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ENI - IRAQ
ZUBAIR OIL FIELD DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
BASIC SPECIFICATION
FOR CIVIL WORKS & DESIGN CRITERIA
FOR EPC OF OIL & WATER FLOWLINES – WATER
TRUNKLINES AND OIL TRANSFER LINES
CD-FE 06 14/12/10 ISSUE FOR Andrea Linda Linda Richelmo

TENDER Dellasanta Palazzo Palazzo Chiorrini
CD-FE 05 30/11/10 FINAL Andrea Linda Linda Richelmo
ISSUE Dellasanta Palazzo Palazzo Chiorrini
CD-FE 04 30/10/10 ISSUE FOR Andrea Linda Linda Richelmo
APPROVAL Dellasanta Palazzo Palazzo Chiorrini
CD-FE 03 17/09/10 ISSUE FOR Andrea Giuseppe Linda Richelmo
TENDER Dellasanta Ferroni Palazzo Chiorrini
CD-FE 02 16/09/10 FINAL Andrea Giuseppe Linda Richelmo
ISSUE Dellasanta Ferroni Palazzo Chiorrini
CD-FE 01 08/06/10 FINAL Linda Giuseppe Linda Richelmo
ISSUE Palazzo Ferroni Palazzo Chiorrini
ISSUE FOR Linda Giuseppe Linda Richelmo
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APPROVAL Palazzo Ferroni Palazzo Chiorrini
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ZUBAIR OIL FIELD 00250600BASG10020
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022026-2506-CA-E-10020
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BASIC SPECIFICATION FOR CIVIL WORKS & DESIGN Superseded by N.

CRITERIA FOR EPC OF OIL & WATER FLOWLINES – WATER Plant Area Plant Unit
TRUNKLINES AND OIL TRANSFER LINES
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CD-FE 01 08/06/2010 20 Comments incorporated. Final Issue
CD-FE 02 16/09/2010 19 Revised where indicated. Final Issue
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CD-FE 04 30/10/2010 19 Issue for Approval
CD-FE 05 30/11/2010 19 Final Issue
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INDEX
1 General ............................................................................................................................................ 4
1.1 Definitions................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Scope ......................................................................................................................................... 4
2 Reference Documents ................................................................................................................... 4
2.1 Codes ......................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1.1 Local Codes and Regulation ............................................................................................. 4
2.1.2 National and International Standards ................................................................................ 4
2.2 Project Drawings ........................................................................................................................ 5
2.3 Project Specifications ................................................................................................................. 5
2.4 Project Standards and Design Practices.................................................................................... 6
3 Design ............................................................................................................................................. 6
3.1 General....................................................................................................................................... 6
4 Concrete Structures Design.......................................................................................................... 6
4.1 Codes and Standards................................................................................................................. 6
4.2 Materials ..................................................................................................................................... 7
4.3 Concrete Foundations and Structures ....................................................................................... 7
5 Steelworks Structures Design ...................................................................................................... 8
5.1 Codes and Standards................................................................................................................. 8
5.2 Materials ..................................................................................................................................... 9
5.3 Minimum Sizes of Structural Members ...................................................................................... 9
6 Site Preparation and Earthwork ................................................................................................. 10
6.1 General..................................................................................................................................... 10
6.2 Existing Services and Facilities ................................................................................................ 10
6.3 Site Levels ................................................................................................................................ 11
6.4 Site Investigations .................................................................................................................... 11
6.5 Site Preparation........................................................................................................................ 12
6.5.1 Demolition, Dismantling and Site Clearance ................................................................... 12
6.5.2 Stripping of Top Soil ........................................................................................................ 13
6.5.3 Provision of Site Drainage ............................................................................................... 13
6.5.4 Provision of Temporary Access and Lay down Areas..................................................... 13
6.6 Earthworks................................................................................................................................ 14
6.6.1 Excavations, Embankments and General Fill.................................................................. 14
6.6.2 Excavation ....................................................................................................................... 14
6.6.3 Excavation in Rock .......................................................................................................... 14
6.6.4 Disposal of Materials ....................................................................................................... 14
6.6.5 Filling................................................................................................................................ 15
6.6.6 Compaction...................................................................................................................... 15
7 Surface Finishing ......................................................................................................................... 15
8 Paving............................................................................................................................................ 16
8.1 Light-duty Concrete paving ...................................................................................................... 16
8.2 Heavy-duty Concrete Medium-duty paving .............................................................................. 16
8.3 Under Shelter Concrete Paving................................................................................................ 17
8.4 General Design Requirements ................................................................................................. 17
8.4.1 Polyethylene Sheet.......................................................................................................... 17
8.4.2 Paving .............................................................................................................................. 17
8.4.3 Curbs ............................................................................................................................... 17
8.4.4 Expansion Joints.............................................................................................................. 17
8.4.5 Blocks .............................................................................................................................. 17
9 Roads ............................................................................................................................................ 17
10 Surfacing Of Unpaved Areas................................................................................................. 19
11 Fencing and Gates ................................................................................................................. 19
12 Foundations ............................................................................................................................ 19

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1 General
1.1 Definitions
For the purpose of this specification, the definitions to be applied shall be as per
“General Condition of CONTRACT”.
1.2 Scope
This specification covers the general description and the design criteria for
performing the civil works for the EPC of oil & water flowlines, oil& water
trunklines and oil transfer lines, associated with the Zubair Oil Field Development
Project.
Contractor shall be responsible for the complete design, planning, material
supply and construction of all the works described within this specification.
2 Reference Documents
The civil works shall be planned and performed in compliance with the following
applicable Codes, Specifications and Standards, issue in force at Contract award
date.
2.1 Codes
2.1.1 Local Codes and Regulation
The works shall comply in all respects with Local Regulations, Planning Law and
other Statutory Regulations.
The Contractor shall be responsible for applying to and obtaining from any such
authority or body any approvals or permissions that may be required prior to
construction or on completion of the works. The Contractor shall supply copies of
any drawings, specifications, schedules or calculations that make up such
applications.
2.1.2 National and International Standards
- ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers
- AISC American Institute of Steel Constructors
- ACI ACI Manual of Concrete Practice
- ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials
- AASHTO American Association of State Highway and

Transport Officials

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- NFPA National Fire Protection Association
- OSHA Occupational and Safety Health Association
- BSI British Standard Institute
- Eurocode Standards
- UBC 1997 Uniform Building Code
2.2 Project Drawings
00250600BADQ12001 TYPICAL DRAWING FOR ROADS AND

PAVING & MISCELLANEOUS DETAILS
00250600BADQ12002 TYPICAL DRAWING FOR FENCING & GATES
00250600BADQ12004 TYPICAL DRAWING FOR STEEL
PLATFORMS FOR FLOWLINES/PIPELINES
2.3 Project Specifications
00250600BAST10001 REINFORCED CONCRETE AND

FOUNDATION DESIGN CRITERIA
00250600BAST10002 STEEL STRUCTURE DESIGN CRITERIA
00250600BASG10006 GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR SITE
PREPARATION/EARTHWORKS
00250600BASG10007 GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR CONCRETE
WORKS
00250600BASG10008 GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR ROAD
WORKS
00250600BASG10009 GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR
STEELWORKS
EMBEDMENTS
00250600BASG10011 GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR GROUTING
AND LEVELLING
00250600BASG10015 GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR GRATINGS
00250600BASG10016 GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR ERECTION
OF STEEL STRUCTURES
00250600BASG10013 GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR SEWERS
AND DRAINS
00250600BARB10018 CIVIL AND STRUCTURAL BASIS OF DESIGN

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DEMOLITION WORKS
00250600BARB10027 GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR CIVIL AND
STRUCTURAL DESIGN CRITERIA
00250600BASG10028 DESIGN LOADS AND LOADS COMBINATION
2.4 Project Standards and Design Practices
00250600BADQ12030 ANCHOR BOLTS

00250600BADQ12031 GENERAL STEEL CONSTRUCTION NOTES
00250600BADQ12032 SYMBOLS - REFERENCE AND MISCELLANEOUS
00250600BADQ12033 VERTICAL LADDERS
00250600BADQ12034 STAIRS
00250600BADQ12035 HANDRAILS
00250600BADQ12036 GRATING CLAMPS
00250600BADQ12037 SAFETY CLOSURE FOR LADDERS
3 Design
3.1 General
Design of steel and concrete structures shall be in accordance with codes and
standards listed in section 4.1 and 5.1 of this specification.
4 Concrete Structures Design
4.1 Codes and Standards
For relevant code and standard the last valid edition shall be applied.
In particular the reference codes for structural strength verification are listed
below:
Eurocode Standard
• Eurocode 2, Design of concrete structures
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
• A36 M, Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel;

• A185, Standard Specification for Steel Welded Wire reinforcement, Plain,
for Concrete;
• A497, Standard Specification for Steel Welded Wire reinforcement,

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deformed, for Concrete;

• A615 M, Standard Specification for Steel Welded Wire reinforcement,
Plain, for concrete.
American Concrete Institute (ACI)
4.2 Materials
Concrete strength classes shall be 25 N/mm2 (3500 psi) at 28 days (on cylindrical
specimens) for above ground works, 28 N/mm2 (4000 psi) at 28 days (on
cylindrical specimens) for underground works and/or as noted on the design
drawings.
Reinforcing steel shall be deformed bars conforming to the requirements of

ASTM A615 M, grade 60.
Steel wire welded fabric shall conform to the requirements of ASTM A185 and A
497, respectively for plain wire and deformed wire.
Anchor bolts shall conform to the requirements of ASTM A36. Allowable tension
and shear forces in anchor bolts shall be as indicated on the design drawings.
The basic allowable stress shall not be increased for wind or seismic loads for
vessel, stack and tank anchor bolts. The basic allowable stress shall be
increased 20 percent for test or short time or bundle pull loads. Anchor bolt
details shall be in accordance with the engineering drawings.
The minimum anchor bolt diameter shall be 20mm, except where equipment data
sheets require small diameter bolts.
4.3 Concrete Foundations and Structures
Selection of the type of foundation, i.e., soil supported spread footings or pile
foundations, shall be based on the Geotechnical Report and on the type of
equipment or structure to be supported.
For soil bearing foundations, the maximum ultimate settlement under operating
loads shall be limited to 25mm unless otherwise specified. The permissible
settlement under other loading conditions will be considered on an individual
basis, as required.
Heave or swelling potential of the soil shall be considered in setting the bottom of
foundation or its subgrade requirements.
The elevations of the bottom of foundations and the heaveline should be derived
from the Geotechnical Report.
The stability ratio of resisting forces and moments to active forces and moments
shall be at least 1.5.
The weight of the earth placed over the foundation shall be used in calculating
the resisting moment.

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If piling is required, the use of a minimum of three piles for an isolated column
foundation should be considered for improved stability. The maximum settlement
allowed for pile supported foundations shall be 6mm.
In designing a structural member subject to several maintenance loads,

consideration shall be limited to two crane or trolley loads acting simultaneously
and to one tube bundle pull load.
The vertical impact forces on structural members from a moving load shall be
limited to the storey immediately below the level at which the effect originates.
This effect shall not be carried into the foundations.
The minimum factor of safety against sliding under all conditions of loading shall
not be less than 1.5. Passive resistance shall not be utilised under seismic
loading to resist sliding.
Plinths for horizontal drums shall be designed for direct loads, plus horizontal
forces due to wind, pipe thrusts and thermal forces induced by friction at vessel
base plate. Plinths for exchangers shall be designed for these forces with any
additional forces due to bundle pull. Unless otherwise noted, allowable stresses
of concrete and reinforcement in exchanger plinths may be increased by 25%,
provided such overstress is due to bundle pull.
The minimum cover to reinforcement in foundations shall be 75mm at bottom and

50mm at sides and top.
Foundations which are subject to thermal stresses from boilers, chimney stacks
etc, shall be provided with a layer of fabric reinforcement across their top surface.
Where extreme high or low temperatures are possible the concrete shall be
protected with an insulation layer or heat shield.
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5.1 Codes and Standards
For relevant code and standard the last valid edition shall be applied.
In particular the reference codes for structural strength verification are listed
below:
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
• 7, Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures

• Wind loads and anchor bolt design for petrochemical facilities
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
• A36, Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel

• A53, Standard Specification for pipe, steel, black and hot dipped, zinc-
coated, Welded and Seamless
• A307, Standard Specification for Carbon Steel Bolts and Studs 60,000
psi Tensile Strength
• A325, Standard Specification for structural bolts, steel, head treated, 830

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MPa minimum tensile
Eurocode Standard
• Eurocode 3, Design of steel structures
American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)
• AISC 325, Steel construction Manual, 13th Edition
American Welded Society
• A5.1, Specification for Carbon Steel electrodes for shielded metal arc
welding
• D1.1, Structural Welding Code - Steel.
5.2 Materials
Generally materials are as follows:
a) Structural steel shapes, plates, tie rods and bars shall conform to the
requirements of ASTM A36 M or BS EN 10025 with minimum yield
strength Fy=235 N/mm2.
b) Structural galvanized bolts shall conform to the requirements of ASTM
A307.
c) High strength bolts shall conform to the requirements of ASTM A325,
type 1 galvanized.
d) Steel pipe for structural applications shall conform to the requirements of
ASTM A53, Type E or S, Grade B.
e) Stair treads shall be 30mm deep rectangular type welded galvanized
steel grating with 5mm thick serrated bearing bars and chequered plate
non-slip nosing.
f) Platform flooring shall be 6mm thick steel galvanized chequered plate or
galvanized serrated grating as designated by the project.
g) Flooring which is to be removable shall be specified on the design
drawings and is to be furnished in sections not larger than 1.75m2 each.
h) Typical details of platforms, stairways, ladders, and handrails are shown
on drawings no.00250600BADQ12004 “Typical drawing for steel
platforms for flowlines/pipelines”.
5.3 Minimum Sizes of Structural Members
The thickness of all plates and gussets shall not be less than 8mm.
The thickness of all cap plates shall not be less than 10mm.
In any structural steelwork connection a minimum of 2 (two) bolts shall be
provided.

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6 Site Preparation and Earthwork
6.1 General
Contractor shall be responsible for all Site Preparation and Earthwork associated
with clearing, grubbing, excavation, backfilling, compacting, stabilizing and
grading to project elevations given elsewhere.
Contractor shall be responsible for the material selection and construction for Site
Preparation and Earthwork performed in accordance with specification
No.00250600BASG10006 “General Specification for Site Preparation/
Earthworks”.
Contractor shall be responsible for the respect of final grade elevations shown on
construction drawings.
The minimum technical requirements as laid down in above mentioned

specifications shall be applied to the materials selected and execution of site
preparation and earthworks.
Supplementary to these requirements, work shall be carried out in accordance

with recognized and accepted theories, methods, codes of practice, standards
and good engineering practice.
However, national and/or local regulations may exist in which some of the
requirements are more stringent.
The Contractor shall determine by careful scrutiny which of the requirements are
more stringent and which combination or requirements shall be acceptable as
regards safety, economic and legal aspects.
In all cases the Contractor shall inform Company of any deviation from the
requirements of these specifications which is considered to be necessary, in
order to comply with national and/or local regulations. Company may then
negotiate with the Authorities concerned with the object of obtaining agreement
to follow these specifications as closely as possible.
Mine clearance activities shall come before any civil works as per indication
provided by Company Specification.
For new wells site grading/levelling activities shall be done using available site
compacted material.
6.2 Existing Services and Facilities
The nature and location of all existing aboveground and underground services
and facilities shall be ascertained on site and adjacent areas, where necessary
by hand excavation, before commencing site preparation works and earthworks.
Every precaution shall be taken including the provisions of all necessary

temporary shoring and safety barriers to protect these services and facilities from
damage or interference during the execution of the works. The stability of existing
above and underground services and the measures considered to be necessary

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should be based on realistic assumptions and/or available data.
Company shall be notified in writing should any previously unrecorded services

or other objects be discovered during the investigations. A description,
dimensions, levels related to reference datum and other relevant details of such
services shall be accurately recorded and supplied to Company.
A certificate or permit shall be obtained from Company or the responsible body,

confirming that services have been cut-off and made safe and specifying any
services or other facilities adjacent to the work including related safety aspects
and measures which must be maintained during the execution of the work.
In the event that services such as drains or natural drainage of a certain area
require to be cut during the execution of the works these shall be made good to
the satisfaction of the Company, and where applicable a temporary or permanent
re-routing shall be provided.
In the event that services or facilities are accidentally cut or damaged, these shall
be made good as directed by Company.
6.3 Site Levels
During construction design site levels (e.g. high point of paving), shall be
checked on site taking into account the following considerations:
- Surface water run-off should be able to take place under gravity via the
trap area drainage system.
- Site layout/plot plan and related safety aspects should be adhered to.
- Excavation and fill should be economically planned such that excavation

and fill balancing is optimised including allowances for earthen structures
and general fill, bulking, wastage and unsuitable materials.
Prior to the commencement of work a limited number of permanent Bench Marks

shall be given on site by Contractor related to the plant and/or national grid
system for location and level.
Prior to the commencement of work the original site surface levels shall be
surveyed and recorded by Contractor on an appropriate drawing.
6.4 Site Investigations
For bidding purpose, in absence of soil report, the following two options shall be
considered for areas inside DGSs (wells, flowlines/trunklines/transfer lines
excluded):
• Shallow foundations with a permissible soil pressure of 150 kPa.

• Shallow foundations with a permissible soil pressure of 80 kPa.
The above indicative soil characteristics may be confirmed by COMPANY prior

contract award by soil investigation report (if available) and valid only for areas

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inside DGSs.
CONTRACTOR shall confirm soil investigation report given by COMPANY by
additional soil investigation (to be agreed with COMPANY) or endorse and
validate the COMPANY soil investigation report.
6.5 Site Preparation
Site preparation shall consist of:
- demolition, dismantling and site clearance
- stripping top soil
- provision of site drainage
- provision of temporary access and lay down areas.
6.5.1 Demolition, Dismantling and Site Clearance
Demolition works shall be executed in accordance with specification

No.00250600BASG10021 “General Specification for Demolition Works”.
Demolition works shall include but may not be limited to the demolition and
removal of buildings, structures, culverts, roads, pavements, above and
underground services and associated foundations.
Site clearance shall be executed in accordance with specification No.

00250600BASG10006 “General Specification for Site Preparation/ Earthworks”.
Site clearance shall include but may not be limited to the taking down or grubbing
up and immediate removal from the site of surface obstructions and unsuitable
materials, such as debris, rubble, gates, fences, shrubs, hedges, trees, stumps
and roots.
Company may direct to leave in place certain items such as fences, shrubs,
trees, or other features required for incorporation in landscaping.
The Contractor shall, under such conditions, be responsible for the care and
protection of such items during the course of the works.
Demolition and site clearance works shall be planned and executed in a manner
such that the safety of personnel, the work and adjacent property is guaranteed
and such that a minimum of inconvenience is caused.
All necessary temporary works such as safety barriers, fences, safety nets,
coverings and screens shall be provided to protect personnel and adjacent
property from injury or damage caused by demolition operations.
All necessary dead or raking shores to support existing work shall be provided
during demolition and associated operations.
Materials arising from demolition and site clearance work except materials
specified for re-use or as otherwise specified shall be removed from site as the
work progress, and shall be disposed of. Such materials should not be permitted
to accumulate and the site shall be maintained in a safe and workmanlike
condition at all times.

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Materials required for re-use shall be stored in a safe location and protected from
damage or deterioration as agreed with Company.
Materials removed from site shall be disposed of in accordance with governing

local and national laws and regulations.
6.5.2 Stripping of Top Soil
All areas to be excavated, filled or constructed upon, should be stripped entirely

of top soil to a suitable depth (min. 0.2 m) below ground level, as indicated by the
site investigation and agreed with Company.
Top soil intended for re-use as agreed with Company shall be stock-piled and/or
spread at approved locations.
The remaining top soil shall be disposed of at locations agreed by Company.

Disposal shall be carried out in accordance with national and local laws and
regulations.
6.5.3 Provision of Site Drainage
Adequate drainage systems shall be provided to deal with ground water and
surface water run-off.
Temporary surface water run-off ditches shall be provided in order to prevent

flooding and maintain access on site during the construction until the permanent
drainage systems are brought into operation.
Contractor shall be responsible for installing, during site preparation phase and
later maintaining or modifying the general construction site drainage system, as
required to keep the entire site well drained throughout the entire construction
phase until such time when the permanent drainage system within the site are
constructed by the Contractor.
Contractor shall be liable for keeping the construction work safe during the entire
construction periods and repairing any damage to the work that may be
attributable to rainfall and/or surface run-off at the Contractor own expense.
Erosion control measures if required are to be established by the Contractor
upon mobilization.
6.5.4 Provision of Temporary Access and Lay down Areas
Suitable temporary roads should be laid to provide all-weather access to

construction activities including site preparation.
The temporary access routes should preferably coincide with the planned
permanent routes.
Temporary access shall be designed to suit climatic, traffic and sub-soil

conditions.

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The effects of heavy traffic along temporary roads (e.g. propagation of dust
clouds, damage to existing structures by vibrations, disturbance of surface
drainage) shall be taken into consideration and where necessary suitable
precautions shall be taken.
Temporary lay down areas required for construction activities should be suitably
levelled and provided with suitable access, temporary paving and surface
drainage where required.
The area shall be drained such that stored materials remain dry and the area
remains accessible.
6.6 Earthworks
Earthworks shall be carried-out in accordance with specification No.

00250600BASG10006 “General Specification for Site Preparation/ Earthworks”.
The effect of earthworks on neighbouring structures, services, etc., shall be
analysed and detrimental effects shall be avoided or appropriate measures taken
to safeguard the integrity of the item in question.
6.6.1 Excavations, Embankments and General Fill
Excavation and embankment slopes shall include erosion protection of slopes,

and take into consideration aspects such as wind, rain, running surface water,
seepage water and temperature effects.
Embankments and fill of the area shall be carried out by Contractor, reference is
made to drawing No.00250600BTDG62110 “Typical new oil wells”.
The planning of excavation and filling activities shall take into account the climatic
conditions prevalent during the construction period. Drawings shall be prepared
prior to commencing the work showing locations of excavation, tipping and filling.
6.6.2 Excavation
Plant selection for excavation and earth movement shall take into account type of
materials to be excavated, method of excavation, prevailing weather conditions
and type of transport to be used.
Unsuitable materials encountered below stripped ground level or below

foundation level should be excavated to firm ground. The resultant excavation
shall be filled to the required levels with suitable materials which shall be
deposited, spread and compacted in accordance with 3.6.3 and 3.6.4.
6.6.3 Excavation in Rock
If rock is encountered that cannot be economically removed by hand or machine

then Company approval must be obtained before blasting is considered.
6.6.4 Disposal of Materials
Suitable materials intended for re-use should be used as soon after excavation

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as possible otherwise they shall be stock-piled at a location approved by

Company.
Temporary stockpiling shall be such that the properties and composition of

materials intended for use as construction materials at a later stage shall not
change.
Areas used for temporary stockpiling shall be kept clean and tidy and shall be
restored to their original condition on completion of works.
Unsuitable materials and suitable material not intended for re-use shall be
removed from the work site and disposed of at an approved location. Materials
shall be disposed of in accordance with local and national laws and regulations.
6.6.5 Filling
Suitable fill materials shall be placed, spread and compacted in basically

horizontal layers of equal thickness appropriate to the requirements of the
selected compaction plant.
Fill shall be built up evenly over the full width of the area with a slope sufficient to
allow efficient surface drainage of rain water and prevent ponding.
The placing of fill shall not commence until the area to be filled has been
inspected by Company.
The suitability of fill material shall be regularly checked by Contractor, through out
filling operations by (field) laboratory tests. (e.g. plasticity index, silt content, grain
size distribution).
6.6.6 Compaction
The compaction requirements, based on the laboratory tests and field trials, shall
be in accordance with specification No. 00250600BASG10006 “General
Specification for Site Preparation/Earthworks”.
The minimum in-situ dry density tests shall be carried out in accordance with
specification No. 00250600BASG10006 “General Specification for Site
Preparation/Earthworks”.
Compaction trials should be carried out on each soil type to be placed in areas of
fill, in order to confirm layer thicknesses of material placed, and the type of
machine and number of passes required to obtain optimum compaction for given
soil moisture contents.
Company may carry out comparative field density tests during the course of the
work. Should the results of the tests carried out by the Contractor or the
comparative tests carried out by Company indicate that the required compaction
requirements have not been met, the Contractor shall make good the deficiencies
to the satisfaction of the Company.
7 Surface Finishing
Surface finishing of the area shall be carried out by Contractor.

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The surface finish generally consists of several types, namely, light and heavy
duty concrete paving, gravel paving, interlooking blocks and natural soil.
Contractor shall ensure all surface finishes are constructed in accordance with
specifications No. 00250600BASG10006 “General Specification for Site
Preparation/Earthworks”, 00250600BASG10007 “General specification for
Concrete Works” and 00250600BASG10008 “General Specification for Road
Works” and generally accepted theories, codes, methods and good working
practices.
Local climate, topography, soil conditions and other local requirements shall be
taken into account for design and construction as well as specific plant
requirements.
Surface finishing shall be exposed natural soil with the exception of:
• Gatch road (for details refer to section 9 of this specification);

• gatch strip 1.5 m width, 300mm thk. around well paved concrete areas
and concrete piping foundations.
8 Paving
Paved areas (if any) shall be constructed in accordance to specification No.
00250600BASG10007 “General specification for Concrete Works” and to typical
drawing No. 00250600BADQ12001 “Typical drawing for Roads and Paving &
Miscellaneous Details”.
Paving shall generally be limited to those parts of a site where spillage of
chemicals or hydrocarbons from (mis)operations and maintenance cannot be
excluded or where loads other than pedestrian traffic need to be accommodated.
General concrete paving shall be constructed in such a manner so that rain water
and liquid spills can be drained away from process equipment.
Drainage sumps shall be located at low points of the paving and discharge shall
be by buried piping systems.
Paving shall consist of a reinforced concrete layer i.e. the pavement slab which
rests on the sub-grade prepared during the site preparation. A sub-base to
support the paving may be required depending on the sub-grade.
The paved areas shall be divided into slabs separated by expansion joints.
Prevention of chemical or hydrocarbon seepage into the subsoil through the
joints shall be necessary.
8.1 Light-duty Concrete paving
Light duty concrete paving shall be made of concrete in accordance with

specification No. 00250600BASG10007 “General specification for Concrete
Works” and to typical drawing No. 00250600BADQ12001 “Typical drawing for
Roads and Paving & Miscellaneous Details”.
Light duty paving is provided for areas subjected to light traffic and to transit of
light maintenance vehicles.
Concrete slab shall be 100 mm thickness with thicken edges.
Reinforcement consists of single welded wire mesh type A193 to BS 4483.

Validity
Identification Rev.
Status 17 / 19
00250600BASG10020 022026-2506-
8.2 Heavy-duty Concrete Medium-duty paving
Heavy-duty paving shall be made of concrete in accordance with specification

No. 00250600BASG10007 “General specification for Concrete Works” and to
typical drawing No. 00250600BADQ12001 “Typical drawing for Roads and
Paving & Miscellaneous Details”.
Heavy duty paving is provided for areas subjected to heavy traffic and to transit of
maintenance vehicles.
Reinforcement consists of single welded wire mesh type A193 to BS 4483.
8.3 Under Shelter Concrete Paving
Under Shelter Concrete paving shall be made of concrete in accordance with

specification No. 00250600BASG10007 “General specification for Concrete
Works” and to typical drawing No. 00250600BADQ12001 “Typical drawing for
This paving is provided for areas under shelter.
Reinforcement consists of double welded wire mesh type A393 to BS 4483.
8.4 General Design Requirements
8.4.1 Polyethylene Sheet
A polyethylene sheet (1000 gauges thickness) shall be provided between sub-

base and concrete paving slab.
8.4.2 Paving
Reinforced concrete paving shall be foreseen in areas subject to hydrocarbon

spillage.
Paving in areas liable to the spillage of either caustic or acid solutions shall be
curbed and shall be proofed according to project specifications.
Concrete paving may support minor equipment (small pumps, staircase, light skid
mounted packages).
8.4.3 Curbs
Curbs, where required to retain spilled material, shall generally be 150 x 100 mm
reinforced, cast integrally with the paving.
8.4.4 Expansion Joints
Expansion joints (20 mm width) will be placed at distances not greater than 10 m
providing complete interruption of concrete and reinforcement.
Partial contraction joints (depth 20 mm x 12 mm width approx.) will be placed at a
distance of about 5 m.

Validity
Identification Rev.
Status 18 / 19
00250600BASG10020 022026-2506-
8.4.5 Blocks
Interlooking blocks shall have a nominal thickness of 80 mm and shall be laid on

a sand laying – course not less of 50 mm provided with a geotexile layer.
9 Roads
Bituminous-type flexible paving roads (if any) shall be constructed in accordance
with specification No.00250600BASG10008 “General specification for road
works” and to typical drawing No. 00250600BADQ12001 “Typical drawing for
This section contains minimum requirements for permanent roads within the
property boundaries and for the new external road.
Sub-grade requirements, including stability, embankments, etc., are not included
but highlighted only. For these aspects, reference is made to Section 3, Site
Preparation and Earthwork.
The typical section of roads is shown on the drawing No. 00250600BADQ12001

“Typical drawing for Roads and Paving & Miscellaneous Details”.
Contractor shall be responsible for design, planning and construction activities of

all roads located within the well’s area and for the new external roads. New
access roads shall be routed from well head area till the existing local public road
network. Typical section for access road for wells is “Road type 3 (Gatch access
road)” as per drawing No. 00250600BADQ12001 “Typical drawing for Roads and
Paving & Miscellaneous Details”. For details also refer to drawing
no.00250600BTDG62110 “Typical new oil wells”.
Roads shall be of the two-lane type and shall be provided with road shoulders on
both sides (except for roads as indicated on drawing No. 00250600BADQ12001
“Typical drawing for Roads and Paving & Miscellaneous Details”).
Shoulders (if any) shall be able to support without damage slow-moving and
parked vehicles for which the road is designed.
The boundary between the road and road shoulder shall be clearly marked with
lines.
Flexible paving shall have a minimum thickness of 120 mm (40 mm surface

course and 80 mm binder course).
Base fill material shall have a minimum thickness of 300 mm.
At road crossings the edge of the paving shall have a radius of curvature of 9 m
for 6 m wide roads and 8 m for 4 m wide roads.
For crossings of roads of unequal width, the narrower road shall determine the
radius of the curvature.
The road surface shall have a minimum lateral slope of 1:50 to provide proper
drainage under all weather conditions.
Pipes and collectors (if any) along the roads shall form an integral part of the
surface drainage system of the site and shall be in accordance with specification
No.00250600BASG10013 “General Specification for Sewers and Drains”.

Validity
Identification Rev.
Status 19 / 19
00250600BASG10020 022026-2506-
Roadways shall be constructed in two stages. The base shall be constructed at

an early stage of construction and shall be used as a temporary road surface
during heavy construction. Upon completion of heavy construction, all damaged
sections of base shall be repaired and paving shall be installed.
Contractor shall be responsible for planning and installing traffic signs throughout
the area and on the external road.
Bridges, culverts and pipe crossings underneath roads (if any) shall be
constructed in accordance with specifications No.00250600BASG10007 “General
specification for Concrete Works” and spec. no.00250600BASG10010 “General
Specification for Embedments”.
Crash barriers shall be provided where considered essential to protect personnel

and/or equipment and piping as per typical drawing No. 00250600BADQ12001
“Typical drawing for Roads and Paving & Miscellaneous Details”.
10 Surfacing Of Unpaved Areas

These areas are generally limited to those parts of the site where no chemical or
hydrocarbon spillage is expected and where the surface normally does not need
to support loads other than pedestrian traffic.
Over certain area within the battery limits of the plant i.e. process units, under
pipe tracks etc. an inert material layer e.g. gravel of at least 100 mm thick shall
be used. Measures shall be taken to minimize growth of vegetation.
In all other areas natural soil is generally preferred.
11 Fencing and Gates

Fencing and gates (if any) shall be carried out by Contractor according to typical
drawing No.00250600BADQ12002 “Typical drawing for fencing & gates”.
12 Foundations
Contractor shall be responsible for the design, supply and construction of all
foundations, as required, in accordance with specification
No.00250600BASG10007 “General specification for concrete works”, spec. no.
00250600BASG10010 “General Specification for Embedments” and spec.
no.00250600BASG10011 “General Specification for Grouting and Levelling”.
All foundation sub-grade shall be compacted at 95% max. dry density as per
ASTM D 1557.


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ENI - IRAQ

ZUBAIR OIL FIELD DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

CD-FE 06 14/12/10 ISSUE FOR Andrea Linda Linda Richelmo

Document Title Supersedes N. XXX (SOC NUMBER)

BASIC SPECIFICATION FOR CIVIL WORKS & DESIGN Superseded by N.

Rev. Date Nr. of Description

This document is property of Eni S.p.A. Exploration & Production Division.

This document is property of Eni S.p.A. Exploration & Production Division.

2.1.1 Local Codes and Regulation

2.1.2 National and International Standards

- ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers

- AISC American Institute of Steel Constructors

- ACI ACI Manual of Concrete Practice

- ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials

- AASHTO American Association of State Highway and

This document is property of Eni S.p.A. Exploration & Production Division.

- NFPA National Fire Protection Association

- OSHA Occupational and Safety Health Association

- BSI British Standard Institute

- UBC 1997 Uniform Building Code

2.2 Project Drawings

00250600BADQ12001 TYPICAL DRAWING FOR ROADS AND

2.3 Project Specifications

00250600BAST10001 REINFORCED CONCRETE AND

This document is property of Eni S.p.A. Exploration & Production Division.

00250600BASG10021 GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR

2.4 Project Standards and Design Practices

00250600BADQ12030 ANCHOR BOLTS

4 Concrete Structures Design

4.1 Codes and Standards

• Eurocode 2, Design of concrete structures

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

• A36 M, Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel;

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deformed, for Concrete;

American Concrete Institute (ACI)

Reinforcing steel shall be deformed bars conforming to the requirements of

4.3 Concrete Foundations and Structures

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In designing a structural member subject to several maintenance loads,

The minimum cover to reinforcement in foundations shall be 75mm at bottom and

5 Steelworks Structures Design

5.1 Codes and Standards

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

• 7, Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

• A36, Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel

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MPa minimum tensile

• Eurocode 3, Design of steel structures

American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)

• AISC 325, Steel construction Manual, 13th Edition

American Welded Society

Generally materials are as follows:

5.3 Minimum Sizes of Structural Members

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6 Site Preparation and Earthwork

The minimum technical requirements as laid down in above mentioned

Supplementary to these requirements, work shall be carried out in accordance

6.2 Existing Services and Facilities

Every precaution shall be taken including the provisions of all necessary

This document is property of Eni S.p.A. Exploration & Production Division.