TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION J: STRUCTURAL STEEL AND METAL WORKS

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1. General J/1
2. Hot Rolled Structural Steelworks J/1
3. Prefabricated Cold Formed Steel Roof Trusses J/1
4. Metal Frames For Doors And Windows J/3
5. Collapsible Gates, Roller Shutters And Et Cetera J/5
6. Sundries J/5

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1. General

This section provides the generally applicable requirements for steel and metal for the
construction of structures, building components and related works. All materials shall
conform to the relevant Malaysian or British or European Standards.

2. Hot Rolled Structural Steelworks

2.1 All hot rolled structural steelwork design, materials, drawings, workmanship, protective
treatment, fire protection and quality assurance shall be in accordance with the
Specification for Structural Steelworks No. JKR 20601-0191-12 or the latest edition
published by JKR.

2.2 Quality Assurance

The Contractor shall submit a Quality Assurance programme as specified in the

Specification for Structural Steelworks as in sub-section 2.1.

2.3 Drawings

2.3.1 The Contractor shall prepare Drawings with details in accordance with MS
EN 1993 or other relevant standards. The Drawings shall be certified by a
Professional Engineer. He shall also prepare Drawings and arrangements
of temporary steelworks for the different stages of construction in
compliance with the requirements specified in the Specification for
Structural Steelworks as in sub-section 2.1.

2.3.2 The Drawings to be submitted are as follows:

(i) Fabrication drawings;

(ii) Erection drawings;
(iii) As-built drawings.

2.4 Records

2.4.1 The Contractor shall submit to the S.O., document and records which shall
include but not limited to:

(i) Document register;

(ii) Drawings and design calculations and documentation registers;
(iii) Certificates for materials and consumables;
(iv) Calibration of equipment;
(v) Weld procedures, concessions et cetera;
(vi) Inspection and test reports;
(vii) Delivery schedules and method statements;
(viii) Surveys and final inspection results;
(ix) Completion of erection and hand over certification.

3. Prefabricated Cold Formed Steel Roof Trusses

3.1 All prefabricated components shall be manufactured only by reputable licensed truss
suppliers and approved by the S.O. This supplier duly termed as ‘System Provider’
is responsible for the analysis, design, detailing, drawing, manufacture, material,
handling and erection of the roof members, and their ancillary fixing components.
The full requirement is outlined in the Specification for Prefabricated Cold Formed
Steel Roof Trusses (JKR 20601-0186-11) or the latest edition published by JKR.

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3.2 System Provider

The System Provider (S.P) is a supplier of a proprietary roof truss system appointed
by the Contractor and approved by the S.O, which employs Quality Assurance
procedures in the design, detailing, connection, bracing, erection criteria and
manufacture of truss components for the structural roof truss system.

3.3 Duties Of Professional Engineer

3.3.1 The S.P. shall appoint a Professional Engineer (P.E.) whose duties shall
include the following:

(i) Preparation of roof truss analysis and design;

(ii) Preparation of drawings;
(iii) Design changes in every stage of work;
(iv) Certification for completion of roof truss installation;
(v) Final certification for roof truss installation prior to issuance of
Certificate of Practical Completion for the whole Works to the
Contractor.

3.4 Fabricator

All trusses shall only be assembled by licensed fabricators approved by the S.P. and
registered with CIDB. A copy of CIDB registration certificate shall be submitted to the
S.O. for verification.

3.5 Installer

All installation works shall be executed and supervised by qualified personnel with
valid certificate issued by CIDB. The S.O. shall verify the identification and
qualification of the installer prior to the installation.

3.6 General Truss Limitation

3.6.1 Prior to any pre fabricated cold formed roof trusses works, the following
general limitation shall be applied:

(i) Maximum unsupported truss span 13 m with permitted deviation of +

0.05 m.
(ii) Maximum truss spacing of 1.2 m with permitted deviation of +0.025 m.
(iii) The minimum basic wind speed shall be 35 m/s. However, the
minimum basic wind speed shall be increased to 41 m/s for lightweight
roof covering.
(iv) Minimum base steel thickness for main truss member shall be:

a) 1 mm for unsymmetrical section or open cross section;

b) 0.6 mm for symmetrical machine-manufactured box or closed
cross section.

(v) Minimum base steel thickness for other truss element shall be:

a) 0.5 mm for batten or purlin;

b) 1.2 mm for wall plate;
c) 1 mm for all bracings.

3.7 Analysis, Design Report And Drawings Submission

3.7.1 The S.P. through the Contractor shall propose to the S.O. for his approval a
roof truss system which is safe, functional and conforming to design

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standard. Submission of proposal shall include truss analysis, design

report, and construction drawings. The truss analysis shall indicate all
loads, load combinations, connections criteria, bracings and tie-down of
the truss. Design output of the truss members, battens, connections, tie-
down and wall plates, anchors, bracings, truss accessories, splicing and
stiffeners where related to the analysis shall be included in the design
report. (Refer to Appendix 3 of JKR 20601-0186-11)

3.7.2 All details in the construction drawings shall be sufficient to enable

checking against the analysis and design report, including specifying and
providing the truss layout and configuration, steel grades, section
properties of members, length of members in each truss configuration,
properties of truss accessories, specification of corrosion protection,
specification of fastener and anchor, tie-down and anchoring details and all
types of connection details including the connection of all attachments to
the trusses.

3.7.3 Technical specifications or mill certificates for base steel, fastener and
anchor shall also be included in the submission. Verification test certificate
from an approved accredited laboratory on the technical parameter
specified in the technical specifications or mill certificates shall be
submitted upon request by the S.O.

3.8 Warranty

3.8.1 When a prefabricated cold formed steel roof truss system is used, the
Contractor shall submit to the S.O. a warranty from the S.P. with the
following provisions:

(i) The products used are genuine and free from manufacturing defects;
(ii) The prefabricated cold formed steel roof truss system is installed in
accordance with the S.P.’s instructions, guidance and specifications
that will deliver the specified level of performance;
(iii) The warranty certificate shall cover a period of ten (10) years from the
date of Certificate of Practical Completion against any defect or failure
due to the installation and workmanship by the S.P.’s registered panel
installer.

4. Metal Frames For Doors And Windows

4.1 Steel Frames

4.1.1 The Contractor shall supply, assemble and fix steel frames for doors and
windows as shown on the Drawings. The steel frames shall comply with
BS 6510, and shall be from an approved source and shop-primed with two
coats of red lead oxide or other approved rust resisting primer.

4.1.2 The steel frames shall be manufactured from sections rolled from good
commercial grade galvanized mild steel in single sections, mechanically
straightened with all corners pre-cut with a 45 degrees mitre joint giving a
snug and accurate fit, fully electrically welded, and carefully ground and
cleaned, or shall be mechanically jointed by an approved method.

4.1.3 All screws, nuts, bolts and washers shall be of stainless steel.

4.1.4 Steel frames shall be painted as specified in SECTION O: PAINTING

WORKS.

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4.2 Aluminium Frames

4.2.1 The Contractor shall supply, assemble and fix aluminium frames for doors
and windows as shown on the Drawings. Unless otherwise specified, all
aluminium frames for windows shall be fabricated from sections extruded
from aluminium alloy conforming to MS 832. All aluminium frames for glass
sliding doors shall be fabricated from sections extruded from aluminium
alloy and in compliance with MS 1017.

4.2.2 Unless otherwise shown on the Drawings or described in the Bills of

Quantities, aluminium surfaces shall be natural anodised finish, free from
alloy defects, dye marks, scratches and other surface blemishes in
accordance with BS 3987 with an anodic coating of 15µ minimum
thickness complying with BS EN 12373-1.

4.2.3 All coloured anodized finish to aluminium exposed surfaces shall be

subject to the S.O.’s approval.

4.2.4 All aluminium extrusion or sheet exposed surfaces after anodizing and
after colouring, if required by the S.O., shall be sealed, and the adequacy
of the sealing shall be given special emphasis.

4.2.5 All fasteners such as bolts and screws shall be of stainless steel type A2-
70 (minimum) in compliance with ISO 3506 or other suitable materials as
specified in the Drawings. Rivets shall be stainless steel or aluminium alloy
appropriate to the applications.

4.2.6 Extruded aluminium framing members shall be fabricated from designated

alloys complying with MS 2289. Ancillary members such as sills, couplings
and the like formed from sheet materials, they shall be fabricated from
designated alloys complying with MS 2040.

4.2.7 Where friction stays and hinges are fastened onto the framing section, the
portion that receives the fastener shall not be less than 2.5 mm thick.

4.3 Frames For Adjustable Louvre Windows

4.3.1 The Contractor shall supply, assemble and fix frames for adjustable louvre
windows as shown on the Drawings in compliance with MS 1057.

4.3.2 Unless otherwise specified, the frames shall be of approved manufacture.

The frames shall be supplied complete with weather seal and non-ferrous
bearings, spring clips, locking device and weather stripping with all
necessary spacing pieces. The frames, coupling mullions and spacer
brackets shall be minimum 1.2 mm thick (18 SWG) or otherwise specified
cold-rolled steel strip galvanised with hot-dipped process. Unless
otherwise specified on the Drawings, the clips and pivots to receive the
louvres shall be of durable nylon material and sample submitted shall be to
S.O’s approval.

4.3.3 The operating rods shall be 2.13 mm thick (14 SWG). The handle and lock
shall be 2.642 mm thick (12 SWG) steel.

4.3.4 Unless otherwise specified, the finish shall be anodized coating of 15 µ

(average) minimum complying with BS EN 12373-1.

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4.4 Accessories

4.4.1 Accessories for each steel or aluminium frame for doors and windows shall
be supplied complete with:

(i) Sufficient number of built-in stainless steel hinges as per Schedule of

Ironmongery under SECTION H : TIMBER, JOINERY AND
IRONMONGERY WORKS;
(ii) Two (2) rubber buffers per closing jamb, to reduce noise and
vibration;
(iii) Welded mortar guard; Adjustable stainless steel striker plate with a
gently curved lead-in edge; Removable spreader bars, to ensure a
perfect square during transportation and installation; and
(iv) Minimum of eight (8) pieces of 4 mm brick ties, to ensure a tight
permanent fit.

4.5 Samples

Samples of steel or aluminium sections with complete accessories for the doors and
windows, together with complete set of shop drawings of all works shall be
submitted to the S.O’s for approval prior to the commencement of any work.

4.6 Installation

4.6.1 Unless otherwise specified or shown on the Drawings, all types of window
and door frames shall be fixed or installed using the sub-frame method in
accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendation and to the S.O’s
approval.

4.6.2 All joints on the window and door frames shall be sealed using
polyurethane (PU) type joint sealant.

4.6.3 Where buildings are located near to the coastal area, the
bolts, nuts and screws used shall be of stainless steel unless
otherwise specified.

4.6.4 Unless otherwise specified in the Drawings, the adjustable louvre side
frames shall fixed to the aluminium frames and shall be installed using the
sub- frame method in accordance with the manufacturer’s
recommendation and to the S.O’s approval.

5. Collapsible Gates, Roller Shutters And Et Cetera

The Contractor shall provide and fix approved collapsible steel gates, folding shutters,
roller shutters and et cetera complete with all necessary accessories as approved by the
S.O. to the sizes and positions as shown on the Drawings. Unless otherwise specified in
the Drawings, they shall be galvanised and fixed in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.

6. Sundries

6.1 Unless otherwise specified in the Drawings, mild steel shall be used for balustrades to
staircases, verandahs, balconies, et cetera and shall be fixed as shown on the
Drawings.

6.2 All iron and steel for the sundries shall be of the quality approved by the S.O. Screws
and bolts shall have washers where appropriate. Hooks for carrying ceiling

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fans shall be formed from 13 mm diameter mild steel rods bolted to timber ceiling
members or ragged into concrete.

6.3 Welded mesh, expanded metal, aluminium sheets et cetera shall be provided and
fixed as shown on the Drawings.

6.4 Mild steel grilles, drain cover gratings shall be provided and fixed as shown on the
Drawings. Unless otherwise stated, all steelwork shall be jointed by continuous
welding.

6.5 Ant caps shall be of 16 gauge galvanised iron sheets formed to shape as shown on
the Drawing. The caps shall be fixed between concrete stumps/brick piers or walls
and timber posts or plates as required. The caps shall project 60 mm and inclined at
450 from the surface.
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