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ITEM
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-INSP DATE
No.

A HIGH STRENGTH BOLTS (ASTM A325)

12-SAMSS-007,
A1 All bolts are of new stock.
Para. 4.1.1

All ASTM A325 or ASTM A325M high-strength bolts, shall be Type 1, plain, 12-SAMSS-007,
A3
for structures that are painted. Para. 6.2.5.4

All ASTM A325 or ASTM A325M high-strength bolts, shall be Type 1,

galvanized, for structures with galvanized steel. 12-SAMSS-007,
A4
(Note: Galvanized washers and nuts shall be furnished when galvanized Para. 6.2.5.4
bolts are required.)

Mill test reports for each heat of high strength bolts are available for review
and verified to meet the requirements of the ASTM A325 specification. 12-SAMSS-007,
A5
(AISC Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325 or A490 Bolts, Para. 6.2.5.2 a
Para. 2.1)

The geometry/dimensions of Heavy-hex structural bolt dimensions shall

meet the requirements of ANSI/ASME B18.2.6 or the basic dimensions
12-SAMSS-007,
A6 shown in Attachment 1 of this checklist. (AISC Specification for Structural
Para. 6.2.5.2 a
Joints Using ASTM A325 or A490 Bolts, Para. 2.3.2, Table C-2.1 and
Figure C-2.2)

ASTM A 325 bolts are properly identified and marked with the material
grade and manufacturer's logo in accordance with Attachment 3 of this 12-SAMSS-007,
A7
checklist. (AISC Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325 or Para. 6.2.5.5
A490 Bolts, Figures C-2.1& C-2.2)

Galvanized ASTM A325 bolts shall not be reused bolts. (AISC

12-SAMSS-007,
A8 Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325 or A490 Bolts, Para.
Para. 6.2.5.2 a
2.3.3)

B Heavy Hexagonal NUTS for High Strength Bolts

12-SAMSS-007,
B1 All nuts are of new stock.
Para. 4.1.1

Mill test reports for each heat of heavy hexagonal nuts are available for
review and verified to meet the requirements of the ASTM A563 12-SAMSS-007,
B2
specification. (AISC Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325 or Para. 7.6
A490 Bolts, Para. 2.1 and 2.4.1)

The geometry/dimensions of Heavy-hex nut meet the requirements of

ANSI/ASME B18.2.6 and of the Attachment 1 of this checklist. (AISC 12-SAMSS-007,
B3
Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325 or A490 Bolts, Para. Para. 6.2.5.2 a
2.4.2)

Heavy Hex Nut shall be ASTM A563 Grade DH or ASTM A563M Grade
12-SAMSS-007,
B4 10S(AISC Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325 or A490
Para. 6.2.5.2 a
Bolts, Table 2.1.) as shown in Attachment 2 of this checklist.

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ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-INSP DATE
No.

Heavy hexagonal nuts are properly identified and marked with the material
grade and manufacturer's logo in accordance with Attachment 3 of this 12-SAMSS-007,
B5
checklist. (AISC Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325 or Para. 6.2.5.6
A490 Bolts, Figures C-2.1& C-2.2)

All bolts, washers and nuts shall be packaged and delivered in rigid , 12SAMSS007,
B6
weather proof containers, cardboard containers are not acceptable 6.3.1.2

Mechanically galvanized bolts and nuts shall not be intermixed with hot-dip 12-SAMSS-008,
B7
galvanized nuts and bolts. (PIP-STS05130, Para. 6.5.4) Sec. I

C Washers for high strength bolt assembly

12-SAMSS-007,
C1 All washers are of new stock.
Para. 4.1.1

Mill test reports for each heat of flat circular washers and square or
rectangular beveled washers are available for review and verified to meet 12-SAMSS-007,
C2
the requirements of the ASTM F436 specification. (AISC Specification for Para. 7.6
Structural Joints Using ASTM A325 or A490 Bolts, Para. 2.5)

The type and finish of washers conform with Attachment 2 of this checklist.
12-SAMSS-007,
C3 (AISC Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325 or A490 Bolts,
Para. 6.2.5.2 a
Para. 2.5 & Table 2.1)

Compressible-washer-type direct tension indicators shall meet the

12-SAMSS-007,
C4 requirements of ASTM F959. (AISC Specification for Structural Joints Using
Para. 6.2.5.2 a
ASTM A325 or A490 Bolts, Para. 2.6.1)

Fastener components (bolts, nuts and washers) shall be protected from dirt
and moisture in closed containers in a protected shelter. (AISC 12-SAMSS-007,
C5
Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325 or A490 Bolts, Para. Para. 6.2.5.2 a
2.2)

D Standard Bolt Assemblies (ASTM A307 Bolts)

Mill test reports for each heat of ASTM A 307 bolts, are available for review 12-SAMSS-007,
D1
and verified to meet the requirements of the ASTM A307 specification. Para. 7.6

12-SAMSS-007,
D2 Nuts shall be ASTM A563 Grade A (Hex ¼" - 1½" diameter)
Para. 4.7
12-SAMSS-007,
D3 Washer shall be ASTM F436.
Para. 4.7

ASTM A307 bolt shall be limited in size to 5/8 inch (16 mm) diameter and 12-SAMSS-007,
D4
smaller. Para. 6.2.5.10

E Direct Tension Indicators (DTI) for ASTM A325 OR A490:

DTI have certificate of compliance or test reports from the manufacturer

and conforms with the requirements of ASTM F 959 – 05, Sec. 15. (AISC
Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325 or A490 Bolts, Para.
2.5) 12-SAMSS-008,
E1
The report shall show the heat number, compression test loads, measured Sec. I
thickness of protective coatings, gap, nominal size, production lot
identification number, ASTM designation, type and issue date, and
purchase order number.

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Direct tension indicators met the dimensional requirements of per Table 4 12-SAMSS-008,
E2
of Attachment 4. {ASTM F 959, Para. 15} Sec. I

Each direct tension indicator shall be marked to identify the lot number,
12-SAMSS-008,
E3 manufacturer or private label distribution, as appropriate, and type (A325
Sec. I
and A490). {ASTM F 959, Para. 17.1}

All markings shall be depressed on the same face of the

12-SAMSS-008,
E4 direct tension indicators as the protrusions. Raised markings
Sec. I
are prohibited. {ASTM F 959, Para. 17.1}

The direct tension indicators shall be stored in an

12-SAMSS-008,
E5 environment that preserves the surface condition supplied by
Sec. I
the manufacturer. {ASTM F 959, Para. 19.1}

F Storage, Handling and Preservation

Mechanically galvanized bolts and nuts shall not be intermixed with hot-dip 12-SAMSS-008,
F1
galvanized nuts and bolts. (PIP-STS05130, Para. 6.5.4) Sec. I

All materials shall be received, unloaded, stored, and otherwise handled in

12-SAMSS-008,
F2 a manner that prevents distortion, deterioration, damage, or staining. (PIP-
Sec. I
STS05130, Para. 6.1.1)

Materials shall be kept free of dirt, grease, and other foreign matter.(PIP- 12-SAMSS-008,
F3
STS05130, Para. 6.1.1) Sec. I
REMARKS:

REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:

1. 12-SAMSS-005, Marking of Metal Products, (28 January, 2004)

2. 12-SAMSS-007, Fabrication of Structural and Miscellaneous Steel, (30 November, 2002)
3. 12-SAMSS-008, Erection of Structural and Miscellaneous Steel, (28 January, 2004)
4. PIP STS05130, Erection of Structural and Miscellaneous Steel Specification, (February 2002)
5. ASTM A6/A6M, Rev. A, Standard Specification for General Requirements for Rolled Structural Steel Bars, Plates, Shapes,
and Sheet Piling, (03/01/2004)
6. ASTM F 959, Standard Specification for Compressible-Washer-Type Direct Tension Indicators for Use with Structural Fasteners, 2005

Contractor / Third-Party Saudi Aramco

Construction Representative* PMT Representative
T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:

QC Inspector PID Representative

Performed Inspection Work / Rework May Proceed T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:

QC Supervisor Proponent and Others

Quality Record Approved: T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Organization,
Name, Sign and Date:
Initials and Date:

*Person Responsible for Completion of Quality Work / Test Y = YES N = NO F = FAILED

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ATTACHMENT 3
Figure C-2.1. Required marks for acceptable bolt and nut assemblies
(Spec. for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325 or A490 Bolts)

Notes:
1. XYZ represents the manufacturer’s identification mark.
2. ASTM F1852 twist-off-type tension-control bolt
assemblies are also produced with heavy-hex head
that has similar markings.

ATTACHMENT 4 (Reference: ASTM F959, Para. 17.1)

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