UPGRADE GAS FLOW CAPACITY

BIN QURAYA EST.

(UGFC)
CONTRACT NO : 6600033800 PREPARATION DATE : 01 FEB 2016
BI NO : 10-00903 DOCUMENT NO & REVISION : UGFC-PQCP-052, REV: 00

DOCUMENT TITLE

QUALITY CONTROL PROCEDURE

For
STRUCTURAL BOLT TIGHTENING

CLIENT: SAUDI ARAMCO

CONTRACTOR: BIN QURAYA EST

00 01 FEB 2016 Issued for Review/Approval

Prepared by: Reviewed By: Approved BY: Approved by: Approved BY:
Rev. Date Description
(QAM) (PM) SAPMT Proponent SAPID
RESPONSIBILITIES
This document is the responsibility of the Quality Assurance and Quality Control Department.
The Project Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for the maintenance of this document and for arranging controlled distribution through
Project Document Controller.

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 UPGRADE GAS FLOW CAPACITY
BIN QURAYA EST.
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CONTRACT NO : 6600033800 PREPARATION DATE : 01 FEB 2016
BI NO : 10-00903 DOCUMENT NO & REVISION : UGFC-PQCP-052, REV: 00

Table of Contents
SL NO DESCRIPTION PAGE

1.0. SCOPE 3 of 12

2.0. PURPOSE

3.0. DEFINIATION

4.0. REFERENCE STANDARD

5.0. RESPONSIBILITY 3 of 12

6.0. QUALITY CONTROL PROCEDURE 3 of 12

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CONTRACT NO : 6600033800 PREPARATION DATE : 01 FEB 2016
BI NO : 10-00903 DOCUMENT NO & REVISION : UGFC-PQCP-052, REV: 00

1.0. SCOPE:
- This Quality procedure covers all the Work Related to Preparation and Erection
procedure for Structural Steel and Bolt tightening.
- This procedure has been used for BI 10-00903 project scope of work covers all of
Structural Steel Erection and bolt tightening activities.

2.0. PURPOSE:
- The purpose of this Procedure is to obtain a quality erection throughout identifying
the job responsibility to who are involved in the erection process.

3.0. DEFINITIONS
QCP : QUALITY CONTROL PROCEDURE
ITP : INSPECTION AND TEST PLAN.
CLIENT : SAUDI ARAMCO
CONTRACTOR : BIN QURAYA EST (BQE)
SAPMT : SAUDI ARAMCO PROJECT MANAGEMENT TEAM
SAPID : SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION DEPARTMENT.

4.0. REFERENCE STANDARDS.

SAES-M-001 : Basic Criteria for Steel Structures.
SATIP-M-001-001 : SAUDI ARAMCO TYPICAL INSPECTION PLAN FOR STRUCTURAL STEEL.
SAES-M-100 : Saudi Aramco Building Code.
12-SAMSS-005 : Marking of Metal Products
12-SAMSS-007 : Fabrication of Structural and Miscellaneous Steel.
12-SAMSS-008 : Erection of Structural & Miscellaneous Steel
AISC : American Institute of Steel Construction
PIP STS05130 : Erection of Structural and Miscellaneous Steel Specification.

5.0. RESPONSIBILITY: (For Existing Facilities the following shall apply):

5.1. Construction Manager shall be responsible for the overall implementation of this
Procedure, coordination with Construction Department and QA/QC Department,
efficient execution of works in accordance with project specifications.
5.2. The Site Engineer shall carryout this work according to this procedure in
accordance with the project requirements and specifications. He shall inform to
QA-QC Representative concerned for any of inspection or test.
5.3. The QA/QC Manager or his designee shall coordinate with other Departments in
the implementation of this procedure. He shall receive the program of structural
steel erection activities from Project Engineer or Site Engineer and shall notify to
SAPMT/SAPID as to when their presence is required by the approved ITP.
SAPMT and SAPID and Mechanical Inspector will conduct inspection as per
Inspection and Test Plan.
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5.4. The Structural Quality Control Inspector shall be responsible to carry out
inspections and release hold points by signing various inspection requests as
proof record of inspection conforming to specifications.

6.0. QUALITY CONTROL PROCEDURE

6.1. JOB SITE PREPARATION : The following points are to be checked prior to
delivery of material for erection of pipe racks:
6.1.1. Location.
6.1.2. Job-site: clean level and ready.
6.1.3. Material storage location for structural steel members.
6.1.4. Accessibility for delivery of trucks and offloading equipment’s.
6.1.5. Maneuvering room for equipment.
6.1.6. Utilities available.
6.1.7. Soil condition.
6.2. FOUNDATION AND ANCHOR BOLTS
6.2.1. Accurate foundation dimensions and proper anchor bolts locations are critical
to the overall erection procedures and shall be accurate to within a tolerance of
5 mm.
6.2.2. Prior to erection of the structural steel columns, the leveling plates or shim
packs will be fixed with the same grout to use at pedestals and leveled
correctly by the surveying people.
6.3. ERECTION OF STRUCTURAL MEMBERS
6.3.1. Erection method and procedure shall be carefully selected, as the
techniques of raising elements vary all the way from erecting a small
clear space and end wall element in units. The erection methods use for
erecting the larger clear spans and the modular elements in sections
depend upon strictly on the type of elements, the availability of
equipment, the experience level of crews and the individual job
conditions.
6.3.2. The variation of these factors precludes the establishment of a firm or
specific set of erection rules and procedures.
6.3.3. Erecting the elements:
6.3.3.1. Erection drawing shall be reviewed, by to include permanent
bracing, and shall be determined accordingly. The elements
shall be assembled on ground above the pieces of lumbers,
including fastening side girt angles connectors the assembled
element shall be erected, anchor bolts and nuts shall be
sufficiently tightened.
6.3.3.2. Temporary bracings are required to prevent the elements
buckling. Similarly other elements are erected and it shall be
held in place with hoisting equipment until the required bolts

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and side girt are installed. The bolts are to be tightened to the
required torque. All the bracing horizontal and cross bracing are
to be installed prior to remove the temporary bracing.
6.3.4. Before any further proceeding the first bay shall be made plumb and
square.
6.3.5. Similarly all other structurals shall be erected and must be braced during
erection.
6.3.6. Erection shall not be commenced if weather conditions are unsettled or strong
winds imminent.
6.3.7. Flame cutting of the steel base plates will not be allowed. Reaming of not more
than 1mm is allowed.
6.4. INSTALLATION AND TIGHTINING OF STEEL FASTENERS
6.4.1. Handling and storage of fasteners: shall be protected from dirt and
moistures at jobsite. Fasteners shall not be cleaned of lubricant that is
present in as delivered conditions.
6.4.2. Calibrated wrench tightening: when calibrated wrench is used for
installation, they shall be set to provide a tension not less than 5 percent
in excess of the minimum tension specified.
6.4.3. The torque wrench shall be calibrated at least once each working day for
each bolt diameter length and grade using fastener assemblies that are
being installed in the work.
6.5. QA/QC CHECK LIST: After completing the entire Erection works (Structure wise) the
final inspection of the Structure shall be conducted.
6.5.1. All bracing in position and tightened.
6.5.2. All bolts in place and high-straight bolts strengthen to correct tension.
6.5.3. Any missing bolts.
6.5.4. Touch up or any damaged paints.
6.6. ADDITIONAL POINTS
6.6.1. Erection or site civil engineer / supervisor to ensure the foundation has
been released for erection.
6.6.2. Secure access ladders to steel columns while still on the ground.
6.6.3. Begin erection of steel structure, piece, by piece on the ground,
preliminary tightening of structure component.
6.6.4. Surveyor to submit alignment survey report to site engineer / QC
inspector prior to releasing the structure for final alignment/tightening.
6.6.5. Bolt tightening shall be as per AISC Part 6 using one of the following
methods:
A-Load indicator washer.
B-Turn of the nut.
6.6.6. QA/QC access to tightened joints will remain in place until bolt tightening
is completed.

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 UPGRADE GAS FLOW CAPACITY
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(UGFC)
CONTRACT NO : 6600033800 PREPARATION DATE : 01 FEB 2016
BI NO : 10-00903 DOCUMENT NO & REVISION : UGFC-PQCP-052, REV: 00

7.0. RELATED SATIP, SAIC and SATR.

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