specified materials and methods of
application.

2.6.3 Coating Materials

(1) Coating materials shall be of a single manufacturer and approved by the Engineer, wherever possible, to
be from one manufacturing batch. Where more than one batch is to be used, keep separate, allocate to
distinct parts or areas of the work, and inform the Engineer accordingly.
(2) Check that all coating materials to be used are recommended by their manufacturers for the
particular surface and conditions of exposure, and that they are compatible with each other.
(3) Coating materials shall be obtained from only one manufacturer unless specified otherwise.

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2.6.4 Preparation Materials and Ancillaries

All tools, goods, materials, preparation of surface for application of coating, etc., shall be as recommended by the
manufacturer.

2.6.5 Galvanizing

All cutting, welding and drilling must be completed beforehand. Provide all necessary vents and drain holes in
approved locations and seal to approval after galvanizing.

2.6.6 Inspection

(1) Permit coating manufacturers to inspect the work in progress and take samples of their products if required.
Do not comply with any directions or requests given by the coating manufacturer’s representative unless
and until confirmed by the Engineer.

(2) Notify the Engineer of projected dates for inspection on surface preparation and coating.

(3) Give the Engineer at least 7 days’ notice before shipping of coated members or components from the
manufacturer premises

2.6.7 Handling and Storing Coated Steelwork

(1) Use methods and equipment which will minimize chafing, chipping and other damage to coated
components.

(2) Ensure an adequate drying/curing period for each coat before handling.

(3) Use suitable packing, lashings, lifting harnesses, nylon slings, rubber protected chains and chocks, etc.

(4) tack coated components clear of the ground, separated by timber chocks, and so that bond does not occur.

2.6.8 Protection

(1) Adequately protect freshly applied surface coatings from damage.

(2) Exhibit ‘Wet paint’ signs and provide protective barriers where necessary.

(3) Adequately protect surfaces adjacent to those being covered.

2.6.9 Remedial Work

(1) Early degradation of coatings by blistering, peeling, flaking, cracking, lack of

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 adhesion, etc. must be made good by complete removal, preparation and reapplication of all coats, as
instructed.

(2) Inadequate dry film thickness or surface defects due to inclement weather may,

depending on the type of paint, be remedied by rubbing down and applying further coat(s), as instructed.

(3) Mechanical damage to coatings must be made good by local cutting back of coatings, preparation and
reapplication of all coats to leave a neat, continuous and flat finish.

(4) Where damage to coatings or subsequent surface preparation has exposed bare metal, it must be thoroughly
cleaned and primed within two hours.

2.7 Protective Coating System(s)

2.7.1 Galvanizing

All exposed steelwork and/or steelworks so specified shall be Hot Dipped Galvanized as follows:

(1) Preparation: Blast cleaning to BS EN 8501-1, second quality (for roughness) using chilled iron
grit grade G24, followed by acid pickling.

(2) Galvanizing shall be average minimum membrane thickness of 140 microns in conformity with EN ISO
1460.

2.7.2 Micaceous Iron Oxide (MIO) Paint

(1) Use/location: All Internal Steelwork.

(2) Shop preparation: Blast clean to BS EN ISO 8501-

(3) Shop primer: a dry film thickness of 40 microns

(4) Second coat: a dry film thickness of 50 microns

(5) Application method: Airless spray, Touch up: Brush

2.8 Preparation for Painting

2.8.1 Offsite Preparation and Painting

Offsite preparation and painting to be carried out under cover in properly lit, heated and ventilated conditions. Select
sequence of working from one of the following and inform the Engineer before starting work:

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 (1) Fabricate – blast clean – prime as specified

(2) Blast clean – fabricate – prime as specified (Immediately before priming remove flash rust with a
light overall sweep blast), or

(3) Blast clean – prime with a weld able prefabrication primer recommended by the manufacturer of the
specified primer – fabricate – prime as specified.

2.8.2 Inaccessible Surfaces

The sequence of working must be such as to ensure that surfaces inaccessible after assembly receive the full
specified treatment and coating system including, if necessary, local shop application of site coatings.

2.8.3 Blast Cleaning for Painting3

(1) Ensure that steel complies with British Standard BS4232 at time of blasting as follows:

• Dry blasting: Initial rust grade A or B.

• Wet blasting: Initial rust grade A, B or C.

(2) Thoroughly degrease. Remove mill scale by chipping, grinding and/or heat treatment.

(3) Blast clean to the specified BS 4232 quality, and control quality of preparation in accordance
with BS 5493, Appendix F. Use chilled iron abrasives to BS 2451, grades G17 or S170, free from
contamination by dust, water and oil.

(4) Remove all surface defects likely to be detrimental to the protective painting system, including:

• Defects in the steel, including cracks, surface laminations, shelling and deep pitting as required by BS 4360.

• Defects resulting from fabrication, including fins at cuts, burrs, sharp edges and weld spatter.

• Rogue peaks remaining after blasting.

(5) Thoroughly clean off all dust in a clean area of the works using a vacuum head fitted with edge
brushes.

(6) Apply primer as soon as practicable and within four hours of blasting.

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2.8.4 Manual Cleaning of New Steelwork

(1) Ensure that steel complies with British Standard BS4232 initial rust grade C at time of cleaning.

(2) Chip, scrape, disc sand and grind surfaces to remove all fins, burrs, sharp edges, weld spatter, loose rust
and loose scale. Clean out all crevices.

(3) Thoroughly degrease using emulsion cleaners followed by thorough rinsing with water.

(4) Apply primer when surface is dry and on the same day as cleaning.

2.8.5 Preparation for Site Welding of Shop Painted Steelwork

(1) Blast clean and mask weld areas before coating surrounding areas. If more than

one coat is applied to surrounding areas, step each 30 mm back from edge of preceding coat. Remove masking
immediately before welding.

(2) Alternatively prepare and shop paint weld areas as specified, then grind off to bare steel immediately
before welding.

2.8.6 Treatment of Site Welded Joints in Painted Steelwork

(1) After welding, and without delay, remove all scale and weld spatter from the weld areas by grinding or
chipping, abrade to remove all traces of rust, wash with clean water and allow to dry.

(2) Prime without delay and apply further coatings to the weld areas to match the surrounding painted areas.

2.8.7 Bolted Joints (Non-Friction Grip)

(1) Where steelwork is to be shop painted, ensure that the full shop specification is applied to joint faces.

(2) Where steelwork is to be erected with a mill finish then site painted, prepare and prime joint faces before
erection and allow to dry.

(3) Immediately before assembling bolted joints in externally exposed steelwork, apply a further coat of primer
and bring the surfaces together while still wet.

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 (4) Before applying site coatings to externally exposed steelwork, seal all crevices to bolts and joint perimeters
with a compatible mastic.

2.8.8 Faying Surfaces of Friction Grip Joints

(1) Blast clean and mask before coating surrounding areas. The masking must adequately protect the faying
surface from deterioration and contamination.

(2) If more than one coat is applied to surrounding areas, step each 30 mm back from edge of preceding coat.

(3) Remove masking immediately before bolting, check faying surfaces are free from adhesive and clean with
solvent if necessary.

2.8.9 Friction Grip Joints in Shop Painted Steelwork

(1) After final tightening of bolts, and without delay, thoroughly degrease and clean bare steel at joint edges and
prime as specified.

(2) Seal all crevices to bolts and joint perimeters with a compatible mastic.

(3) Apply further coatings to surrounding areas to match adjacent shop painted areas before applying specified site
coatings.

2.8.10 Uncoated Fastenings

After erection, thoroughly degrease, clean and without delay, apply coating(s) to match surrounding shop painted
areas before applying specified site coating(s).

2.8.11 Galvanized Fastenings

After erection, thoroughly degrease, clean and apply a suitable etch primer before applying specified site coating(s).

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2.8.12 Site Painting of Shop Painted Steelwork

(1) Prepare all damaged surfaces by abrading and/or washing down as instructed by Engineer.

(2) Apply touch up primer to all prepared areas after erection.

(3) Apply one further coat of micaceous iron oxide paint to entire surface area of steel work after erection.

2.8.13 Site Painting of Galvanized Surfaces for Painting

(1) Thoroughly degrease. If metal coating is defective obtain instructions from the Engineer before proceeding.
Remove any white corrosion products with a stiff brush, wash off and allow to dry before applying
specified etching wash or primer.

(2) Prepare damaged areas of galvanizing and touch up these areas with two-pack epoxy modified etch primer.

(3) Apply one coat of etching primer and one coat of two-pack epoxy modified etch primer to the entire
surface area of steel work after erection.

2.9 Painting

2.9.1 Suitability of Conditions3

(1) Do not apply coatings:

• To surfaces affected by moisture.

• When the relative humidity is more than 80%.

• When heat is likely to cause blistering or wrinkling.

(2) Take all necessary precautions including restrictions on working hours, providing temporary
protection and allowing extra drying time, to ensure that coatings are not adversely affected by climatic
conditions before, during and after application

(3) Application of coatings shall be undertaken only after confirmation of the suitability of surfaces and
conditions within any given area in accordance with the specification/instructions of the paint
manufacturer and the approved method statement. The Contractor shall assign a skilled person for all
corrosion protective painting works and the application of coating shall be commenced at such person’s
sole decision and after the acceptance of the Engineer.

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2.9.2 Applying Coatings

(1) Multiple coats of the same primer coat material must be of a different tint to ensure that each coat has
complete coverage.

(2) Apply coatings to clean, dust free, suitably dry surfaces in dry atmospheric conditions and after any
previous coats have hardened.

(3) Apply coatings evenly to give a smooth finish of uniform thickness and color, free from brush marks, nibs,
sags, runs and other defects.

(4) Keep all surfaces clean and free from dust during coating and drying. Adequately protect completed
work from damage.

2.9.3 Film Thickness

(1) Wet film thickness of each coat to be not less than that required to give the specified dry film thickness.
Before starting work prepare and measure test samples to verify the relationship between wet and dry film
thickness and submit results to the Engineer.

(2) Check the thickness of each coat during application using a wet film thickness wheel or comb in
accordance with BS 3900: Part C5.

(3) After each coat has dried, measure the total accumulated dry film thickness using a magnetic or
electromagnetic meter, checked against standard shims and re-calibrated regularly as recommended by the
manufacturer, the number and position of measurements to be as directed by the Engineer. Carry out all
measurements in the presence of the Engineer unless otherwise directed.

(4) Over any square meter of coating the average accumulated dry film thickness must be equal or exceed the
specified thickness, with no reading less than 90 % of the specified thickness.

(5) If at any stage the accumulated dry film thickness is deficient, the Engineer may require the application of
additional coat(s) at no extra cost. The full top coat thickness must be maintained, notwithstanding any
greater than specified undercoat thickness.

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2.9.4 Stripe Coats

Brush apply an additional narrow stripe coat of the same nominal thickness as the relevant full coat to all external
angles. Stripe coats of primer must be applied after the general coat.

2.9.5 Junctions with Concrete

Where exposed steelwork is partially embedded or encased in concrete, apply two coats of an approved
rubber/bituminous coating locally to the steel/concrete junction as instructed by the Engineer.

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30420 MEASUREMENT AND RATES

1. Measurement

(1) The quantity shall be computed from the Drawings and measurement and payment shall only be against the
pay items contained in the Structural Steelworks Section of the Bill of Quantities.

(2) Structural steel to be measured in kilograms (kg). The quantity shall be computed from the net dimensions
of the components indicated on the Drawings, multiplied by the appropriate nominal unit weights indicated
thereon or derived from standard approved weight tables. No deduction shall be made from the quantity for
splay cuts, curved cuts, holes or notches. No allowance shall be made in the quantity computation for the
weight of bolts or welds.

(3) Paint for Steel Structure shall be measured in kilograms (kg). The quantity shall be the same as that of the
steelworks structures requiring painting.

(4) Metal decking shall be measured in square meters (m2). The quantity shall be computed from the
net dimensions of the components indicated on the Drawings. No deduction shall be made from the
quantity for cuts, holes or openings.

(5) Sliding Elastomeric Bearings to be measured in numbers (no.) of each type.

2. Rates

(1) The rates shall be full compensation for all Plant, materials, labor, equipment, transport, Temporary
Works, establishment charges, overheads and profit required to complete the work described in the
Specification.

(2) Rates for structural steel work shall be deemed to include for:

a. Temporary bracing and supports

b. Cutting, drilling, notching, beveling, grinding and all other labors.

c. Rolling margins

d. All necessary steel shims, wedges and packing and non-shrink grout under all base plates and fixings

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 e. All necessary welding (fabrication or erection)

f. Checking and adjusting level of structural supporting elements

g. All delivery, unloading, hoisting and erection

h. All necessary concrete pad stones

i. All anchor bolts, fixing, bolts, turnbuckles, and all other fixings

j. Protection

(3) Rates for corrosion protective painting to galvanized surfaces where measured separately shall be
deemed to include for:

a. Preparation of surfaces

b. Galvanizing

c. One coat etching and touch up primer applied on site after erection

d. One coat etching primer and one coat of primer applied on site after erection

e. Protection to finished surfaces

(4) Rates for corrosion protective painting to non-galvanized surfaces shall be deemed to include for:

a. Preparation of surfaces

b. Application of corrosion protective shop primer

c. Touching up primer coat after erection of steelworks

d. Subsequent coats of corrosion protective paint system applied after erection of steelworks

e. Protection to finished surfaces

(5) Rates for metal decking shall be deemed to include for:

a. Mechanical fastener

b. Side-lap fastener

c. Flexible closure strip

d. Pour stop and support fillers at edge of end or opening

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 e. Galvanizing repair paint

f. Accessories as recommended by the manufacturer

(6) Rates for sliding elastomeric bearing shall be deemed to include for:

a. Stainless steel faced plate

b. PTFE faced preformed fabric pad

c. Sole plate

d. Anchor bolts e. Side strips

f. Test and inspection

g. Protection

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