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DESIGNATION SP-1107
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E STRUCTURAL STEEL MATERIAL
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T OFFSHORE STRUCTURES

AUTHORITY NAME TITLE B.UNIT/DIV SIGNATURE DATE

TECHNICAL
Debasish Majumdar SSE Dev./FED
CUSTODIAN
STANDARDS M.Khalid Elshobary SSL Dev./FED

DISCIPLINE
Hisham Awadi DETL(A) Dev./FED
ENGINEERING

APPROVAL Mohamed Mahdi Al-Amri MFE(A) Dev./FED

ENDORSEMENT Ahmad S. Al-Suwaidi AGM(D) Develop.

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Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this document,
neither ADMA-OPCO nor its employees will assume liability for any application
or use outside ADMA-OPCO premises/assets.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................................... 6
1.1 SCOPE ........................................................................................................................... 6
1.2 STRUCTURAL MATERIALS.................................................................................... 6
1.3 EXCLUSIONS .............................................................................................................. 7
1.4 ABBREVIATIONS....................................................................................................... 7
1.5 DEFINITIONS.............................................................................................................. 7
1.6 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS.................................................................................. 7
1.7 USE OF LANGUAGE .................................................................................................. 8
2. QUALITY ASSURANCE .......................................................................................................... 9
2.1 QUALITY ASSURANCE SYSTEM........................................................................... 9
2.2 QUALITY PLAN.......................................................................................................... 9
2.3 THIRD PARTY INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS............................................... 10
2.4 MEASURING AND TEST EQUIPMENT ............................................................... 10
3. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF STRUCTURAL STEELS.................................... 11
3.1 SELECTION AND DESIGNATION OF STEEL GRADES AS PER BS EN-
10025/10225/10210 ...................................................................................................... 11
3.2 SELECTION AND DESIGNATION OF STEEL QUALITIES ............................ 12
3.3 COMPLETE DESIGNATION OF A STEEL.......................................................... 13
4. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR STRUCTURAL STEELS....................................... 14
4.1 SOURCING OF MATERIALS ................................................................................. 14
4.2 TRACEABILITY OF MATERIALS........................................................................ 14
4.3 SUBSTITUTION OF MATERIALS......................................................................... 14
4.4 MANUFACTURING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION (MPS) .......................... 15
4.5 TECHNICAL QUERIES/NON-CONFORMANCE REPORTS ........................... 16
5. STEEL PLATES & ROLLED SECTIONS........................................................................... 16
5.1 GENERAL................................................................................................................... 16
5.2 STEEL MAKING PROCESS.................................................................................... 16
5.3 MANUFACTURING/DELIVERY CONDITION................................................... 16
5.4 MECHANICAL PROPERTIES................................................................................ 16
5.5 CHEMICAL COMPOSITION.................................................................................. 16
5.6 LADLE ANALYSIS/PRODUCT ANALYSIS ......................................................... 16
5.7 DESTRUCTIVE TESTS ............................................................................................ 17
5.8 DIMENSIONAL TOLERANCES............................................................................. 17
5.9 SURFACE FINISH..................................................................................................... 17
5.10 ULTRASONIC TEST ................................................................................................ 17

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 6. HOLLOW SECTIONS ............................................................................................................ 17
6.1 GENERAL................................................................................................................... 17
6.2 MECHANICAL PROPERTIES................................................................................ 17
6.3 CHEMICAL COMPOSITION.................................................................................. 17
6.4 LADLE ANALYSIS ................................................................................................... 18
6.5 DESTRUCTIVE TEST .............................................................................................. 18
6.6 DIMENSIONS & TOLERANCES............................................................................ 18
7. WELDED TUBULARS............................................................................................................ 18
7.1 STEEL MAKING PROCESS.................................................................................... 18
7.2 WELDING................................................................................................................... 18
7.3 MECHANICAL PROPERTIES................................................................................ 19
7.4 CHEMICAL COMPOSITION.................................................................................. 19
7.5 LADLE ANALYSIS ................................................................................................... 19
7.6 DESTRUCTIVE TESTINGS/PRODUCTION TESTS........................................... 20
7.7 NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTINGS AND REPAIRS .............................................. 20
7.8 DIMENSIONAL TOLERANCES............................................................................. 20
8. SEAMLESS TUBULARS ........................................................................................................ 20
8.1 GENERAL................................................................................................................... 20
8.2 STEEL MAKING PROCESS.................................................................................... 20
8.3 MANUFACTURING PROCESS/DELIVERY CONDITION ............................... 20
8.4 MECHANICAL PROPERTIES................................................................................ 21
8.5 CHEMICAL COMPOSITION.................................................................................. 21
8.6 LADLE ANALYSIS ................................................................................................... 21
8.7 DESTRUCTIVE TESTINGS/PRODUCTION TESTS........................................... 21
8.8 DIMENSIONS AND DIMENSIONAL TOLERANCES ........................................ 21
8.9 NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTINGS .......................................................................... 22
9. MARKING OF STRUCTURAL MATERIALS................................................................... 22
9.1 PAINT STENCILING................................................................................................ 22
9.2 COLOUR CODING ................................................................................................... 23
9.3 DIE STAMPING......................................................................................................... 26
9.4 MARKING OF SMALL PRODUCTS ..................................................................... 26
10. MILL CERTIFICATES........................................................................................................... 27

11. INSPECTION............................................................................................................................ 27
11.1 GENERAL................................................................................................................... 27
11.2 INSPECTION BY THE SUPPLIER/CONTRACTOR/MANUFACTURER....... 28
11.3 INSPECTION BY SUPPLIER’S THIRD PARTY INSPECTION AGENCY
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 12. DOCUMENTATION................................................................................................................ 31
12.1 WHEN THE BIDS ARE SUBMITTED ................................................................... 31
12.2 UPON COMPLETION OF MATERIALS PRODUCTION .................................. 32
12.3 SCHEDULE ................................................................................................................ 32
13. MATERIAL STORAGE.......................................................................................................... 33

14. PACKING-DELIVERY CONDITIONS-GENERAL CONDITIONS OF

ACCEPTANCE......................................................................................................................... 33

APPENDIX-A: EQUIVALENCE BETWEEN ADMA-OPCO SP-1107 & ASTM/API

STDS ........................................................................................................................................... 34

APPENDIX-B: ABBREVIATIONS ................................................................................................. 44

APPENDIX-C: DEFINITIONS ........................................................................................................ 46

APPENDIX-D: REFERENCED DOCUMENTS ........................................................................... 47

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 1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Scope

The Specification specifies ADMA-OPCO minimum requirements for manufacture

and supply of weldable structural materials to be used in the construction of fixed
offshore steels structures such as:

a. Jackets
b. Decksc. Module support frames
d. Flare booms
e. Bridges
f. Vent booms
g. Quarters and modules
h. Telecommunication towers
i. Ancillary steel such as gratings, ladder and hand rail

Where required, this Specification shall be used in conjunction with a Project

Particular Specification (PPS) detailing the additional tests and requirements or the
possible modifications to the present Specification, based on the particular design
conditions.

For fabrication of SAW tubulars, please refer ADMA-OPCO Specification SP-1108.

Manufacture of Welded Tubulars by Electrical Resistance or High Frequency
Welded (HFW) is covered according to BS EN 10210 & BS EN 10225.

1.2 Structural Materials

This Specification covers exclusively carbon steel materials.

It applies to plates, rolled sections, hollow sections, welded tubulars (including

welded reducers) and seamless tubulars, having specified Yield Strength of 460
N/mm² (maximum) and 235 N/mm² (minimum). It also applies to structure nuts and
bolts.

When it is deemed more convenient, this Specification can also be used for the
fabrication of tubulars and reducers/cones made by the roll bending process or the
press bending process followed by welding, although those products are normally
covered by ADMA-OPCO Specification SP-1108.

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 1.3 Exclusions

This Specification does not cover the material specification for the following:

a. Finishing materials such as roofing, cladding, partitions, flooring, etc.

b. Cast or forged products.
c. Skid structures (for the skid mounted equipment)
d. Crane pedestal structures
e. Welded Plate Girders (WPG).
f. Non-Structural material.

1.4 Abbreviations

The abbreviations used in this Specification are listed in Appendix-B.

1.5 Definitions

The definitions used in this Specification are listed in Appendix-C.

1.6 Referenced Documents

1.6.1 General

The latest edition (at the time of the contract award) of the Documents listed in
Appendix-D shall to the extent specified herein, represent part of this
Specification.

The latest editions/revision of ADMA-OPCO Standards Engineering Documents

shall be as indicated in the Status List SL-001.

1.6.2 Equivalent Standards

Standard Documents equivalent to those referred to herein shall not be substituted
without written approval from ADMA-OPCO. Approval of equivalent Standard
Documents will not, in any way, remove responsibility from the supplier/contractor
to meet the best practices and/or requirements of the Standard Engineering
Documents referred to herein.

Where differences and/or conflicting issues occur between the referenced documents
themselves or the requirements of this Guideline, the requirements of this
Specification shall overrule unless otherwise advised by ADMA-OPCO. However
major conflictions shall be reported in writing to ADMA-OPCO Technical
Custodian for arbitration/resolution.

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 Where this Specification states no overriding requirements over the Standard
Engineering Documents requirements, the later shall apply in full.

The Contractor/Supplier shall equip himself with copies of all the referenced
Standard Engineering Documents referred in Appendix-D of this Specification and
shall make them readily available to all ADMA-OPCO or nominated representative,
personnel involved in the work.

The order of precedence of the applicable documents shall be:

a. The Purchase Order (PO)

b. The Project Particular Specification (PPS)
c. This General Specification
d. The Codes and Standards in Reference.

1.7 Use of Language

Throughout this Specification, the words ‘will’, ‘may’, ‘should’ and ‘shall’, when
used in the context of actions by ADMA-OPCO or others, have specific meanings as
follows:

a. ‘Will’ is used normally in connection with an action by ADMA-OPCO and/or

nominated representative, rather than by a Contractor or Vendor.
b. ‘May’ is used where alternatives are equally acceptable.
c. ‘Should’ is used where provision is preferred.
d. ‘Shall/Must’ is used where a provision is mandatory / vital.

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 2. QUALITY ASSURANCE

2.1 Quality Assurance System

2.1.1 All material shall be procured from Manufacturer approved by ADMA-OPCO.

2.1.1 The Contractor/Supplier and any of his sub-suppliers shall operate a Quality
Assurance System (QAS) within his organizations, which ensures that the
requirements of this Specification are fully achieved.

2.1.2 The Contractor/Supplier’s quality management system shall be based on the latest
issue of ISO 9001 and accredited by an international certifying agency.

The Contractor/Supplier’s quality management system shall be based described in a

quality manual. The manual shall provide details for the preparation of a quality
plan, which shall include provisions for the QA/QC of all materials, fabrication,
welding, inspection and testing.

Where an approved Manufacturer revises their Quality Management System that

affect the ADMA-OPCO approved Quality Plan / Inspection & Test Plan, then the
revised Quality Plan / Inspection & Test Plan shall be submitted for ADMA-OPCO
approval before initiating any service activities.

2.1.3 The effectiveness of this quality system may be subject to monitoring by the ADMA-
OPCO or its representative and, may be audited following an agreed period of notice.

2.1.4 The Contractor/Supplier shall maintain sufficient Inspection and Quality Assurance
staff, independent of his production management, to ensure that the Quality Plan is
correctly implemented and that all related documentation is available.

2.2 Quality Plan

2.2.1 The Contractor/Supplier shall submit project specific Quality Plan as well as
Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) to ADMA-OPCO within an agreed period after the
award of Contract. Evidence shall be included in the plan to prove that the QA team
is independent of production management.

2.2.2 The Contractor/Supplier shall also submit the operating procedures such as
Inspection, NDT, Handling, Storage etc. for ADMA-OPCO review. The documents
submitted shall be reviewed by ADMA-OPCO and any queries resolved prior to
commencement of fabrication.

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 2.3 Third Party Inspection Requirements

The third party inspection & certification requirements shall be carried out as per
stated in ADMA-OPCO Code of Practice CP-102 as indicated below and
supplemented by the Project Particular Specification.

a. Primary Structures shall be certified to BS EN 10204 –Type 3.2

b. Secondary Structures shall be certified to BS EN 10204 –Type 3.1
c. Ancillary structures shall be certified to BS EN 10204 – Type 2.2

2.4 Measuring and Test Equipment

The accuracy of all measuring and test equipment shall be periodically verified and
recorded as per Contractor/Supplier’s quality management system and demonstrated
to ADMA-OPCO or its representative throughout the execution of the Contract. All
such devices shall have valid calibration certificates.

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 3. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF STRUCTURAL STEELS

3.1 Selection and Designation of Steel Grades as per BS EN-10025/10225/10210

3.1.1 The conventional designation of steel grades is based on the Specified Minimum
Yield Strength in N/mm2 for the smallest thickness range.

3.1.2 The general characteristics of steel selected in accordance with Design requirements
for Fixed Offshore Steel Structures – SP-1030 shall meet the requirement of
respective codes.

An extract of steel grade designations as given in clause 8.1.8 of SP-1030 has been
reproduced below. Steel category designated as I, S, II and A in the table below are
meant for use in primary, special, secondary and ancillary structural members
respectively as defined in SP-1030.

Table 1A – Steel Grade Designations

Category I S II A
Thickness <20mm 20-40mm >40mm <20mm 20-40mm >40mm <20mm 20-40mm >40mm <250mm
Plates & S355G2+N(a) S355G3+N(a) S355G7+N(a) S355G2+N(a) S355G3+N(a) S355G7+Na) S355J2+N(b) S355G3+N(a) S355G7+N(a) S355JR(b)
S275J2(b) S275J2(b) S275JR(b)
Welded
S235JR(b)
Tubulars
Rolled S355G1+N(a) S355G11+N(a) S355G1+N(a) S355G11+N(a) S355J2+N(b) S355J2(b) S355JR(b)
S275J2(b) S275J2(b) S275JR(b)
Sections
S235JR(b)
Seamless S355G1+N(a) S355G14+N(a) S355J2H(c) S355G1+N(a) S355JOH(c)
S275J2H(c) S275NLH(c) S275J2H(c) S275NLH(c) S275JOH(c)
Tubulars
S235JOH(c)

Note:
a. Complying to BS EN 10225.
b. Complying to BS EN 10025.
c. Complying to BS EN 10210.

3.1.3 The tensile properties shall be satisfied for each steel grade are defined in the
sections pertaining to each product in this Specification.

3.1.4 As a general rule, different steel grades used within the same construction should be
avoided unless otherwise required. Difference in steel grades though shall be kept
minimal. In addition, the number of selected steel grades shall be reduced to a
minimum (2 or 3 maximum).

3.1.5 For modification/upgrade of existing structure, difference in steel grades between

existing and new members shall be kept minimal.

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 3.2 Selection and Designation of Steel Qualities

3.2.1 General

Steel qualities are defined by chemical composition, mechanical properties and

weldability such as :

a. Notch impact toughness

b. Carbon Equivalent (CEV) and Pcm and, in special cases, by:
c. The reduction of area at tensile test in the through thickness direction
d. The physical properties after stress relieving heat treatment (PWHT)
e. The notch impact toughness after accelerated strained ageing. (In case of steel
that are cold or hot formed without subsequent heat treatment in the
fabrication/construction, which is to take place later on).

The requirement of above steel qualities have been specified by directly referring to
the respective standard to which the steel conforms to, e.g. a steel material grade
conforming to BS EN 10025 shall refer to the requirements of the same standard,
when multiple references have been made separated by stroke (/).
Selection of steel quality shall be subject to ADMA-OPCO’S prior approval.
3.2.2 Notch Impact Toughness

Notch impact toughness of the steel shall be in accordance with the BS EN

10025/10225/10210 as applicable to the Lowest Anticipated Service Temperature
(LAST) to which the member is exposed. The reference temperature for toughness
testing shall be then taken as LAST minus 30°C.

3.2.3 Carbon Equivalent Value (CEV) and Pcm

The CEV and Pcm of steel shall comply with the BS EN 10025/10225/10210.

3.2.4 Through Thickness Properties (Z 35 Quality)

Requirement of through thickness properties, if specified shall be in accordance with

BS EN 10025/10164/10225/10210.

3.2.5 Steels with Specified Physical Properties after Stress Relieving Heat Treatment
(PWHT)

Requirement of PWHT where specified shall comply with BS EN 10025/10225/

10210.

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 3.2.6 Steel with Specified Impact Toughness after Strain Ageing

Requirement of strain ageing where specified shall comply with BS EN

10025/10225/ 10210.

3.2.7 Materials for Cold or Hot Forming with Subsequent Heat Treatment

a. The Purchaser shall obtain from the steel producing mill all the necessary
instructions and recommendations to perform the said forming and heat
treatment, so as to obtain the required steel characteristics at fabrication stage.
b. The information relating to heat treatment shall be made known to ADMA-
OPCO.
c. Impact tests as per this Specification shall be required on material further to
simulated forming and subsequent heat treatment.

3.2.8 Materials for Hot Forming

a. The Purchaser shall obtain from the steel producing mill all the necessary
instructions and recommendations to perform the said hot forming and, when
necessary, the heat treatment to be made after forming, so as to obtain the
required steel characteristics at fabrication stage.
b. Those information shall be communicated to ADMA-OPCO.
c. Impact tests as per this Specification shall be required on material further to
simulated hot forming, and subsequent heat treatment, if any.

3.3 Complete Designation of a Steel

The designation of steel shall be in accordance with BS EN 10025/10225/10210.

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 4. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR STRUCTURAL STEELS

4.1 Sourcing of Materials

4.1.1 All materials shall be new. The list of Supplier/Contractors and/or Manufacturers
shall be submitted to ADMA-OPCO for approval prior to order.

4.1.2 When it is agreed with ADMA-OPCO that materials can be supplied from stocks,
then the following shall be met:

a. The list of potential stockiest/stock holders shall have prior approval of ADMA-
OPCO.
b. The original Mill certificates of materials shall be made available. The
certificates made by dealers or stockiest shall not be acceptable.
c. The original markings shall be easily visible on products.
d. MPS shall not be applicable (see 4.4).

e. In addition, the ADMA-OPCO reserve the right to require additional or

confirmatory tests (chemical analysis, mechanical tests, thickness measurements,
etc.) from the stockist and to undertake a visit at stockiest storage area to check
the said products as regard to corrosion, surface condition, storage condition,
markings, etc.

4.2 Traceability of Materials

The Manufacturer (or stock holder) shall ensure full traceability of the supplied
materials. The in-house traceability procedure shall be made available to the
Inspector on request.

4.3 Substitution of Materials

4.3.1 The use of steel grades and qualities other than those required by this Specification
shall not be made unless a written approval from ADMA-OPCO is obtained.

4.3.2 Substitution of a steel for another (from this Specification or a different standard)
shall not in any manner modify the requirements of this Specification regarding
acceptance tests and inspections to be made (with related criteria), marking to be
applied on products and documentation to be supplied.

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 4.3.3 Appendix-A to this Specification shows, for information, some equivalent steels in
ASTM and API Stds provided that, in some cases, certain steel characteristics are to
be further checked or measured for full compliance to this Specification. Equivalent
grades are only for guidance and information and selection of material as substitute
shall be subject to verification by review and testing of some or all its properties.

4.3.4 Any substituted steel from another ADMA-OPCO approved Std (e.g. BS, DIN, NF,
ASTM, API, etc.) shall, in addition, fully comply with the requirements of the said
Std.

4.3.5 Steel quality KL + 20 may be replaced by a steel of an equivalent quality defined in

any ADMA-OPCO approved Std provided that this steel is totally in accordance with
the said Std and also that tensile and CE/Pcm properties, as a minimum, remain in
accordance with this Specification.

4.3.6 For convenience, grouping of steel qualities may be proposed by the

Manufacturer/Supplier/Contractor, e.g. by up-grading steels in a higher quality (e.g.
KL - 20 quality in lieu of KL 0 quality, KTO in lieu of KLO, etc.).

4.4 Manufacturing Procedure Specification (MPS)

The Manufacturer shall establish a detailed specification (called MPS herein) for the
manufacture and inspection of proposed materials, giving full details of the
characteristics of the materials, describing all proposed manufacturing and inspection
operations in their correct sequence together with their parameters of execution. The
proposed specification shall include, but not be limited to, all information concerning
the following;

a. Steel making process

b. Deoxidization method
c. Special treatment(s)
d. Aimed chemical analysis, minimum and maximum working limits (ladle and
product) selected by the Manufacturer for the order
e. Manufacturing process/delivery condition of steel products (e.g. normalizing,
etc.)
f. Proposed Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) for welded products
g. Visual inspection procedure
h. Dimensional procedures
i. Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) procedures
j. Qualification of welders (for welded products) and NDT Inspectors.
This detailed MPS shall be submitted to ADMA-OPCO four (4) weeks min. before
commencement of production. MPS should be followed by Procedure Qualification
Record (PQR).

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 4.5 Technical Queries /Non-Conformance Reports

4.5.1 All Supplier/Contractor’s requests for clarifications or deviations to ADMA-OPCO

Specifications shall be submitted to ADMA-OPCO only through Technical Queries
(TQ~), the format of which shall have prior approval of ADMA-OPCO.

4.5.2 A deviation to specifications shall not be considered as accepted as long as it has not
been submitted to and accepted by the ADMA-OPCO through a Technical Query.

4.5.3 Approval given by the ADMA-OPCO to any Supplier/Contractor’s work procedures,

specifications, requisitions, etc. shall not release in any way the Supplier/Contractor
from its obligation to meet the ADMA-OPCO specifications.

4.5.4 Any work performance or any test result which is found, at a later date, not in
conformance with the ADMA-OPCO specifications or agreed procedure shall be
subject to a Non-Conformance Report (NCR) to be issued by the Supplier/Contractor
for submission to ADMA-OPCO. NCR report shall indicate corrective action
intended by the Supplier/Contractor.

5. STEEL PLATES & ROLLED SECTIONS

5.1 General

Steel plates and rolled sections shall comply with the requirements of BS EN
10025/10225 for the respective grades of steel.

5.2 Steel Making Process

Steel making process shall comply with BS EN 10025/10225.

5.3 Manufacturing/Delivery Condition

Manufacturing/delivery condition shall comply with BS EN 10025/10225.

5.4 Mechanical Properties

Mechanical properties shall comply with BS EN 10025/10225.

5.5 Chemical Composition

Chemical composition shall comply with BS EN 10025/10225.

5.6 Ladle Analysis/Product Analysis

Ladle analysis/product analysis shall comply with BS EN 10025/10225.

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 5.7 Destructive Tests

Destructive test methods shall comply with BS EN 10025/10225.

5.8 Dimensional Tolerances

Dimensional tolerances on shapes shall comply with BS EN 10025/10225.

5.9 Surface Finish

Surface finish shall comply with BS EN 10025/10225.

5.10 Ultrasonic Test

Ultrasonic test method shall comply with the requirements of BS EN 10025/10225.

6. HOLLOW SECTIONS

6.1 General

6.1.1 This section specifies the technical delivery requirements for hot finished hollow
sections of circular, square or rectangular shape, fabricated by a seamless or welded
process.

6.1.2 Electric resistance welded hollow sections shall not be permitted when thickness
exceeds 9.52 mm.

6.1.3 Hollow sections shall fully comply (including testing and inspection methods and
procedures) with BS EN 10210-1 and BS EN 10225 for the steel grades and
qualities, which meet the requirements of this Specification, including the
requirements stated in section 4 (when applicable), unless otherwise specified
hereafter.

6.1.4 Note: Cold formed hollow sections are not considered in this section. However, these
products can be used for Category II members only.

6.2 Mechanical Properties

Mechanical properties shall comply with BS EN 10225.

6.3 Chemical Composition

Chemical compositions shall comply with BS EN 10225.

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 6.4 Ladle Analysis

Ladle analysis shall comply with BS EN 10225.

6.5 Destructive Test

Destructive test methods shall comply with BS EN 10225.

6.6 Dimensions & Tolerances

Dimensions & Tolerances shall comply with BS EN 10225.

7. WELDED TUBULARS

Welded tubulars shall comply with the requirements of BS EN 10210 and 10225 as per the
requirements of respective grades.

7.1 Steel Making Process

Steel making process shall comply with the requirements of BS EN 10210/10225 &
API 2B as per the requirements of respective grades.

7.2 Welding

7.2.1 Applicable Standard

Welding shall be carried in compliance with ADMA-OPCO Specification SP-1108

for Fabrication of Fixed Offshore Steel Structures and the requirements of
ANSI/AWS D 1.1 Code.

7.2.2 Welding Processes

Shall comply with the requirements of BS EN 10210/10225 & ADMA-OPCO

Specification SP-1108 for the respective grades of steel.

7.2.3 Welding Procedure Qualifications

Shall comply with the requirements of BS EN 10210/10225 & ADMA-OPCO

Specification SP-1108 for the respective grades of steel.

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 7.3 Mechanical Properties

7.3.1 On Steel Plates

a. For tubulars made from Z 35 steel, the plates shall be tested before forming by
tensile tests in the through thickness direction, per mother plate, under the
conditions specified in clause 3.2.4 of this Specification. Alternatively, those
tests may be performed on tubulars (instead of on plates).
b. Where the permanent deformation (straining) produced by cold forming is
greater than 5% (i.e. when D < 20 t), without any subsequent heat treatment, an
accelerated ageing test shall be made in accordance with the provisions of clause
3.2.6 of this Specification.
c. The impact test results obtained after tensioning and after ageing at the test
temperature corresponding to the quality of the steel tested shall comply in all
cases with the requirements of clause 3.2.2 of this Specification.
d. This test shall be made once per steel source, grade and quality. Grouping of
materials in each test lot may be agreed with ADMA-OPCO for the materials
which are of similar chemical composition.

7.3.2 On Finished Tubulars (Base Metal and Weld)

a. Tensile properties of base metal of tubulars shall satisfy the requirements of BS

EN 10210/10225. In all cases (i.e. whether tubulars are formed parallely or
perpendicularly to main rolling direction of plates), the longitudinal axis of
tensile test specimens shall be parallel to longitudinal axis of tubular.
b. Impact tests on base metal of tubulars shall comply with section 3.2.2 of this
Specification (specimens transverse to tubular axis for KT quality and
longitudinal to tubular axis for KL quality where KT – Notch in the transverse
direction of rolling and KL – Notch in the longitudinal direction of rolling).
c. However, where plates are formed perpendicular to the main rolling direction,
impact test is always longitudinal to tubular axis (i.e. tubular is always of KT
quality, no matter what the component Category may be).

7.4 Chemical Composition

Chemical composition shall comply with BS EN 10210 and BS EN 10225 for the
respective grades of steel.

7.5 Ladle Analysis

Ladle analysis shall comply with BS EN 10210/10225 for the respective grades of
steel.

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 7.6 Destructive Testings/Production Tests

The destructive testing/production testing shall be carried out in compliance with BS

BS 10210/10225 for the respective grades of steel.

7.7 Non-destructive Testings and Repairs

7.7.1 Steel plates shall be ultrasonically tested in accordance with the requirements of BS
EN 10210/10225 for the respective grades of steel.

No welding repairs shall be permitted on plates.

7.8 Dimensional Tolerances

Dimensional tolerance shall comply with BS EN 10210/10225 for the respective

grades of steel.

8. SEAMLESS TUBULARS

8.1 General

8.1.1 This section specifies requirements for seamless tubulars manufactured by pipe mills
which are qualified to produce tubulars according to API specifications.

8.1.2 Seamless tubulars shall fully comply (including testing and inspection methods and
procedures) with BS EN 10210/10225 & API spec. 5L respectively, for the steel
grades which meet the requirements of this Specification, including the requirements
stated in section 4, unless otherwise indicated hereafter.

Hydrotesting of tubulars is not required.

8.2 Steel Making Process

8.2.1 Steel making process shall be the Basic Oxygen Converter or the Electric Furnace. In
all cases rimming steel shall not be permitted.

8.2.2 Steel making process, deoxidization method, as well as special treatments, when
applicable (such as degassing, etc.) along with casting method shall be stated to
ADMA-OPCO when the bids are submitted.

8.3 Manufacturing Process/Delivery Condition

The seamless tubular manufacturing process shall comply with the requirements of
BS EN 10210/10225 & API-5L.

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 8.4 Mechanical Properties

Mechanical properties shall comply with BS EN 10210/10225 & API-5L respectively.

8.5 Chemical Composition

Chemical composition shall comply with BS EN 10210/10225 & API-5L respectively.

8.6 Ladle Analysis

Ladle analysis shall comply with BS EN 10210/10225 & API-5L respectively.

8.7 Destructive Testings/Production Tests

8.7.1 Definition of the Test Unit

The test unit is defined as follows:

a. For Special Category steels: by each of the tubulars

b. For First and Second Category steels: by the quantity of tubulars having the
same grade, quality and size, and coming from the same cast of steel. In
addition, the test unit is limited to:
b.1 200 tubulars for OD of 325 mm and below
b.2 100 tubulars or 100 metric tones of steel (whichever is lowest in tonnage)
for OD above 325 mm.

8.7.2 Type and Frequency of Tests

The type and frequency of tests shall comply with BS EN 10210/10225 & API-5L
respectively.

8.8 Dimensions and Dimensional Tolerances

Dimensions and dimensional tolerances shall comply with BS EN 10210/10225 &

API-5L respectively.

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 8.9 Non-Destructive Testings

8.9.1 a. All tubulars shall be ND Tested over their full length. Ultrasonic testing shall
apply for WT of 10 mm and above. Electro Magnetic Inspection (EMI) can be
used for WT less than 10 mm.

b. All pipe ends not scanned by the full automatic technique may be cut out or
otherwise may be inspected by manual ultrasonic examination (or by automatic
electromagnetic testing technique when WT is less than or equal to 10 mm).

8.9.2 NDT procedures shall comply with BS EN 10210/10225 & API-5L respectively. All
NDT procedures shall have prior approval of ADMA-OPCO.

8.9.3 For ultrasonic testing, the reference standard shall contain N5 notches oriented
parallel and transverse to pipe longitudinal axis, located on both inside and outside
surface, and also a longitudinal flat bottomed groove.

8.9.4 Welding repairs shall not be permitted.

9. MARKING OF STRUCTURAL MATERIALS

Except for the case mentioned in Subsection 9.4 (products in small sizes) materials shall be
identified by markings (namely, paint stenciling, colour coding and die stamping) as detailed
in the following.

9.1 Paint Stenciling

9.1.1 Paint stenciling of materials shall be made with white paint and shall include, as a
minimum, the following:

a. ADMA-OPCO’s name
b. Project name
c. Purchase Order no.
d. Heat/cast no.
e. Steel designation
f. Requisition no/Items no.
g. Dimensions
h. Manufacturer’s mark/logo.

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 9.1.2 Arrangement of Paint Stenciling

a. For plates, paint stenciling shall be arranged at right angle to the principal rolling
direction and located at top and bottom of plate. This does not apply to mother
plates for tubulars where paint stenciling may be according to Mill’s standard
approved by the ADMA-OPCO.
b. For tubulars, paint stenciling shall be made at one tubular end as follows:
b.1 OD > 457 mm = on inside
b.2 OD < 406 mm = on outside.
c. For rolled sections and hollow sections, paint stenciling shall be made at one end
of product.

9.1.3 Letters and Figures shall be as follows:

a. At least 35 mm high for steel plates and welded tubulars

b. At Manufacturer’s standard for other products.

9.1.4 Paint stenciling shall start at 200 mm minimum from end of product.

9.1.5 A protective coating with clear varnish shall be applied on stenciled area.

9.2 Colour Coding

Colour coding shall apply to Special and First Category materials to identify steel
grades and steels qualities. This shall be carried out as follows.

9.2.1 Steel Qualities

a. Colour coding shall be made by 50 mm wide painted bands or stripes using the
following colour coding:
a.1 K + 20 = unpainted
a.2 K0 = white
a.3 K-20 = blue
a.4 K-30 = yellow
a.5 K-40 = red
a.6 K-50 = purple
a.7 Z 35 (whatever the impact test temperature) = green (as an additional band
or stripe).

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 b. Arrangement of colour coding shall be as follows: (see sketches of Figure 9.1)
b.1 For plates:
b.1.1 Special Category: paint on one longitudinal plate edge (full length)
b.1.2 First Category: paint on both edges of two opposite corners (over 300 mm
in length, each side of corner).
For Z 35 steel, an additional green paint on one transverse plate edge (full
length) for Special Category and on both edges of the two other opposite
corners (over 300 mm in length, each side of corner) for First Category.
b.2 For cans, reducers, crown shims:
b.2.1 Special Category: a longitudinal stripe (full length of product).
b.2.2 For Z 35 steel, an additional longitudinal green stripe full length.
b.3 For any other tubulars:
b.3.1 Special and First Category: a circumferential band at 300 mm
approximately from one pipe end.
b.3.2 For Z 35 steel, an additional circumferential green band at the same end of
product.
b.3.3 Colour bands shall be located on outside surface of tubulars for
OD > 610 mm and on inside surface for OD > 610 mm.
b.4 For rolled sections and hollow sections:
b.4.1 Special Category: a longitudinal stripe full length (on web for rolled
sections).
b.4.2 For Z 35 steel, an additional longitudinal green stripe full length of
product.
b.5 First Category: a longitudinal stripe (400 mm long minimum) at one end of
product.
b.5.1 For Z 35 steel, an additional longitudinal stripe (400 mm long minimum)
at the same end of product.

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 Plates

Figure 9.1 – Color Coding Arrangement for Steel Qualities

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 9.2.2 Steel Grades

In addition to the above quality coding, colour coding for steel grades shall be made
by a painted stripe (50 mm wide x 400 mm long) located below the stencilling as
above in clause 9.1.2 (i.e. at both ends) using the following code:

a. S 235 = unpainted
b. S 275 = white
c. S 355 = blue.

9.3 Die Stamping

9.3.1 Die stamping shall apply to plates, welded tubulars, cans and cones (if any) in
Special and First Category steels.

9.3.2 Die stamping shall include heat/cast number (and plate No. for plates) as a minimum.
It shall be located at 300 mm approx. from one end of product and located below
paint stenciling. For tubulars, it shall be made on inside surface for OD > 457mm and
outside surface for OD < 406 mm.

Die stamping shall be circled with white paint.

9.3.3 The rolling direction of plates shall be die stamped (and circled with white paint) and
also paint marked by an arrow.

9.3.4 Die stamping shall be made using round nosed dies and digits shall be at least 8 mm
high.

9.4 Marking of Small Products

Rolled sections and hollow sections of small sizes (size 200 mm and below) in
Secondary steels may be delivered in bundles. In this case the marking will be using
metal labels fixed to bundles (at least two metal labels per bundle).

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 10. MILL CERTIFICATES

10.1 Structural materials shall be supplied with Mill inspection certificates in accordance
with BS EN 10204.

10.2 Mill certificate shall make reference to the present General Specification and
applicable PPS, if any.

10.3 Mill Certificates shall indicate, as a minimum, the following:

10.3.1 Rolling technique/delivery condition of base material (e.g. as rolled, normalized

rolling, normalized heat treated, TMCP, etc.)

10.3.2 Type of tubular (e.g. seamless, welded) together with manufacturing process (e.g.
UOE, Bending Roll, Press Bending)

10.3.3 Ladle analysis including Carbon Equivalent (CEV) and Pcm

10.3.4 Mechanical test results and product chemical analysis (including CEV and Pcm) with
reference to product no

10.3.5 Non-Destructive Tests performed with acceptance

10.3.6 Any supplementary tests and inspections carried out

10.3.7 Certificate no. and date of issue.

11. INSPECTION

11.1 General

11.1.1 Inspection of materials shall be carried out in accordance with the requirements
stated in the present General Specification and applicable PPS, if any.

11.1.2 The Supplier/Contractor shall notify the Inspector sufficiently in advance to enable
him to be present at qualification tests and at all other tests or stages of manufacture
subject to acceptance in accordance with this Specification and approved Quality
Control Plan.

11.1.3 The Supplier/Contractor shall ensure that the Inspector has full and free access to all
parts of the plants mill, workshops, laboratories or other locations where the
fabrication, inspection and testing of materials are performed complete or in part.

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 11.2 Inspection by the Supplier/Contractor/Manufacturer

11.2.1 The Supplier/Contractor/Manufacturer shall bear full responsibility of the conformity

of its supply to all requirements of this Specification and referenced specifications.

11.2.2 He shall, for this purpose, take all necessary measures, making use of suitable means,
devices and qualified personnel, enabling him to ensure permanent and effective
control at each stage of steel production.

11.2.3 All NDT operators shall be qualified to level 2 of CSWIP, PCN, EN or COFREND
schemes.

11.2.4 All inspections carried out by the Supplier/Contractor/Manufacturer during steel

production shall form the subject of reports kept up-dated at any time. These reports
shall be made available for consultation at any time by the Purchaser’s and
inspection agency’s representatives as defined below in Subsection 11.3 and 11.4.

11.2.5 In addition, the Supplier/Contractor shall provide the services of a Third Party
Inspection as stated in Subsection 11.3 hereafter.

11.3 Inspection by ADMA-OPCO (ADMA-OPCO’s TPI)

11.3.1 ADMA-OPCO may elect an independent inspection agency, so-called the ADMA-
OPCO’s Third Party Inspection, to carry out inspections on supplied materials on
behalf of the ADMA-OPCO.

The nominated agency will be notified to the Supplier in due time, with related scope
of work.

11.3.2 ADMA-OPCO reserves the right to re-check tests carried out by the Supplier. For this
purpose, ADMA-OPCO may request the delivery of samples or specimens for analyze
in an independent laboratory chosen by ADMA-OPCO.

11.3.3 All Special and First Category materials shall be subject to inspection and approval
by a recognized and independent inspection body, as indicated in subsection 2.3 of
this specification.
.

11.3.4 The third party shall sign and stamp all 3.2 certificates. The date of stamping and
signature shall be mentioned on certificates.

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 11.3.5 Unless otherwise agreed with the ADMA-OPCO, the minimum scope of work of this
third party agency shall be as follows (the TPI may have a more extensive scope of
work to fulfill their own obligations of material acceptance).

a. For steel plates

a.1 Witness sampling, review chemical analyses (cast and product)
a.2 Review and sign heat treatment records/charts
a.3 Witness and marking test samples and test specimens
a.4 Witness mechanical tests
a.5 Witness/monitoring visual examination and dimensional inspection
a.6 Checking markings (stenciling, colour coding, die stamping, shipping
mark)
a.7 Witness calibration of ultrasonic equipment
a.8 Review, approval, sign and stamp of Mill certificates, laboratory tests and
NDT records
a.9 Hard stamping of third party inspection’s mark.

b. For welded tubulars (including cans)

b.1 Witness calibration of ultrasonic equipment at plate inspection

b.2 Review chemical analysis records (cast and product)
b.3 Review/approval of steel plate Mill certificates and NDT records
b.4 Visual inspection of plates (on receipt at pipe mill)
b.5 Witness tubular manufacturing procedure qualification (forming, welding,
testing)
b.6 Review and approval of WPS, PQR and qualification of welders
b.7 Monitoring welding work and witness repair welding
b.8 Witness calibration of UT equipment (welded seams and tubulars ends)
b.9 Monitoring UT, radiography and MPI
b.10 Review radiographic films and records
b.11 Witness and marking test samples and test specimens
b.12 Witness mechanical tests
b.13 Witness visual and dimensional inspection (including bevels) of tubulars
b.14 Monitoring the measuring of tubulars length
b.15 Checking markings (stenciling, colour coding, die stamping, shipping
mark)
b.16 Checking bevel protectors, if any
b.17 Review, approval, sign and stamp of Mill certificates, laboratory test
records and NDT records
b.18 Hard stamping of third party inspection’s mark.

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 c. For seamless tubulars

c.1 Checking raw materials

c.2 Witness tubular manufacturing procedure qualification
c.3 Review chemical analysis records (cast and product)
c.4 Witness calibration of NDT equipment (UT, EMI, MPI)
c.5 Monitoring NDT performance
c.6 Witness and marking test samples and test specimens
c.7 Witness mechanical tests
c.8 Witness/monitoring visual and dimensional inspection (including bevels)
c.9 Monitoring the measuring of tubular length
c.10 Checking markings (stenciling, colour coding, shipping mark)
c.11 Checking bevel protectors, if any
c.12 Review, approval, sign and stamp of Mill certificates, laboratory test
records and NDT records
c.13 Hard stamping of third party inspection’s mark (when required).

d. For rolled sections and hollow sections

d.1 Review of chemical and mechanical test records

d.2 Monitoring NDT performance, if any
d.3 Witness visual inspection
d.4 Monitoring dimensional inspection
d.5 Witness mechanical tests
d.6 Monitoring length measurements
d.7 Checking markings (stenciling, colour coding, shipping mark)
d.8 Review, approval, sign and stamp of Mill certificates, laboratory tests and
NDT records
d.9 Hard stamping of third party inspection’s mark (when required).
Note: In addition to the above, the scope of work of the Supplier’s TPI
shall always include the following:
d.10 Review and approval of Manufacturing Procedure Specification (MPS),
Quality Control procedures and material traceability, including product
tracking system (e.g. for plates, tubulars, etc.)
d.11 Issue of Release Certificates for product dispatches
d.12 Review and approval of the Suppliers’ close-out production dossiers.

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 12. DOCUMENTATION

The following minimum documents shall be supplied by the Supplier/Contractor.

12.1 When the Bids are Submitted

12.1.1 Name of Manufacturers and mills. Name of Vendor/Supplier/Contractor.

12.1.2 A simplified Manufacturing Procedure Specification (including welding procedures

and inspection procedures) based on provisions of section 4.4.

12.1.3 Full technical features of the proposed materials/products. This shall include as-
delivery condition (e.g. normalizing, TMCP, etc.) of product, as well as aimed
chemical composition (ladle minimum/maximum), and maximum CE and Pcm

12.1.4 Original Mill certificates from Manufacturers (this applies to stockiest)

12.1.5 Marking of materials (where different from that specified)

12.1.6 Deviations to present Specification. Any material substitution shall be fully detailed

12.1.7 Quality Assurance Certification (ISO 9002, API, QI, etc.).

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 12.2 Upon Completion of Materials Production

12.2.1 A production report shall be supplied by the Supplier/Contractor. It shall include, but
not be limited to, the information and documents stated hereafter:

a. Manufacturing Procedure Specification (finalized)

b. Mill certificates (as per section 10)
c. Welding procedure specifications, records and production test reports
d. Visual and NDT reports
e. Dimensional inspection reports
f. Quality Control Plan
g. Compilation of concession/deviations, if any, granted by ADMA-OPCO during
material manufacture.

12.2.2 The PPS shall state the number of originals and copies of the Mill certificates and of
production report which are to be supplied to ADMA-OPCO.

12.2.3 The inspection agency (whatever it acts on behalf of the Supplier/Contractor or

ADMA-OPCO) shall stamp (rubber-stamp) and sign these documents for the
acceptance of materials with 3.2 certificates meeting all the requirements of this
Specification.

12.3 Schedule

12.3.1 Materials with 3.2 certificates shall be dispatched only after a Release Note has been
issued by the nominated Supplier/Contractor’s TPI inspection agency.

12.3.2 All Mill certificates shall be supplied at the time of dispatch of the materials.

12.3.3 The full production report as above in clause 12.2.1 shall be transmitted to the
Purchaser without delay after completion of materials production. The latest date of
submission of this report shall be three weeks max. after materials dispatch.
Whenever possible, the production report will be supplied on a CD ROM, as well.

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 13. MATERIAL STORAGE

13.1 Material storage conditions shall be such that permanent deformation is prevented
and corrosion kept to a minimum.

13.2 Any product position liable to induce water stagnation on the product shall be
avoided.

13.3 All material shall be properly stored on wood timbers or pallets and shall be
protected from stagnant water, corrosive products, blast cleaning, painting and
dropped object.

13.4 Damaged materials or materials with defects shall not be used in the fabrication.
Replacement of this material shall be approved by Inspector.

13.5 All materials shall be handled with suitable and approved handling devices and
methods which does not induce excessive deformation or stresses.

14. PACKING-DELIVERY CONDITIONS-GENERAL CONDITIONS OF ACCEPTANCE

Packing shall be in accordance with ADMA-OPCO Specification SP-1002 and supplemented

with “instructions to bidders” which shall be part of bid documents.

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 APPENDIX-A: EQUIVALENCE BETWEEN ADMA-OPCO SP-1107 & ASTM/API STDS

A.1. The aim of this Appendix-A is to give equivalence in grade and quality between the steels
defined in this Specification and those existing in ASTM Stds or API Specs, for the
following products:

a. Steel plates
b. Rolled sections
c. Longitudinally SAW tubulars
d. Seamless tubulars.

A.2. The present Appendix-A constitutes only a guide. It is not part of this specification, but is
included for information purposes only. It is the responsibility of the Engineering
Company/Contractor to check the equivalence of proposed alternate steel against this
specification. Relaxation may be granted by ADMA-OPCO on a case-to-case basis
according to the severity of the construction.

A.3. All steel qualities (e.g. KL 0, KT - 20, etc.) shall be selected first according to provisions
of this specification.

A.4. The equivalences between steels are based on Yield Strength (YS) and Tensile Strength
(TS) only. Where the equivalence is restricted to a certain thickness range, this means
that beyond the said range the tensile properties as required in this specification are not
met by the alternate steel.

A.5. Any steel substitution shall not release the steel Supplier/Contractor to produce the
acceptance tests and documentation as required in this specification.

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 A.6. For compliance with grades and qualities of this specification, certain characteristics of the
alternate steel shall have to be checked or otherwise measured/confirmed by tests because
these characteristics are not normally mandatory in the said equivalent standard. Such
characteristics are highlighted in column “characteristics to be checked” shown in tables of
this Addendum, using the following key:

Key :

* This grade is not recommended

K CHARPY-V impact properties shall be checked against this specification

(K) Checking of CHARPY-V impact properties may be omitted

Normalized Steel shall be supplied in the normalized condition Carbon Content %

CE % Carbon Equivalent % (or Pcm % when applicable)

BM Base Metal

WM Weld Metal

HAZ Heat Affected Zone

TS Tensile Strength

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Table A-1: Plates/ASTM Stds

SP-1107 ASTM Characteristic to be checked

A 36 C % - CE % - (K)
A 131 Grade A Up to ½” thick
A 131 Grade B K
KL + 20 *A 515 Grade 65 (1) Up to ¾” thick - C % - CE % - (K)
A 573 Grade 65 C % - CE % - K
A 709 Grade 36 F1 C % - CE %
A 709 Grade 36 T1 C % - CE %
*A 36 Normalized - C % - CE % - K
A 131 Grade D K
A 131 Grade DS K
KL 0
A 516 Grade 65 (1) Normalized - C % - CE % - K
S 235 A 573 Grade 65 Normalized - C % - CE % - K
A 709 Grade 36 F2 C % - CE %
A 131 Grade D K
A 131 Grade DS K
KT 0 A 516 Grade 65 (1) Normalized - C % - CE % - K
A 573 Grade 65 Normalized - C % - CE % - K
A 709 Grade 36 F3 Normalized - C % - CE %
KL - 20 *A 516 Grade 65 (1) Normalized - C % - CE % - K
A 131 Grade E Normalized - (K)
KT 20
A 131 Grade CS Normalized - (K)
A 131 Grade E Normalized
KL - 40
A 131 Grade CS Normalized
KL + 20 * A 515 Grade 70 (1) Up to ¾” thick - C % - CE % - (K)
KL 0 A 516 Grade 70 (1) Normalized - C % - CE % - K
(S 255)
KT 0 A 516 Grade 70 (1) Normalized - C % - CE % - K
KL - 20 * A 516 Grade 70 (1) Normalized - C % - CE % - K
A 299 C % - CE %
KL + 20 A 572 Grade 42 (K)
A 573 Grade 70 C % - CE % - K
A 299 (1) Normalized - C % - CE % - K
S 275 KL 0
A 573 Grade 70 Normalized - C % - CE % - K
KT 0 A 573 Grade 70 Normalized - C % - CE % - K
KL - 40 A 633 Grade A K
KT - 40 A 633 Grade A K

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Table A-1: Plates/ASTM Stds (Continued)

SP-1107 ASTM Characteristic to be checked
A 299 Only for t > 25 mm - C % - CE%
KL + 20
A 572 Grade 42 Only for t > 16 mm - TS > 470 MPa - (K)
A 131 Grade AH 32 K
KL 0 A 299 (1) Only for t > 25 mm - Normalized - C % - CE %
A 573 Grade 70 Only for t > 30 mm – K
(S 295)
KT 0 A 131 Grade AH 32 K
KL - 20 A 131 Grade DH 32 Normalized - K
KT - 20 A 131 Grade DH 32 Normalized - K
KL - 40 A 131 Grade EH 32 Normalized
KT - 40 A 131 Grade EH 32 Normalized - K
A 572 Grade 50 For t above 16 mm - TS > 490 MPa - (K)
KL + 20
A 709 Grade 50 F1 For t above 30 mm - C % - CE %
A 131 Grade AH 36 K
KL 0
A 709 Grade 50 F2 For t above 30 mm - C % - CE %
A 131 Grade AH 36 Normalized - K
KT 0
A 709 Grade 50 F3 For t above 30 mm - C % - CE % - K
A 131 Grade DH 36 Normalized - K
KL - 20 A 537 Class 1 (1) For 16 mm < t < 65 mm only - C % - CE % - K
S 355 A 633 Grade C For 30 mm < t < 50 mm - K
A 131 Grade Normalized - K
KT - 20 A 537 Class 1 (1) For 16 mm < t < 65 mm only - C % - CE % - K
A 633 Grade C For 30 mm < t < 50 mm - K
A 131 Grade Normalized - K
KT - 40 A 537 Class 1 (1) For 16 mm < t < 65 mm only - C % - CE % - K
A 633 Grade C For 30 mm < t < 50 mm - K
A 131 Grade Normalized - K
KT - 40
A 537 Class 1 (1) For 16 mm < t < 65 mm only - C % - CE % - K

Particular Note to above table

1. Requirements of S5 and S 12 of A20/A20M Specification shall be met.
General notes relating to plates table A-1

All plates shall be inspected by ultrasonics when thickness is as follows:

a. t > l2 mm for qualities: KT-20, KT-40, KL-20 and KL-40
b. t > 20 mm for qualities: KT 0 and KL 0.

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Table A-2: Plates/API Specs
SP-1107 API Spec Characteristic to be checked
2H Grade 42 S1
KL - 40 2W Grade 42 (3) S1
*2Y Grade 42 (4) S1
2H Grade 42 S1
KT -40 2W Grade 42 (3) S1 - Direction of K specimens
*2Y Grade 42 (4) Same comment as above
S 275
2H Grade 42 S1 - S4 - S5 - Z > 35%
KL - 40.Z35 2W Grade 42 (3) Same comments as above
*2Y Grade 42 (4) Same comments as above
KT - 40.Z35 2H Grade 42 S1 - S4 - S5 - Z > 35%
2W Grade 42 (3) S1 - S4 - S5 - Z > 35% - Direction of K specimens
*2Y Grade 42 (4) Same comment as above
2H Grade 50 (1) - S1 - TS > 490 MPa
KL - 40 2W Grade 50 T (3) (2) - SI - TS > 490 MPa
*2Y Grade 50 T (4) Same comment as above
2H Grade 50 - S1 - TS > 490 MPa
KT - 40 2W Grade 50 T (3) - SI - TS > 490 MPa - Direction of K specimens
*2Y Grade 50 T (4) Same comment as above
S 355 2H Grade 50 (1) - S1 - S4 - S5 - Z > 35% - TB > 490 MPa
KL - 40.Z35 2W Grade 50 T (3) (2) - S1 - S4 - S5 - Z > 35% - T5 > 490 MPa
*2Y Grade 50 T (4) Same comments as above
KT - 4.Z35 2H Grade 50 (1) - S1 - S4 - S5 - Z > 35% - TB > 490 MPa
2W Grade 50 T (3) (2) - S1 - S4 - S5 - Z > 35% - T5 > 490 MPa - Direction
of K specimens
*2Y Grade 50 T (4) Same comments as above

Particular Notes to above Table A-2

1. For t above 16 mm.
2. For t above 16 mm.
3. This steel is produced by Thermo-Mechanical Controlled Process.
4. This steel is produced by Quenching and Tempering and therefore cannot be used without prior
approval of ADMA-OPCO.
5. S1, S4, S5 indicate the related Supplementary Requirements of the Specification which are to be met.
General notes relating to plates
All plates shall be inspected by ultrasonics when thickness is as follows:
a. t > 12 mm for qualities: KT-20, KT-40, KL-20 and KL-40
b. t > 20 mm for qualities: KT 0 and KL 0.
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Table A-3: Rolled Sections/ASTM Stds

SP-1107 ASTM Characteristic to be checked

A 36 C % - CE % - (K)
A 131 Grade A C % - CE % - (K)
KL + 20
A 709 Grade 36 F1 C % - CE %
S 235
Grade 36 T1 C % - CE %
*A 36 C % - CE % - K
KL 0
A 706 Grade 36 F2 C % - CE %
KL + 20 A 572 Grade 42 (K)
S 275 KL 0 A 131 Grade AH 32 K
KL - 40 A 633 Grade A (Normalized) - K
KL + 20 A 572 Grade 50 For t above 16 mm – TS > 490 MPa (K)
S 355 KL 0 A 131 Grade AH 36 K
KL - 20 A 633 Grade C For 30 mm < t < 50 mm - K

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Table A-4: SAW Tubulars (Straight Seam)/ASTM Stds
SP-1107 ASTM Characteristic to be checked
*A 139 Grade B Up to 25 mm thick - C % - CE % - (K) - SAW straight
seam
A 381 Class Y 35 C % - CE % - (K)
KL + 20
*A 671 Grade CB 65 As per A515 Grade 65 Plate
*A 671 Grade CB 70 As per A515 Grade 70 Plate
A 672 Grade C 70 As per A516 Grade 70 Plate
A 381 Class Y 35 Normalized - C % - CE % - K
S 235 A 671 Grade CC 65 As per plate A 516 Grade 65 - K
KL 0 A 671 Grade CC 70 As per plate A 516 Grade 70 - K
*A 672 Grade C 65 As per plate A 516 Grade 65 - K
*A 672 Grade C 70 As per plate A 516 Grade 70 - K
A 671 Grade CC 65 As per plate A 516 Grade 65 - K
KT 0
A 671 Grade CC 70 As per plate A 516 Grade 70 - K
KL - 20 *A 671 Grade CC 65 As per plate A 516 Grade 65 - K
A 381 Class Y 42 C % - CE % - (K)
KL + 20 A 671 Grade CK 75 As per plate A 299 - For t less than 25 mm
*A 672 Grade N 75 As per plate A 299 - For t less than 25 mm
S 275
A 381 Class Y 42 Normalized - C % - CE % - K
KL 0 A 671 Grade CK 75 As per plate A 299 - For t less than 25 mm
*A 672 Grade N 75 As per plate A 299 - For t less than 25 mm
KL + 20 A 381 Class Y 52 C % - CE % - (K)
KL 0 A 381 Class Y 52 Normalized - C % - CE % - K
KL - 20 A 671 Grade CD 70 (1) As per plate A 537 Class 1 - K
S 355
KT - 20 A 671 Grade CD 70 (1) As per plate A 537 Class 1 - K
KL - 40 A 671 Grade CD 70 (1) As per plate A 537 Class 1 - K
KT - 40 A 671 Grade CD 70 (1) As per plate A 537 Class 1 - K
Particular Notes to above Table A-4
a. (1) This steel may be used up to 65 mm only when a mini YS of only 345 MPa is granted by ADMA-OPCO.
b. K: Charpy requirements shall be met in BM, WM and HAZ.
c. The indication “as per plate A... Grade...” means that the requirements of related plate quality as stated in
previous tables for plates shall be met.
General notes relating to SAW Tubulars
1. All plates to be used for pipe fabrication shall be inspected by ultrasonics when thickness is as follows:
• t > l2mm for qualities:KT-20, KT-40, KL-20 and KL-40
• t > 20 mm for qualities: KT 0 and KL 0.
2. The longitudinal weld shall be subject to 100% UT or RT.
3. In addition to CHARPY-V test, the longitudinal weld of tubulars in grade S 315 (as a minimum) and above
shall be subject to a HV5 hardness survey.

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Table A-5-SAW Tubulars (Straight Seam)/API Specs

SP-1107 API Spec Characteristic to be checked

KL + 20 (1) 5l Grade B C % - CE % - K
S 235
All qualities 2B (2) (3) - K
KL + 20 (1) 5L Grade X 42 C % - CE % - K
S 275
All qualities 2B (2) (3) - K
KL + 20 (1) 5L Grade X 52 C % - CE % - K - TS > 480 MPa
S 355
All qualities 2B (2) (3) - K

Particular Notes to above Table A-5

a. K: Charpy requirements shall be met in BM, WM and HAZ.
b. (1) This quality is considered as an ordinary one. However, other qualities can be obtained with
this grade when a special order is placed including Charpy requirements.
c. (2) Tubulars shall be fabricated from plates as listed in Tables 1 and 2.
d. (3) Requirements of related plates as specified in Tables 1 and 2 shall be met.

General notes relating to SAW Tubulars (reminder)

1. All plates to be used for pipe fabrication shall be inspected by ultrasonics when thickness is as
follows :
a. t > l2 mm for qualities: KT-20, KT-40, KL-20 and KL-40.
b. t > 20 mm for qualities: KT 0 and KL 0.
2. The longitudinal weld shall be subject to 100 % UT or RT.
3. In addition to CHARPY-V test, the longitudinal weld of tubulars in grade S315 (as a minimum)
and above shall be subject to a HV5 hardness survey.

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Table A-6-Seamless Tubulars/ASTM Stds

SP-1107 ASTM Characteristic to be checked

A 53 Grade B C % - CE % - (K)
A 106 Grade B C % - CE % - (K)
KL + 20
A 501 C % - Mn % - CE %
A 524 Grade I Up to 3/8” thick - CE %
A 106 Grade B Normalized - C % - CE % - K
S 235 KL 0
*A 524 Grade I Up to 3/8” thick - CE %
A 333 Grade 6 Normalized - C % - CE %
KL - 20
A 334 Grade 6 Normalized - C % - CE %
A 333 Grade 6 Normalized - C % - CE % - K
KL - 40
A 334 Grade 6 Normalized - C % - CE % - K
S 275 KL + 20 *A 500 Grade B Up to 0.50” thick - C % - Mn % - CE %

General notes relating to Seamless Tubulars

1. Tubulars shall be manufactured by the hot rolling process and, where necessary, subsequently
normalized. Quenched and Tempered tubulars are not permitted.
2. Tubulars shall be subject to 100% UT.

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Table A-7-Seamless Tubulars/API Specs

SP-1107 API Spec. Characteristic to be checked

S 235 KL + 20 (1) 5L Grade B C % - CE % - K
S 275 KL + 20 (1) 5L Grade X 42 C % - CE % - K
S 355 KL + 20 (1) 5L Grade X 52 C % - CE % - K - TS > 480 MPa

Particular Note to above Table A-7

a. (1) This quality is considered as an ordinary one. However, other qualities can be obtained with
this grade when a special order is placed including Charpy requirements.

General notes relating to Seamless Tubulars (reminder)

1. Tubulars shall be manufactured by the hot rolling process and, where necessary, subsequently
normalized. Quenched and Tempered tubulars are not permitted.
2. Tubulars shall be subject to 100% UT.

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Abbreviation Description
ADMA-OPCO Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Company

ANSI American National Standards Institute

API American Petroleum Institute

ASTM American Society for Testing and Material

AWS American Welding Society

BS British Standard

CE Carbon Equivalent

CSWIP Certification Scheme for Welding & Inspection Personnel

DIN German Standard

ERW Electric Resistance Weld

HAZ Heat Affected Zone

ISO International Organization for Standardization

MPI Magnetic Particle Inspection

MPS Manufacturing Procedure Specification

NDT Non-Destructive Test

NS Non-Structural Member

NT Normalized and Tempered

OD Outside Diameter

PO Purchase Order

Pcm Material Cracking Parameter

PPS Project Particular Specification

PWHT Post Weld Heat Treatment

QA / QC Quality Assurance / Quality Control

QAS Quality Assurance System

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QMS Quality Management System

QT Quenched and Tempered

SAW Submerged Arc Welding

SMAW Shielded Metal Arc Weld

TMCP Thermo Mechanical Controlled Processing

TPI Third Party Inspection

TQ Technical Queries

TS Tensile Strength

UT Ultra-sonic Testing

WPG Welded Plate Girder

VM Weld metal

WPS Weld Procedure Specification

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Term Definition

ADMA-OPCO The Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Company.

ITP Inspection and test plan prepared by the Manufacturer reviewed and
approved by ADMA-OPCO highlighting the principal hold and witnessing
points during the production of steel structural material.

Manufacturer The term “Manufacturer” as used in this Specification includes

Manufacturers of equipment/materials covered by this Specification.

Normalizing Steel shall be supplied in the normalized conditions

Normalizing is a Heating process of a Steel Object to a Suitable
Temperature above the transformation range and then cooling it in air to
temperature substantially below the transformation range.

Quality Assurance All those planned and systematic actions (QA) necessary to ensure quality
i.e. to provide adequate confidence that a product or service will be fit for
its intended purpose.

Quality Manual A document setting out the general quality policies, procedures and
practices manufacturing organization.

Quality Plan A document prepared by the Manufacturer setting out the specific quality
practices, resources and activities relevant to a particular project.

Quality System The structure organization, responsibilities, activities, resources and events
that together provide organized procedures and method of implementation
to ensure the capability of the organization to meet quality requirements.

Representative The Third Party Inspection organization appointed by ADMA-OPCO.

Supplier The named Supplier in the ADMA-OPCO Purchase Order. The term
“Supplier” as used in this Specification includes suppliers/vendors/stockiest
of equipment/materials covered by this Specification.

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Unless otherwise specified, the latest edition of the Standard Engineering Documents listed below
shall to the extent specified herein, represent part of this Specification.

Designation Title

ADMA-OPCO

SL-001 Status List for ADMA-OPCO Standard Engineering Documents

Third Party Inspection and Certification Requirements for New Equipment and
CP 102
Materials in Manufacture

SP-1030 Design Requirement for Fixed Offshore Steel Structure

SP-1108 Specification for Fabrication of Fixed Offshore Steel Structure

British Standards Institute (BSI)

BS EN 10025 Part Hot Rolled Products of Non-Alloy Structural Steels

1,2,3

Steel Products with Improved Deformation Properties Perpendicular to the Surface

BS EN 10164
of Product

BS EN 10204 Type of Inspection Documents

BS EN 10210 Hot Finished Structural Hollow Sections of Non-Alloy and Fine Grain Structural
Steels
Part 1, 2

Weldable Structural Steels for Fixed Offshore Structures – Technical Delivery

BS EN 10225
Conditions

International Organization for Standardization

ISO 148 Charpy Impact Test (V-Notch)

Radiographic Image and Quality Indicators for Non-Destructive Testing-Principles

ISO 1027
and Identification

EN-ISO 6507 Hardness Test-Vickers Test – Part 1: HV5 to HV 10

ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems - Requirements

Quality Systems: Model for Quality Assurance in Production, Installation and

ISO 9002
Servicing

ISO 12096 Radiographic Testing of Weld Seam for the Detection of Imperfections.

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Designation Title

American Society for Testing and Material (ASTM)

A 36 Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel

Standard Specification For Pipe, Steel, Black And Hot-Dipped, Zinc-

A 53
Coated, Welded And Seamless

Standard Specification for Seamless Carbon Steel Pipe for High-

A 106
Temperature Service

A 139 Standard Specification for Electric-Fusion (Arc)-Welded Steel Pipe

Standard Specification for Pressure Vessel Plates, Carbon Steel, Manganese-

A 299
Silicon

Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded Steel Pipe for Low-
A 333
Temperature Service

Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded Carbon and Alloy-Steel

A 334
Tubes for Low-Temperature Service

Standard Specification for Metal-Arc-Welded Steel Pipe for Use with High-
A 381
Pressure Transmission Systems

Standard Specification for Cold-Formed Welded and Seamless Carbon Steel

A 500
Structural Tubing in Rounds and Shapes

Standard Specification for Hot-Formed Welded and Seamless Carbon Steel

A 501
Structural Tubing

Standard Specification for Pressure Vessel Plates, Carbon Steel, for

A 515
Intermediate- and Higher-Temperature Service

Standard Specification for Pressure Vessel Plates, Carbon Steel, for

A 516
Moderate- and Lower-Temperature Service

Standard Specification for Seamless Carbon Steel Pipe for Atmospheric and
A 524
Lower Temperatures

Standard Specification for High-Strength Low-Alloy Columbium-Vanadium

A 572
Structural Steel

Standard Specification for Structural Carbon Steel Plates of Improved

A 573
Toughness

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Designation Title

American Society for Testing and Material (ASTM)

Standard Specification for Normalized High-Strength Low-Alloy Structural

A 633
Steel Plates

Standard Specification for Electric-Fusion-Welded Steel Pipe for

A 671
Atmospheric and Lower Temperatures

Standard Specification for Electric-Fusion-Welded Steel Pipe for High-

A 672
Pressure Service at Moderate Temperatures

Standard Specification for Low-Alloy Steel Deformed and Plain Bars for
A 706
Concrete Reinforcement

A 709 Standard Specification for Structural Steel for Bridges

American Petroleum Institute (API)

API 2H Specification for C-Mn Steel Plates for Offshore Platform Tubular Joints

API 2W Specification for Steel Plates for Offshore Structures Produced by TMCP

API 5B Specification for the Fabrication of Structural Steel Pipe

API 5L Specification for Line Pipe

American Welding Society (AWS)

AWS D.1.1 Structural Welding Code Steel

Other Documents

COFREND (French Committee of Non Destructive Testing) Qualification &

Certification of Non Destructive Personnel

CS WIP/PCN Requirements for the Certification of Personnel Engaged in NDT.

NF A 04-305 (1983) Ultrasonic Reflection Testing of Sheet with Thickness not Less than 6 mm
SIS 05-590-00

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