PROPOSED 3-STOREY DATA CENTER BUILDING DEVELOPMENT

AT NONGSA - BATAM ISLAND, INDONESIA

GENERAL SPECIFICATION
FOR STRUCTURAL STEELWORK

1.0 STRUCTURAL STEELWORK

The Contractor shall provide all labors, materials, equipment and services and perform all works required
for fabricating, delivery, full painting system and installation of structural steel work and related work in accordance
with the contract drawings and specifications.

1.1 MATERIAL SPECIFIED

Whenever a material item, article or product is specified by trade name, manufacturer's name or catalogue
reference, the Contractor may use its equivalent in the Works.

1.2 AVAILABILITY OF MATERIAL

Tenderers are advised to check material availability during the tender period. Any substitution of
alternative structural sections during the contract period shall be subject to the Consultant / Project Manager's
written approval. Where heavier sections are substituted, the Contractor shall only be paid for the member size
indicated on the Drawings.

1.3 QUALITY OF STRUCTURAL STEELWORK

1.3.1 Standards

a. Hot-rolled plates, strip, flats and steel sections

BS 4360
BS 4: Part 1 and BS 4848 Part 4

b. Light gauge steel section – SS104

c. Hollow sections - ASTM A500 & BS 6363

d. Steel sections
BS 4 Part I
BS 1449 Part I
BS 2994, BS 4448 Part 2 and Part 4
BS 6363

e. Fabrication, Assembly and Erection

BS 5950 for buildings
BS 5400: Part 3 and Part 6 for bridges

f. Tolerances - Table 4 and 5 of BS 5400: Part 6

g. Accuracy - BS 5606

h. Welding
BS 5135, SSCP8, BS 1140, BS 649
BS 4870: Part I, BS 4871: Part 2
BS 4872: Part I, BS 6072
BS 3923: Part I and Part 3
BS 2600: Part I
BS 2910, BS 5289, BS 4165,BS 1719, BS 6443

i. Bolting
BS 3692 or BS 4190 and BS 4933
BS 4320, BS 4395, BS 4604
BS 4606 Part I

j. Ground Anchorages
BS 8081:2015

k. Riveting - BS 4620

l. Load Testing - Appendix A of BS 449: Part 2

m. Protection against corrosion - BS 5493, BC CP 1021

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 n. Blast Cleansing - BS 4232

o. Hot-dip galvanizing - BS 5493, BS 729

p. Sherardising - BS 4921

q. Spray-metal coating - BS 2569

r. Painting BS 5493, BS 6150, BS 2523

SS 5, 6, 7, SS 34

s. Bituminous coating
BS 1070, BS 3416, BS 4147, BS 4164

t. Cathodic protection - BS CP1021

1.4 EQUIVALENTS

Where structural steels complying with other Standards are offered by the Contractor, the performance
requirements listed in Table 1.1 shall comply with those specified in the relevant standards, according to the type of
sections used. This shall be verified by testing in accordance with the requirements of these standards.

Table 1.1 - Performance Requirements for Structural Steel

Performance Requirement Indicate as

1. Yield strength Yield stress

2. Minimum tensile strength Minimum tensile stress

3. Notch toughness Average minimum charpy energy value at specified

temperature

4. Ductility Elongation in a specified gauge Length

5. Weldability Maximum carbon equivalent value

6. Quality of finished steel Complying with specified standards depending on the type of
sections specified.

1.5 MANUFACTURER'S MILL CERTIFICATE

The Contractor shall supply the Consultant / Project Manager with the Manufacturer's Mill Certificate in
accordance with the relevant standards. Notwithstanding this, test pieces shall (as and when required by the
Consultant / Project Manager) be prepared and tested according to the relevant standards.

1.6 SUBSTITUTION OF MEMBERS

Should the Contractor desire to substitute sections or sizes of any member shown in the Drawings and/or
Specification, he shall write to the Consultant / Project Manager for such permission, incorporating all calculations,
drawings and details, duly endorsed by a Professional Engineer.

Provided always that there shall be no addition to the Contract Sum if the proposal by the Contractor is
more expensive than the Drawings and/or Specification. Whereas, if proposal by the Contractor is cheaper than the
Drawings and/or Specification, the price difference shall he reverted to the Owner by way of a variation order.

The Contractor shall always ensure that his proposal is submitted early and in no way delay the progress
of the work. No extension of time shall be given to the Contractor for any cause whatsoever arising from this
clause.

1.7 COPIES OF ORDERS

Two copies of all orders and suborders placed by the Contractor shall be forwarded to the Consultant /
Project Manager.

1.8 MARKING OF STEEL

Each piece of steelwork shall be distinctly marked before delivery, in accordance with a marking diagram,
and shall bear such other marks as will facilitate erection. Where steels of different grade are used, with the
exception of Grade 43A have additional markings as specified by the Consultant / Project Manager.

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1.9 STORAGE, HANDLING AND TRANSPORTATION

All structural steels, before and after fabrication, shall be stored, handled and transported by approved
means to avoid excessive stresses, deformation, damage and risks to corrosion. The steels shall he stored clear of
the ground on concrete or timber floor under cover and well protected from the effects of weather unless
otherwise agreed by the Consultant / Project Manager.

1.10 SHOP DRAWINGS

The Contractor shall prepare his shop drawings and calculations showing grade of steel, sizes, dimensions,
and details required for the purpose of fabrication and erection. Prior to fabrication, two copies of the shop
drawings shall be submitted to the Consultant / Project Manager for approval. Such approval shall not, however
relieve the Contractor of his responsibility for errors and inaccuracies contained in the shop drawings. The cost
associated with the preparation of the shop drawings is deemed to have been included in the Contract Sum. The
Contractor shall allow not less than four (4) weeks for the Consultant / Project Manager's review of the shop
drawings.

1.11 FABRICATION

1.11.1 General

All material, before and after fabrication, shall be straight unless required to be of curvilinear form, and
shall be free from twists or damaged. All steelworks shall be fabricated from new sections.

1.11.2 Templates

Full size templates necessary for fabrication when required shall be prepared by the Contractor and subject
to the Consultant / Project Manager's approval.

1.11.3 Cutting

Cutting of steel works may be shearing, cropping, sawing or machine flame cutting. All cut edges shall be
dressed to a neat workmanlike finish, and shall be free from distortions.

1.11.4 Tolerances

Members and components of rolled and built-up sections shall be checked for tolerances in accordance
with Table 4 and Table 5 of BS 5400: Part 6 unless otherwise specified or approved by the Consultant / Project
Manager.

1.11.5 Protection of Hollow Section

Unless special protection is provided for by other means, the interior of any hollow members, whether a
structural hollow section or a fabricated member, shall be sealed up to prevent ingress of water.

1.12 ASSEMBLY

1.12.1 Component

The component parts shall be assembled in such a manner that they are neither twisted nor otherwise
damaged, and shall be so prepared that the specified cambers, if any, are provided.

1.12.2 Washers

Where necessary, washers shall be tapered or otherwise suitably shaped to give the heads and nuts of
bolts a satisfactory hearing.

1.12.3 Bolts

The threaded portion of each bolt shall project through the nut at least one thread. In all cases where the
full bearing area of the bolts is to be developed, the bolt shall be provided with a washer of sufficient thickness
under the nut to avoid any threaded portion of the bolt being within the thickness of the parts bolted
together.

1.12.4 Tubular Member

Where a tubular member is drilled to take bolts or studs, provision shall be made to prevent the access of
moisture to the interior of the tube. For example, a transverse sleeve can be inserted where a bolt passes through
a tube, or grommets can be used under heads and nuts. All tubular members shall be sealed so as to prevent the
access of moisture to the inside of the members.

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1.12.5 Trial

The Contractor shall, when instructed by the Consultant / Project Manager, carry out trial assembly and
erection of the steel structure at the fabrication yard or other convenient location at his own expense.

1.13 ERECTION

1.13.1 General

The Contractor shall submit to the Consultant / Project Manager at least 2 weeks prior to the erection, the
method and sequence of erection, temporary works, detail of plant and equipment and their inspection certificates
and all relevant drawings and calculations duly endorsed by a Professional Engineer, for his approval. The
Contractor shall ensure that the structure is not subject to excessive deflection or stressed during erection. The
approval of the Consultant / Project Manager shall not relieve the Contractor of his responsibility in ensuring safe
and proper execution of the erection work.

1.13.2 Requirement

In particular, and without affecting the generality of this Clause, the Contractor shall ensure that the following
requirements are met:

a. The structure shall be correct to the dimension given on the Drawings after erection has been completed and
all finishing and surfacing added.

b. Permanent bolts shall not be used as service bolts during erection where such use is liable to cause damage
to the protective treatment provided to the bolt.

c. The Contractor shall be responsible for any loss or damage which may be caused by handling and erection of
steelwork or by any of his plant. Damage to any part of the structure shall be reported to the Consultant /
Project Manager before remedial work is started. Remedial work shall be to the approval of the Consultant /
Project Manager. Damaged steel or material shall not be used in the work unless approved by the Consultant
/ Project Manager.

d. The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining the correct levels and positions of steelwork the following
tolerances :

for line and level : ± 5 mm

for plumb : 5 mm per 10 meters of height

1.13.3 Temporary Bracing

If temporary braces or erection clips are employed, care shall be taken to avoid any unsightliness upon
and all tack welds shall be ground smooth and holes shall be filled with weld metal or body solder and smoothened
by grinding or filling.

1.13.4 Foundation bolt

Foundation bolts shall be cast in to the dimensions shown on the Drawings. The Contractor shall ensure
that the projecting ends of the bolts are free to move horizontally. The projecting ends of bolts shall be well
greased and wrapped in sacking which shall remain in position until the commencement of steelwork erection.

1.13.5 Seatings

Prior to delivery of steelwork for erection, the Contractor shall check concrete bases or other seatings for
level, setting out, projection and full degree of adjustment of holding-down bolts or other fixings and ensure they
are in accordance with the Drawings.

1.13.6 Remedy

The Contractor shall remedy any discrepancies or inaccuracies to the satisfaction of the Consultant /Project
Manager. Modification to the steelwork or fixings, bending of holding-down bolts, or the use of an excessive
number of washers to accommodate errors in position and projection of bolts or fixings shall not be carried
out except with the written permission of the Consultant / Project Manager.

1.13.7 Grouting

After final leveling and alignment of the steelwork, the foundation bolts shall be grouted and the base
plates and wall plates packed with dry-pack concrete grade 30. The concrete mix and method of placing shall be
submitted to the Consultant / Project Manager for his prior approval.

1.14 Welding

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 Welds shall be kept free from slag or other inclusions, all adhering slag being carefully removed
immediately alter the completion of each run. Slag and weld spatter shall be removed from surrounding surfaces
after welds have been completed.

1.14.2 Welder's Test

All welding works shall be carried out by the qualified and experienced welders. Where required by the
Consultant / Project Manager, all welders are required to undergo the welding operator qualification test to the AWS
01.1985 standard before commencement of work. The cost of performing these tests shall be borne by the
Contractor.

1.14.3 Welding Electrodes

Electrodes shall be of approved types conforming to relevant British Standards and shall be kept in dry
store in unbroken packets.

The manufacture, classification, code and size of electrodes shall be to the approval of the Consultant /
Project Manager. Electrodes and fluxes shall be so chosen that the properties of the deposited metal are not
inferior to those of the parent metal. Electrodes shall be used in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.

1.14.4 Details of Welding Procedures

The general procedures for shop and site welds and other details shall be submitted in writing, in
accordance with relevant British Standards to the Consultant / Project Manager for approval before fabrication.

Welding procedures shall be such that distortion is reduced to a minimum and the sequence to welding
such that all welds are made under conditions of least possible restraint. The Consultant / Project Manager's
approval shall not relieve the Contractor of his responsibility for ensuring that distortion in the finished structure is
a minimum.

1.14.5 Approval and Testing of Welding Procedure

When required by the Consultant / Project Manager, the Contractor shall carry out welding procedure tests
in accordance with relevant British Standards to demonstrate by means of a specimen on a steel representative of
that to be used, that he can produce satisfactory welds with the proposed welding procedure.

1.14.6 Measurement of Weld Sizes

The Contractor shall provide gauges necessary for the measurement of weld sizes.

1.14.7 Testing of Weld Quality

As and when required by the Consultant / Project Manager, the following tests shall be carried out to verify
the quality of the weld:
- magnetic particle flaw detection test (to BS 6072)
- penetrant flaw detection test (to BS 6443)
- ultrasonic examination (to BS 3923: Part I and Part 3)
- radiographic examination (to BS 2600: Part 1 and BS 2910)

The tests shall be carried out by accredited laboratory approved by the Consultant / Project Manager.

1.14.8 Quality of Weld

The quantity of the welds shall be assessed in accordance with the details specified in Table 5 of BS 4870:
Part 1. Any weld with defects greater than the maximum permitted in Table 5 shall be liable for rejection. The
visual inspection of fusion welded joints shall be carried out in accordance with BS 5289.

1.14.9 Frequency of Testing

The type and frequency of testing shall be at the discretion of the Consultant / Project Manager. The cost
of testing of welds which fail to meet the specified requirements shall be borne by the Contractor.

1.14.10 Welding Plant

The welding plant shall be capable of maintaining at the weld the voltage and current specified by the
electrode manufacturer. The Contractor shall supply instruments for the verification of such voltages and currents
as may be required by the Consultant / Project Manager. Welding shall be carried out under the continuous
direction of an experienced and competent supervisor.

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1.14.11 Fillet Weld

Fillet welds shall be continuous throughout unless otherwise shown on the Drawings or where approved by
the Consultant / Project Manager.

1.14.12 Site Weld

Site welding will only be permitted in exceptional circumstances and shall be restricted to welds of a minor
nature. The Consultant / Project Manager’s specific approval shall be obtained beforehand in every case and such
approval shall be subject to the proper conditions for welding being obtained.

1.14.13 Defects

Welds which, in the opinion of the Consultant / Project Manager, have any serious defects shall be cut out
and renewed to the satisfaction of the Consultant / Project Manager.

1.15 BOLTING

1.15.1 Ordinary Bolts

All ordinary bolts shall be fitted with washers and nuts. Nut shall be of at least the strength grade
appropriate to the grade of the bolt used.

Ordinary bolts, nuts and washers shall comply with relevant British Standards.

1.15.2 High Strength Friction Grip Bolts

The used of high strength friction grip belts and associated nuts and washers shall be in accordance with
the relevant British Standards.

Other types of friction grip fasteners may also be used subject to the approval of the Consultant / Project
Manager provided they have mechanical properties not inferior to belts complying with relevant British Standards
and provided they are capable of being reliably tightened to the minimum shank tensions specified in relevant
British Standards.

All bolts shall be provided with hardened steel washers under both head and nut. The washers shall be
suitably leveled where the angle between the belt axis and the steel bearing surfaces is outside the limit of 90
bolt shall be tightened to its specific proof load and the required induced tension shall be indicated by the
compression of protrusions on the belt head. Load indication washers will not be accepted.

Before any belt of a group is finally tightened all bolts of the group shall be part-tightened in the correct
sequence by applying a bedding torque as given in Table 1.2. After bedding torque has been applied to each belt
the further tightening of the belts shall be carried Out strictly in accordance with the requirements on the sue
assembly drawing until the gap under the load indicating belt head has been reduced to the specified dimension.
Any bolt which in the opinion of the Consultant / Project Manager, has been over-tightened shall be removed and
replaced by a fresh bolt.

Table 1.2 - Table Of Bedding Torque To Be Applied

Nominal Diameter Bedding Torque (Nm)

of Bolt (mm) Min Max
20 100 200
22 125 250
24 155 310
27 200 400

The Contractor shall submit site assembly drawings for approval of the Consultant / Project Manager giving
full details for the proper assembly of each joint. The drawings shall show the exact sequence for tightening all the
bolts, of whatever kind, in the structure, the number of tightening cycles, and the torques to be applied at each
stage of the work. The Contractor shall ensure that the steelwork is fabricated and erected strictly in accordance
with the drawings and shall ensure that all friction grip surfaces are fully in contact. High strength friction grip bolts
shall not be used for erection or pulling up purposes. Bolts used for this purpose must be removed after use and
not left in the permanent works.

1.16 BOLTS, NUT AND WASHERS

1.16.1 Contact Surface

All contact surfaces shall be thoroughly cleaned by hand wire brushing or similar means immediately prior
brought together.

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1.16.2 After Tightening

After tightening, bolt heads, nuts and washers shall be thoroughly cleaned and exposed surfaces painted
with an approved two-pack non phenolic etch primer followed by the appropriate full system of primers and paints.
Special care shall be taken at friction grip bolted connections to ensure that paint is well worked into the gaps
between the load-indicating protrusions.

1.17 HOLES

1.17.1 Diameter

Holes for ordinary bolts shall not be more than 2 mm greater in diameter than the bolt for bolts not
exceeding 24 mm diameter and not more than 3 mm for bolts over 24 mm diameter, unless otherwise specifically
required by the design.

Holes for friction grip bolts shall be in accordance with relevant British Standards.

Holes for fitted bolts or pins shall have a diameter equal to or not more than 0.15 mm of the nominal
diameter of the bolt or pin.

1.17.2 Cutting Process

Holes for rivets or bolts shall not be formed by a gas cutting process. They shall be formed by drilling and
all burrs removed before assembly.

1.18 PROTECTION OF HOLLOW SECTION

Where a sealed hollow member is holed by a fastener or pin, provision shall be made to prevent ingress of
moisture to the interior of the member.

1.19 INSPECTION

The Contractor shall provide adequate facilities and bear the cost of everything necessary for the
Consultant / Project Manager to inspect any part of the steelwork during the construction.

Any inspection carried out by the Consultant / Project Manager shall not relieve the Contractor of the
obligation to provide such inspection Steel found to be defective at any stage of fabrication or subsequently shall be
discarded and replaced by sound material notwithstanding any acceptance of the material previously given or
implied by the Consultant / Project Manager.

Two copies of all inspection records shall be forwarded to the Consultant / Project Manager.

Work which, in the opinion of the Consultant / Project Manager, is not in accordance with the Drawings or
this Specification will be rejected. Any delay caused by such rejection shall not in any way relieve the
Contractor of his obligations under the Contract.

1.20 RIVETING

Any rivets which are badly formed, cracked or in anyway defective shall be cut out and replaced. No
riveting shall be carried out until the members are temporarily bolted together in advance to the satisfaction of the
Consultant / Project Manager.

1.21 LOAD TESTING

In the event of defective materials or poor workmanship the Consultant / Project Manager and instruct the
Contractor to carry out load test to any part of the steel structure. In general, the test shall be carried out in
accordance with Appendix A of BS 449: Part 2 or as specified by the Consultant / Project Manager. The cost of
testing shall be fully borne by the Contractor irrespective of the results of the tests.

1.22 PROTECTION AGAINST CORROSION

All structural steel works, including welds and connections shall be protected against corrosion as specified
in the Contract and in accordance with the relevant British Standards.

1.22.1 Structural Steel Encased in Concrete

Unless otherwise specified, steel surfaces to be encased in concrete shall be left unpainted and shall be
mechanically wire brushed to remove all loose rust and scale, thoroughly washed down and cleaned encasing in
concrete.

1.22.2 Surface Preparation

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 All steel surfaces including welds and connections shall be thoroughly cleaned to remove all dirt, grease
and the like. All rust and loose scales shall be completely removed by mechanical cleaning, blast cleaning, wire
brushing and any other approved method and the removal of dust, the surface shall have a pronounced metallic
sheen. Application of coating, paint and bitumen, etc shall be carried out as soon as the surface preparation has
been, completed. Unless otherwise specified, the method of surface preparation used shall be mechanical cleaning
to Swedish Standards SIS 05 5900 St 3.

a. Mechanical Cleaning

Mechanical cleaning shall be carried out by power driven tools, such as carborundum grinding discs and
chipping hammers, followed by steel wire brushing and dusting to remove all loosened materials. Excessive
burnishing of the steel through prolonged application of rotary wire brush shall be avoided.

b. Blast Cleaning

Blast cleaning, if specified, shall be carried out in accordance with BS 4232. The maximum grade of abrasive
permitted is specified in Table 2 of BS 4232. Non-metallic abrasive used for blasting shall be free from harmful
contamination and recovered material shall only be reused subject to the approval of the Consultant / Project
Manager. Blasted surfaces shall be brushed or cleaned by vacuum and shall not be touched by hand or
contaminated in any other way.

1.22.3 Painting

All paints forming part of any one painting system shall be obtained from the same manufacturer. Paint
shall be supplied in sealed containers of a capacity, unless otherwise stated, of not more than 5 liters.

Prior to the commencement of painting of steelwork the Contractor shall submit for the Consultant /
Project Manager's approval a full specification of the paint or paints he proposes to order, together with the name
of the manufacturer whose paint he proposes to use. If instructed to do so by the Consultant / Project Manager he
shall supply liquid samples of the various paints concerned for examination and testing. No paint shall be used
without the prior approval of the Consultant / Project Manager.

Primers and paints shall be applied strictly in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Painting
shall be carried out by skilled painters under the continuous direction of an experienced and competent supervisor.

No painting shall be needed at the steel bearing surfaces when high strength friction grip bolts are used.
Suitable masks shall be provided at friction grip bolted connections to ensure that the friction surfaces are kept free
of primer and paint. Before masking, areas to be brought into contact shall have received one coat of zinc metal
spray.

1.22.4 Application

a. Except where otherwise specified or where agreed by the Consultant / Project Manager, protective treatment
shall be carried out in the steelwork fabricator's works after fabrication. Shop treatment shall be carried out in
a weather-proof structure under clean, dry conditions. Paint shall not be applied when the relative humidity is
in excess of 90 per cent. Steelwork on which the application of treatment has started shall be protected from
external atmospheric conditions until completion of the treatment and the subsequent curing period.

b. Paints shall be used strictly in order of delivery from the manufacturer. Paint shall not be used after the
expiration of the pot-life stipulated by the manufacturer, and paints of limited pot-life shall not be mixed with
fresh paint or have thinners added to them.
c. Painting processes and methods shall be to the approval of the Consultant / Project Manager. All tools, solvents
and plant used shall be such as to obtain the best possible results and as to obtain the best possible results
and shall be maintained in good condition throughout.

d. All the surfaces must be inspected before painting and the Contractor shall provide the necessary instrument
for checking the thickness of the plant.

e. Each coat of paint shall be applied by the methods specified, or by other methods approved by the Consultant /
Project Manager, so as to produce a continuous film of paint of uniform and even thickness. Successive coats
shall be of a different shade so that the coverage of each coat is clearly visible. Each coat shall be thoroughly
dry and cleaned of all dust and loose paint before the application of a further coat. Where required by the
Consultant / Project Manager, surfaces shall be cleaned by washing down with a solution of approved liquid
detergent, followed by rinsing with clean, fresh water.

f. Following the application of the final shop coat on any member, a curing period of not less than 36 hours shall
be allowed before exposure to external atmospheric conditions.

g. On certified completion of the Contract, the Contractor and the Paint Specialist shall jointly furnish a 5-year
guarantee for the painting works against product failure and poor workmanship eg. peel off, cracking and
discolouration, etc. The format of the guarantee to be approved by the Consultant / Project Manager.

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h. Proper touching up of the surfaces shall be carried out if the paint has been damaged through handling or
fabrication.

1.23 OTHER CORROSION PROTECTION MEASURES

Other methods of corrosion protection may include metallic coating, bituminous coating, cathodic protection,
etc. The Contractor shall provide equipment for measuring the thickness of coating when instructed by the
Consultant / Project Manager. The cost of the equipment is deemed to have been included in the Contract Sum.

1. Metallic Coating

Either zinc or aluminium may be used as metallic coating material. The method of application shall be either
hot-dip galvanizing, sherardizing, electroplating, metal spraying or as specified by the Consultant / Project
Manager.

a. Hot-dip Galvanizing

Hot-dip galvanizing of structural steel shall be carried out in accordance with BS 5493 and BS 729. The
minimum thickness of the coating shall be as specified in the Contract.

b. Sherardizing

This process shall only be used for coating of small parts or fasteners and shall be carried out strictly in
accordance with relevant British Standards.

c. Electroplating

Electroplating shall only be done by specialist subcontractor approved by the Consultant / Project Manager.

d. Spray-metal Coating

This coating process, when specified by the Consultant / Project Manager, shall be carried out in accordance
with relevant British Standard.

1.24 COATING SYSTEM

Unless otherwise specified, System 1 shall be adopted for the protection of structural steel works. Coatings
are to be as specified in Clause 1.25.

1.24.1 System 1

a. Surface Preparation

Mechanical cleaning to Swedish Standard SIS O5 5900 St 3

b. Painting System

Coating Paint Type and Volume Solids Minimum Dry

Film Main Pigment (min %) Thickness(microns
per coat
Primer coat (one coat for slow drying Red lead (linseed oil or synthetic 45 35
or two for quick drying) resin based)

Undercoat (one coat) Alkyd, compatible with both the 50

primer coat and the finishing coat

Finishing coat (one coat) Alkyd resin with micaceous 50 50

oxide

1.23.2 System 2

a. Surface Preparation

Mechanical cleaning to Swedish Standard SIS O5 5900 St.3.

b. Painting System

Paint Type Coating Min Dry Film Thickness

(microns per coat)
Primer coat (one coat) epoxy primer 75

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 Finishing coat (one coat) epoxy mastic top coat 100

1.23.3 System 3

a. Surface Preparation
Grit-blasted to Swedish Standard SA 2½

b. Painting System

Paint Type Coating Min Dry Film Thickness

(microns per coat)

Primer coat (one coat) epoxy primer 50

Finishing coat (one coat) polyurethane paint 38

1.24 COATING SPECIFICATION

The properties of the coatings are as follows:

1.24.1 Epoxy primer

a. Flexibilised surface tolerant properties, can be applied to St. 2 - St. 3 prepared surface
b. Two pack epoxy that is compatible to alkyd and epoxy ester coatings
b. Has scratch resistance of a minimum of 4,000 gin as per SS 5:1970
c. Pass salt spray test of a minimum of 240 hours as per SS 5:1970
d. Pass sea water immersion test of 240 hours as per DEF 1053 Method No.29
e. Available in wide range of colours

1.24.2 Epoxy Mastic Top Coat

a. Two pack polyamide cured epoxy

b. Available in wide range of colours
c. Conforms to BS: KU1B
d. Chemical resistance
e. Abrasion resistance

1.24.3 Polyurethane Finish

a. Two component poloy polyurethane isocyanate cured

b. Very high gloss finish
c. High abrasion resistance
d. Excellent chemical and solvent resistance
e. Chemical and weather resistant pigmentation
f. At least 60% volume solids

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