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STRUCTURAL SPECIFICATIONS
NB: AKT changes/additions to this NBS Services Specification have been indicated in
italic text.
114Y EUROCODES
National Annex: Reference to a Eurocode shall be deemed to include the
appropriate United Kingdom National Annex, and nationally determined
parameters shall apply.
Substitution of alternative design rules for Application Rules: To be agreed
with the Engineer.
FABRICATION
Provide for special tolerances net or slotted holes to the Engineers approval.
182Y STEEL plates sections, flats and hollow sections to comply with BS EN 1993 1
10/PD6695 1 10 and BS EN 10164 for Tree Columns
Shall be new, no sign of detrimental corrosion.
Where free from lamination to BS EN 10160.
Provide manufacturers Test Certificate.
190X MARKING
Identifying and recording materials and components: Submit to the Engineer
details of proposed methods.
Location of marks:
Generally: Visible for checking after erection, but not in faces exposed to
view, subject to approval by architect.
Weathering steel: On surfaces not exposed to open view in the completed
work.
Steel to be blast cleaned, pickled, metal sprayed or galvanized: Marked so that
subsequent treatment cannot obliterate the marking.
231Y ASSEMBLY
Structure to be assembled to BS EN 1090 2.
WELDING
Testing trial weld: Visually inspect; each trail weld is to exhibit full 360C
flash. Subject each trial stud to a 30 bend test; welds must show no sign of
cracking.
Production welds: To be visually free from cracks and lack of fusion and
capable of developing at least the nominal ultimate strength of the studs.
Other requirements: Do not weld shear connectors through more than one layer
of decking.
BOLT ASSEMBLIES
308Y SPACING and distance to edge of concrete or masonry in general to comply with
fixing manufacturer's recommendations for maximum safe static load.
ERECTION
425 MODIFICATIONS
Steelwork: Do not modify without approval.
Temporary fabrication/ erection attachments: Contractor to submit proposals.
TESTING
465X TESTING
Testing: Arrange the following tests. Prepare test pieces as necessary.
Test: Welding, comply with latest edition of National Structural Steelwork
Specification (NSSS, CE Marking version).
Testing authority: Cl. 471Y
Frequency/ Number: as NSSS unless noted otherwise
Level of acceptability: as NSSS unless noted otherwise
Other requirements: None .
Test and examination results: Submit 2 copies immediately they are available.
475 PRODUCTS
Steel: Submit test certificates.
PROTECTIVE COATINGS
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Stack coated components clear of the ground, separated by timber chocks, and
so that ponding does not occur.
Where galvanized do not store in damp or badly vented conditions, guard
against white rust.
Where the finished coat is to be shop applied, extreme care and attention
should be taken during transportation and erection to ensure the finished
surface remains undamaged. Allowance should be made for bubble wrap
protection or similar during this process.
545Y PROTECTION
Protect freshly applied surface coatings from damage.
Exhibit Wet Paint signs and provide protective barriers where necessary.
Protect surfaces adjacent to those being covered.
Ensure all surfaces to be painted are dry, clean and free of any dirt, oil, grease
or other combination, including any zinc salts.
Where an epoxy zinc rich primer has been specified the applied primer must
have a minimum zinc dust pigment content of 80% by mass of the dry film
and comply with requirements specified by ISO 3549.
It has been assumed that the first major maintenance painting would be carried
out for reasons of corrosion protection once the coating has reached Ri3 as
defined in ISO 4628 3 Designation of degree of rusting, which refers to a
coating system where 1% of the surface area has broken down so that rust has
broken through. Based on this pre condition, the durability of a coating system
may be expressed in terms of 3 ranges:
Low 2 to 5 years
Medium 5 to 20 years
High More than 20 years
It needs to be clearly understood that the durability of a paint system i.e. how
long will it last before requiring a first major maintenance is not a "guarantee
time". Durability is a technical consideration that can help the Employer set up
a maintenance programme. A guarantee time is a consideration that is the legal
subject of clauses in the administrative part of the contract. The guarantee time
is usually shorter than the durability range. There are no rules that link the
two periods of time. It is important to note that the durability range does not
mean that it will not be necessary for localised touching up of the corrosion
during this period.
For this project, given the life period of 60 years the durability should be
specified as high and therefore in excess of 20 years. The nature of the structure
is such that minimal maintenance should be a key criterion in the selection of
the coating system increasing the thickness of coating can increase the
durability. A cost check for the best balance between initial costs of the coating
system against cost of maintenance should be carried out.
Fabricate, blast clean, prime. This route must be adopted when applying
Intercure 99 for either external or internal exposed steelwork.
Blast clean, fabricate, remove flash rust with a light overall sweep blast,
prime.
Blast clean, apply weldable prefabrication primer, fabricate, prime.
Prefabrication primer (option 3): Type recommended by manufacturer of post
fabrication primer.
Thickness of post fabrication primer coat: May be reduced if and as
recommended by manufacturer.
Surfaces inaccessible after assembly: Apply full treatment and coating system
including, if necessary, local application of site coatings.
If a prefabrication primer is to be used apply a suitable product recommended
by International Paint Ltd.
PAINTING
815 COATINGS
Surfaces to be coated: Clean, dust free and suitably dry. Previous coats to be
adequately cured.
Multiple coats of same material: Use different tints to assist checking of complete
coverage.
Penultimate coat: Colour recommended by paint manufacturer to suit top coat
colour.
Finish required: Smooth and even, of uniform thickness and colour, free from
defects.
- Where the Interfine 979 acrylic polysiloxane system has been specified then
stripe coating will be carried out for each coat in the system by brush
application prior to the full application of the specified coating. Engineer to be
informed when stripe coating has been completed for inspection.