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Materials System Specification 12-SAMSS-014 9 March 2008 Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings Onshore Structures Standards Committee Members Baldwin, Charles Cummins, Chairman Sheref, Khaled Mohammad, Vice Chairman Mohammed, Ammar Khalil Utaibi, Abdul Aziz Saud Abu-Adas, Hisham A.W. Henry, Michael Patrick Abulhamayel, Ismat Abdulkader Dakhil, Osamah Ali Grosch, Jonathan Joseph Kim, Steve Un Thompson, Scott Burnett Ghubari, Said Faleh Marhoon, Saeed Ahmed Hemler, Steven R. Saleh, Loay Abdullah Saudi Aramco DeskTop Standards Table of Contents 1 Scope............................................................. 2 2 Conflicts and Deviations................................ 2 3 References..................................................... 2 4 General.......................................................... 7 5 Design............................................................ 9 6 Material Specifications................................. 11 7 Finishes........................................................ 18 8 Accessories.................................................. 18 9 Building Foundations.................................... 24 10 Fabrication.................................................... 24 11 Drawings and Calculations........................... 27 12 Packing and Shipping.................................. 29 Appendix 1 – ASTM Material Equivalency......... 30 Attachment 1 – Pre-Engineered Metal Building Design Data Sheet...... 31 Previous Issue: 30 June 2002 Next Planned Update: 9 March 2013 Page 1 of 31 Primary contact: Baldwin, Charles Cummins on 966-3-8746149 Copyright©Saudi Aramco 2008. All rights reserved.

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Materials System Specification

12-SAMSS-014 9 March 2008 Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings

Onshore Structures Standards Committee Members Baldwin, Charles Cummins, Chairman Sheref, Khaled Mohammad, Vice Chairman Mohammed, Ammar Khalil Utaibi, Abdul Aziz Saud Abu-Adas, Hisham A.W. Henry, Michael Patrick Abulhamayel, Ismat Abdulkader Dakhil, Osamah Ali Grosch, Jonathan Joseph Kim, Steve Un Thompson, Scott Burnett Ghubari, Said Faleh Marhoon, Saeed Ahmed Hemler, Steven R. Saleh, Loay Abdullah

Saudi Aramco DeskTop Standards Table of Contents 1 Scope............................................................. 2 2 Conflicts and Deviations................................ 2 3 References..................................................... 2 4 General.......................................................... 7 5 Design............................................................ 9 6 Material Specifications................................. 11 7 Finishes........................................................ 18 8 Accessories.................................................. 18 9 Building Foundations.................................... 24 10 Fabrication.................................................... 24 11 Drawings and Calculations........................... 27 12 Packing and Shipping.................................. 29 Appendix 1 – ASTM Material Equivalency......... 30

Attachment 1 – Pre-Engineered Metal Building Design Data Sheet...... 31

Previous Issue: 30 June 2002 Next Planned Update: 9 March 2013 Page 1 of 31 Primary contact: Baldwin, Charles Cummins on 966-3-8746149

Copyright©Saudi Aramco 2008. All rights reserved.

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1 Scope

This Specification defines the minimum mandatory requirements for the design, material selection, fabrication and packaging of one story pre-engineered metal buildings with or without mezzanines. This specification also applies to unenclosed structures such as sunshades and carports that are furnished by a pre-engineered metal building vendor.

This Specification does not address foundation requirements, interior finish out, specialty requirements, or building systems such as fire protection, electrical, or mechanical systems. This specification also does not address proprietary space frame structures, or composite buildings consisting of concrete wall panels and roof slabs attached to metal framing.

2 Conflicts and Deviations

2.1 Any conflicts between this specification and other applicable Saudi Aramco Materials System Specifications (SAMSSs), Engineering Standards (SAESs), Standard Drawings (SASDs), or industry standards, codes, and forms shall be resolved in writing by the Company or Buyer Representative through the Manager, Consulting Services Department of Saudi Aramco, Dhahran.

2.2 Direct all requests to deviate from this specification in writing to the Company or Buyer Representative, who shall follow internal company procedure SAEP-302 and forward such requests to the Manager, Consulting Services Department of Saudi Aramco, Dhahran.

3 References

All referenced specifications, standards, codes, forms, drawings and similar material shall be of the latest issue (including all revisions, addenda and supplements) unless stated otherwise.

The design and fabrication of the metal building system shall conform to the applicable sections of the following referenced codes and standards unless indicated otherwise in this specification. In the event of conflicting criteria in the referenced documents, the most stringent requirement shall be used.

3.1 Saudi Aramco References

Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedures

SAEP-302 Instructions for Obtaining a Waiver of a Mandatory Saudi Aramco Engineering Requirement

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SAEP-1142 Qualification of Non-Saudi Aramco NDT Personnel

Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards

SAES-A-112 Meteorological and Seismic Design Data

SAES-H-100 Painting Requirements for Industrial Facilities

Saudi Aramco Inspection Requirements

Form 175-120200 Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings

3.2 Industry Codes and Standards

Architectural Aluminum Manufacturers Association

AAMA 701 Combined Voluntary Specification for Pile Weather Strip

American Institute of Steel Construction

AISC Manual of Steel Construction, Allowable Stress Design - Ninth Edition

AISC Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325 or A490 Bolts

AISC Design Guide No. 16: Flush and Extended Multiple-Row Moment End-Plate Connections

AISC Design Guide No. 7: Industrial Buildings

American Iron and Steel Institute

AISI Cold-Formed Steel Design Manual

AISI Design of Light Gage Steel Diaphragms

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

ASCE 7-05 Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

ASTM A1 Standard Specification for Carbon Steel Tee Rails

ASTM A36/A36M Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel

ASTM A53/A53M Standard Specification for Pipe, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and Seamless

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ASTM A106/A106M Standard Specification for Seamless Carbon Steel Pipe for High-Temperature Service

ASTM A123/A123M Standard Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and Steel Products

ASTM A153/A153M Standard Specification for Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel Hardware

ASTM A194/A194M Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts for Bolts for High-Pressure and High-Temperature Service

ASTM A242/A242M Standard Specification for High-Strength Low-Alloy Structural Steel

ASTM A307 Standard Specification for Carbon Steel Bolts and Studs, 60000 psi Tensile Strength

ASTM A325 Standard Specification for Structural Bolts, Steel, Heat Treated, 120/105 ksi Minimum Tensile Strength

ASTM A325M Standard Specification for High-Strength Bolts for Structural Steel Joints (Metric)

ASTM A449 Standard Specification for Quenched and Tempered Steel Bolts and Studs

ASTM A475 Standard Specification for Zinc-Coated Steel Wire Strand

ASTM A500 Standard Specification for Cold-Formed Welded and Seamless Carbon Steel Structural Tubing in Rounds and Shapes

ASTM A501 Standard Specification for Hot-Formed Welded and Seamless Carbon Steel Structural Tubing

ASTM A529/A529M Standard Specification for High-Strength Carbon-Manganese Steel of Structural Quality

ASTM A563 Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts

ASTM A563M Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts (Metric)

ASTM A572/A572M Standard Specification for High-Strength Low-Alloy Columbium-Vanadium Structural Steel

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ASTM A653/A653M Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated (Galvannealed) by the Hot-Dip Process

ASTM A759 Standard Specification for Carbon Steel Crane Rails

ASTM A792/A792M Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, 55% Aluminum-Zinc Alloy-Coated by the Hot-Dip Process

ASTM A992/A992M Standard Specification for Structural Steel Shapes

ASTM A1008/A1008M Standard Specification for Steel, Sheet, Cold-Rolled, Carbon, Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy and High-Strength Low-Alloy with Improved Formability

(NOTE: For the purposes of 12-SAMSS-014, ASTM A1008/A1008M replaces ASTM A607, which has been discontinued by ASTM.)

ASTM A1011/A1011M Standard Specification for Steel, Sheet and Strip, Hot-Rolled, Carbon, Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy and High-Strength Low-Alloy with Improved Formability

(NOTE: For the purposes of 12-SAMSS-014, ASTM A1011/A1011M replaces ASTM A715, which has been discontinued by ASTM.)

ASTM B221 Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes

ASTM B221M Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes (Metric)

ASTM B695 Standard Specification for Coatings of Zinc Mechanically Deposited on Iron and Steel

ASTM C509 Standard Specification for Elastomeric Cellular Preformed Gasket and Sealing Material

ASTM C1036 Standard Specification for Flat Glass

ASTM D1494 Standard Test Method for Diffuse Light Transmission Factor of Reinforced Plastics Panels

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ASTM D2000 Standard Classification System for Rubber Products in Automotive Applications

ASTM D2287 Standard Specification for Nonrigid Vinyl Chloride Polymer and Copolymer Molding and Extrusion Compounds

ASTM F436 Standard Specification for Hardened Steel Washers

ASTM F436M Standard Specification for Hardened Steel Washers (Metric)

ASTM F844 Washers, Steel, Plain (Flat), Unhardened for General Use

American Welding Society

AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code - Steel

AWS D1.3 Structural Welding Code - Sheet Steel

Crane Manufacturers Association of America

CMAA SPEC #70 Specification for Electrical Overhead Traveling Cranes

CMAA SPEC #74 Specification for Top Running and Under Running Single Girder Electrical Traveling Cranes Utilizing Under Running Trolley Hoist

Flat Glass Marketing Association

Glazing Manual

International Code Council

2006 International Building Code

International Electrotechnical Commission

IEC 529 Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures

Metal Building Manufacturers Association

2006 Metal Building Systems Manual

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National Electrical Manufacturers Association

NEMA 250 Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1000 Volts Maximum)

NEMA MG 1 Motors and Generators

Process Industry Practices

ARS08111 Standard Steel Doors and Frames Specification

ARS08710 Door Hardware Specification

4 General

4.1 The materials furnished shall include the structural framing, roofing, siding, anchor bolts, flashing and trim, leveling plates, doors, windows, hardware, fasteners, sealants, and any other component parts for the metal buildings as specified in the order and as required to make a complete system.

4.2 Unless otherwise provided in the Purchase Order the metal building does not include:

a) Reinforced concrete foundations, grade beams and/or floor slabs.

b) Grouting or filling of any kind under columns or door jambs or in a recess at the base of wall covering panels.

c) Interior downspouts or their drains for valley or parapet gutters, either under floor or otherwise.

d) Materials which are required for the assembly or installation of accessories supplied by others.

e) Glass for openings other than doors and windows.

f) Interior finishing material, including partition material, except for liner panels.

g) Electrical equipment and wiring.

h) Mechanical equipment, including exhaust fans.

i) Masonry materials.

j) Field painting.

4.3 Building Description

4.3.1 The building type and dimensions shall be in accordance with the drawings or detailed description attached to the Purchase Order.

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4.3.2 The minimum roof slope shall be not less than 1:12 for single-sheet and sandwich panel roofs with screw fasteners that penetrate the roof sheet(s). The minimum roof slope for standing-seam roof systems shall not be less than 1:25.

4.3.3 The following information will be provided by the buyer using the Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings Design Data Sheet (Attachment 1 to this specification):

a) Building plans and/or description.

b) Location of building (i.e., whether or not in coastal area). Unless specified otherwise in the Purchase Order, coastal areas are defined as all locations within one kilometer from the shoreline of the Arabian Gulf; all of the Ras Tanura Refinery and Terminal; and within three kilometers from the shoreline of the Red Sea.

c) The building classification based on the nature of occupancy, as per 2006 IBC, Table 1604.5.

d) Maximum allowable heat transmission coefficient U and design internal temperature (for walls and roof).

e) Glazing to be provided (yes or no).

f) Panels to be primed or completely pre-painted.

g) Floor or mezzanine live loads for use or occupancy that are not defined in this specification (if applicable).

h) Crane capacities and service classifications in accordance with CMAA No. 70 or No. 74 Specifications (as applicable).

i) Collateral Loads - The weight of additional permanent materials supported from the building frame such as mechanical systems, electrical systems, sprinklers, ceilings and partitions (if designed and/or installed by others). Drawings shall be furnished that clearly indicate the location and magnitude of these loads.

j) Coating systems including colors for wall and roof panels and structural members.

Commentary Note:

All coating systems shall comply with SAES-H-Series Standards or approved in writing to be suitable for the intended purpose by Saudi Aramco, also see paragraph 7.1.

k) Louver type (see 8.9), if applicable.

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The Vendor shall contact the Buyer in case all or some of the required information is missing. The Vendor shall inform the Buyer in writing of any requirement(s) in this Specification that cannot be met during the early bidding stage.

4.4 All framing members shall be made from structural steel designed and shop fabricated for bolted field assembly, unless otherwise noted on erection drawings.

4.5 All framing members shall carry an easily visible identifying piece marks.

5 Design

5.1 Design Loads and Load Combinations

5.1.1 Minimum roof live loads and its design application shall be in accordance with the requirements of the 2006 IBC, Section 1607.11, or as set forth in Table 1607.1.

5.1.2 Floor design live loads shall conform to Section 1607 and Table 1607.1 of the 2006 IBC. For occupancies or uses not defined, Saudi Aramco shall be contacted for a ruling on the design values prior to the start of the design.

5.1.3 Snow loads are not required for buildings located in Saudi Arabia unless specifically called for in the purchase documents.

5.1.4 The design of pre-engineered buildings for wind and earthquake forces shall be in compliance with Chapter 16 of the 2006 IBC.

5.1.4.1 SAES-A-112 shall be used to determine basic wind speed and seismic zone values for design.

5.1.4.2 All buildings shall be considered as Category IV "essential facilities" for selection of the importance factors in IBC 2006 Table 1604.5, unless indicated otherwise in the purchase documents.

5.1.5 Crane beams, support brackets, connections to columns or roof beams, and all other components related to cranes, shall be designed for the applicable crane loads as per Section II of the MBMA's 2006 Metal Building Systems Manual.

5.1.6 The roof framing and the building columns shall be designed to support collateral loads that are supported from the roof framing such as A.C. ducts, false ceiling, light fixtures and piping. The minimum

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design collateral load shall not be less than 0.25 kN/m² (5 lb/ft²). These loads shall be specified within the purchase documents if designed by others.

5.1.7 Thermal loads shall be based on temperature difference that is based on the temperature differential between the Highest and Lowest One-Day Mean Temperature per SAES-A-112 plus 20°C.

5.1.8 Load combinations shall be in accordance with Section 1605 of the 2006 IBC.

5.2 Serviceability

The serviceability requirements for deflection, drift, and drainage to be used in the design of PEB buildings shall be in accordance with MBMA 2006 Metal Building Systems Manual, Section III.

Commentary Note:

A reduction factor of 0.706 (or 0.842) may be applied to wind force values calculated as per SAES-A-112 design data, with an importance factor I = 1.0, to approximate the equivalent 10 year mean recurrence interval (MRI) wind force, which is used for some MBMA serviceability criteria. Reference ASCE 7-05, Table C6-7.

Additionally, the lateral drift (displacement) of the building frame shall not in any way hamper the operation of equipment, doors, mechanical devices, storage racks, cranes or other items which are not attached to the building frame.

Serviceability requirements related to floor vibrations caused by walking excitations shall comply with the criteria of AISC Design Guide No. 11: Floor Vibrations Due to Human Activity.

5.3 Special Design Requirements

5.3.1 Crane runway beams shall be fabricated from hot-rolled structural steel shapes. Overhead crane beams and crane support bracket connections shall utilize locknuts on all bolts to prevent loosening from vibration.

5.3.2 Jib crane support columns shall be checked for all load combinations over the full swing of the jib crane. Deflection limits for jib cranes shall include the portion of deflection resulting from the deformation of the support column under the applied jib crane load.

5.3.3 Sag rods shall be furnished as necessary to support wall girts. A beam of sufficient strength to support the sag rod loads shall be furnished at the top of the wall, as applicable.

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5.3.4 An eaves strut shall be furnished on the building column lines to provide an uninterrupted load path for forces being carried by the building's vertical bracing system.

5.3.5 The minimum thicknesses used in built-up members shall be 5 mm for flange plates and 3.5 mm for webs.

5.3.6 The minimum thickness of cold-formed steel members shall be 1.5 mm.

5.3.7 When it is desirable to provide for movement in a connection to accommodate steel expansion, the bolts that are installed in slotted holes shall be finger tight with double nuts to prevent loosening.

5.3.8 All Slip-Critical connections shall be clearly marked on the shop drawings.

5.3.9 Slip-Critical joints shall have uncoated faying surfaces or be coated with approved slip resistant paint, per AISC Specification for Structural Joints using ASTM A325 or A490 Bolts.

5.3.10 Flush end-plate moment connections shall comply with AISC/MBMA Design Guide No. 16: Flush and Extended Multiple-Row Moment End-Plate Connections.

5.3.11 Expansion joints shall be located and designed as recommended in AISC Design Guide No. 7: Industrial Buildings.

5.3.12 The use of cables for bracing is not allowed in pre-engineered metal buildings for Saudi Aramco facilities.

6 Material Specifications

All materials shall be new, free of defects and meet or exceed the physical requirements of the design and fabrication process.

6.1 Structural Steel Shapes, Plates and Sheet

6.1.1 All steel for hot-rolled structural shapes, built-up shapes, plates and tubes shall conform to one of the following specifications:

ASTM A36/A36M

ASTM A242/A242M

ASTM A501

ASTM A529/A529M

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ASTM A572/A572M

ASTM A992/A992M

6.1.2 All crane rails shall conform to one of the following specifications:

ASTM A1 for rails less 104 lb/yd

ASTM A759 for rails 104 lb/yd to 175 lb/yd

6.1.3 All steel for cold formed structural shapes shall conform to one of the following specifications:

ASTM A653/A653M

ASTM A1008/A1008M

ASTM A1011/A1011M

6.1.4 All material for cold formed tubing in rounds and shapes shall conform to ASTM A500 Grade A, or better.

6.1.5 Galvanized steel sheet shall conform to ASTM A653/A653M Grade SS Class 1, Grade 50 (Grade 340) or better and shall be galvanized in accordance with coating designation G90 (Z275). In addition, a mill treatment shall aid in the prevention of oxidation on the zinc coated surfaces.

6.1.6 Aluminum-zinc alloy-coated steel sheet shall conform to ASTM A792/A792M Grade 345 MPa (50 ksi) with a coating designation of AZ50 (AZM150).

6.2 Structural Bolts, Nuts & Washers

6.2.1 All primary bolted connections, as shown on drawings, shall be furnished with high-strength bolts conforming to ASTM A325 or ASTM A325M, Type-1, galvanized. All high-strength bolts are to be tightened by the procedures outlined in AISC – "Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325 or ASTM A490 Bolts".

6.2.2 All high-strength bolts shall be furnished with nuts and washers. Nuts for high-strength bolts shall conform to either ASTM A194/A194M or ASTM A563 or ASTM A563M. Washers shall conform to ASTM F436 or ASTM F436M.

6.2.3 When high-strength bolts are required in sizes less than ½" diameter, the bolts shall conform to ASTM A449, Type 1, galvanized.

6.2.4 All primary bolted connections shall contain at least two bolts.

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6.2.5 All machine bolts shall conform to ASTM A307 and shall be galvanized to either ASTM A153/A153M or ASTM B695. ASTM A307 bolts are only allowed for the attachment of secondary members such as girts and purlins, and items such as stair treads, handrail, ladders, etc. When ASTM A307 bolts are used, the sizes used should not be the same diameter as any A325/A325M or A449 bolts used for the same Purchase Order. ASTM A307 bolts are to be limited to sizes 5/8" diameter and smaller.

6.2.6 ASTM A307 bolts shall be furnished with nuts that conform to ASTM A563 and washers conforming to ASTM F436, ASTM F436M or ASTM F844.

6.2.7 Eyebolts used to attach cable bracing shall be forged steel, load rated eyebolts and shall be galvanized to ASTM A153/153M. The ultimate load for the eyebolt shall be 5 times the safe working load limit.

6.3 Structural pipe shall conform to ASTM A53/A53M Type E or S, Grade B or ASTM A106/A106M, Grade B.

6.4 Wire strand (cable) shall conform to ASTM A475, zinc coated, extra high strength (7 wires per strand).

6.5 Roof and Wall Coverings

Unless indicated in the Purchase Order, the vendor shall select either single sheet or sandwich type roof and wall panels based on the required maximum heat transmission coefficient and required internal design temperature. The choice of panels is subject to prior written approval of the buyer.

6.5.1 Roof Panels (Single Sheet Roof Panels)

a) Roof panels shall be made of a minimum 0.5 mm (26 gage) thick galvanized or aluminum-zinc alloy-coated steel sheet. Roof panels for buildings in coastal areas, or as specified in the purchase order, shall be made of a minimum 0.7 mm thickness aluminum sheet.

b) Roof panels shall be ribbed to provide adequate rigidity.

c) Panels shall provide a net coverage width of 900 mm (3 ft nominal) minimum. Roof panels shall be laid full length from ridge to eaves where possible to minimize the possibility of water leaks at the end laps. When required, end lap shall be a minimum of 100 mm (4 inches nominal).

d) Panel joints shall interlock in such a way as to provide complete

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water-tightness and an allowance for thermal expansion for a thermal differential of 67°C.

e) Material for prepainted galvanized steel panels shall have a minimum yield of 230 MPa (33 ksi) and conform to ASTM A653/A653M SS Grade 33 (Grade 230) or better and galvanized in accordance with coating designation of G90 (Z275).

f) Aluminum-zinc alloy-coated steel sheet panels shall conform to ASTM A792/A792M Grade 345 MPa (50ksi) with a coating designation of AZ50 (AZM150).

g) The roof panels shall be insulated to provide the maximum heat transmission coefficient (U) as specified in the Purchase Order. However, the maximum "U" coefficient shall not be greater than 0.45 W/(m² K) [0.08 BTU/(hr ft² °F)] through the installed roof.

h) The use of fiberglass insulation shall meet the following conditions: flexible; resilient; odorless; shall not contribute to corrosion of steel or aluminum; flame spread rating of 25 or less and shall comply with the provisions of Section 707 of the Uniform Building Code; facing shall cover the width of the fiberglass blanket plus two flanges each 50 mm wide; vapor barrier to be aluminum foil or equal placed on the outside. Interior exposed insulation shall receive a quilted covering (preferably a fiberglass scrim) on the interior surface to protect the insulation.

i) Fasteners shall be provided to secure the roof panels against wind uplift, mechanical movement, and to maintain water-tight panel joints. Particular care should be taken to ensure compliance with UBC Section 1622 and Table 16-H with regard to local wind pressure effects.

6.5.2 Alternate Roof Panels (Sandwich Roof Panels): Further to the requirements of paragraph 6.5.1, sandwich roof panels shall comply with the following:

a) Roof panels shall be self contained, factory assembled foam plastic insulated units having a nominal covering width of not less than 900 mm (3 ft nominal) unless approved otherwise by Saudi Aramco.

b) The exterior face sheet shall be made of minimum 0.5 mm (26 gage) thick galvanized or aluminum-zinc alloy-coated sheet steel and shall be formed architecturally to provide adequate rigidity. For buildings in coastal areas, or as specified in the purchase

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order the external face sheet shall be made of a minimum 0.7 mm thickness aluminum sheet.

c) The interior face sheet shall be minimum 0.5 mm (26 gage) thick galvanized or aluminum-zinc alloy-coated sheet steel and shall be formed into a plane surface.

d) Foam plastic insulation shall have a flame spread rating of 25 or less. The vendor is cautioned that the Section 2602 of the Uniform Building Code contains certain restrictive requirements for the use of foam plastic insulation that must be complied with. Accordingly, the building design should incorporate appropriate details which will satisfy the code requirements.

6.5.3 Wall Panels (Single sheet wall panels)

a) Wall panels shall have nominal covering width not less than 900 mm (3 ft nominal) unless approved otherwise by Saudi Aramco.

b) The panel shall be made of a minimum 0.5 mm (26 gage) thick galvanized or aluminum-zinc alloy-coated steel sheet, or aluminum as applicable, formed architecturally consistent with the ribbing of the roof.

c) Wall panels for buildings in coastal areas, or as specified in the Purchase Order, shall be minimum 0.7 mm thickness aluminum and shall be ribbed to provide adequate rigidity.

d) The panels shall be in one length from base to building eaves. Wall panel length for above and below windows shall be as indicated on the drawings. Wall panels shall be supported at their base by a raised curb or grade beam that is a minimum of 150 mm above the building floor level. Wall panels shall extend not less than 38 mm below the concrete support, and sit in a recess in the concrete grade beam or curb to close off the lower end of the panels. The panels shall be self-draining to the exterior.

e) Galvanized sill angles shall be provided to secure wall panels to the grade beam or curb.

f) Wall panels shall be insulated to provide the maximum heat transmission coefficient (U) specified in the Purchase Order. However, the maximum "U" coefficient shall be as follows:

1) The exterior walls of areas indicated as non-air conditioned are to have a "U" coefficient not greater than 1.19 W/(m² K) {0.21 BTU/ (hr ft² °F)}.

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2) The exterior walls of air conditioned rooms are to have a "U" coefficient not greater than 0.568 W/(m² K) {0.10 BTU/(hr ft² °F)}.

g) The use of fiberglass insulation shall meet the following conditions: flexible; resilient; odorless; shall not contribute to corrosion of steel or aluminum; flame spread rating of 25 or less and shall comply with the provisions Section 707 of the Uniform Building Code; facing shall cover the width of the fiberglass blanket plus two flanges each 50 mm wide; vapor barrier to be aluminum foil or equal placed on the outside. Interior exposed insulation shall receive a quilted covering (preferably a fiberglass scrim) on the interior surface to protect the insulation. When required by the Purchase Order, additional protection for the insulation shall be provided (such as a liner panel).

6.5.4 Alternate Wall Panels (Sandwich Wall Panels): In addition to the requirements of paragraph 6.5.3, sandwich wall panels shall comply with the following:

a) Wall panels shall be self contained, factory assembled foam plastic insulated units, having a nominal covering width not less than 900 mm (3 ft nominal) unless approved otherwise by Saudi Aramco.

b) The prepainted exterior face sheet shall be made of a minimum 0.5 mm (26 gage) galvanized or aluminum-zinc alloy-coated steel sheet and shall be formed architecturally to provide adequate rigidity. For buildings in coastal areas, or as specified in the purchase order the prepainted exterior face sheet shall be made of a minimum 0.7 mm thickness aluminum sheet.

c) The prepainted interior face sheet shall be made of a minimum 0.5 mm (26 gage) galvanized or aluminum-zinc alloy-coated steel sheet shall be formed into a plane surface.

d) Metal to metal contact between the interior and exterior faces on vertical edges shall be prevented.

e) The vertical joints shall overlap having a thermal break and providing for mechanical, as well as thermal, horizontal movement. The panel design shall provide for expansion and/or contraction as caused by an ambient temperature range without causing harmful buckling, opening of joints, or other detrimental effects.

e) Foam plastic insulation shall have a flame spread rating of 25 or less. The vendor is cautioned that the Section 2602 of the

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Uniform Building Code contains certain restrictive requirements for the use of foam plastic insulation that must be complied with. Accordingly, building design should incorporate appropriate details which will satisfy the code requirements.

6.6 Roof and Wall Fasteners

All panels shall be attached to secondary framing members by means of self-drilling or self-tapping screws. The screws shall be hex head carbon steel screws assembled with an EPDM washer and mechanically zinc coating in accordance with ASTM B695, Class 50. However, in coastal areas, as defined in paragraph 4.3.3(b), an austenitic (300 series) stainless steel fasteners shall be used. Fastener heads shall be coated the same color as the panels.

6.7 Sealants and Closures

6.7.1 Sealant

a) A sealing compound shall be provided to seal ends and side laps of panels. The material shall consist of a blend of non-toxic, synthetic resin base ingredients and inert extenders. Asphalt or asphalt derivatives are not permitted.

b) The application of sealant shall be of a cross-sectional area to provide a positive seal between adjacent surfaces.

c) The material shall have sufficient adhesion to metal and plastic so as to remain in place during normal handling operations. Adhesive tensile strength shall be a minimum of 28 kPa (4 psi).

d) The sealing compound shall prevent the entry of water by capillary action or otherwise when used in a properly installed roof or wall system.

6.7.2 Flashing, Trim and Closures

a) Flashing and/or trim shall be furnished at the rake, corners, eaves, at framed openings, and wherever necessary to provide weather tightness and a finished appearance. Color will be as specified in the purchase order.

b) Galvanized or aluminum-zinc steel for flashing, metal closures, trim and other miscellaneous uses shall be 0.5 mm (26 gage) conforming paragraphs 6.1.5 or 6.1.6 of this standard.

c) A formed panel matching the slope and profile of adjoining panels shall be provided along the building ridge.

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d) Preformed closures matching the profile of the panel shall be installed along the eave and other locations as specified on drawings or as required for weather tightness, and may be made of solid or closed cell plastic materials subject to Buyer's approval.

7 Finishes

7.1 Finish Panel Paint

Vendor shall submit detailed specifications covering the finish of exterior and interior surfaces of sheet metal paneling, trim and related components, for Saudi Aramco written approval. The procedures shall cover surface cleaning, pretreatments, quality of coating materials, application of primer and finish, curing or baking, thickness of coating and color. The Vendor shall maintain the quality of work and records as specified in SAES-H-100.

7.2 Dissimilar Materials

Dissimilar Materials which are not compatible with the adjoining materials when exposed to moisture must be separated by means of approved coatings, gaskets, or other effective means. Aluminum alloys shall be considered compatible with zinc and cadmium coated surfaces and the 300 and 400 AISI Series Stainless Steel Alloys and do not require application of barrier material.

8 Accessories

8.1 General

Standard manufacturer's building accessories may be furnished if the accessories equal or exceed the minimum requirements of this Section.

8.2 Aluminum Windows

Aluminum windows shall be designed and constructed for integral installation with the system. Unless required otherwise in the contract documents, provide building manufacturer's standard insulated double-pane window (AAMA HS-C20 horizontal sliding, commercial grade) with medium natural anodized finish (NAAMM AA-C22A31). (Alternative if selected by buyer: fixed sash AAMA, Grade C20.)

8.2.1 Aluminum Extruded Frame: Material shall comply with ASTM B221 or ASTM B221M.

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8.2.1.1 Provide "thermal-break" construction. Separate frame and sash members exposed on the exterior from metal parts exposed on the interior by a continuous gasket or filler of rubber or plastic, locked into construction.

8.2.1.2 Mullions: Provide mullions between adjacent windows, fabricated of extruded aluminum matching the finish of window units.

8.2.2 Fasteners: Provide aluminum, stainless steel, or other material warranted by the manufacturer to be non-corrosive and compatible with aluminum window members, trim, hardware, anchors, and other components of window units.

8.2.3 Anchors, Clips, and Window Accessories: Depending on strength and corrosion-inhibiting requirements, fabricate from aluminum, stainless steel, or hot-dip zinc-coated steel (complying with ASTM A123/A123M).

8.2.4 Compression Glazing Strips and Weather-Stripping: Provide molded EPDM, neoprene gaskets complying with ASTM D2000 designation 2BC415 to 3BC620, molded PVC gaskets complying with ASTM D2287, Grade 4, or molded expanded neoprene gaskets complying with ASTM C509.

8.2.5 Sliding Weather-Stripping: Provide woven pile weather-stripping of wool, polypropylene, or nylon pile and resin-impregnated backing fabric, with aluminum backing strip. Comply with AAMA 701.

8.2.6 Sealants: Provide manufacturer's standard for the joint size or anticipated movement. The sealant shall remain permanently elastic and be non-shrinking and non-migrating.

8.2.7 Insect Screens: Provide removable insect screen on each operable exterior sash, with finish matching window.

8.2.8 Pre-glazed Construction: To the greatest extent possible, glaze units at the shop before installation.

8.2.9 Glass: Unless required otherwise in the contract documents, comply with ASTM C1036 for glass type, class, quality, style, kind, and form and with recommendations of the FGMA Glazing Manual.

8.3 Personnel Doors and Door Hardware

8.3.1 Doors shall comply with PIP Specification ARS08111. Door leaves

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shall be 45 mm thick, full flush, fabricated from Class G90 (Z275) zinc coated sheets or better. Jamb extensions shall be furnished where required to provide secure attachment to the wall framing.

8.3.2 Door hardware shall comply with PIP Specification ARS08710.

8.3.3 Each door leaf shall be installed with three 114 mm x 114 mm galvanized steel, interlocking, template butt hinges.

8.3.4 Door leaves and frames shall be shop-painted with one coat of primer or finished to match the walls.

8.3.5 The threshold shall be an extruded aluminum shape to provide positive weather seal.

8.3.6 All exit doors shall be a minimum of 915 mm wide x 2035 mm high.

8.4 Equipment Doors

8.4.1 Door leaves shall be constructed of steel framing and panels as specified for the walls. The door leaves shall be adequately flashed and counter-flashed for weather tightness. Large doors may be field assembled with bolted connections.

8.4.2 The leaves of sliding doors shall be suspended from a "C" section or other appropriate structural member as a track header with the galvanized track field bolted. Trolleys shall be galvanized steel with dual, nylon wheels. The track and trolleys shall be protected by a counter-flashed hood. When the door is in the closed position the vertical gaps between the door outer edges and wall shall be automatically sealed with a closure device.

8.4.3 The doors shall have inside and outside locking devices.

8.4.4 Equipment door jambs and jamb support members shall be finished as specified for the structural frame.

8.5 Overhead Roll-up Doors

8.5.1 Provide complete overhead roll-up door assemblies including door curtain, guides, counterbalance, hardware, operators, and installation accessories as specified herein, unless otherwise required in the contract documents.

8.5.2 Doors and Frames: Design for the wind loading specified in Paragraph 5.1.5.

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8.5.3 Door Curtain: Provide interlocking steel slat door curtain with one-piece slats for the full length of door width. Form from minimum 0.8mm (22-gage) or 1mm (20 gage), structural sheet steel.

8.5.4 Bottom Bar: Provide bottom bar on door curtain consisting extruded aluminum or two 3 mm (1/8") thick angles of the same metal as the door curtain slats. A flexible rubber, EPDM, vinyl, or neoprene weather seal and cushion bumper shall be provided on the bottom bar.

8.5.5 Vision Panel: Where vision panels are shown, provide ¼" thick cast thermo-plastic, methyl methacrylate vision panels set in neoprene or vinyl glazing channels in the arrangement indicated

8.5.6 Weather Seals: At exterior doors, provide 3 mm (1/8") thick continuous rubber or neoprene sheet weather seals on metal pressure bars secured to inside of curtain coil hood. At doorjambs, use 3 mm (1/8") thick continuous strip secured to exterior side of jamb guide.

8.5.7 Hood: Form to enclose the coiled curtain and operating mechanism entirely at the opening head and to act as a weather seal. Contour to suit end brackets to which attached. Roll and reinforce top and bottom edges for stiffness. Provide closed ends for surface-mounted hoods and any portion of between-jamb mounting projecting beyond wall face. Provide intermediate support brackets to prevent sag. Fabricate hoods for steel doors from minimum 24-gage zinc-coated steel sheet (phosphate-treat before fabrication).

8.5.8 Shop Finish: Provide shop finish as specified in the contract documents.

8.5.9 Chain Hoist Operation: Provide operator assembly consisting of an endless cadmium-plated alloy steel hand chain, chain pocket wheel and guard, and geared reduction unit with maximum 16 kg (35 lb) pull for door operation. Design chain hoist with self-locking mechanism allowing curtain to be stopped at any point in its travel and to remain in that position until movement is reactivated. Furnish chain with chain holder secured to operator guide.

8.5.10 Electric Door Operators: Furnish electric operator assembly of size and capacity recommended by manufacturer. Operators shall be complete with NEMA MG 1 or IEC-rated motor and factory-prewired motor controls, gear reduction unit, solenoid-operated brake, remote control stations, control devices, conduit and wiring from controls to motor and central stations, and accessories required for proper

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operation. Electric operator shall meet the buyer's area classification requirements in accordance with the contract documents.

a. Provide a hand-operated disconnect or mechanism for automatically engaging a sprocket and chain operator and releasing the brake for emergency manual operation. Include interlock device to automatically prevent motor from operating when manual operator is engaged.

b. Electric Motors: Provide high-starting torque, reversible, constant duty; Class A insulated electric motor with overload protection. Motors shall be sized to move door in either direction, from any position, at not less than 200 mm (2 /3 ft) or more than 300 mm (1 ft) per second. Coordinate wiring requirements and current characteristics of motors with building electrical system.

c. Furnish open-drip-proof-type motor and controller with NEMA 250, Type 1 enclosure or IEC equivalent.

d. Remote Control Station: Provide NEMA or IEC-approved, momentary contact, three-button control station with push-button controls labeled "open," "close," and "stop."

• Interior Units: Full-guarded, surface-mounted, heavy-duty remote control stations, with general-purpose NEMA 250, Type 1 enclosure or IEC equivalent.

• Exterior Units: Full-guarded, surface-mounted, standard-duty weatherproof-type remote control stations with NEMA 250, Type 4 enclosures or IEC equivalent. Provide units designed for key operation.

e. Automatic Reversing Control: Furnish each door with an electric automatic safety switch, extending the full width of the door bottom, located within a neoprene or rubber astragal mounted to bottom rail of the door or an electric eye (should be "electric eye") system. The mechanism shall be manufactured so that contact with an obstruction before fully closing will immediately stop downward travel and reverse the travel direction so that the door is returned to the fully opened position.

8.6 Translucent Wall and Roof Panels

8.6.1 Wall and roof light-transmitting panels shall conform to the wall and roof panel configurations and shall be a minimum of 2.4 kg/m2 (8-oz.), one-piece, flexible, translucent, fiberglass-reinforced resins. Roof panels shall be capable of supporting a 200-pound concentrated load

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without failure. The panels shall be uniformly white with heat transmission of 25% and light transmission of 55% in accordance with ASTM D1494, unless noted otherwise in the contract documents. Other types of skylights may be used when specified or approved by buyer.

8.6.2 Panels are to be fire retardant; having a flame spread rating of 25 or less.

8.7 Eave Gutters and Downspouts

8.7.1 Eave Gutters shall be box shaped 0.5 mm (26 gage) galvanized or aluminum-zinc alloy-coated steel. The outside face of the gutter shall be supported with 2.0 mm galvanized steel straps to the eave member at a maximum spacing of 1000 mm.

8.7.2 Downspouts shall be round or rectangular shaped 0.5 mm (26 gage) galvanized or aluminum-zinc alloy-coated steel. Downspouts shall have a 45 degree elbow at the bottom and shall be supported by attachment to the wall covering at 3 meters maximum spacing.

8.8 Ventilators and Roof Openings

Ventilators and roof openings shall be weather tight and shall be framed and braced adequately to sustain the design wind and roof loads around the openings. Ventilators shall be furnished with bird screen.

8.9 Louvers

Louver frames shall be fabricated from 1.22 mm (18 gage) galvanized steel, and blades from 0.91 mm (20 gage) galvanized steel. Louvers shall have blades of the overlapping type providing maximum weather tightness while allowing free air flow. Louvers are to be fixed sand trap type or adjustable by means of a crank, as specified in the Purchase Documents. Louver frames and blade fabricated from extruded aluminum sheet of 1.22 mm (18 gage) thickness are also acceptable.

8.9.1 Provide vertical mullions for louvers 1220 mm (4 ft) and wider with one mullion for each 1220 mm (4 ft) of width.

8.9.2 Provide flanges on interior face of frames where air intake or exhaust louvers are indicated to be connected with mechanically operated dampers or metal ductwork.

8.9.3 Provide galvanized steel insect/bird screens in rewirable frames on exterior face of louvers. Grid dimensions of insect/ bird screen mesh will be 12 mm square unless a specific size is specified in the purchase

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order. Secure with clips to ensure ease of removal for cleaning and rewiring. Fabricate screen frames to match louvers.

9 Building Foundations

Design: The design of the foundation is not included in the supply of the metal building documentation. Vendor shall furnish the Buyer with all necessary information to properly design the foundations, including loads, anchor bolt details and locations, and required recesses.

10 Fabrication

10.1 Fabrication

10.1.1 Metal building system structural framing shall be fabricated in accordance with the requirements of the AISC- "Specification for Structural Steel for Buildings - Allowable Stress and Plastic Design" or AISC – "Load and Resistance Factor Design Specification for Structural Steel Buildings".

10.1.2 Welding procedures and individual welders shall be qualified in accordance with the requirements of ANSI/AWS D1.1 or AWS D1.3 for sheet steel. All welding procedures and welding performance qualification records shall be made available to the Buyer's Inspector for review. All welders must be properly qualified for the weld procedure of the type of welding performed.

10.1.3 All fabricated structural steel shapes such as beams, columns, channels or tubes shall be either hot rolled, full penetration or double-sided fillet welded. Single-sided fillet welded structural shapes are not permitted.

10.2 Piece Marking and Identification

All parts and bundles of identical parts shall be clearly marked for identification. Bolts and fasteners shall be packaged according to type, size, and length. Loose nuts and washers shall be packaged according to size. The shipping documents shall include a master packing list which shows the quantity, description and piece mark of the various parts.

10.3 Inspection and Testing

10.3.1 All NDT procedures shall be submitted to the Inspection Department / Operations Inspection Division (OID) ASNT Level-III for acceptance prior to work commencing.

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10.3.2 The Buyer has the Right to inspect all materials and workmanship, and shall have unrestricted entry to the shop of the PEB Manufacturer at all times while work is being performed. The Buyer may reject improper, inferior, defective, or unsuitable materials and workmanship. All materials and workmanship rejected shall be repaired or replaced by the PEB Manufacturer as directed by the Buyer. The company inspector shall have access to the vendor's facilities to see that SAES-H-100 quality elements are in place prior to and during blasting, priming and coating operations.

10.3.3 The Inspection Test Plan (ITP) shall be provided for review and approval by the company inspector.

10.3.4 Inspection and testing shall conform to this Specification and Saudi Aramco Inspection Requirements Form 175-120200 attached to the Purchase Order.

10.3.5 Welding procedures and individual welders shall be qualified in accordance with the requirements of ANSI/AWS D1.1/D1.1M or ANSI/AWS D1.3 as appropriate. All welding procedures and welding performance qualification records shall be made available to the Buyer's Inspector for review.

10.3.6 Inspection of welding shall be performed in accordance with the Structural Welding Code, ANSI/AWS D1.1/D1.1M. Ultrasonic testing may be substituted for radiography if approved by Saudi Aramco Inspection.

a) All welds shall have 100% visual inspection performed per ANSI/AWS D1.1. In addition, any strikes, gouges, and other indications of careless workmanship (such as surface porosity) shall be removed by grinding.

b) The butt-welded flange sections for all primary load-bearing members shall be 100% radiographed at the weld. Primary load-bearing members shall be defined as the main frames and any members that are part of the lateral load carrying system.

c) Secondary members such as purlins, girts or rafters that are not part of the main sway frame, the butt-welds can be tested as follows; 10% of the buttwelds of each days production (randomly selected) shall have radiographic tests performed on the welds.

d) The minimum percent coverage of the specified NDT method may be increased (at any level up to 100%) if, in the opinion of the Company Inspector, the welds are of questionable

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workmanship or NDT indicates an excessive number of defects. Additional or alternative NDT methods may be used at the discretion of the Company Inspector in order to assist in determining the type or extent of defects.

10.3.7 Material test reports for each heat of structural steel, each lot of high-strength and ASTM A307 bolts shall be available for review by the Buyer. Material test reports shall conform to EN 10204, Type 3.1.

10.3.8 The Buyer may require a quantity of representative samples of bolt assemblies which the PEB Manufacturer shall supply to the Buyer for testing. Testing in accordance with ASTM F606 or ASTM F606M will be at the Buyer's expense.

10.3.9 If any damage is discovered, or any parts, components, or documentation are missing or otherwise defective, the occurrence shall be immediately reported to the Buyer in writing.

10.3.10 Shop inspection may include, but not be limited to the following:

Verification of conformance of materials with this Specification and the drawings. The limits of acceptability and repair of surface imperfections for structural steel shall be in accordance with ASTM A6 / ASTM A6M.

10.3.11 Inspection of high-strength bolted connections shall be in accordance with AISC Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325 or ASTM A490 Bolts.

10.3.12 The buyer reserves the right to inspect and reject all galvanized steel in accordance with ASTM A123/A123M and ASTM E376.

10.3.13 All web and flange splices shall be spot radiographed per AWS D1.1.

10.3.14 Additional welding inspection beyond that required by the contract or purchase order may be requested by the Saudi Aramco Inspection Department under the guidelines established per AWS D1.1.

10.3.15 Saudi Aramco's inspection and acceptance of the material shall not relieve the Vendor of his responsibility to comply with all requirements of the order and material specification, including but not limited to the requirement that all components shall properly fit when the building is erected.

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11 Drawings and Calculations

11.1 Unless otherwise specified by the Company, the following drawings shall be furnished:

11.1.1 Proposal Drawings and Technical Specifications

Two copies of the building drawings and technical specifications are to be included in Vendors formal proposal. These drawings are for proposal evaluations and become property of the Company.

The Vendor shall list in his proposal any deviations from this SAMSS, and shall state what he intends to furnish as part of the contract. Failure to list exceptions, if any, shall be construed as acceptance by the Vendor of these Specifications.

11.1.2 For Approval Drawings

Five sets of preliminary drawings composed of roof framing plans, elevations, and sections through the building shall be furnished for approval of the Company.

Fabrication of any part of the metal building system by the Vendor prior to receiving approved plans, is done at no liability to the Company.

11.1.3 Erection Drawings

Five copies of certified erection drawings for the Metal Building System shall be furnished by the Vendor to the Buyer. Such drawings and erection instructions shall identify all individual parts of the metal building system in sufficient detail to permit proper erection and installation of said parts.

11.1.4 Anchor Bolt Plan

Submit within two weeks after award of contract a drawing that clearly shows the size, location and projection of all anchor bolts for the metal building system components and the location and size of any foundation block-outs that are required. The minimum anchor bolt size shall be 20 mm (¾"). All anchor bolts shall be furnished with double nuts and the projection of the anchor bolt shall be sufficient for two nuts. Unfactored column reactions (magnitude and direction - broken down by individual load case), and base plate dimensions are also to be included.

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11.1.5 All drawings shall be made using SI Metric system of units, unless instructed otherwise in writing by the Buyer.

11.2 Drawings not Provided

Detailed shop drawings of individual parts of the metal building system are not required to be furnished by the Vendor unless requested by the Company.

11.3 Design Calculations

Design calculations shall be assembled in an orderly manner, checked and shall be subject to periodic review as requested by the Company and as required for the approval of Vendor's drawings.

11.3.1 The building structural design calculations shall include a summary of all loads and load combinations considered in the design and a clear statement of design assumptions. All computer models shall be accompanied by sketches that show joint and member numbers, support conditions, and loadings. All design information shall be based on checked calculations.

11.3.2 Summary Sheet for Deflections and Drifts: A summary sheet shall be provided listing the maximum actual deflections in all items such as purlins, girts, crane beams, jib cranes and floor beams compared with the corresponding allowable values. The maximum longitudinal and transverse drifts of the building shall be listed and compared with corresponding allowable values.

11.3.3 Load Derivations: The calculations shall show the derivation of all loads such as roof and floor, dead and live loads, crane loads and all wind and earthquake loads as applicable. The calculations shall derive all such loads used in the calculations as input for computer analysis so that any one load used in the input can be traced back in the load derivation.

When roof or floor metal decking is used as a diaphragm to carry lateral forces, both the metal deck and the deck attachments to the building frame shall be designed to transfer the lateral forces and shall comply with the requirements of AISI, "Design of Light Gage Steel Diaphragms".

11.3.4 The design of all built-up and hot-rolled steel members shall comply with the AISC - "Manual of Steel Construction, Allowable Stress Design - Ninth Edition" or AISC – "Load and Resistance Factor Design Specification for Structural Steel Buildings".

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11.3.5 The design of all cold-formed steel members shall comply with the AISI - "Cold-Formed Steel Design Manual".

12 Packing and Shipping

12.1 Packing shall be done in accordance with Company's packing specification No.18. (not applicable for buildings manufactured in-Kingdom.)

12.2 Sandwich panels shall be packaged for delivery in banded stacks with suitable foam or cardboard separators between each panel to prevent damage to the finished paint surfaces. The bands shall also be prevented from damaging the panels. Structural steel members shall be suitably separated by timber or similar during transport and storage.

12.3 Bolts, Nuts and Washers shall be shipped prior to or with the first lot of structural steel. Anchor bolts shall be shipped in time to accommodate the construction schedule for the building foundations.

Revision Summary 9 March 2008 Major revision.

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Appendix 1 – ASTM Material Equivalency

ASTM Materials EN Materials ISO Materials JIS Materials

ASTM A36/A36M EN 10025-2, Gr S275J0 ISO 630-95, E275 C G3106-95, SM490A

EN 10025-2, Gr S275JR

ASTM A53 ISO 9329-1, TS430 G3454-88, STPG 410

ISO 9330-1, TW430

ASTM A108, G1010 EN 10016-2, C10D ISO 4954, CC 11 X

G1015 EN 10016-2, C15D ISO 4954, CC 15 K

G1020 EN 10016-2, C20D ISO 4954, CC 21 K

ASTM A307 No Substitute No Substitute No Substitute

ASTM A325 No Substitute No Substitute No Substitute

ASTM A325M No Substitute ISO 7412 per ASTM A325M No Substitute

ASTM A500 EN 10219-1, S355J0H G3444-94, STK490

G3466-88, STKR490

ASTM A501 EN 10210-1, S275J0H G3444-94, STK490

G3466-88, STKR490

ASTM A563 No Substitute No Substitute No Substitute

ASTM A563M No Substitute ISO 4775 per ASTM A563M No Substitute

ASTM A1011/A1011M EN 10025-2, Gr S235JR ISO 3573, HR1 G3131, SPHC

ASTM A572/A572M, G50 EN 10025-2, Gr S355JR ISO 4950-2, E355DD G3106, SM490YA

G65 EN 10025-2, Gr S450JO ISO 4950-2, E460CC G3106, SM570

ASTM A759 None ISO 5003 E1101, E1103

ASTM A992/A992M EN 10025-2, Gr S355JR ISO 630-95, E355 C G3106, SM490YA

EN 10025-2, Gr S355J0 G3106, SM570

G3136 Note: The minimum published yield strength may vary based on the material thickness. Refer to the appropriate

material specification.

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Attachment 1 – Pre-Engineered Metal Building Design Data Sheet Location of Building Site: ___________________________________________________

Building Name: ___________________________________________________

Building Data and Dimensions

(Refer to drawings and other purchase order documents)

Building Width ______ mm Bay Spacing ______ mm Eave Height ______ mm Roof Slope ______ (See paragraph 4.3.2)

Occupancy Category: ______ Wind Importance Factor: ______ Seismic Design Category: ______ (ASCE 7-05, Tables 11.6-1 and 11.6-2) Glazing to be provided: [ ] Yes [ ] No Louver Type: [ ] Galvanized [ ] Aluminum

Meteorological Data Wind Data: Refer to SAES-A-112Basic Wind Speed: ______ kph

Coastal Area: [ ] Yes (See paragraph 4.3.3.b) [ ] No

Insulation Requirements Building is Air Conditioned: [ ] Yes [ ] No

Transmission (U) Roof: _____ W/(m² K) * Exterior Walls: _____ W/(m² K) *

* If the heat transmission coefficients (U) are not specified, the vendor is to select the insulation based on (Sections 6.5.1g & 6.5.3.f).

Design Loadings Seismic Data: Refer to SAES-A-112

Short Period Acceleration (SS) ____ %g 1-Sec Period Acceleration (S1) ____ %g

Site Class ______ Collateral Loads: _____ kN/m² (0.25 kN/m² minimum) Mezzanine Load: _____ kN/m² Special Floor Live Load: _____ kN/m²

Auxiliary Loads: [ ] Yes [ ] No Dynamic __________ Static __________ (location & magnitude shown on drawings)

Crane Type: [ ] Jib [ ] Overhead Crane Capacity _________ Ton Crane Service Classification: [ ] A [ ] B [ ] C [ ] D

Panel System Requirements Walls Roof Single Sheet [ ] [ ] Insulated Sandwich Panel [ ] [ ]

Panel Material: [ ] Aluminum-Zinc Coated Steel Sheet (0.5 mm minimum thickness) [ ] Galvanized-Steel Sheet (0.5 mm minimum thickness) [ ] Aluminum * (0.70 mm minimum thickness) * Aluminum roof and wall panels must be used in

coastal areas.

Panels: [ ] Primed [ ] Prepainted

Coating System: ________________

Color: Walls ______ Roof ______ Structural Members ______ Flushing & Trims ______