SECTION 051200 – STRUCTURAL STEEL PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. The general provisions of the Contract, including General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, Special Conditions (if any) along with the General Requirements, apply to the work specified in this section. B. Examine all Drawings and all other Sections of the Specifications for requirement therein affecting the work of this trade. 1.2 DESCRIPTION OF WORK A. Work includes, but is not limited to the following: Furnish and install all structural steel work as shown on drawings, beams, anchor bolts, temporary and permanent bracing, templates, connections, supervision and testing of these items, etc. B. Related Work Specified Elsewhere: 1. The general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and General Requirements, and Division 1, apply to the work specified in this section, 2. Submittals Section 013000 3. Concrete Work Section 033000 4. Painting Division 09 1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Applicable Codes: Specifications and Standards: Comply with provisions of the following codes, specifications and standards, except where more stringent requirements are shown or specified. All codes, specifications and standards referred to shall be latest editions: 1. American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC): a. Manual of Steel Construction b. Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges. c. Engineering for Steel Construction. 2. American Welding Society (AWS): Structural Welding Code, D-1.1. 3. Research Council on Structural Connections of the Engineering Foundation: Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM-A325 or A-490 Bolts. B. Qualification of Welders: 1. All welding shall be done by currently qualified welders. Qualification and duration of qualification shall be in accordance with the requirements of ASW D1.1. C. Quality Control: Refer to AISC, Section M5 and AISC Code of Standard Practice, Section 8, with additions noted below. 1. Inspection: The Contractor shall employ at his expense a qualified Independent Testing Laboratory, approved by the Architect and Engineer, to provide inspection of all connections, and to verify conformance to applicable codes and standards. CYBES-BLDG STRUCTURAL STEEL 051200–1 a. b. When test results or inspections indicate apparent failure to meet specification requirements, orally report such deficiency to Architect, Structural Engineer, and General Contractor, and follow with a written report (copies to each). Prepare written reports and issue within two days after results are obtained. Identify specific location to which report pertains. Distribute copies to Architect, Structural Engineer, and General Contractor. 2. Shop Inspections: Periodic and timely inspections of steel fabricator’s facilities shall include but not be limited to the following: a. Qualification of Welders. b. Welding Procedures and Testing Specified. c. Proper Cleaning of Steel Prior to Galvanization. d. Conformance to shop drawings concerning member sizes, connection assemblies, fabrication procedures. e. The number of shop inspections shall be adequate to assure conformance. These inspections shall be performed by the qualified testing laboratory personnel (AWS certified) at critical times to verify shop fabrication is in conformance with contract documents. 3. Field Inspections: Periodic, timely inspections of steel erection at job site shall be made. They shall include, but not be limited to the following: a. Inspection of field connections to verify conformance with design and applicable codes. This shall be done as required to inspect connections prior to being covered by any subsequent work. Perform once per week during erection, minimum. b. Establish and recheck a job bolt torque for calibration of impact wrenches in conformance with referenced standards. This shall be done at least once per week during general steel erection. c. High Strength Bolts: Visually observe nut rotation as indicated by match marks and “peaning” of nut corners due to impact wrench for all bolts. Spot check 10 percent of bolts for proper tension by use of a calibrated torque wrench. Check all high strength anchor bolts using calibrated torque wrench. d. Inspection and marking of field welds, welder qualifications and procedures. e. Fillet Welds: Inspect and check by visual observation and physical measurements. f. Full Penetration Welds: Visual check and ultrasonic inspection of 100% per AWS Code, Division 6, Part C. 4. Source Quality Control: 5. General: Materials and fabrication procedures are subject to inspection and tests in mill, shop and field, conducted by a qualified inspection agency. Such inspections and tests will not relieve contractor of responsibility for providing materials and fabrication procedures in compliance with specified requirements. Promptly remove and replace materials or fabricated components that do not comply. 6. Design of Members and Connections: Details shown are typical. Similar details apply to similar conditions, unless otherwise indicated. Verify dimensions at site whenever possible without causing delay in the work. Promptly notify Architect CYBES-BLDG STRUCTURAL STEEL 051200–2 whenever design of members and connections for any portion of structure are not clearly indicated. D. 1.4 Delivery, Storage and Handling: 1. Deliver materials to site at such intervals to insure uninterrupted progress of work. Deliver anchor bolts and anchorage devices, which are to be embedded in cast-in-place concrete or masonry, in ample time not to delay work. 2. Store materials on platforms, skids or other supports above the ground and so position as to minimize water-holding pockets. Keep free from dirt, grease and other foreign matter, and protect from corrosion. Provide easy access for inspection and identification. 3. Exercise care to maintain members in undamaged condition. Handle and temporarily brace members in such manner as to prevent damage to work or creation of hazards to workmen or public. During erection, tie or brace the building frame to resist erection and wind forces. SUBMITTALS A. General: Submit the following in accordance with Section 013300 “Submittals and Substitutions”. 1. Product Data or manufacturer’s specifications and installation instructions for the following products. Include laboratory test reports and other data to show compliance with specifications (including specified standards). a. Structural steel (each type), including certified copies of mill reports covering chemical and physical properties of steel supplied. b. High strength bolts (each type), including nuts and washers. Include direct tension indicators if used. c. Structural steel primer paint. d. Non-shrink grout. 2. Make fabrication and erection shop drawings complete, including details of each piece (show match marks on both erection and detail drawings, and fabricated member) indicating principal lines of connection pieces. Indicate welds by standard AWS symbols and show size, length and type of each weld. Seat angles are not to interfere with architectural clearances. Acceptance will be for size, and for arrangement of principal and auxiliary members. Verify necessary dimensions at the project site and be responsible for dimensional correctness and accurately fitting work of this Section. Prepare any deviation from design drawings under supervision of a professional engineer, registered in State of Florida, acting as the manufacturer’s Delegated engineer, who shall sign and seal these calculations and submit them with the relevant shop drawings per the statutes of the State of Florida. Submit one reproducible and two copies of all shop drawings. 3. Connection Designs: Refer to Part 3. Shop drawings submitted without required connection designs will be rejected. 4. Templates: Furnish for setting anchors and anchor bolts together with instructions. 5. Erection Procedure: Accompany shop drawings with description of detailed procedure including sequence of erection and temporary staying and bracing. 6. Test reports conducted on shop and field bolted and welded connections. Include data on type(s) of tests conducted and test results. CYBES-BLDG STRUCTURAL STEEL 051200–3 B. Computer drawing files are available for use in the production of shop drawings if allowed by the Architect. Requirements include disclaimer and contract provided by the Engineer and payment for files by the requesting sub-contractor. C. Shop Drawings: 1. Review of shop drawings does not constitute authorization to vary from contract drawings. 2. For initial review, three copies of shop drawings, shall be submitted. Additional copies will be returned unmarked. Drawings shall be clearly marked “FOR APPROVAL ONLY – NOT FOR FIELD USE”. One copy will be returned to the Architect and one copy for the contractor’s use, showing any corrections. If drawings are not approved but are returned for corrections, the approval copies shall be resubmitted. After initial review has been made, three printed copies shall be resubmitted, with all corrections made, for final review, stamped “FOR FIELD USE”. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 MATERIALS A. Structural Steel: 1. Minimum recycled steel content shall be 80%. 2. Production of steel and fabrication of the steel members shall occur within 500 miles of the project site. 3. Hot-rolled Shapes: ASTM A992, Grade 50. 4. Cold Formed Steel Tubing: ASTM A500, Grade B. 5. Steel Pipes: ASTM A53, Type E or S, Grade B. 6. Plates, Angles, Channels: ASTM A36. B. Welding Electrodes: 1. AWS D1.1. 2. Shield Metal Arc: AWS A5.1. 3. Submerged Arc: AWS A5.17. C. Bolts and Nuts: 1. Length sufficient to extend entirely through but no more than quarter (1/4) inch beyond nuts. Bolts which transmit shear shall be threaded to such length that no more than one thread will be within the grip of the metal. a. High Strength Bolts: Use unless noted otherwise ASTM A-325X, Bearing Type with threads excluded from shear plane. 2. Anchor Bolts: Threaded F1554, Grade 55 rod. 3. Machine Bolts: ASTM A-307, Grade A, and ANSI #A-18.2. Hex head unfinished bolts with hex nuts. 4. Concrete Inserts: Refer to Section 033000. 5. Nuts: ASTM A563, Grade A, and Style as specified in the applicable ASTM bolt standard. D. Washers: 1. Plain: ANSI #B-18.22; ASTM F844. 2. Hardened: ASTM #F-436; ASTM F436 beveled as required. 3. Load Indicator Washers: a. ASTM F959. CYBES-BLDG STRUCTURAL STEEL 051200–4 b. 2.2 Galvanized: ASTM B695, Class 50, Type 1 – Use where steel is galvanized. E. Paint: 1. Primer: SSPC-PS Guide 7.00, or approved equal. 2. Galvanizing Repair: 85-per cent zinc dust content in organic resin. ASTM A780. 3. Refer to Section 09900 for painting requirements. F. Non-Metallic Shrinkage Resistant Grout: Premixed, non-metallic, non-corrosive, non-staining product containing selected silica sands, Portland cement, shrinkage compensating agents, plasticizing and water-reducing agents, complying with CE-CRD-C621. FABRICATION A. Fabricator: Five (5) years experience in fabricating structural steel and having facilities and personnel adequate to have produced three (3) projects of similar scope. B. Fabrication: 1. Shop Fabrication and Assembly: Fabricate and assemble structural assemblies in shop to greatest extent possible. Fabricate in accordance with referenced standards and reviewed shop drawings. Fabricate items of structural steel in accordance with AISC specifications and as indicated on final shop drawings. Provide camber in structural members where indicated. Properly mark and match mark materials for field assembly. Fabricate for delivery sequence that will expedite erection and minimize field handling of materials. Where finishing is required, complete assembly, including welding of units, before start of finishing operations. Provide finish surfaces of members exposed in final structure free of markings, burrs and other defects. 2. Connections: Shop connections shall be standard connections developing full strength of members, except as otherwise specifically indicated on drawings. Mill abutting section in compression. Punch, drill, tap and ream holes as necessary for attachment of materials of other trades. Weld shop connections; field weld only where indicated. Drill holes in base or bearing plates. Punch, drill, or cut (do not burn) holes at right angle to the surface of the metal and one-sixteenth (1/16) inch larger than the diameter of the bolt. Provide clean-cut holes without torn or ragged edges. Remove outside burrs resulting from drilling or reaming. 3. Correction of Work: Where items will remain exposed to view in the finished work, mispunched holes shall be plugged, welded and ground flush; repair notches or gouges by completing filling with weld metal, using procedures appropriate to the condition. Obtain Architect’s prior approval of repair procedure and final approval of repaired section. 4. Fastenings: Furnish specified bolts and nuts for anchoring steel to steel, concrete, brace rods, connections, and ties. ¾” diameter, minimum, unless noted otherwise. 5. Holes for Other Work: Provide holes required for securing other work to structural steel framing and for passage of other work through steel framing members as shown on final shop drawings. Provide threaded nuts welded to framing and other specialty items as indicated to receive other work. Cut, drill or punch holes perpendicular to metal surfaces. Do not flame-cut holes or enlarge holes by burning. Drill holes in bearing plates. CYBES-BLDG STRUCTURAL STEEL 051200–5 2.3 SHOP PAINTING/TREATMENTS A. General: Shop paint structural steel, except those members or portions of members to be embedded in concrete or mortar. Paint embedded steel that is partially exposed on exposed portions and initial 2 inches of embedded areas only. Do not paint surfaces to be welded or high strength bolted with friction-type connections. Apply 2 coats of paint to surfaces that are inaccessible after assembly or erection. Change color of second coat to distinguish it from first. B. Painting: Provide a one coat, shop applied paint system complying with Steel Structures Painting Council (SSPC) Paint System Guide No. 7.00 and as specified in this section. C. Surface Preparation: 1. Power Tool Clean surfaces to be painted which will not remain exposed by removing oil, grease, loose mill scale and rust, and foreign matter to the degree illustrated by SSPC-3; one-half (1/2) mil profile. 2. Commercial Blast Clean, to the degree indicated by SSPC-6, surfaces that will remain exposed to view. Apply shop paint the same day as steel is cleaned. D. Painting: Apply 2.5-mil thick dry film of shop paint, worked well into joints. Finish surface smooth and uniform without voids or runs. Permit drying before handling. E. Galvanize (all items exposed to weather or which are located outside building exterior wall lines). Prepare members in accordance with ASTM A-385 and apply in accordance with ASTM A-386 to deposit 1.25-oz. per square foot of surface per ASTM A-123. Finished surfaces shall be free of bare spots, stalactites, and inclusions of flux or ash. F. Marking: Mark each piece legibly in a protected location to correspond with match marks on reviewed shop drawings. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 CONDITION OF PRECEDING WORK: A. Erector shall have five (5) years experience in erecting structural steel and have equipment and personnel who have erected three (3) projects of similar size and complexity. B. Before commencing erection, inspect condition of prior work where connections will be made thereto. Report to Contractor, in writing, any condition that is unacceptable. Do not commence erection until unacceptable condition has been corrected. Commending erection will be held as acceptance of conditions. 3.2 WORKMANSHIP: A. Erect in accordance with AISC “Manual”. After assembling the various members forming a portion of the framework, align, plumb and adjust properly before fastening, Use drift pins only to bring members together in such manner as to prevent distortion or damage of the metal. Align holes using drift pins (so bolts will not bind but may be turned readily with a wrench). Provide adequate temporary bracing necessary to hold frame plumb. Bracing is to remain in place until roof diaphragm is completed and anchored to walls. BASE AND BEARING PLATES: A. Support on steel shims and double nuts and washers as required; align using wedges and tighten nuts. 3.3 CYBES-BLDG STRUCTURAL STEEL 051200–6 B. C. Grouting: Specified in Section 03 300. Trimming: Cut wedges and shims off flush with edges of plates and leave in place. 3.4 CUTTING: A. Use of a cutting torch for correction of fabrication errors will not be permitted on any essential member of the structural frame; its use will be allowed on minor members, while not under stress, only after such use is specifically authorized in each case by the Engineer. Do not burn field holes; drill and ream. 3.5 CONNECTIONS: A. Bolting: 1. Refer to Research Council on Structural Connections “Specification for Structural Joints using ASTM A325 or A490 Bolts”. Hereafter referred to as “H.S. Bolt Spec.”. 2. Use high tensile strength bolts and nuts for field connections of primary members (columns, beams, trusses, etc.) and machine bolts and nuts for secondary members and miscellaneous steel. Do not reuse bolts. 3. Where structural joints are made using high strength bolts, hardened washers and nuts, the materials, methods of installation, tension control, type of wrenches to be used and inspection methods shall conform to referenced Specification. High strength connections shall have hardened washers at each assembly of size as specified by ASTM for size of bolt used. Place washer under element (nut or head) which will be turned by the power wrench and under bolt elements in a slotted connection. Insert bolts into holes so heads will be toward decking and/or finish, except in places where clearance is generous (so projection of nuts and overrun of bolts present no problem). B. C. Handling and Storage of Fasteners: Refer to H.S. Bolt Spec. Subsection 8(a). Bearing Type Connections shall comply with H.S. Bolt Spec. Subsection 8(a) of the referenced specification. These shall be visually inspected by the Independent Testing Laboratory. D. Welded: Provide AWS D1.1 qualified welders, welding operators, and tackers. Field weld only where indicated. Welding procedure shall be such as to minimize distortion and stress concentration and to produce connection of required strength. 1. Surfaces within two inches of any field welded location shall be wire brushed before welding to reduce the shop paint film to a minimum. E. 1. 2. 3. 4. CYBES-BLDG Connection Design: Bolted and welded connections shall be designed in accordance with referenced standards and specifications. Unless noted otherwise, connections shall be designed for a minimum of one-half the total uniform load capacity shown on the tables of Uniform Load Constants, Part 2 of the AISC Manual, for the given beam, span, and grade of steel specified. Connection designs must conform to AISC publication “Engineering for Steel Construction”. Connection designs not specifically detailed on the drawings shall be designed by a Florida Registered Structural Engineer who shall be the manufacturer’s Delegated Engineer. Signed and sealed calculations and drawings are required STRUCTURAL STEEL 051200–7 and shall be submitted for Architect’s records. Structural steel shop drawings will be rejected unless the required calculations are included. Manufacturer’s Delegated Engineer shall comply with Statutes of the State of Florida. 3.6 FIELD PAINTING: A. After assembly and testing, clean unprimed areas at connections, markings, welds and bolts free of rust and loose mill scale. Then touch-up these areas, bolts and burned, scratched or abraded shop coat with specified shop paint. Touch-up galvanized surfaces applying zinc-rich organic coating 2.5 mils thick. Refer to Division 09 for painting of exposed steel. END OF SECTION 051200 CYBES-BLDG STRUCTURAL STEEL 051200–8 SECTION 055000 – METAL FABRICATIONS PART 1 – GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 1.2 SUMMARY A. This Section includes the following: 1. Miscellaneous steel framing, supports and trim not shown on structural drawings. 1.3 SUBMITTALS A. Shop Drawings: Detail fabrication and erection of each metal fabrication indicated. Include plans, elevations, sections, and details of metal fabrications and their connections. Show anchorage and accessory items. 1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Fabricator Qualifications: A firm experienced in producing metal fabrications similar to those indicated for this Project and with a record of successful in-service performance, as well as sufficient production capacity to produce required units. B. Welding: Qualify procedures and personnel according to AWS D1.1, “Structural Welding Code – Steel.” 1.5 PROJECT CONDITIONS A. Field Measurements: Verify dimensions by field measurements where possible before fabrication and indicate measurements on Shop Drawings. Where field measurements cannot be made, establish dimensions and proceed with fabrication. Allow for trimming and fitting. B. Coordinate installation of anchorages for metal fabrications. Furnish setting drawings, templates, and directions for installing anchorages, including sleeves, concrete inserts, anchor bolts, and items with integral anchors, that are to be embedded in concrete or masonry. Deliver such items to Project site in time for installation. PART 2 – PRODUCTS 2.1 METALS A. Metal Surfaces, General: For metal fabrications exposed to view in the completed Work, provide materials with smooth, flat surfaces without blemishes. Do not use materials with exposed pitting, seam marks, roller marks, rolled trade names, or roughness. B. Steel Plates, Shapes, and Bars: ASTM A36. C. Steel Tubing: Cold-formed steel tubing complying with ASTM A500. D. Steel Pipe: ASTM A53, standard weight (Schedule 40), unless another weight is indicated or required by structural loads. E. Malleable-Iron Castings: ASTM A47, Grade 32510. F. Cast-in-Place Anchors in Concrete: Threaded or wedge type; galvanized ferrous castings, either ASTM A47 malleable iron or ASTM A27 cast steel. Provide bolts, washers, and shims as needed, hot-dip galvanized per ASTM A153. CYBES-BLDG METAL FABRICATIONS 055000–1 G. Welding Rods and Bare Electrodes: Select according to AWS specifications for metal alloy welded. H. Aluminum Extrusions: ASTM B221, alloy 6063-T6. 2.2 PAINT A. Shop Primer for Ferrous Metal: Fast-curing, lead- and chromate-free, universal modified-alkyd primer complying with performance requirements in FS TT-P-664. B. Galvanizing Repair Paint: High-zinc-dust-content paint for re-galvanizing welds in steel, complying with SSPC-Paint 20. C. Bituminous Paint: Cold-applied asphalt mastic complying with SSPC-Paint 12, except containing no asbestos fibers, or cold-applied asphalt emulsion complying with ASTM D1187. 2.3 FASTENERS A. General: Provide Type 304 or 316 stainless-steel fasteners for exterior use and zinc-plated fasteners with coating complying with ASTM B633, Class Fe/Zn 5, where built into exterior walls. Select fasteners for type, grade, and class required. B. Bolts and Nuts: Regular hexagon-head bolts, ASTM A307, Grade A with hex nuts, ASTM A563. C. Anchor Bolts: ASTM F1554, Grade 36. D. Plain Washers: Round, carbon steel, ASME B18.22.1. E. Lock Washers: Helical, spring type, carbon steel, ASME B18.21.1. F. Expansion Anchors: Stainless-steel bolts complying with ASTM F593 and nuts complying with ASTM F594 with capability to sustain a load equal to six times the load imposed when installed in unit masonry and equal to four times the load imposed when installed in concrete. 2.4 FABRICATION, GENERAL A. Shop Assembly: Preassemble items in shop to greatest extent possible to minimize field splicing and assembly. Disassemble units only as necessary for shipping and handling limitations. B. Ease exposed edges to a radius of approximately 1/32 inch. C. Weld corners and seams continuously. At exposed connections, grind exposed welds and surfaces smooth. D. Provide for anchorage of type required for supporting substrate. Fabricate and space anchors to support intended loads. E. Cut, reinforce, drill, and tap metal fabrications as indicated to receive finish hardware, screws, and similar items. 2.5 MISCELLANEOUS FRAMING, SUPPORTS AND TRIM A. General: Provide steel framing, supports and trim that are not a part of structural-steel framework as necessary to complete the Work. B. Fabricate units from structural-steel shapes, plates, and bars of welded construction. Cut, drill, and tap units to receive hardware, hangers, and similar items. C. Where units are indicated to be cast into concrete or built into masonry, equip with integrally welded steel strap anchors 1-1/4 inches wide by 1/4 inch thick by 8 inches long at 24 inches o.c., unless otherwise indicated. Furnish inserts if units must be installed after concrete is placed. D. Galvanize miscellaneous framing, supports, and trim in exterior walls or roofs where cast in concrete. CYBES-BLDG METAL FABRICATIONS 055000–2 2.6 FINISHES, GENERAL A. Galvanizing: Hot-dip galvanize items as indicated to comply with applicable standard listed below: 1. ASTM A123, for galvanizing steel and iron products. 2. ASTM A153, for galvanizing steel and iron hardware. B. Preparation for Shop Priming: 1. Exteriors: SSPC-SP, “Commercial Blast Cleaning.” 2. Interiors: SSPC-SP 3, “Power Tool Cleaning.” C. Apply shop primer to uncoated surfaces of metal fabrications, except those with galvanized finishes and those to be embedded in concrete, sprayed-on fireproofing, or masonry, unless otherwise indicated. Comply with SSPC-PA 1, “Paint Application Specification No. 1,” for shop painting. PART 3 – EXECUTION 3.1 INSTALLATION A. Fastening to In-Place Construction: Provide anchorage devices and fasteners where necessary for securing metal fabrications to in-place construction. Include threaded fasteners for concrete and masonry inserts, toggle bolts, through-bolts, and other connectors. B. Cutting, Fitting, and Placement: Perform cutting, drilling, and fitting required for installing metal fabrications. Set metal fabrications accurately in location, alignment, and elevation; with edges and surfaces level, plumb, true, and free of rack. C. Corrosion Protection: Coat concealed surfaces of aluminum that will come into contact with grout, concrete, masonry, wood, or dissimilar metals with a heavy coat of bituminous paint. 3.2 ADJUSTING AND CLEANING A. Touchup Painting: Immediately after erection, clean field welds, bolted connections, and abraded areas of shop paint, and paint exposed areas with the same material as used for shop painting to comply with SSPC PA 1 for touching up shop-painted surfaces. B. Galvanized Surfaces: Clean field welds, bolted connections, and abraded areas and repair galvanizing to comply with ASTM A780. END OF SECTION 055000 CYBES-BLDG METAL FABRICATIONS 055000–3
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