Pip Sts05130

REVISIONDecember 1998 Process Industry Practices Structural PIP STS05130 Erection of Structural and Miscellaneous Steel Specification Consult an appropriate professional before applying or acting on any material contained in or suggested by the Practice. While this Practice is expected to incorporate the majority of requirements of most users. and engineering costs to both the purchaser and the manufacturer should be reduced. © Process Industry Practices (PIP). To the extent these practices or guidelines should conflict with OSHA or other applicable laws or regulations. or standards organizations. application. 11/94 Issued 12/98 Revision Not printed with State funds. All practices or guidelines are intended to be consistent with applicable laws and regulations including OSHA requirements. individual applications may involve requirements that will be appended to and take precedence over this Practice.PURPOSE AND USE OF PROCESS INDUSTRY PRACTICES In an effort to minimize the cost of process industry facilities. The University of Texas at Austin. PIP member companies may copy this practice for their internal use. such laws or regulations must be followed. Other brands having the same specifications are equally correct and may be substituted for those named. Suite 300. By harmonizing these technical requirements into a single set of Practices. Construction Industry Institute. Determinations concerning fitness for purpose and particular matters or application of the Practice to particular project or engineering situations should not be made solely on information contained in these materials. Austin. 3208 Red River Street. The use of trade names from time to time should not be viewed as an expression of preference but rather recognized as normal usage in the trade. Texas 78705. administrative. . this Practice has been prepared from the technical requirements in the existing standards of major industrial users. contractors. ............... References.... 6 1.4 Setting Base Plates ..................3 4.5 Bolted Connections ............7 6..........3 Structural Stability ...11 Shear Connectors ...............6 Process Industry Practices Page 1 of 10 ......................10 Metal Decking for Floors and Roofs..........9 6................................9 6..........................3 Government Regulations .......1 Receiving............4 4.10 2..........6 6...............7 6.......................3 Performance Requirements .......................................................2 2.............2 6......................2 1.....................1 Purpose .............................................2 Scope .. Execution........... Definitions....................2 Erection ......9 Floor Plate and Grating ...........5 5.............12 Coating Repairs .......................1 Quality Control.............9 6...............8 6........6 Welded Connections ............REVISION December 1998 Process Industry Practices Structural PIP STS05130 Erection of Structural and Miscellaneous Steel Specification Table of Contents 1.............1 Process Industry Practices (PIP) ..8 6................2 Industry Codes and Standards...................8 Steel Joists ....9 6................................................. Products and Materials............... Introduction ...........7 6...............7 Correction of Errors..............6 6......... Inspection and Storage .........3 4.......... General...............2 6..............2 2.....2 Submittals ..................................3 3.3 4......2 2. Structural Welding Code .2 Scope This Practice describes the requirements for the receipt.Steel Erection . shop drawings.Steel Process Industry Practices . erection. and field inspection of structural and miscellaneous steel. except as otherwise noted. Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD): Volume I .1 Purpose The purpose of this Practice is to provide the structural steel erector with a specification with steel erection requirements for the process industry. 2.2 Process Industry Practices (PIP) – PIP STS03600 . REVISION December 1998 Introduction 1. Specifications & Codes American National Standards Institute (ANSI) –
American Welding Society (AWS) – Page 2 of 10 ANSI A10.Fabrication of Structural and Miscellaneous Steel Specification Industry Codes and Standards

American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) – AISC Allowable Stress Design (ASD) Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325 or A490 Bolts – AISC Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges – AISC Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325 or A490 Bolts – AISC Manual of Steel Construction.Epoxy Grout Specification – PIP STS05120 . 1.Safety Requirements AWS D1.Structural Members. or other Contract Documents shall be brought to the attention of Buyer for resolution.1 .1 2. Short titles will be used herein when appropriate.PIP STS05130 Erection of Structural and Miscellaneous Steel Specification 1. Any conflicts or inconsistencies between this Practice. 2. the latest edition of the following codes. References When adopted in this Practice or in the Contract Documents. handling. Allowable Stress Design (ASD) – AISC Manual of Steel Construction. specifications. erection drawings.Cementitious Grout Specification – PIP STS03601 . assembly. and references in effect on the date of contract award shall be used.13 . standards. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) – OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910 – OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926 Definitions Buyer: The party who awards the contract to Fabricator.1. Unless otherwise noted. Roof Decks and Cellular Deck Floor Systems with Electrical Distribution US Department of Labor. installations.1. and on behalf of. SDI Design Manual for Composite Decks. Erector’s Inspector: The authorized representative of the Erector with responsibility for the quality control of all materials. 4. and made part of the legal contract agreement or purchase order between Buyer and Fabricator Engineer of Record: Buyer’s authorized representative with overall authority and responsibility for the structural design Erector: The party responsible for the erection of the structural and miscellaneous steel.1 Erector shall be solely responsible for the quality control of all Erectorsupplied materials. Buyer may be the Owner or the Owner’s authorized agent.REVISION PIP STS05130 Erection of Structural and Miscellaneous Steel Specification December 1998
Steel Deck Institute (SDI) –
Steel Joist Institute (SJI) – 2.3 SJI Standard Specifications and Load Tables Government Regulations
3. Buyer’s Inspector: The authorized representative of Buyer with authority to act in the interest of.1 Quality Control 4. and workmanship furnished by the Erector and any of the Erector’s subcontractors or vendors Owner: The owner of the proposed structure 4. the term Erector shall apply also to the Erector’s subcontractor(s) and/or vendor(s). installations. either by incorporation or reference.2 Erector shall have a written Quality Control Program and Inspection Procedures document that shall provide details of how compliance with the requirements of this Practice and the shop and erection drawings shall be Process Industry Practices Page 3 of 10 . and workmanship. Form Decks. General 4. Buyer in all quality assurance matters Contract Documents: Any and all documents that Buyer has transmitted or otherwise communicated. 9 Inspection tools and tool calibration records for tools used by Erector shall be maintained and available for examination by Buyer’s Inspector.1. and workmanship shall be repaired or replaced by Erector per Buyer’s instructions at no cost to Buyer.1. and workmanship supplied by Erector and shall have unrestricted right of access to Erector’s work areas. Welder(s) qualification records f. and scaffolds as requested by Buyer’s Inspector. Submittals 4.8 Erector shall provide all inspection tools and shall provide inspection access facilities such as platforms. Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) d. Erector shall maintain a complete up-to-date set of erection drawings at the job site.5 Erector’s Inspector shall inspect all materials. ladders.2. 4. installations.1 Erector shall submit the following documents to Buyer for review prior to the start of erection: a. 4. inferior.1. defective. Any rejected materials. and workmanship of Erector to ensure conformance with all requirements of this Practice and the Contract Documents. 4.1. installations. 4.6 Buyer’s Inspector shall have the right to inspect all materials. Safety Program b.1.1. Erector shall submit the following documents to Buyer for records purposes: a.3 All welding procedures and individual welders shall be qualified in accordance with the requirements of AWS D1. 4. or unsuitable materials.1.7 Buyer’s Inspector may reject any improper.2.1. 4. Quality Control Program and Inspection Procedures c.REVISION PIP STS05130 Erection of Structural and Miscellaneous Steel Specification December 1998 achieved. installations. and workmanship of Erector. 4.2 4. 4.2 Assembly Lift Plan(s) if required If requested by Buyer.4 All welding inspectors shall be qualified and certified as AWS Certified Welding Inspectors in accordance with the provisions of AWS D1.1. Calibration or recalibration performed on the tools or equipment used by Erector during the work Page 4 of 10 Process Industry Practices . Quality Control inspections and test results b. installations. Procedure Qualification Records (PQR) e. AISC Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges. Lifting plans and hoisting procedures 4. applicable portions of OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910 and Part 1926. Process Industry Practices 4. or local requirements. The Safety Program shall include an effective system for initial orientation and education in safety and accident prevention.2. state. Fall prevention b. greater than 50 tons.3.1 A written Assembly Lift Plan shall be prepared for assemblies larger than 50 feet (15 meters) in one direction.2. the structural calculations that prove structural stability of the assembled components during lifting operations.3. or when required by the Contract Documents. AISC ASD Manual of Steel Construction.1 Safety 4. location and positioning of the cranes. and a description of the rigging to be utilized.1. The Safety Program shall comply with the requirements of the Contract Documents.2 The Assembly Lift Plan shall contain detailed data on the extent of the lifted assembly.REVISION PIP STS05130 Erection of Structural and Miscellaneous Steel Specification December 1998 4.3. Access control to incomplete areas of erection e.3. AISC LRFD Manual of Steel Construction.2 Assembly Lift Plan Erector is responsible for assuring that all pre-assemblies not specifically shown or noted on the design drawings to be pre-assembled prior to lifting will maintain structural integrity during lifting. larger than 2000 square feet (186 square meters) in plan area. Ground level pre-assembly to minimize elevated erection c. 4. 4.3 Review of the Assembly Lift Plan by Buyer does not relieve Erector of responsibility required for the safe erection and/or Page 5 of 10 . its weights. As a minimum.3.1. verification of the capacity capabilities for any cranes utilized in the lift. Hole covers and opening barriers d. 4.3 Performance Requirements 4. the Safety Program shall place particular emphasis on the following aspects: a. and will maintain structural integrity during the lift.1 The Safety Program shall address the safety measures that Erector shall use during steel erection work. as well as appropriate records to document compliance.2.2 Erector’s Safety Program shall provide a detailed description of how Erector will prevent injury to all personnel affected by Erector’s operations.3. and any other applicable federal.3. The Assembly Lift Plan shall demonstrate that the proposed lift shall be performed safely and that the assemblies being lifted will remain free from distortion or undue bending. stored.4 Erection of steel joists shall conform to the requirements of the Steel Joist Institute (SJI) and the joist manufacturer. and other foreign matter.2 Any circumstances discovered by Erector which affect progression.5 Temporary erection loads or permanent loads shall not be placed on any incomplete portions of the structure being erected unless Erector can demonstrate by analysis that the contemplated action is safe.2 Page 6 of 10 Receiving. or any other item under the control of Erector. and any applicable state.PIP STS05130 Erection of Structural and Miscellaneous Steel Specification REVISION December 1998 lifting of any component.2. or staining. custody. Process Industry Practices . 6. deterioration. unloaded. or completion of Erector’s work activities such as discrepancies between the erection/shop drawings and the delivered steel members.2 Unless otherwise required by Buyer. all materials shall be inspected by Erector immediately after receipt to ensure that the materials are not damaged. or any parts. grease. 6. 6.1.1 6.1 All materials designated for the care. the occurrence shall be immediately reported to Buyer in writing. Corrective measures shall be completed as directed by Buyer at no cost to Buyer. the AISC ASD Manual of Steel Construction. 5. the AISC Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges. or incomplete or unacceptable work of other contractors affecting Erector’s work shall be immediately reported to Buyer in writing. Materials shall be kept free of dirt. incorrectly fabricated steel members.3 If any damage is discovered.1.2. 6. or documentation are missing or otherwise defective. damage.2. or local regulations or codes. structural assembly.1. performance. Erection 6.1 Erection shall be in accordance with the drawings and other Contract Documents. municipal. and otherwise handled in a manner that will prevent distortion. Products and Materials All materials supplied by Erector shall conform to PIP STS05120 unless otherwise specified by the Contract Documents.2. and control of Erector shall be received. Inspection and Storage 6.3 Any damage caused during erection shall be reported to Buyer.2. the AISC LRFD Manual of Steel Construction. 6. 6. components. and that all documentation has been received. OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910 and Part 1926. Execution 6. 6. that all items on the packing list have been supplied. 1 Erector shall. Anchor bolts shall be fully tightened to the specified tension only after the base plates have been grouted. and other refuse which has accumulated as a result of Erector’s activities under this Practice. and control during the erection operation. metal sheeting.9 Erector shall keep a daily record. This responsibility shall also extend to temporary bracing required to ensure safe and stable conditions of partially completed structural assemblies. elevations.8 Lifting of painted structural members shall be done with a non-abrasive choker. 6. If setting nuts are used.4.4.7 Erector shall maintain the job site in clean and safe condition at all times and shall properly dispose of.1 Process Industry Practices Where structural joints are made using high-strength bolt assemblies. elevation.3 When required on the drawings. 6.2. bolt buckles. the materials.5 Structural Stability 6. custody. 6. types of wrenches to be used.11 Erection of steel deck shall conform to the requirements of the Steel Deck Institute (SDI) and the deck manufacturer.2 The structure shall be plumbed. 6.3.6 Loose timbers. Erector shall set and shim column base plates to correct positions. 6. orientation.2. waste materials. by piece number. Shims or wedges may be used and shall be provided by Erector.1 Erector shall clean the top of bearing surfaces and the bottom of base plates.2.2. and temporary scaffolding shall be kept restrained or removed from work areas. 6. Erector shall check foundations and other connection points to confirm their location. and inspection methods shall conform to the AISC ASD Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325 Bolts or A490 Bolts.4.2. tools. leveled.4 6. and condition.10 Before commencing work. all crating. and braced before any final bolted or welded connections are made. debris. Setting Base Plates 6. Erector shall be responsible for securing all equipment and materials within Erector’s care.3. tension control.3 6. at all times.5.2. and locations as shown on the erection drawings. of all material erected. anchor bolts shall be tightened to the specified tension.REVISION PIP STS05130 Erection of Structural and Miscellaneous Steel Specification December 1998 6. 6.2 Grouting of base plates shall be in accordance with PIP STS03600 or PIP STS03601 and other Contract Documents if this work is included in Erector’s contract. 6. be responsible for the adequacy and installation of any temporary bracing or guy cables required to counteract loadings imposed during erection. the AISC Page 7 of 10 . they shall be loosened prior to grouting. Bolted Connections 6. methods of installation. 6. off premises. 6. Correction of Errors 6.5. burning. 6. Process Industry Practices .3 All bolts shall be as noted on the shop drawings.5. 6. 6.5.3 Enlargement of holes shall be by reaming or drilling only. 6.7 Page 8 of 10 6. gouging.1.1 Fit-up bolts and drift pins shall not be used to bring improperly fabricated members and parts into place (springing). Welded Connections 6. direct tension indicator washers shall be installed according to the manufacturer’s published specifications.5. chipping.2 All welds shall be continuous unless alternate procedures are approved by Buyer. Drift pins shall not be driven with such force as to injure adjacent metal areas.2 When approved by Engineer of Record. handrail assemblies.4 Mechanically galvanized bolts and nuts shall not be intermixed with hot-dip galvanized nuts and bolts.e.7.5 Welds to connection plates embedded in concrete shall be deposited in a sequence which will minimize distortion of the embedment to + 1/8 inch (3 mm) of flat or true.6. 6. or otherwise mark the ends of torqued bolts indicating that the bolts have been properly tensioned and are ready for inspection. 6.3 Field welding shall not be used except as shown on the shop drawings or erection drawings.1 Welding shall conform to AWS D1.5.6 6.5. 6. a welding procedure will be provided by Engineer of Record. etc. the bolts shall be tightened to snug tight condition. Seal welds may be 1/8-inch (3 mm) minimum fillet weld.6.) to structural steel members.5 Where ASTM A307 bolt assemblies are used for connecting appurtenances (i.6. gates..2 When used. and the Contract Documents. erection drawings. die punch. 6. or drift punching shall not be permitted.6.6 When the Contract Documents require welding to existing facilities that were constructed prior to 1963 and/or using steel other than ASTM A36.7 Erector shall color code.PIP STS05130 Erection of Structural and Miscellaneous Steel Specification REVISION December 1998 LRFD Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325 Bolts or A490 Bolts. 6. 6. Holes in connections that misfit by more than 1/16 inch (1 mm) shall be corrected as directed by Engineer of Record. Flame cutting. or other Contract Documents.7.7.6 ASTM A490/A490M bolts and galvanized ASTM A325/A325M bolts shall not be reused. 6.6. 6. 6.4 Minimum fillet weld size shall be 3/16 inch (5 mm) for structural welds. pipe supports. Erector may enlarge standard holes by 1/16 inch (1 mm) when necessary to make connections resulting from minor misfit. 10 6. Steel Joists 6.7. 6. 6. Erector shall interlock the guns so that only one gun can be operated at a time to ensure that the power source has fully recovered from making one weld before another weld is started.1 All shear stud attachments shall be welded in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations for welding procedure and welding equipment. or wedging shall be permitted to correct faulty work unless approved by Engineer of Record.1 Floor and roof deck sheets shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions and the Contract Documents.4 No packing.1 All field cut floor plate or grating openings requiring toe plate protection or banding shall be installed as required on the design drawings or other Contract Documents.8.9.10.8. and other Contract Documents.3 All ceramic insulators shall be removed from the base of the studs after welding. Engineer of Record’s approval shall be required for filler plate requirements greater than 1/8 inch (3 mm).5 One (1) filler plate up to 1/8 inch (3 mm) thickness may be used as required in spaces between members to be bolted.8 6.1 Field welding of bolting joists to supporting steel framework shall be in accordance with the SJI specifications for the type of joist used.REVISION PIP STS05130 Erection of Structural and Miscellaneous Steel Specification December 1998 6.10. 6.8.2 Erector shall make no modifications or repairs to steel joists without prior written approval of Engineer of Record. Floor Plate and Grating 6. deformations.2 Erector shall fasten grating and floor plate as specified on the design drawings.2 When two or more stud welding guns are operated from the same power source. 6.11. Process Industry Practices Page 9 of 10 .9 6.11 Shear Connectors 6. filling. field touch-up shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. 6.2 All sags.11. 6. 6.9. A minimum of four (4) fasteners per panel shall be used. 6.11.7. Metal Decking for Floors and Roofs 6. shimming.3 Where damage has occurred to shop-applied coatings on metal deck. and other irregularities shall be repaired by Erector. holes.10. 6. the erection/shop drawings.3 Use of power driven or powder actuated fasteners in the diagonal and bottom chord members of the joists is not permitted. 6.12 REVISION December 1998 Coating Repairs 6. Page 10 of 10 Process Industry Practices .PIP STS05130 Erection of Structural and Miscellaneous Steel Specification 6.12.12.2 All erection damage to shop-applied paint coatings shall be repaired in accordance with Buyer’s coating specification. All galvanized bolt assemblies tightened against shop-applied paint shall be painted.1 All erection damage to hot-dip galvanized coatings shall be repaired by Erector in accordance with PIP STS05120.