STRUCTURAL STEEL Rev.1

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3 ٣ ‫الحزمة رقم‬
Design and Construction of New Runway 15R/33L, ‫ إعادة إنشاء المدرج‬،15R/33L ‫تصميم و إنشاء المدرج الجديد‬
Reconstruction of Runway 15L/33R, Associated ‫ البنى التحتية و الخدمات‬،‫ ممرات الطائرات ذات الصلة‬،15L/33R
Taxiways, Infrastructure and Utilities
SECTION 05120 - STRUCTURAL STEEL
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary
Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
1.2 SUMMARY
A. This section includes structural steel
B. Related Sections:
1. Division 1 Section "Quality Requirements" for independent testing agency

procedures and administrative requirements.
1.3 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. Structural Performance: Engineer structural steel connections required by the Contract

Documents to be selected or completed by the fabricator to withstand design loadings
indicated.
B. Engineering Responsibility: Engage a fabricator who utilizes a qualified professional

engineer to prepare calculations, Shop Drawings, and other structural data for structural
steel connections.
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. General: Submit each item in this Article according to the Conditions of the Contract and
Division 1 Specification Sections.
B. Product Data for each type of product specified.
C. Shop Drawings detailing fabrication of structural steel components.
1. Include details of cuts, connections, splices, camber, holes, and other pertinent
data.
2. Indicate welds by standard AWS symbols, distinguishing between shop and field
welds, and show size, length, and type of each weld.
3. Indicate type, size, and length of bolts, distinguishing between shop and field bolts.
Identify high-strength bolted slip-critical, direct-tension, or tensioned shear/bearing
connections.
4. Include Shop Drawings signed and sealed by a qualified professional engineer
responsible for their preparation.
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D. Qualification data for firms and persons specified in the "Quality Assurance" Article to
demonstrate their capabilities and experience. Include lists of completed projects with
project names and addresses, names and addresses of architects/engineers and owners,
and other information specified.
E. Mill test reports signed by manufacturers certifying that their products, including the
following, comply with requirements.
1. Structural steel, including chemical and physical properties.

2. Bolts, nuts, and washers, including mechanical properties and chemical analysis.
3. Shear stud connectors.
4. Shop primers.
5. Non shrink grout.
F. As-Built Drawings: At project closeout, submit Record (As-Built) Drawings of

completed work products, in accordance with requirements of the Specification as
indicated in Division 1.
1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Quality System: Comply with ISO 9001/9002 Quality System as a minimum. Incorporate
all the standard procedures supplied by the Engineer and the Employer.
B. Installer Qualifications: Engage an experienced Installer who has completed structural

steel work similar in material, design, and extent to that indicated for this Project and
with a record of successful in-service performance.
C. Fabricator Qualifications: Engage a firm experienced in fabricating structural steel
similar to that indicated for this Project and with a record of successful in-service
performance, as well as sufficient production capacity to fabricate structural steel without
delaying the Work.
1. Fabricator must participate in the AISC Quality Certification Program and be
designated an AISC-Certified Plant as follows:
a. Category: Category I, conventional steel structures.

b. Category: Category II, complex steel building structures.
c. Fabricator shall be registered with and approved by authorities having
jurisdiction.
D. Comply with applicable provisions of the following specifications and documents:
1. AISC 303.
2. AISC 341 and AISC 341s1.
3. AISC 360.
4. RCSC's "Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A 325 or A 490 Bolts."
E. Professional Engineer Qualifications: A professional engineer who is legally authorized

to practice in the jurisdiction where Project is located and who is experienced in
providing engineering services of the kind indicated. Engineering services are defined as
those performed for projects with structural steel framing that are similar to that indicated
for this Project in material, design, and extent.

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F. Welding Standards: Comply with applicable provisions of AWS D1.1 "Structural

Welding Code-Steel."
1. Present evidence that each welder has satisfactorily passed AWS qualification tests
for welding processes involved and, if pertinent, has undergone recertification.
G. Mockups: Prior to installing architecturally exposed structural steel, construct mockups

for each form of construction and finish required to demonstrate aesthetic effects as well
as qualities of materials and execution. Build mockups to comply with the following
requirements, using materials indicated for final unit of Work.
1. Locate mockups on-site in the location and of the size indicated or, if not indicated,
as directed by the Engineer.
2. Notify the Engineer one week in advance of the dates and times when mockups
will be constructed.
3. Demonstrate the proposed range of aesthetic effects and workmanship of steel
surfaces and welded and bolted connections.
4. Obtain the Engineer's approval of mockups before start of final unit of Work.
5. Retain and maintain mockups during construction in an undisturbed condition as a
standard for judging the completed Work.
a. When directed, demolish and remove mockups from Project site.

b. Approved mockups in an undisturbed condition at the time of Substantial
Completion may become part of the completed Work.
1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Deliver structural steel to Project site in such quantities and at such times to ensure
continuity of installation.
B. Store materials to permit easy access for inspection and identification. Keep steel
members off ground by using pallets, platforms, or other supports. Protect steel members
and packaged materials from erosion and deterioration.
1. Store fasteners in a protected place. Clean and relubricate bolts and nuts that
become dry or rusty before use.
2. Do not store materials on structure in a manner that might cause distortion or
damage to members or supporting structures. Repair or replace damaged materials
or structures as directed.
1.7 SEQUENCING
A. Supply anchorage items to be embedded in or attached to other construction without

delaying the Work. Provide setting diagrams, templates, instructions, and directions, as
required, for installation.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 MATERIALS (Approved equal or superior material may be accepted. Any delay and / or
cost due to a substitution are to be at the contractor expenses).
A. Structural Steel Shapes, Plates, and Bars: As follows:

1. Carbon Steel: ASTM A 36M: Minimum yield stress of 240 N/mm2 or equal, to be
used only when specified.
2. High-Strength, Low-Alloy Columbium-Vanadium Steel: ASTM A 572M,
Grade 50: Minimum yield stress of 345 N/mm2 or equal typically used unless
otherwise noted.
B. Corrosion-Resisting Structural-Steel Shapes, Plates, and Bars: ASTM A 588/A 588M,

Grade 50 (345).
C. Cold-Formed Hollow Structural Sections: ASTM A 500, Grade B, structural tubing.
D. Corrosion-Resisting Cold-Formed Hollow Structural Sections: ASTM A 847/A 847M,

structural tubing.
E. Structural Steel HSS Round & Rectangular: ASTM A618 Grade III with minimum yield
strength of 345 N/mm2.
F. Steel Castings: ASTM A 216/A 216M, Grade WCB with supplementary requirement
S11.
G. Steel Forgings: ASTM A 668/A 668M.
H. Welding Electrodes: Comply with AWS requirements.
I. High-Strength Bolts, Nuts, and Washers: ASTM A 325 (ASTM A 325M), Type 1,
heavy-hex steel structural bolts.
J. High-Strength Bolts, Nuts, and Washers: ASTM A 490 (ASTM A 490M), Type 1,
heavy-hex steel structural bolts. Typically used unless otherwise noted.
K. Zinc-Coated High-Strength Bolts, Nuts, and Washers: ASTM A 325 (ASTM A 325M),
Type 1, heavy-hex steel structural bolts.
1. Finish: Hot-dip zinc coating.
L. Headed Stud-Type Shear Connectors: to AWS D1.1, type B, minimum yield strength of
345 N/mm2 (50000 PSI) at 0.2% offset, made from steel to ASTM A108, with
mechanical properties to ASTM A370, and applied in accordance with Recommended
Practices for Stud Welding.
M. Shear Connectors: ASTM A 108, Grades 1015 through 1020, headed-stud type, cold-
finished carbon steel; AWS D1.1/D1.1M, Type B.
N. Unheaded Anchor Rods: ASTM F 1554, Grade 36, ASTM F 1554, Grade 55, weldable
ASTM A 36/A 36M.

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1. Configuration: Straight, Hooked.

2. Nuts: ASTM A 563 (ASTM A 563M) heavy-hex carbon steel.
3. Plate Washers: ASTM A 36/A 36M carbon steel.
4. Washers: ASTM F 436 (ASTM F 436M), Type 1, hardened carbon steel.
5. Finish: Plain.
2.2 PRIMER
A. Primer: to be applied 4 to 8 hours (maximum) after grit blasting. Weather conditions and
minimum lighting requirements are to be as per SSPC.
B. Contractor to submit a primer system (minimum 2 coats) and polyurethane topcoat to

lead to a long life of 15-20 years before 1st maintenance and under the prevailing weather
condition.
C. Written guarantee by the paint manufacturer for the long life is required.
2.3 GROUT
A. Nonmetallic, Shrinkage-Resistant Grout: ASTM C 1107, factory-packaged, nonmetallic

aggregate grout, noncorrosive and nonstaining, mixed with water to consistency suitable
for application and a 30-minute working time.
2.4 FABRICATION
A. Fabricate and assemble structural steel in shop to greatest extent possible. Fabricate
structural steel according to AISC specifications referenced in this Section and in Shop
Drawings.
1. Camber structural steel members where indicated.

2. Identify high-strength structural steel according to ASTM A 6M and maintain
markings until steel has been erected.
3. Mark and match-mark materials for field assembly.
4. Fabricate for delivery a sequence that will expedite erection and minimize field
handling of structural steel.
5. Complete structural steel assemblies, including welding of units, before starting
shop-priming operations.
6. Comply with fabrication tolerance limits of AISC's "Code of Standard Practice for
Steel Buildings and Bridges" for structural steel.
B. Fabricate architecturally exposed structural steel with exposed surfaces smooth, square,
and free of surface blemishes, including pitting, rust and scale seam marks, roller marks,
rolled trade names, and roughness.
1. Remove blemishes by filling, grinding, or by welding and grinding, prior to

cleaning, treating, and shop priming.
2. Comply with fabrication requirements, including tolerance limits, of AISC's "Code
of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges" for architecturally exposed
structural steel.

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C. Thermal Cutting: Perform thermal cutting by machine to greatest extent possible.
1. Plane thermally cut edges to be welded.
D. Finishing: Accurately mill ends of columns and other members transmitting loads in
bearing.
E. Shear Connectors: Prepare steel surfaces as recommended by the manufacturer of shear

connectors. Use automatic end welding of headed-stud shear connectors according to
AWS D1.1 and manufacturer's printed instructions.
F. Steel Wall Framing: Select true and straight members for fabricating steel wall framing
to be attached to structural steel framing. Straighten as required to provide uniform,
square, and true members in completed wall framing.
G. Welded Door Frames: Build up welded door frames attached to structural steel framing.
Weld exposed joints continuously and grind smooth. Plug-weld fixed steel bar stops to
frames. Secure removable stops to frames with countersunk, cross-recessed head
machine screws, uniformly spaced not more than 250 mm o.c., unless otherwise
indicated.
H. Holes: Provide holes required for securing other work to structural steel framing and for
passage of other work through steel framing members, as shown on Shop Drawings.
1. Cut, drill, or punch holes perpendicular to metal surfaces. Do not flame-cut holes
or enlarge holes by burning. Drill holes in bearing plates.
2. Weld threaded nuts to framing and other specialty items as indicated to receive
other work.
2.5 SHOP CONNECTIONS
A. Shop install and tighten non high-strength bolts, except where high-strength bolts are
indicated.
B. Shop install and tighten high-strength bolts according to RCSC's "Specification for
Structural Joints Using ASTM A 325 or A 490 Bolts."
1. Bolts: ASTM A 325M high-strength bolts, unless otherwise indicated.

3. Connection Type: Snug tightened, unless indicated as slip-critical, direct-tension,
or tensioned shear/bearing connections.
4. Connection Type: Slip-critical, direct-tension, or tensioned shear/bearing
connections as indicated.
C. Weld Connections: Comply with AWS D1.1 for procedures, appearance and quality of
welds, and methods used in correcting welding work.
1. Assemble and weld built-up sections by methods that will maintain true alignment
of axes without warp.
2. Verify that weld sizes, fabrication sequence, and equipment used for
architecturally exposed structural steel will limit distortions to allowable

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tolerances. Prevent surface bleeding of back-side welding on exposed steel

surfaces. Grind smooth exposed fillet welds 13 mm and larger. Grind flush butt
welds. Dress exposed welds.
2.6 SHOP PRIMING
A. Shop prime steel surfaces, except the following:
1. Surfaces embedded in concrete or mortar. Extend priming of partially embedded

members to a depth of 50 mm.
2. Surfaces to be field welded.
3. Surfaces to be high-strength bolted with slip-critical connections.
4. Surfaces to receive sprayed-on fireproofing.
5. Galvanized surfaces.
B. Surface Preparation: Clean surfaces to be painted. Remove loose rust and mill scale and
spatter, slag, or flux deposits. Prepare surfaces according to the following specifications
and standards:
1. SSPC-Grit blasting to Sa 2½."
C. Priming: Immediately after surface preparation, apply primer according to

manufacturer's instructions and at rate recommended by SSPC to provide a dry film
thickness of not less than 1.5 mils (0.038 mm). Use priming methods that result in full
coverage of joints, corners, edges, and exposed surfaces.
1. Stripe paint corners, crevices, bolts, welds, and sharp edges.

2. Apply 2 coats of shop paint to inaccessible surfaces after assembly or erection.
Change color of second coat to distinguish it from first.
D. Painting: Apply a 1-coat, nonasphaltic primer complying with SSPC's "Painting System
Guide No. 7.00" to provide a dry film thickness of not less than 1.5 mils (0.038 mm).
2.7 GALVANIZING
A. Hot-Dip Galvanized Finish: Apply zinc coating by the hot-dip process to structural steel
indicated for galvanizing according to ASTM A 123.
2.8 SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL
A. The Employer will engage an independent testing and inspecting agency to perform shop
inspections and tests and to prepare test reports. The service’s expenses engaged by the
Employer will be born by the contractor.
1. Testing agency will conduct and interpret tests and state in each report whether test
specimens comply with or deviate from requirements.
2. Provide the testing agency with access to places where structural steel Work is
being fabricated or produced so that required inspection and testing can be
accomplished.

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B. Correct deficiencies in or remove and replace structural steel that inspections and test
reports indicate do not comply with specified requirements.
C. Additional testing, at the Contractor's expense, will be performed to determine

compliance of corrected Work with specified requirements.
D. Shop-bolted connections will be tested and inspected according to RCSC's "Specification

for Structural Joints Using ASTM A 325 or A 490 Bolts."
1. Direct-tension indicator gaps will be verified to comply with ASTM F 959,

Table 2.
E. In addition to visual inspection, shop-welded connections will be inspected and tested

according to AWS D1.1 and the inspection procedures listed below, at testing agency's
option.
1. Liquid Penetrant Inspection: ASTM E 165.

2. Magnetic Particle Inspection: ASTM E 709; performed on root pass and on
finished weld. Cracks or zones of incomplete fusion or penetration will not be
accepted.
3. Radiographic Inspection: ASTM E 94 and ASTM E 142; minimum quality level
"2-2T."
4. Ultrasonic Inspection: ASTM E 164.
F. In addition to visual inspection, shop-welded shear connectors will be inspected and

tested according to requirements of AWS D1.1 for stud welding and as follows:
1. Bend tests will be performed when visual inspections reveal either less than a
continuous 360-degree flash or welding repairs to any shear connector.
2. Tests will be conducted on additional shear connectors when weld fracture occurs
on shear connectors already tested, according to requirements of AWS D1.1.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Before erection proceeds, and with the steel erector present, verify elevations of concrete
and masonry bearing surfaces and locations of anchorages for compliance with
requirements.
B. Do not proceed with erection until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
3.2 PREPARATION
A. Provide temporary shores, guys, braces, and other supports during erection to keep
structural steel secure, plumb, and in alignment against temporary construction loads and
loads equal in intensity to design loads. Remove temporary supports when permanent
structural steel, connections, and bracing are in place unless otherwise indicated.

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1. Do not remove temporary shoring supporting composite deck construction until

cast-in-place concrete has attained its design compressive strength.
3.3 ERECTION
A. Set structural steel accurately in locations and to elevations indicated and according to
AISC specifications referenced in this Section.
B. Base and Bearing Plates: Clean concrete and masonry bearing surfaces of bond-reducing
materials and roughen surfaces prior to setting base and bearing plates. Clean bottom
surface of base and bearing plates.
1. Set base and bearing plates for structural members on wedges, shims, or setting
nuts as required.
2. Tighten anchor bolts after supported members have been positioned and plumbed.
Do not remove wedges or shims but, if protruding, cut off flush with edge of base
or bearing plate prior to packing with grout.
3. Pack grout solidly between bearing surfaces and plates so no voids remain. Finish
exposed surfaces, protect installed materials, and allow to cure.
a. Comply with manufacturer's instructions for proprietary grout materials.
C. Maintain erection tolerances of structural steel within AISC's "Code of Standard Practice
for Steel Buildings and Bridges."
1. Maintain erection tolerances of architecturally exposed structural steel within

AISC's "Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges."
D. Align and adjust various members forming part of complete frame or structure before
permanently fastening. Before assembly, clean bearing surfaces and other surfaces that
will be in permanent contact. Perform necessary adjustments to compensate for
discrepancies in elevations and alignment.
1. Level and plumb individual members of structure.

2. Establish required leveling and plumbing measurements on mean operating
temperature of structure. Make allowances for difference between temperature at
time of erection and mean temperature at which structure will be when completed
and in service.
E. Splice members only where indicated.
F. Remove erection bolts on welded, architecturally exposed structural steel; fill holes with
plug welds; and grind smooth at exposed surfaces.
G. Do not use thermal cutting during erection.
H. Finish sections thermally cut during erection equal to a sheared appearance.
I. Do not enlarge unfair holes in members by burning or by using drift pins. Ream holes
that must be enlarged to admit bolts.

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3.4 FIELD CONNECTIONS
A. Install and tighten nonhigh-strength bolts, except where high-strength bolts are indicated.
B. Install and tighten high-strength bolts according to RCSC's "Specification for Structural
Joints Using ASTM A 325 or A 490 Bolts."

3. Connection Type: Snug tightened, unless indicated as slip-critical, direct-tension,
or tensioned shear/bearing connections.
4. Connection Type: Slip-critical, direct-tension, or tensioned shear/bearing
connections as indicated.
C. Weld Connections: Comply with AWS D1.1 for procedures, appearance and quality of
welds, and methods used in correcting welding work.
1. Comply with AISC specifications referenced in this Section for bearing, adequacy
of temporary connections, alignment, and removal of paint on surfaces adjacent to
field welds.
2. Assemble and weld built-up sections by methods that will maintain true alignment
of axes without warp.
3. Verify that weld sizes, fabrication sequence, and equipment used for
architecturally exposed structural steel will limit distortions to allowable
tolerances. Prevent surface bleeding of back-side welding on exposed steel
surfaces. Grind smooth exposed fillet welds 13 mm and larger. Grind flush butt
welds. Dress exposed welds.
3.5 PREFABRICATED BUILDING COLUMNS
A. Install prefabricated building columns to comply with AISC specifications referenced in

this Section, manufacturer's recommendations, and requirements of the testing and
inspecting agency that apply to the fire-resistance rating indicated.
3.6 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. The Employer will engage an independent testing and inspecting agency to perform field
inspections and tests and to prepare test reports. The service’s expenses engaged by the
Employer will be born by the contractor.
1. Testing agency will conduct and interpret tests and state in each report whether
tested Work complies with or deviates from requirements.
B. Correct deficiencies in or remove and replace structural steel that inspections and test
reports indicate do not comply with specified requirements.
C. Additional testing, at the Contractor's expense, will be performed to determine

compliance of corrected Work with specified requirements.

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D. Field-bolted connections will be tested and inspected according to RCSC's "Specification

for Structural Joints Using ASTM A 325 or A 490 Bolts."
1. Direct-tension indicator gaps will be verified to comply with ASTM F 959,

Table 2.
E. In addition to visual inspection, field-welded connections will be inspected and tested

according to AWS D1.1 and the inspection procedures listed below, at the testing
agency's option.
100% of all fillet welds:
a. Liquid Penetrant Inspection: ASTM E 165 (root &final pass).
100% of all full and partial penetration welds:

b. Magnetic Particle Inspection: ASTM E 709; performed on root pass and on
finished weld. Cracks or zones of incomplete fusion or penetration will not
be accepted.
c. Ultrasonic Inspection: ASTM E 164.
d. Radiographic Inspection: ASTM E 94.
F. In addition to visual inspection, field-welded shear connectors will be inspected and

tested according to requirements of AWS D1.1 for stud welding and as follows:
1. Bend tests will be performed when visual inspections reveal either less than a
continuous 360-degree flash or welding repairs to any shear connector.
2. Tests will be conducted on additional shear connectors when weld fracture occurs
on shear connectors already tested, according to requirements of AWS D1.1.
3.7 CLEANING
A. Touchup Painting: Immediately after erection, clean field welds, bolted connections, and
abraded areas of shop paint. Apply paint to exposed areas using same material as used
for shop painting.
1. Apply by brush or spray to provide a minimum dry film thickness of 1.5 mils
(0.038 mm).
B. Galvanized Surfaces: Clean field welds, bolted connections, and abraded areas and apply
galvanizing repair paint according to ASTM A 780.
END OF SECTION 05120

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SECTION 05120 - STRUCTURAL STEEL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. This section includes structural steel

1. Division 1 Section "Quality Requirements" for independent testing agency

1.3 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Structural Performance: Engineer structural steel connections required by the Contract

B. Engineering Responsibility: Engage a fabricator who utilizes a qualified professional

B. Product Data for each type of product specified.

C. Shop Drawings detailing fabrication of structural steel components.

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1. Structural steel, including chemical and physical properties.

F. As-Built Drawings: At project closeout, submit Record (As-Built) Drawings of

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

B. Installer Qualifications: Engage an experienced Installer who has completed structural

a. Category: Category I, conventional steel structures.

E. Professional Engineer Qualifications: A professional engineer who is legally authorized

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F. Welding Standards: Comply with applicable provisions of AWS D1.1 "Structural

G. Mockups: Prior to installing architecturally exposed structural steel, construct mockups

a. When directed, demolish and remove mockups from Project site.

1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Supply anchorage items to be embedded in or attached to other construction without

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A. Structural Steel Shapes, Plates, and Bars: As follows:

B. Corrosion-Resisting Structural-Steel Shapes, Plates, and Bars: ASTM A 588/A 588M,

C. Cold-Formed Hollow Structural Sections: ASTM A 500, Grade B, structural tubing.

D. Corrosion-Resisting Cold-Formed Hollow Structural Sections: ASTM A 847/A 847M,

G. Steel Forgings: ASTM A 668/A 668M.

H. Welding Electrodes: Comply with AWS requirements.

1. Finish: Hot-dip zinc coating.

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1. Configuration: Straight, Hooked.

B. Contractor to submit a primer system (minimum 2 coats) and polyurethane topcoat to

A. Nonmetallic, Shrinkage-Resistant Grout: ASTM C 1107, factory-packaged, nonmetallic

1. Camber structural steel members where indicated.

1. Remove blemishes by filling, grinding, or by welding and grinding, prior to

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C. Thermal Cutting: Perform thermal cutting by machine to greatest extent possible.

1. Plane thermally cut edges to be welded.

E. Shear Connectors: Prepare steel surfaces as recommended by the manufacturer of shear

2.5 SHOP CONNECTIONS

1. Bolts: ASTM A 325M high-strength bolts, unless otherwise indicated.

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tolerances. Prevent surface bleeding of back-side welding on exposed steel

2.6 SHOP PRIMING

A. Shop prime steel surfaces, except the following:

1. Surfaces embedded in concrete or mortar. Extend priming of partially embedded

C. Priming: Immediately after surface preparation, apply primer according to

1. Stripe paint corners, crevices, bolts, welds, and sharp edges.

2.8 SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL

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C. Additional testing, at the Contractor's expense, will be performed to determine

D. Shop-bolted connections will be tested and inspected according to RCSC's "Specification

1. Direct-tension indicator gaps will be verified to comply with ASTM F 959,

E. In addition to visual inspection, shop-welded connections will be inspected and tested

1. Liquid Penetrant Inspection: ASTM E 165.

F. In addition to visual inspection, shop-welded shear connectors will be inspected and

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