20 TMSS 01 R0

TRANSMISSION MATERIALS STANDARD SPECIFICATION
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PAGE NO. 2 OF 30 20TMSS01R0/MAA

Date of Approval: August 20, 2006
TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 SCOPE

2.0 CROSS REFERENCES

3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Design
4.2 Materials
4.3 Detailing
4.4 Fabrication
4.5 Markings

5.0 INSPECTION AND TESTING

5.1 Inspection Requirements
5.2 Testing Requirements

6.0 PACKING AND SHIPPING

7.0 DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

7.1 General
7.2 Drawings

8.0 DATA SCHEDULE

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1.0 SCOPE

This Transmission Material Standard Specification (TMSS) specifies the minimum
technical requirements for design, engineering, manufacture, inspection, testing and
performance of Transmission Line and Substation Latticed Steel Structures to be used
on the 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.


The latest revisions of the following Codes and Standards shall be applicable for the
equipment/material covered in this TMSS. The vendor/manufacturer may propose
equipment/material conforming to equivalent Industry Codes and Standards other than
that 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.

3.1 ASTM A36M Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel

3.2 ASTM A90M Standard Test Method for Weight [Mass] of Coating on
Iron and Steel Articles with Zinc or Zinc Alloy Coatings

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

3.4 ASTM A143 Standard Practice for Safeguarding Against
Embrittlement of Hot-Dip Galvanized Structural Steel
Products and Procedure for Detecting Embrittlement

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

3.6 ASTM A239 Standard Practice for Locating the Thinnest Spot in a
Zinc (Galvanized) Coating on Iron or Steel Articles

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3.7 ASTM A384 Standard Practice for Safeguarding Against Warpage
and Distortion During Hot-Dip Galvanizing of Steel
Assemblies

3.8 ASTM A385 Standard Practice for Providing High Quality Zinc
Coatings (Hot-Dip)

3.9 ASTM A394 Standard Specification for Steel Transmission Tower
Bolts, Zinc-Coated and Bare

3.10 ASTM F436 Standard Specification for Hardened Steel Washers

3.11 ASTM A563M Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts

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

3.13 ASCE 10-97 ASCE Standard Design of Latticed Steel Transmission
Structures

3.14 CRC Guide to Design Criteria for Metal Compression
Members

3.15 AISC, Part 5 Specification for Structural Steel Buildings

3.16 IEC 60652 Loading Tests on Overhead Line Towers

3.17 AWS D 1.1M Structural Welding Code, Steel

3.18 SASO/SSA39 Mechanical Testing of Welding Joints

3.19 SASO/SSA 107 Tensile Testing of Steel

3.20 SASO/SSA 157 Charpy Method for Impact Test on Metals


4.1 Design

4.1.1 Unless otherwise specified, all structures shall conform in all respects
to the detailed requirements hereinafter stated. All structures and their
components, in case of new structure designs, shall be designed in
accordance with ASCE Standard 10-97 Design of Latticed Steel
Transmission Structures and shall withstand without failure the
stresses resulting from the factored loading combinations specified in
TES-P-122.05, Part I, unless otherwise specified in the project

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technical specifications/scope of work. The structures shall be
designed for all combinations of body and leg extensions including
unequal leg extensions.

4.1.2 Types of structures and configuration requirements shall be as
specified in the Data Schedule.

4.1.3 Minimum Thickness of Members

The minimum thickness of the members shall be:

a. Leg Angles and compression members in cross-arms
and ground wire peaks 6 mm

b. Gusset plates 6 mm

c. Connection plates 5 mm

d. Other stress carrying members 5 mm

e. Redundant members not carrying calculated stress 4 mm

f. Stub Angles 8 mm

4.1.4 Minimum width of connected angles shall be 45 mm.

4.1.5 Thickness of stub angles shall be 2 millimeters more than the
thickness of the corresponding leg extensions to which they will be
connected.

4.1.6 Maximum Allowable Slenderness Ratios (L/r)

a. Compression members

i. Main Leg and cross-arm members 150

ii. Other members carrying calculated Stress 200

iii Redundant or secondary members without
calculated stress 250

b. Tension-only members

i Hanger members (cross-arm) 375

ii. Other tension members 500

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The determination of slenderness ratios (L/r) and the allowable
compressive stresses shall be based on equations and factors given in
the ASCE Standard 10-97.

Where SEC standard tower structures are required, SEC certified
fabrication drawings will be provided to the manufacturer/supplier.

4.2 Materials

4.2.1 Structural Steel

a. Except as noted, any combination of the following steels shall
be used. The steel shall be made either by the open hearth,
basic oxygen or electric furnace process and shall conform to
the latest revision of the following ASTM Specifications:

ASTM A36M 250 MPa (36,000 psi) minimum yield
stress

ASTM A572M 345 MPa (50,000 psi) minimum yield
stress, Grade 50

b. Structural steels as per standards other than those specified
above may be used provided the proposed steels have
characteristics at least equal to or better than those of the
specified steels. Prior written approval shall be obtained from
SEC. Acceptance of any proposed alternative steel will be at the
discretion of SEC.

4.2.2 Bolts, Nuts, Palnuts and Washers

a. All bolts, nuts and washers shall be furnished by the Supplier
and shall comply with the latest revisions of ASTM A394,
ASTM A563M and ASTM F436 respectively. The diameter of
the bolts shall not be less than 16 mm. Five percent (5%) extra
bolts of each size (length) per type per structure shall be
furnished.

b. The galvanizing of bolts, nuts, washers and palnuts shall be in
accordance with ASTM A153M. Bolts shall be galvanized in
such a manner that the zinc in the thread will not interfere with
the application of nuts. Re-threading of bolts after galvanizing
shall not be permitted.

c. Bolts shall be of such length so as to pass entirely through the
nuts with a minimum projection of three (3) full threads and a
maximum projection of 20 mm. No more than 3 mm of the
threaded portion of the bolt shall be inside the structural
members. The nuts shall fit the bolts snugly.

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d. The Supplier shall furnish one type of connection bolts and nuts
for tangent/suspension type structures. However, for
angle/dead-end type structures, two types of connection bolts
may be used. All bolts shall be provided with hot-dip galvanized
steel palnuts.

e. Step-bolts shall be 16 mm x 180 mm or 20 mm x 180 mm,
as specified in the data schedule and shall conform to the latest
revision of ASTM A394. Each bolt shall be supplied with two
(2) nuts but without washers and palnuts.

4.2.3 Structure Member Galvanizing

a. Structural steel members, including the stub angles, shall be hot-
dip galvanized after fabrication in accordance with the
requirements of ASTM A123M except that the minimum
coating thickness shall be as follows:

i. 130 microns, equivalent to 915 g/m
2
for all structures
located in the coastal area

ii. 86 microns, equivalent to 610 g/m
2
for all structures
located in the inland area

The requred zinc coating thickness shall be specified in the Data
Schedule.

Uniformity of coating shall be determined by Preece Test per
ASTM A239 or by Weight of Coating Test per ASTM A90M.
The limits on uniformity shall be:

Preece Test:

One minute dips 9 minimum (for 915 g/m)
6 minimum (for 610 g/m)

Weight of Coating Test:

Minimum thickness as average 130 m (for 915 g/m)
in 3300 mm
2
area 86 m (for 610 g/m)

b. Special coatings, such as painting or other color coating agents
may be applied after galvanizing on the structures located in the
coastal area if specified in the Data Schedule and shall be
mutually agreed upon between the Supplier and SEC prior to
their use.

c. Stub angles shall be hot-dip galvanized over their entire length.

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d. All galvanizing practices shall be done in accordance with the
recommendations of ASTM A143, ASTM A384, and ASTM
A385.

e. Embrittlement tests shall be conducted on structural steel of
ASTM A572M as recommended in ASTM A143.

4.3 Detailing

4.3.1 Drawings

Structure detail drawings shall consist of outline drawings, erection
drawings, shop detail drawings and bill of materials. The outline
drawings shall show the complete design information, dimensions
and member sizes. The outline drawings shall also include the
following information related to the design of structures:

a. Description of phase conductors, overhead ground
wires/OPGW, controlling sag and tension conditions, etc.

b. Design spans (ruling span, wind and weight spans)

c. Clearance diagrams and loading tree diagrams, etc. (may be on
separate drawings)

d. Maximum foundation reactions (along the vertical and along the
leg slope) with and without structure overload capacity factors

Erection drawings shall show the complete assembly of the structure
indicating clearly the positioning of the members. Each member shall
be piece-marked and the number and lengths of bolts shall be given
for each connection. Shop details may be shown either by assembled
sections (in place) or piece by piece (knocked down).

4.3.2 Shop Detail Drawings

Shop detail drawings shall be reviewed and approved by SEC
regarding compliance with this specification and the strength
requirements of the design. The review and approval of the shop
detail drawings only includes the strength of connections.

4.3.3 Connections

Usual detailing practice is to connect members directly to each other
with minimum eccentricity. Specific joint details are required and
shall be shown on the design drawings.

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4.3.4 Bolt Spacing

Minimum bolt spacing and edge distances shall not be underrun by
mill or standard fabrication tolerances. End distances, edge distances,
and center-to-center hole spacing shall include provisions for mill and
fabrication tolerances to ensure that minimum dimensions are
provided in the fabricated members.

4.3.5 Materials

Detail drawings shall clearly specify member and connection
materials by ASTM specification and grade designation.

4.3.6 Tension-Only Members

Tension-only members shall be detailed sufficiently short to provide
draw. Shortness for the required draw must consider the length and
size of the members. To facilitate erection, these members should
have at least two bolts on each end. Members 4.50 meters in length,
or less, shall be detailed 3 mm short. Members more than 4.50 meters
long shall be detailed 3 mm short, plus 1.5 mm for each additional
3.00 meters or fraction thereof. If such members are spliced, the
draw should provide the slippage at the splice.

4.3.7 Shop Assembly

Before starting mass fabrication of structures, one structure of each
type including all combinations of body and leg extensions shall be
shop-assembled and preferably vertically erected on a suitable
foundation bed to assure proper fit of all parts as finally
manufactured. Shop assembly shall be witnessed by SEC/SEC
approved independent inspection agency. Following shall be kept in
view during shop assembly:

a. Each member shall be checked carefully while assembling the
structure and conflicts, if any, between actual assembly work
and the drawings shall be rectified and shown on the detailed
drawings.

b. Length of each member, position of holes and interface with
other members shall be checked accurately for proper fitness.

c. Quantity of each member and bolts shall be checked and
verified with the bill of materials and the drawings shall be
corrected, if necessary.

d. Eventual modifications shall be examined and performed on the
assembled structure, if necessary, without modifying the
functionality of the structure.

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e. Drawings, bill of materials, sizes of bolts and fillers, etc., shall
be put up-to-date accordingly in all details before starting mass
fabrication.

All changes/modifications incorporated in the drawings shall be
brought to the notice of SEC with corrected final copies of the
drawings for approval. The manufacturer shall also submit the details
of all the changes/modifications carried out.

4.3.8 Other Considerations

a. All dimensions on detail drawings shall be shown in SI units
with dimensional accuracy to the nearest 1.5 mm.

b. Provision for attachment of hot line maintenance equipment,
danger/number signs, circuit designation/phase identification
signs, aerial patrol signs and grounding connections or other
construction/ maintenance aids shall also be included in the
detail drawings.

c. The details of like members in all four faces of square base
towers shall be made the same as far as practicable.

d. Provision for fixing anti-climbing devices, their location and
details shall be included in the detail drawings.

4.4 Fabrication

4.4.1 Fabrication shall be done in accordance with this Specification and
the latest edition of the AISC Manual of Steel Construction, Part 5,
Specification for Structural Steel Buildings. Cutting of steel members
by power saw or shearing is preferred.

4.4.2 The slope of surfaces of bolted parts in contact with the bolt head and
nut shall not exceed 1:20 with respect to a plane normal to the bolt
axis. Bolted parts shall fit solidly together when assembled and shall
not be separated by gaskets or any other interposed compressible
material.

4.4.3 Splices of leg angle members shall be butt splices, except that lap
splices may be used if the lower angle is larger than the upper angle
and the thickness of the larger angle is not more than 22 mm.

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a. Lap splices, located on battered legs below the tower waist,
shall generally have the upper section lapped on outside of
lower section unless difference in section sizes makes it
impracticable.

b. The inside angle of lap splices and stub legs shall be ground at
the heel to fit the fillet of the outside angle. A gauge clearance
of 2 mm shall be provided between splice faces to account for
the galvanizing coating thickness. A clearance of about 3 mm is
optional for lap splices of 200 mm by 200 mm angles and
greater.

c. Leg splice points shall normally be above, and as close as is
practical to brace points.

4.4.4 Connections of members shall be detailed in such a manner as to
minimize eccentricity. All parts shall be accessible for inspection and
cleaning.

4.4.5 Where gusset plates are used, web members designed for
compression should, as far as practical, be connected to the main
members with at least one bolt. Diagonal (web) members designed
for tension only may be connected entirely by a gusset to avoid the
use of fillers. Where fillers are required at two or more adjacent
holes, a single plate filler shall be used instead of ring fillers.

4.4.6 When bolts carrying computed stress pass through fillers thicker than
6 mm, the fillers shall be extended beyond the spliced material and
the filler extension shall be secured by enough bolts to distribute the
total stress in the members less the stress carried by bolts connecting
to main members directly, uniformly over the combined section of the
member and the filler, or an equivalent number of bolts shall be
included in the connection.

4.4.7 Detailed requirements for conductor and overhead ground wire
attachment points shall be provided on the Structure Erection
Drawings. Hangers, when required and unless otherwise shown on
the drawings, shall be free to move in the longitudinal direction of the
transmission line and rigid in the direction transverse to the line.
Holes for moving parts shall be drilled and cambered unless
otherwise specified. Such holes shall have adequate bearing area and
in addition to the normal edge distance shall have an extra 6 mm edge
distance to provide for wear. The thickness of plates for conductor
and ground wire attachments shall not be less than 16 mm.

4.4.8 Redundant bracings shall be required between the upper and lower
chords of cross-arms when diagonal braces are used between the two
lower chords of an arm.

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4.4.9 Structural materials shall be straight (within AISC tolerance) before
being laid out or worked in any manner. Straightening will not be
permitted.

4.4.10 Shearing and cutting shall be performed carefully and all portions,
which will be exposed to view after completion, shall be neatly
finished. All burrs shall be removed. Ends shall be squared within
1.5 degrees.

4.4.11 Copes and re-entrant cuts shall be filleted before cutting.

4.4.12 All bending shall be done in such a manner that the full section and
member length will be maintained within 5 percent reduction and that
the physical properties of the material will not be impaired. Bending
shall be made across the grain structure of the material.

a. Members bent hot shall be heated in a non-oxidizing flame over
a sufficient area to prevent excessive deformation.

b. Hot bends shall be nested for slow cooling in air. In cases
where bends are near splices, the upset metal shall be forged
smooth for full bearing on the contact surface.

c. All bends shall be finished free from waves and folds. The
practice of cutting out sections and welding to facilitate the
bending of bent members will not be permitted.

4.4.13 Punching shall be done before galvanizing in such a manner as to
produce cylindrical holes normal to the plane of the material. The
holes shall not be out of round, or taper from the top to bottom in
excess of 1.5 mm. The punchers and dies shall be maintained in such
condition as to produce clean holes, free from burrs, folds depressed
or upset edges.

Bolt holes shall be 1.5 mm larger than the nominal diameter of the
bolts.

The dies for all sub-punched holes, and the drill for sub-drilled holes,
shall be at least 1.5 mm smaller than the nominal diameter of the
bolts. Drifting to enlarge holes shall not be permitted.

4.4.14 Welding of structure members, filling or plugging of defective parts
and mispunched holes shall not be permitted in tower fabrication.
When holes are mispunched so that the net section of a member is
decreased, the member shall be discarded. However, if welding
cannot be avoided and is required in certain structure components,
such as for rigging/attachment plates, prior written approval from
SEC shall be obtained. In such cases welding procedures shall

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comply with ANSI/AWS D1.1M and SEC General Welding Criteria
TES-W-1. Special care shall be taken regarding seal welds to assure
proper galvanizing and to avoid acid bleeding at pockets in
structural assemblies.

4.4.15 All holes in materials over 20 mm in thickness shall either be drilled
or sub-drilled and reamed. For high tensile steels (yield point equal or
greater than 345 MPa) holes shall be directly drilled at the definitive
diameter or punched and reamed out. The difference between the
punched and reamed diameter shall not be more than 4 mm.

4.4.16 All angles connected by one leg only shall have the gauge line as
close to the back of the angle as practicable.

4.4.17 All compression members that have two angles back-to-back shall
have stitch bolts.

4.4.18 Cross bracing angles shall not be coped where they cross each other.
If the connection cannot be made without cutting, both angles shall be
cut and a gusset plate shall be used to connect them at their
intersection.

4.4.19 Bracing angles, used in tension only, shall have 1.5 mm draw for
every 3 meters of length and an additional 1.5 mm draw for each
extra joint.

4.4.20 Materials shall be heated to bend, except plates, which may be bent
cold.

4.4.21 When a material is bent, all holes near the bend shall be punched after
the bend is made.

4.4.22 Cutting the outstanding legs of angles or flanges of channels and then
welding at the bend point shall not be permitted.

4.4.23 Unless otherwise specified, all connections shall be bolted and all
members carrying calculated stresses shall be connected by at least
two bolts. Secondary redundant members may be connected by one
bolt, which shall be placed on the inner gauge line.

4.4.24 Splices in corner legs of structures or extensions shall be located
immediately above horizontal members, if possible, or above
diagonal brace connections. The holes for splices shall be staggered
to give maximum net cross-sectionional area.

4.4.25 Structure members shall have the flat surfaces up where practicable.
There shall be no pockets or depressions, which will retain water.
Unavoidable depressions shall have drain holes. In general, horizontal
angles shall be placed with the outstanding legs on top.

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4.4.26 Diagonally opposite legs of the structures and extensions shall be
punched for step bolts. The holes shall be spaced on the inner gauge
line of alternate faces and shall be 400 mm on centers. The step bolts
shall be placed on the two diagonally opposite legs starting 3000 mm
above the top of concrete foundation. The step bolt holes shall be
spaced so that any combination of assembled structure body; body
extension and leg extension shall result in 400 mm spacing of entire
step bolt ladder. Holes for removable step bolts below the anti-
climbing device shall be provided at a maximum 400 mm spacing to a
point 1000 mm above the top of concrete foundation.

4.5 Markings

4.5.1 Each structure member shall have a mark for structure type and a
number conforming to the piece-mark on the erection drawings
stamped with a metal die. For galvanized materials, these marks shall
be stamped prior to galvanizing. Marks shall be a minimum of 12.7
mm (1/2 inch) high. The marks shall be placed, preferably, near one
end in the same relative position on each member, so as to be easily
seen after assembly of structure.

4.5.2 High strength steel members shall include a suffix H, on the piece-
mark, whereas mild steel members shall not have any suffix.

4.5.3 As an option (if specified in the SOW/TS and requested in the data
schedule), each structure member shall be stamped with a two letters
mark identifying the name of the transmission line between two
substations, for which the structure material is being manufactured.

4.5.4 All bolt heads shall have raised marks of grade of steel.

5.0 INSPECTION AND TESTING

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

The Supplier shall make adequate tests and inspections to determine the conformity of
materials furnished under this Specification with the requirements invoked. SEC or its
designated representative will conduct acceptance inspection and witness testing at the
manufacturer's plant.

5.1 Inspection Requirements

5.1.1 Inspection shall cover material certification, material handling,
cutting and piece-mark identification procedures, bending, non-
destructive testing, galvanizing, fit-up requirements, dimensional
check and bundling for shipment.

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5.1.2 Visual inspection shall include checks for satisfactory workmanship,
materials, and freedom from surface defects.

5.1.3 SEC designated representative shall have free access at all times
while work is being carried on, to all parts of the Supplier's plant
which concerns the work.

5.1.4 Inspection may be made during all stages of manufacturing, testing
and shipping. Inspection may be at the point of shipment or delivery
or construction site, etc., at SECs option. However, inspection and
acceptance shall not relieve the Supplier of his responsibility for
conformance with this specification.

5.2 Testing Requirements

Mill test reports of materials shall be furnished to SEC prior to start of Full-
Scale Structure Loading Test and/or full-scale fabrication.

5.2.1 Shop Fit Tests

The Supplier, at his expense, shall fabricate per approved detail
drawings and assemble in accordance with approved erection
drawings the designated structure type components. The structure
bodies shall be assembled in sections and shall demonstrate that each
section fits the adjacent section, that the leg extensions fit all body
extensions and that Supplier shall provide to SEC a certificate of the
Proof of Fit Test for each structure type, all associated body and leg
extensions, and stub angles that have been assembled satisfactorily.

5.2.2 Proof Tests

The latticed steel structures shall be proof tested in accordance with
this Specification.

The proof test will verify the adequacy of the members and their
connections to withstand the static design loads specified for that
structure as an individual entity under controlled conditions.

5.2.3 Full-Scale Loading Tests

When SEC desires full-scale loading tests, it shall be as stated in the
Data Schedule. The Supplier shall then include in his proposal, as a
separate item, the cost of the tests.

For full-scale structure loading tests, each of the structures designated
shall have the same steel members as specified in the design,
fabricated in accordance with approved detailed drawings, and
assembled in accordance with approved erection drawings. The

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structure shall be tested on a rigid foundation at SEC approved tower
test facility in a manner that will best simulate the design conditions.
The tests shall be performed on a galvanized structure with the
longest body and leg extensions. The rigid foundation at the test
facility shall not cause any movement of the structure.

a. Rigging for Test

The Supplier shall submit for approval by SEC, diagrams
showing the proposed scheme for applying and measuring loads
and determining deflections of critical points.

b. All load measuring devices shall be calibrated in the presence of
SEC designated representative or be certified by a qualified
independent testing agency immediately before and after
testing.

c. Test Loads

Test loads shall be the same as the factored design loads
indicated on the design drawings and the test program approved
by SEC. Separate tests may be made for each combination of
loading shown on the approved design drawings, but shall be
made for each loading, which controls the design of a member:

i. Loads shall be applied in five steps of 50%, 75%, 90%,
95% and 100% of the specified design-factored loads.
After each step, except for 100% load step, sufficient hold
time (at least three minutes) shall be allowed for reading
deflections and to permit inspectors observing the test to
check for signs of structural distress. The 100% load for
each loading combination shall be held for five minutes.
Loads within any loading combination may generally be
applied in any sequence provided all factored loads in a
combination are applied simultaneously.

ii. For each load level, the applied load measurements shall
be considered acceptable if they are within the limits given
below:

Load level Acceptable range
(%) (%)

50 49 to 51
75 74 to 76
90 89 to 91
95 94 to 96
100 100 to 102

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The applied loads within the hold time shall be adjusted to
bring into the acceptable limits.

iii. Each structure to be tested shall withstand each factored
loading combination specified without failure. Failure
shall be defined as the inability of steel structure to
withstand the applied loads within the hold time for each
step or the application of additional loads such as:

Any noticeable permanent distortion of a member, or
elongation of bolt holes of more than 1 mm

Any shear failure in bolts

Any member failure in compression or bending

The following shall not be considered as failures:

Residual bowing of members designed for tension
only;

Ovalization of no more than one-half of the holes in
a connection;
and

Slight deformation of no more than one-half of the
bolts in a connection.

In case of failure, test reports of failed members shall be
furnished to SEC and the design of the failed members
shall be modified. These modifications must be approved
by SEC before retesting for the loading condition, which
caused failure and for all untested combinations until the
structure has been found satisfactory. Retesting of
successfully completed tests is not required.

iv. Load lines shall be attached to the load points on steel
structures in a manner that simulates the in-service load
application as much as possible. The attachment hardware
for the test shall have the same degree of movement as in
the in-service hardware. If the applied loads are not
measured at the point of application and sheaves (only
roller bearing type permitted) are to be located between
point of load application and the load measuring device,
then an additional 5% load may be added to all applied
loads to offset friction drag in the rigging. This
requirement can be adjusted where the Supplier can verify
the actual friction drag.

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v. Where the Vee-strings or other multi-leg insulator
assemblies are part of the structure design, test loads shall
be applied at the conductor attachment points. The Vee-
strings shall be simulated using a series of straps to ensure
complete transverse and vertical articulation, (i.e., the
linkage shall not be capable of withstanding compressive
forces).

vi. Wind loads on structure body shall be applied at panel
points.

d. Destruction Tests

i. Prototype structures of each type (as specified in the data
schedule) shall be tested to destruction. The destruction
tests shall be made after satisfactory completion of all the
required tests. Generally, the loading for destruction tests
shall be made by increasing the transverse loads in
increments to failure.

ii. Each member of the structure fabricated for testing
purposes shall be punched as TEST. The Supplier shall
not supply any of the undamaged materials, which were
part of the tested structures against the delivery
requirements. All structure test materials shall be
scrapped. All structure material after destruction testing
shall remain the property of the Supplier.

iii. Upon completion of testing, disassembly of the structure
shall include inspection of all members for any evidence
of excessive permanent set, shear failure of bolts, or
member failure in bearing not determined during the full-
scale testing program.

iv. All design and detailing defects determined during the
tests or during the disassembly shall be considered as
having incurred and shall be corrected on all structures of
that type and also other types not tested having similar
configuration, details or design concept.

5.2.4 Deflections (During Structure Tests)

Structure deflections under load shall be measured and recorded to
provide at least the following information:

a. Longitudinal and transverse deflections at ground wire peaks,
ends of conductor cross-arms, center of structure bridge (when
applicable) and at structure waist

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b. Horizontal rotation of the structure at the bridge and waist levels

c. Deflection readings shall be recorded for the "before-load",
"load-on", and "load-off" conditions as well as during
intermediate holds during loading. All deflections shall be
referenced to common base readings, such as the initial
positions, taken before any test loads are applied.

d. SEC reserves the right to request modification of the structure
design after review of the structure deflection tests results.

5.2.5 Test Reports

Within forty five (45) days after completion of the structure loading
tests, the Supplier shall furnish a full and comprehensive report (four
copies) of each structure test, which shall include detailed diagrams
and tabulations showing values and methods of load application and
deflection records of each load test, photographs of test set-up and
description (with photographs) of all failures, if any.

The report shall include mill test reports of the materials used and the
results of any tensile tests of specimens cut from any members, which
failed during the testing program. Particular emphasis shall be placed
on the determination of the yield point of the material.

5.2.6 Test Acceptance

The Supplier, upon receipt of written acceptance from SEC for the
satisfactory performance of the structure loading tests, may start
fabrication of the structures except those members requiring
modifications. Fabrication of these members shall not commence
until revised detail and erection drawings have been reviewed and
approved by SEC.

6.0 PACKING AND SHIPPING

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

6.1 All materials, prior to shipping, shall be dipped in a suitable solution such as
sodium bichromate to protect the galvanizing from White Rust corrosion
during transit. Full details of the treatment proposed shall be submitted to SEC
for approval. The effectiveness of the treatment shall be verified in accordance
with ASTM B201.

6.2 All parts designed for bolting together shall be shipped unassembled. The
parts for each structure shall be bundled together in one or more bundles and
each bundle shall be tagged indicating the structure type and height. In no case

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shall parts of two or more structures be bundled together. When any one
structure involves more than one bundle, all bundles for any one structure shall
be shipped in the same transporting unit.

6.3 Small parts, such as U-bolts, structure bolts, ring fillers, nuts, palnuts and clip
angles, shall be shipped in bulk with like items packaged separately, and with
none weighing more than 136 kilograms. Steel nuts shall be oil treated and run
up on bolt to fill all threads. Each box or keg shall be clearly marked with a
description and quantity of its contents. The marking shall be waterproof.
Shipment of bolts and/or other small items in bags is not allowed unless the
bag is then placed in a sealed box or keg. Kegs or boxes shall be securely
fastened with galvanized, or other suitable straps to wooden pallets for
shipment.

6.4 SEC shall specify the anticipated number and locations of delivery points.

6.5 Prior to shipment, three (3) copies of a master bundling list indicating the
contents of each bundle, box, keg and pallet shall be furnished by the Supplier
as well as a shipping list for each delivery point.

6.6 In cases where bundling is by structure components, the bundling list shall also
state the number of bundles, boxes or kegs necessary to assemble each
complete structure part.

6.7 SEC or designated representative shall unload the individual bundles upon
delivery at the designated delivery points and sign a receipt for them.

6.8 When truck shipment is authorized by SEC, all written shipping instructions
furnished shall be complied with by the Supplier. In general, the Supplier shall
provide notification at least 48 hours in advance of delivery to assure that
unloading personnel and equipment will be available.

6.9 Reasonable care shall be exercised in the bundling and shipment of steel. Any
expense incurred due to the careless bundling or shipment of steel shall be
considered as a legitimate back charge against the Supplier.

7.0 DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

7.1 General

In addition to documentations specified in 01-TMSS-01, the following
information shall be supplied by the Manufacturer/Supplier:

7.1.1 Manufacturing Schedule and Progress Reports

a. The Supplier shall prepare a detailed Schedule and submit it
with the Data Schedule of this specification. Time allocations,
milestones, and test dates shall be included.

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b. The Supplier shall furnish three (3) copies of monthly progress
reports showing the status of manufactured component parts of
structures, expected test date of prototype structures, quantity of
ready for shipment/delivery and assembly structure units for
SEC verification that project milestone will be met.

7.1.2 Design information and drawings to be supplied with the proposal for
review:

a. Calculated shipping weight of each structure, excluding stub
angles, leg extensions, body extensions, and bolts and nuts

b. Calculated shipping weight of stub angles, leg extensions, body
extensions, and bolts and nuts

c. Factored foundation reactions (including structure overload
capacity factors)

d. Type of material of components (ASTM designation, if
applicable)

e. Description of structure members, including thicknesses,
lengths, and method of connections

f. The Supplier shall submit with his proposal four (4) prints of the
preliminary design drawings for each structure type. These
design drawings shall show one-line drawings of each structure
with calculated stresses in all members and size of each member
shown thereon. These drawings shall also give the maximum
unit stresses, design formula and design loadings used in the
design of the structure.

7.1.3 Documentation to be supplied to SEC for review and acceptance:

Final design calculations for tower members, stub angles and other
appurtenances, including connections on the following:

a. For each loading case, the total shear and axial forces, moments,
stresses, section moduli and deflections

b. For the critical loading case, including foundation movement,
total shear and axial forces, moments, stresses, section moduli
and deflections, and also the bolt stresses in member
connections

c. After acceptance of a proposal, the successful Supplier shall
submit within ten (10) days to SEC a tabulated list of all
drawings to be used within the agreed time frame, three (3)

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prints of erection drawings and three (3) prints of each shop
drawing.

Within four (4) weeks after receipt of acceptance of designs, the
Supplier shall submit for acceptance, the foundation setting
drawings for the types of foundation specified on the Structure
Conceptual Drawings. One set of the above drawings will be
returned to the Supplier with indication of acceptance or with
comments and/or correction. Where a correction is required, or
unless otherwise specified, three (3) sets of revised prints,
plainly marked "Revised" and dated, shall be sent to SEC for
review and comments. All design and detail drawings shall be
accepted by SEC in writing before fabrication.

The Supplier shall be responsible for the correctness of
dimensions and details on the working drawings and the
acceptance of the detail drawings by SEC will not relieve the
Supplier of this responsibility.

In the event of any errors in detailing are found in the
fabrication or erection of the structures, the Supplier shall
correct and revise the drawings and furnish new drawings
without cost to SEC.

7.1.4 Final Drawing Information

a. An erection drawing and drawings for each type of structure
shall be submitted by the Supplier. These drawings shall show
the identification marks, location of each member, size, number
and location of bolts and a complete list of parts, their
identification marks and dimensions. These drawings shall also
show total weight per structure, by extension, by leg, and by
body.

b. Supplier shall furnish to SEC all final design drawings, shop
detail drawings, erection drawings, and stub setting drawings of
each structure type in original or Mylar drawings as well as in
digital format on a CD compatible with Intergraph
(Microstation) CADD System (digital microstation *DGN
format). Reproduced prints from the above tracings shall be
clear and legible. SEC reserves the right to retain the drawings
permanently and at its discretion may be used for future design
fabrication and erection of similar or identical structures.

Drawings of stub setting drawings shall be sent at least four
weeks, or an agreed time frame, prior to initial shipment of the
stub angles. Shop detail drawings shall be sent at the time steel
fabrication is started, or an agreed time frame. Erection

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drawings shall be sent at least four weeks or an agreed time
frame, prior to initial shipment of steel towers.

c. Design calculations shall be submitted in Adobe Portable
Document Format (PDF) files in a CD. These shall also include
structure outline drawings.

7.1.5 Test Reports

a. Certified mill test reports for all materials

b. Certified welding reports for each structure, if any

c. Test reports on coating thickness

d. Report of all structure testing, when required, including photos,
diagrams, loading trees, etc.

7.2 Drawings

7.2.1 General

a. All design drawings shall be to SEC drawing standard sizes:

A = 711 mm x 1016 mm
B = 508 mm x 711 mm
C = 356 mm x 508 mm
D = 279 mm x 432 mm
E = 211 mm x 297 mm

b. Detail and erection drawings shall be on size 711 mm x 1016
mm sheets. No drawing shall contain design details of more
than one (1) structure type.

c. All design drawings to be provided under Turnkey Contract
shall conform to the latest revision of SEC Engineering
Drawing Standard SEEDS-II.

7.2.2 Types of Drawings Required

a. Design drawings shall consist of, but not limited to, the
following:

i. Structure outline and dimensions
ii. Structure loading trees
iii. Structure and Foundation design information/calculations

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iv Structure details:

Sizes of main, secondary and redundant members
Distances between joints/connections

b. Shop Detail Drawings shall show

i. Each panel
ii. All parts or pieces with identification marks
iii. All information required for fabrication including, but not
limited to, dimensions for cutting and punching
iv. All holes, hole sizes, batters and distances between each
v. Enlarged details where necessary to provide clarity
vi. A bill of materials for all materials shown on the drawing,
including:

The mark designating the part or piece
A description of each part
Number of pieces required

c. Erection Drawings

Basic Structure Erection Drawings shall show:

i. The position, assembly number and part marks of each
member, including cross-arms, shall be shown on a single
sheet, if possible

ii. Size and number of bolts required for each connection

iii. A bill of materials showing:

Number of parts required
Description of parts including size and weight
Mark used for each part
Complete bolt list showing size and length
Cross-reference to appropriate shop detail drawings

iv. Structure Body Extension and Leg Extension Erection
Drawings shall show the same information required for the
basic structure (items i to iii above). Additional sheets
may be used as required.

d. Stub Angle Drawings shall show

i. Stub setting dimensions, angles, and batter (in mm per cm
of rise)
ii. Part marks and position of each
iii. Bend point or bend line

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iv. A bill of materials showing:

Number of parts required
Description of parts including size and weight
Mark used for each part
Complete bolt list showing size and length
Cross-reference to appropriate shop detail drawings

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8.0 DATA SCHEDULE

LATTICED STEEL STRUCTURES

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'


Applicable Industry Standards


4.1.2. Line Voltage
69kV/110kV/115kV/132kV/230kV/380kV

Structure Types

Tangent/Suspension

Small Angle

Light Angle

Medium Angle

Heavy Angle

Dead-end

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

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REFERENCE

Transposition

Gantry

Structure Configuration (single/double
circuit, vertical/horizontal/delta)

Conductor Bundle (single/twin/quad)

Number of Ground Wires (one/two)

Height of Basic Structure Body, meters *

Complete Structure (maximum), meters *

Complete Structure (minimum), meters *

Structure Base Width, meters *

Spacing between Ground Wire peak
and upper Cross-arm, meters

*

Spacing between upper Cross-arm
and middle Cross-arm, meters

*

Spacing between middle Cross-arm
and bottom Cross-arm, meters

*

Weight of Structure Parts in kg

Basic Structure Body *

Maximum Body Extension *

Maximum Single Leg Extension *

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REFERENCE

4.2 Materials

Material Specification (angles and plates) *

Material Specification (bolts, nuts, palnuts
and washers)

*

Galvanizing thickness for members
(angle sections)

130/86 m

Material Specification (angles and plates) *

Galvanizing thickness for nuts, bolts and
washers

53 m

Painting after Galvanizing Yes/No

Step bolt diameter 16/20mm

4.5 Markings

Each member to be marked with two letters
identifying the name of transmission line
between two substations (Optional) Yes/No

5.2.3 Full-Scale Loading Test Yes/No

Type of Structure

Destruction Testing Yes/No

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8.0 DATA SCHEDULE


REFERENCE

7.1.2 Foundation Reactions, kN

Factored (maximum)

Compression (Vertical) *

Uplift (Vertical) *

Lateral Shear *

Longitudinal Shear *

Un-factored (maximum)

Compression (Vertical) *

Uplift (Vertical) *

Lateral Shear *

Longitudinal Shear *

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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:
B.

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

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