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TABLE OF CONTENTS


1.0 SCOPE

2.0 CROSS REFERENCES

3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

4.1 General
4.2 Design Criteria
4.3 Ratings
4.4 Materials
4.5 Fabrication
4.6 Elongation
4.7 Size Variations
4.8 Reel Design
4.9 Markings

5.0 TESTS

6.0 PACKING AND SHIPPING

7.0 DATA SCHEDULE



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1.0 SCOPE

This SEC Material Standard Specification (TMSS) specifies the minimum technical
requirements for design, engineering, manufacture, testing, inspection and
performance of galvanized steel guy wire strand intended to be used in the overhead
transmission system of Saudi Electricity Company (SEC), Saudi Arabia.


2.0 CROSS REFERENCES

This Material Standard Specification shall be read in conjunction with the latest
revision of SEC General Specification No. 01-TMSS-01, titled General Requirements
for All Equipment/Materials which shall be considered as an integral part of this
TMSS.

This TMSS shall also be read in conjunction with SEC Purchase Order or Contract
Schedules for project as applicable.


3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

The latest revisions of the following Codes and Standards shall be applicable for the
material covered in this TMSS. The vendor/manufacturer may propose
equipment/material conforming to equivalent Industry Codes and Standards other than
those quoted hereunder without jeopardizing the requirements of this TMSS, in which
case he shall submit a copy of the proposed standards and shall submit a written proof
that the proposed standards are equivalent in all significant respects to the standards
specified. Acceptability of any alternate code or standard is at the discretion of SEC.

3.1 ASTM A475 Standard Specification for Zinc-Coated Steel Wire
Strand


4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

4.1 General

4.1.1 The galvanized guy wire strand shall be of manufacturer's standard
design and shall meet or exceed the requirements of this Specification
in all respects.

4.1.2 Manufacturer's drawings, as required in 01-TMSS-01, shall show the
outline of the galvanized guy wire strand, together with all pertinent
dimensions. Any variations in these dimensions due to manufacturing
tolerances shall be indicated

4.2 Design Criteria

4.2.1 Service conditions referenced in 01-TMSS-01 shall be the basis of
design criteria.



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4.2.2 The galvanized guy wire strand shall be high-strength (HS) grade steel
wire.


4.3 Ratings

4.3.1 The ratings and characteristics of galvanized guy wire strand covered
by this Specification are given in Table 1 below. The values stated in
inchpound units shall be regarded as the standard. The values given in
parentheses are for information only.

Table 1

Nominal
Diameter of
Strand
inch (mm)
Number
of Wires
in Strand
Nominal
Diameter of
Coated
Wires in
Strand
inch (mm)
Minimum
Breaking
Strength of
Strand
lbf (kN)
Approximate
Weight of
Strand
lb/1000 ft
(kg/304.8 m)
3/8 (9.52) 7 0.120 (3.05) 10800 (48.04)
273 (124)
7/16
(11.11)
7 0.145 (3.68) 14500 (64.50)
399 (181)
1/2 (12.70) 7 0.165 (4.19) 18800 (83.63)
517 (234)
9/16
(14.29)
7 0.188 (4.78)
24500
(108.98)
671 (304)
5/8 (15.88) 7 0.207 (5.26)
29600
(131.67)
813 (369)
1 (25.40) 19 0.200 (5.08)
73200
(325.61)
2073 (940)

4.3.2 The required size of galvanized guy wire strand shall be as specified in
the Data Schedule.

4.4 Materials

4.4.1 The base metal shall be made by the open-hearth, basic oxygen, or
electric furnace process. The finished wire shall be free from harmful
defects.


4.4.2 The steel wire strand shall be coated with any grade of zinc conforming
to ASTM B6. The galvanized coating shall be Class C as specified in
ASTM A 475. The zinc coating shall be continuous and uniform. The
weight of zinc coating in ounces per square foot or grams per square
meter, shall not be less than that given in Table 2 below:






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Table 2

Nominal Diameter of
Coated Wire in Strand
inch (mm)
Minimum Weight of Coating
of Uncoated Wire Surface
oz/ft
2
(g/m
2
)
0.120 (3.05) 2.55 (778)
0.145 (3.68) 2.70 (824)
0.165 (4.19) 2.70 (824)
0.188 (4.78) 3.00 (915)
0.207 (5.26) 3.00 (915)
0.200 (5.08) 3.00 (915)

4.5 Fabrication

4.5.1 The strand direction of lay of the outer layer shall be left-hand lay and
shall be reversed in successive layer. A left-hand lay is defined as a
counter-clockwise twist away from the observer.

4.5.2 All wires shall be stranded with uniform tension. Stranding shall be
sufficiently close to ensure no appreciable reduction in diameter when
stressed to ten percent (10%) of the minimum breaking strength.

4.5.3 The 7-wire strand shall consist of a center wire with a 6-wire layer
concentrically twisted over it with a uniform pitch of not more than 16
times the specified nominal diameter of the strand.

4.5.4 The 19-wire strand shall consist of a center wire with a 6-wire layer
concentrically twisted over it, having a right lay and a uniform pitch of
not more than 16 times the nominal diameter of the wires. A 12-wire
outer layer, having a left lay shall be concentrically twisted over the 7-
wire core and shall have uniform pitch of not more than 16 times the
specified nominal diameter of the strand.

4.5.5 All wires in the strand shall lie naturally in their true position in the
completed strand. They shall tend to remain in position when the strand
is cut at any point or be readily replaced by hand and then remain in
position.

4.5.6 J oints or splices may be made in the individual wires before drawing to
final size or in the finished wires composing the strand. J oints made in
individual finished wires shall be acceptable provided there is no more
than one joint in any 150 ft (45.7 m) section of the completed strand


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and the location of each joint is marked on the strand with paint or
some other distinguishing mark.

4.5.7 There shall be no strand joints or strand splices in any length of the
completed strand.

4.5.8 The strand shall be free from imperfections not consistent with good
commercial practices.



4.6 Elongation

4.6.1 The elongation of the high strength grade steel strand in 24 inch (610
mm) shall not be less than five percent (5%).

4.6.2 The elongation tests shall be made on lengths of strand, which do not
contain wire joints.

4.6.3 Elongation shall be observed while applying tension load and reading
shall be taken when fracture occurs.

4.7 Size Variations

The diameter of the zinc-coated wire forming the strand shall not vary more
than 0.004 inch (0.10 mm) for a wire diameter of 0.091 to 0.120 inch (2.31
to 3.05 mm) and 0.005 inch (0.13 mm) for a wire diameter of 0.121 inch
(3.07 mm) and over.

4.8 Reel Design

4.8.1 Reel shall be of non-returnable wood. Standard reel sizes shall be used
unless otherwise specified by SEC.

4.8.2 Length of strand in reel may vary between the standard (nominal)
length and ten percent (10%) over the standard (nominal) length.

4.9 Markings

4.9.1 Each end of the galvanized guy wire strand in the package shall bear a
strong weather-resistant non-corroding tag identifying the following:

a. Grade of Guy Wire Strand
b. Size
c. Weight
d. Length of Guy Wire Strand
e. Stranding
f. Class of Coating
g. Number of joints in the coated wire



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4.9.2 Each reel shall be stenciled to show all information under paragraph
4.9.1 plus additional information as follows:

a. Manufacturer's Name and Country of Origin
b. Year of Manufacture
c. Serial Number
d. Size of Reel
e. Gross Weight


f. SEC Purchase Order Number/Contract Number
g. Consignee Address
h. Direction of Rolling
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5.0 TESTS

All test results shall be provided for review and acceptance by SEC.

5.1 The galvanized guy wire strand shall be tested in accordance with ASTM
A475.

5.2 Tests for mechanical properties of component wires shall also be made before
stranding.

5.3 Tension test shall be made on the finished strand and the breaking strength
shall not be less than the minimum breaking strength specified in Section 4.3.

5.4 The zinc coated steel strands shall pass the preece test in accordance with the
latest edition of ASTM A 239.


5.5 The zinc-coated wire shall be capable of being wrapped at a rate not exceeding
15 turns/minute in a close helix of at least 2 turns around a cylindrical mandrel
equal to 3 times the nominal diameter of the wire under test, without fracture of
wire and cracking or flaking the zinc coating to such an extent that any zinc
can be removed by rubbing with bare fingers.

5.6 If on testing the sample from any drum/coil fails to conform to the
requirements of the specification two additional samples shall be taken from
the same drum and tested. Both these samlpes shall conform to the
requirements otherwise the drum shall be rejected. Samples shall then be taken
from all the drums offered for acceptance and tested. If the sample from any
drum does not meet the requirements, that drum shall be rejected. If the
number of drums rejected exceed 20% of the offered lot, the complete lot shall
be rejected.


6.0 PACKING AND SHIPPING

In addition to the packing and shipping requirements specified in 01-TMSS-01, the
following shall be fulfilled:


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6.1 The guy wire strand shall be furnished on non-returnable wooden reels,
protected by wood lagging, or other suitable method, against damage during
shipment and to facilitate field handling and long-term outdoor storage.

6.2 The reels shall be sufficiently sturdy to withstand normal service incident to
shipping, hauling, and field erection.

6.3 The method of packing shall be strong enough to withstand wear and tear
during sea/inland transportation and handling at site.

6.4 Methods of packaging, marking and shipping shall be submitted to SEC for
review and acceptance.








































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7.0 DATA SCHEDULE

GALVANIZED GUY WIRE STRAND

SEC Enquiry No. Date:

SEC Purchase Order
No.
Date:
or Contract No.

SEC PTS No./Project Title with J .O. No.

REFERENCE
SECTION NO. DESCRIPTION 'A' 'B' 'C'


3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

Applicable Industry Standards *

4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

4.2 Grade of Guy Wire Strand HS

Nominal Diameter of Strand (inch)

4.2 Number of Coated Wires in Strand

Diameter of Coated Wire (inch) *

4.3 Minimum Breaking Strength (lbs)

4.4 Class of Zinc Coating Class C

4.5 Type of Lay Left Lay

4.8 Type of Reel Wooden

Length per reel (feet)




'A'- SEC SPECIFIED DATA/PARAMETER.
'B'- BIDDER/SUPPLIER/VENDOR/CONTRACTOR PROPOSED DATA/PARAMETERS.
'C'- REMARKS SUPPORTING THE PROPOSED DEVIATION IN COLUMN 'B'.
(*)- DATA/PARAMETER TO BE PROVIDED/PROPOSED BY THE BIDDER/SUPPLIER/
VENDOR/CONTRACTOR IN COLUMN 'B'.





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7.0 DATA SCHEDULE

GALVANIZED GUY WIRE STRAND







5.0 TESTS

Optional or Special Test Requirements (if any)








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7.0 DATA SCHEDULE

GALVANIZED GUY WIRE STRAND

ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION OR FEATURES TO BE FURNISHED BY
SEC:
A.







ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY DATA OR FEATURES PROPOSED BY
BIDDER/VENDOR/SUPPLIER/CONTRACTOR:
B.







OTHER PARTICULARS TO BE FILLED UP BY BIDDER/VENDOR/SUPPLIER/
CONTRACTOR:
C.





Actual Manufacturer
of Equipment/Material
Vendor/Supplier/
Contractor

Name of the Company
Location and address



Name and Signature of
authorized
representative

and date


Official Seal/Stamp
of the Company &
Date