AL KHAFJI JOINT OPERATIONS No.

: MS-907-003

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CONSOLIDATED CONTRACTORS COMPANY

AL KHAFJI FDP PHASE-I ONSHORE FACILITIES

SAUDI ARABIA

METHOD STATEMENT

FOR

STRUCTURAL STEEL ERECTION

MS-907-003

AL KHAFJI JOINT OPERATIONS

AL KHAFJI FDP PHASE-I ONSHORE FACILITIES

KFDP

KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA

Issued for MBelshashi B.Moussa

29 .9. 07 RZurub
0 81402 1701 Mech. Approval Mech. Mngr D.Hiscock Project
QC Mngr
HSE Mngr Director
Plant Checked Verified Approved
Rev. Project Discipline Description Date Prepared By Verified By
No. By By By
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INDEX

1. Scope
2. Purpose
3. References
4. Responsibilities
5. Specialized tooling equipment
6. Procedure
7. Safety
8. Attachment

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1. SCOPE
The scope of this Method Statement is structural steel erection and bolt tightening.
2. PURPOSE
The purpose of this document is to describe the Method Statement of Structural Steel Erection.
3. REFERENCES
QCP-907-143 Structural Steel Erection
12-SAMSS-007 ARAMCO Specification, Steel Structure
12-SAMSS-008 ARAMCO Specification, Steel Structure
ITP-907-143 Structural Steel Erection
AISC Ninth Edition (Section-5 Page-273 Clause-8/d2)
(Bolt Tightening Procedure)
4. RESPONSIBILITIES
It is the responsibility of the Site Engineer, Supervisor and Foreman to apply this Method
Statement.
5. SPECIALIZED TOOLING EQUIPMENT
5.1 Manual Spanners
5.2 Pneumatic Impact Wrenches
5.3 Torque Wrench
5.4 Air Compressor
6. PROCEDURE
6.1 Supervisor/Foreman of the erection crew shall ensure that the foundation is released for the
erection activity.
6.2 Foreman to check the anchor bolts diameter and projection with steel structure base plates.
6.3 Pre-assembly of steel structure frames will be done. i.e. frame by frame. Connection for
pre-assembled frames will be tightened to snug tight to prevent damaging the bolts during
erection.
6.4 ladders will be secured to frames prior to erection to provide access for erectors when
frames are in vertical position.
6.5 Erection of frames by using suitable and adequate crane as per following:
6.5.1 Erection of frame around brace zone and complete erection for vertical bracing,
horizontal bracing and interconnecting beams.
6.5.2 Erection of remaining frames and related interconnecting beams.
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6.6 Tir-For or steel wire rope will be used to keep frames in vertical position till second frame
is installed and interconnecting beams between frames are erected.
6.7 Life lines to be used at different elevations to secure the safety harness of the erectors.
6.8 All material assembled or erected will be recorded by piece number on daily basis.
6.9 Preliminary tightening of the structure components.
6.10 Alignment of steel structure will be done with the assistance of surveyor using tir-for and
wedges to get the columns vertically upright within project allowed tolerance.
6.11 Alignment and verticality to be released to Q.C.
6.12 By the same sequence the upper level of pre-assembled frames shall be erected starting
from brace zone.
6.13 Bolt tightening shall be as per AISC section-5 page-73 clause-8. d2 using torque wrench
method as follows:
6.13.1 Connections shall be installed in properly aligned holes.
6.13.2 Torque bolts will be marked so they can be easily identified during inspection.
6.13.3 Bolts shall be installed in all holes of the connections.
6.13.4 Bolts shall be tightened by impact wrenches and brought up to required torque.
6.13.5 By using calibrated torque wrench check bolt tightening will be done as per
attached table.
6.14 General
6.14.1 Painting touch up shall be done wherever on the ground and after erection.

6.14.2 Bolts, nuts and washers shall be stored carefully in store and arranged per size and
length and delivered for erection areas in carton containers by the same
arrangement.
6.15 QC Access to Bolted Joints to be clear
6.15.1 Access to the tightened joints will remain in-place until Bolt tightening is
completed. (Ladder, Scaffolding if required, Man Lift or Man Basket if needed.)
7. SAFETY
In addition to the Project Safety Plan the following shall be implemented:
a) Job safety analysis is attached.
b) Toolbox meeting at site will be conducted for the team on daily basis at the start of
work..
c) Trained and competent personnel working under the supervision of the site supervisor
shall carry out steel erection .

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d) Steel structure shall be lifted into position using suitable certified lifting Shackle/
equipment and tools.
e) Competent riggers shall be used to control the lifting operations.
f) Personnel shall wear PPE all times. The safety harness shall be worn and attached to a
secure anchor point when erection work is being undertaken along with 100% tie off.
g) Ladders will be attached on the columns prior to lifting activity.
h) Good housekeeping standards shall be maintained in areas where equipment erection is
being undertaken.
i) The areas of the site affected by erection operations shall be designated as a hazard
area. Barriers and notices will be erected to warn non-erection personnel. A barricade
watch will be used during the erection.
j) Steel shall be stored in a designated area on a wooden skid and barricaded.
k) Tag lines shall be used when lifting/ traveling steel work by cranes.
l) Life lines would be established on structure both sides and the middle consisting of
5/6 (7 mm) or up wire cable.
m) No erection will be done when wind speed is 20 mile/hr or larger.

8. ATTACHMENT
8.1 Job Safety Analysis.
8.2 Torque wrench table.

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