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AGENDA
 Description of International Standards

 Description of Saudi Aramco Standards

 Definition of SATIPs & SAICs

 Benefits of SATIPs & SAICs

 Technical Skills/Knowledge (Civil)

 Sample of SATIPs & Checklist

DESCRIPTION OF INTERNATIONAL
STANDARDS

• ASTM: American Society for Testing and

Materials
• ACI: American Concrete Institute
• AASHTO: American Association of State
Highways and Transportation Officials
• CRSI: Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute
• AISC: American Institute of Steel Construction
• ANSI: American National Standards Institute
• ASCE: American Society of Civil Engineers
DESCRIPTION OF INTERNATIONAL
STANDARDS

• AWS: American Welding Society

• CMAA: Crane Manufacturers Associations of
America
• ICBO: International Conference of Building
Officials
• UBC: Uniform Building Code
• NFPA: National Fire Protection Association
• UL: Underwriters Laboratories
SAUDI ARAMCO STANDARDS
• SAES: Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards
• SAEP: Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedures
• SAMSS: Saudi Aramco Material System
Specifications
• SABP: Saudi Aramco Best Practice
• SAPS: Saudi Aramco Product Specifications
• GI: General Instructions
• SASO: Saudi Arabian Standards Organization
• SAIP: Saudi Aramco Inspection Procedure
• Schedule Q: Inspection Document
DEFINITION OF
SATIP & SAIC

• SATIP – Saudi Aramco Typical Inspection Plan:

A listing of the various required inspection and
testing activities and their phases’ sequence for
a specific work item

• SAIC – Saudi Aramco Inspection Checklist:

A listing of visual inspection checkpoints based
on Saudi Aramco standards
DEFINITION OF
SATIP & SAIC
Inspection Classes:
W1 = 100% Witness Inspection/Test
W2 = Sample Witness Inspection/Test
H1 = 100% Hold Point for QC Inspection or Test
H2 = Sample Hold Point for QC Inspection or Test
R1 = 100% Review of Documents
R2 = Sample Review of Documents
RH1 = 100% Review and Approval of Documents
RH2 = Sample Review and Approval of Documents
S = Surveillance

Witness: QA/QC organization shall be notified of the timing of Inspection or test in

advance. However, the inspection or test shall be performed as scheduled if the QA/QC
organization representative is not present.

Hold: QA/QC organization shall be notified of the timing of inspection or test in

advance. Inspection or test shall not be carried out without the QA/QC organization
representative in attendance.

Surveillance: QA/QC organization to monitor work in progress without notice from

Construction Organization
BENEFITS ;
TIPS & CHECKLISTS INITIATIVE

• Minimize time required to prepare I&TPs

• Reduce or eliminate lengthy reviews
• Standardize SATIPs and SAICs for all projects
• Optimize the QC process
• Optimize utilization of resources
• Streamline & hasten data collection in e-logbook
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MATERIAL INSPECTION

Material Description SA International

Standards Standards
EARTH WORK MATERIAL ASTM C136
SAES-A-114 (Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse
Fill Material: Sec. 6.2.1 Aggregates)
• Gravel, sand and/or marl materials-maximum size shall be 75mm
• Delivered fill materials shall be free of organic material, trash, or other
unsatisfactory materials ASTM C136
Select Fill Material: (Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse
Aggregates)
• Maximum size of sand and gravel materials being received shall be
Sec. 6.2.2
50mm diameter particles
• Delivered fill materials shall be free of organic material, trash, or other
unsatisfactory materials ASTM C136
Marl Cap Materials: (Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse
• Maximum size of marl materials being received shall be 75mm Sec. 6.2.1 Aggregates)

• Delivered fill materials shall be free of organic material, trash, or other

unsatisfactory materials
ASTM C136
Dune Sand: (Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse
wind-deposited sand consisting of relatively single-sized particles Sec. 4 Aggregates)
generally passing the #16 sieve (1.18 mm) and usually containing less
than 10% soil particles passing the #200 sieve (0.074 mm)
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Material Description SA International

Standards Standards
CONCRETE WORK MATERIAL
Epoxy Coated Steel Bars and Embedded Items Receiving Inspection
(ASTM A775, Sec. 8.3.2)
• Cracking or disbonding of the (FBE) coating on the outside radius of the 09-SAMSS-106
Sec. III.B
bent bars visible to a person with normal or corrected vision shall be
considered cause for rejection of the coated steel reinforcing bars. (ASTM
A775, Sec. 8.3.2)
• All damaged coating due to fabrication or handling shall be repaired with
patching material. (ASTM A775, Sec. 11.2). 09-SAMSS-106
(ASTM A775, Sec. 11.2)
• When the extent of damaged coating exceeds 2 % of the surface area of Sec. III.B
09-SAMSS-106
the coated steel reinforcing bar in any 0.3–m (1–ft) length, the coated bar (ASTM A775, Sec. XI.3.8)
Sec. III.B
should be rejected. (ASTM A775, Sec. XI.3.8)
Cast-in-Place Ready Mix Concrete Receiving Inspection
• Concrete shall be discharged from the mixer within 90 minutes or 300 09-SAMSS-097
Sec. 11 ASTM C-94, Sec. 11.7.
revolutions of the mixer from the time the mixing water was added. ASTM
C-94, Sec. 11.7.
• Concrete delivered at a temperature in excess of 32°C or that fails to
09-SAMSS-097
maintain a temperature of 32°C until used, shall be rejected. Sec. 11.5
• Concrete Coating and Repair Materials Receiving SAES-H-003
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Material Description SA International

Standards Standards
ASPHALT PAVING MATERIAL
Subbase and Aggregate Base Course Material Receiving Inspection
• No oversize materials shall be present to the materials being delivered.
Oversize for each class are: Subbase Material Class A > 2½“, Subbase SAES-Q-006
Material Class B > 2“, Base Material Class A > 2½“, Base Material Class B Table 6
> 1½”
NON SHRINK AND EPOXY GROUT MATERIAL
Cement Based Non-Shrink Grouting & Epoxy Grout SAES-Q-010
• The compressive strength of prepackaged cement based noncatalyzed Sec. 4.2.1
nonmetallic aggregate grout shall be 35MPa (5,000psi) at 28 days.
SAES-Q-011
• The epoxy grout contain resin, hardener and aggregate and shall be
Sec. 5.1.4.5
properly labeled, including batch numbers, shelf life and storage
requirements.
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MATERIAL INSPECTION

Material Description SA International

Standards Standards
MASONRY BUILDING MATERIAL
Masonry Materials Receiving and Storage Inspection
• Permissible Variations in individual Unit/Brick dimensions: 09-SAMSS-016
(ASTM C90, Sec. 6.2.1)
Sec. 3.2
1. Standard units shall be + 3.2mm
2. Particular Featured units shall be + 1.6mm from required dimensions.
(ASTM C90, Sec. 6.2.1) 09-SAMSS-016
• Units Shall be free of cracks Sec. 3.2
• Horizontal joint reinforcement's longitudinal wires shall be not less than
3.76mm (0.148 inches) diameter nor more than one half the mortar bed 1997 UBC
Sec. 21.1003.2
joint thickness.
• Horizontal joint reinforcement's corrosion protection shall be in the form 1997 UBC
of 0.45kg/m2 (1.5 ounces/foot2) of hot dipped zinc coating or FBE Sec. 21.1010.5
coating per 09-SAMSS-106.
STEEL STRUCTURE MATERIAL

• Mill test reports for the structural materials are furnished and verified to 12-SAMSS-005
conform to the requirements of the applicable specification. Sec. I
• Structural shapes, plates, and bars shall be
12-SAMSS-007 ASTM-A36/A36M,
i) ASTM-A36/A36M (For plts, bars, C,M and L shapes)
Sec. 4.2 ASTM-A572/A572M or
ii) ASTM-A572/A572M or A992/A992M for WT and W shapes A992/A992M
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REVIEW OF TEST REPORTS
Material Description SAES International
Standards
EARTH WORK MATERIAL TEST REPORT REVIEW
Fill Material:
• Retained on 75mm sieve shall be zero. SAES-A- ASTM C136
Note 1: If ½ of lift thickness is less than 75mm, max. size shall not 114 (Sieve Analysis of Fine and
Coarse Aggregates)
exceed ½ of lift thickness. Note 2: Atterberg Limits not required for Fill materials. Sec. 6.2.1
Select Fill Material:
• Amount (of material) passing 50mm sieve shall be 100%.
•Amount (of material) passing #200 sieve shall be between 0-20% Sec. 6.2.2
• Portion passing the #40 sieve -Liquid Limit (LL) shall be between 0 - 35. Note Liquid ASTM C136
Limit Tests are not required if material has less than 15% fines (passing #200 sieve). (Sieve Analysis of Fine and
• Portion passing the #40 sieve- Plasticity Index (PI) shall be 0 - 12%. Coarse Aggregates)

Note: Plasticity Index Tests are not required if material has less than 15% fines (passing
#200 sieve).
Marl Cap Materials:
• No material shall be retained on 75mm sieve.
Note 1:If ½ of lift thickness is less than 75mm, maximum size shall not exceed ½ of lift ASTM C136
thickness. (Sieve Analysis of Fine and
• Amount of passing #200 sieve shall be between 11-35%.
Coarse Aggregates)
Sec.
• Liquid Limit (LL) shall be between 0 - 35. 6.3.2.10
•Plasticity Index (PI) shall be between 0-12%.
Note: Liquid Limit and Plasticity Index tests are not required if material has less than
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nal
Standards
EARTH WORK MATERIAL TEST REPORT REVIEW
Dune Sand: ASTM C136
passing the #16 sieve (1.18 mm) and usually containing less than 10% soil particles (Sieve Analysis of
passing the #200 sieve (0.074 mm) Fine and Coarse
Aggregates)
CONCRETE MATERIAL TEST REPORT REVIEW
The Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) and pH value of mixing water shall be:
09-SAMSS-097
TDS = 500 max weekly, pH = 8 max & 6 min Table B
• The combined grading of coarse aggregate shall comply with ASTM C-33, Table 2 09-SAMSS-088 ASTM C-33,
• The batch plants weighing scales (cement, aggregates, water meter and admixture Sec. IV.B Table 2
dispensers) shall be calibrated no less than three times a year by Saudi Aramco 09-SAMSS-097
approved calibration agency. Sec. 9.3
09-SAMSS-097
• The type of cement shall be specified in the mix design submittal and shall be from a
Sec. 5.1.1
Saudi Aramco approved supplier.
• Silica fume, when used, shall not be less than 7% by weight of cement as a 09-SAMSS-097
replacement. Sec. 5.1.1
• Structural Concrete shall have a cement content of 370Kg/m3 maximum to
350Kg/m3 minimum, a water cement ratio of 0.4 maximum and a 28 day minimum 09-SAMSS-097
Sec. 4.4.1
concrete strength of 28MPa (4000psi).
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CONCRETE MATERIAL TEST REPORT REVIEW
• Non-structural Concrete shall have a minimum cement content of 250Kg/m3, a
09-SAMSS-097
maximum water cement ratio of 0.6 and a minimum 28 day concrete strength of Sec. 4.4.1
14MPa (2000psi).
ASPHALT CONCRETE MATERIAL TEST REPORT REVIEW
• Gradation of Asphalt Base & Wearing Course Materials shall be as per SAES-Q-006 SAES-Q-006
Sec. 5.5.1.B.1
Sec. 5.5.1.B.1 Table.
Table
• The Physical Requirements for the Combined mineral aggregate in asphalt mixes:
Base Course Mix & Wearing course mix
Plasticity Index (ASTM D4318) 6 max, & PI= 3 max for wearing course mix SAES-Q-006 ASTM D4318
Loss by Abrasion 40 max. (for both) Sec. 5.5.1.B.3
Thin/Elongated 5% max, (for both) Table
Soundness Using MgSO4 25% max. (for both)
Sand Equivalent 50% min. (for both)
• All weighing scales for mineral aggregates and bitumen and temperature gauges and SAES-Q-006 Sec.
thermometers shall be calibrated and certified within the 6-month period before use by 5.5.4.4
one of Saudi Aramco approved calibration agencies.
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ASPHALT CONCRETE MATERIAL TEST REPORT REVIEW
SAES-Q-006
• Gradation of subbase and base materials shall conform to SAES-Q-006 Sec. 5.2.1
Sec. 5.2.1
Table 6. Table 6
• Liquid limit & Plasticity index requirement
Sub-base Classes Base Classes SAES-Q-006
A B A B Sec. 5.2.1
Liquid Limit (ASTM D4318) - 25 max - 25 max Table 7
Plasticity Index (ASTM D4318) - 6 max 6 max 6 max
• The labortory California Bearing Ratio (CBR) per ASTM D1883 or AASHTO T-193
shall conform to SAES-Q-006
Sub-base Classes Base Classes Sec. 5.2.1
A B A B Table 8
Compaction Criteria @ 95% of D1557 25min 25min n.a. n.a.
@100% of D1557 na na 100min 50min
• Asphalt bitumen shall be penetration grade 60-70, conforming to Saudi Aramco SAES-Q-006
Product Specification A-970. Sec. 5.3.1.1
• Combined Sieve Analysis of mineral Aggregates shall conform to the following
percentage passing as shown below: SAES-Q-006
Sec. 5.5.1.B.1
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ASPHALT CONCRETE MATERIAL TEST REPORT REVIEW SAES-Q-006
Sec. 5.5.1.B.3
•The physical test requirements for the combined grading of base course and wearing
course aggregates shall conform to the following:
Sand Equivalent 50 min.
Plasticity Index 6 max. (base course)
Plasticity Index 3 max. (wearing course) SAES-Q-006
• The Job Mix Formula and the Combined Base Course, Wearing Course mineral Sec. 5.5.2.1
aggregates and asphalt shall conform to following:
Mineral aggregates shall consitute 93-96% of the asphalt-concrete. Asphalt Binder SAES-Q-006
shall constitute 4-7% of the asphalt-concrete. Sec. 5.5.1.B.1
• Bituminous Mixtures shall conform to: SAES-Q-006
• Asphalt Job Mix shall conform to: Sec. 5.5.2.1
NON SHRINK AND EPOXY GROUT TEST REPORT REVIEW
• Minimum Compressive Strength of pre-packaged cement based grout at 28 days shall SAES-Q-010
be 34.5MPa (5,000psi). Sec. 4.2.1
• Make 2 sets of 3 test cubes in the field each day grout is mixed and placed. SAES-Q-010
Sec. 3.2
• The total dissolved solids in the mixing water shall not exceed 500ppm SAES-Q-010
Sec. 5.2
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MASONRY BUILDING MATERIAL TEST REPORT REVIEW
09-SAMSS-016 ASTM C90,
• The average compressive strength, on the average net area of 3 CMU units shall be at
Sec. 3.2 Table 2
least 1900psi (13.1MPa) and at least 1700psi for one unit. (ASTM C90, Table 2)
• The mixing water for mortar shall have a total dissolved solids content less than 09-SAMSS-097
500ppm and the pH value shall be between 6.0 and 8.0, both shall be tested weekly. Sec. 5.1.3.1
• Horizontal joint reinforcement wire shall have a tensile strength of 517MPa
(75,000psi) minimum; a Yield Strength of 414MPa (60,000psi) minimum with a
1997 UBC
reduction of cross section at failure of 30% minimum; For wire testing at over
Sec. 21.1004.1
689MPa (100,000psi) the reduction shall be at least 25% at failure.
STEEL STRUCTURE MATERIAL TEST REPORT REVIEW
• Review of procedure to identify the use of ASTM A325 or A490 bolts for all primary 12-SAMSS-008 ASTM A325
structural connections. Sec. 1 ASTM A490
• Review of procedure stated the installation requirements and method on how to
12-SAMSS-008 ASTM A325
apply the tightening of bolted parts using the applicable method Sec. 1 ASTM A490
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EARTH WORK ACTIVITY

SAES-A-114 International
Material Description (Excavation Standards
and Backfill)
• Fill material shall be placed in lifts not exceeding 200mm in loose Sec. 6.3.2.2 ASTM C136
(Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse
depth. Aggregates)
• Fill material shall be placed in lifts not exceeding 100mm in loose
Sec. 6.3.2.2
depth for hand-operated compaction.
• Compaction shall begin only after the fill or backfill has been properly ASTM D1557
Sec. 6.3.2.7
placed and the material to be compacted is at the proper moisture. (Laboratory Compaction
content. +/- 3% of the optimum moisture content per ASTM D1557 or Characteristics of Soil Using Modified
Effort 56,000 ft-lbf/ft³ (2700 KN-
ASTM D698, whichever is applicable. M/M³) or ASTM D698
• Fill or backfill placed beneath footings, grade beams, mats, buildings or
process areas shall be compacted to at least 90% of the maximum Sec. 6.3.2.5 ASTM D1557
Modified Proctor density as determined by ASTM D1557.
• For cohesionless free draining soils, 70% relative density as determined ASTM D4253 (Maximum Index
by ASTM D4253 and ASTM D4254 shall be achieved under footings, Sec. 6.3.2.5 Density and Unit Weight of Soils Using a
Vibratory Table)
grade beams, mats, buildings or process areas. ASTM D4254 (Minimum Index
• Under foundations with static loads over 320kPa and foundations for Density and Unit Weight of Soils and
Calculation of Relative Density
vibrating or heavy machinery and pavements, 85% of relative density
(ASTM D4253/ASTM D4254) for cohesionless soils or 95% of the Sec. 6.3.2.5 ASTM D1557, ASTM D4253
maximum density as determined by ASTM D1557 for cohesive materials & ASTM D4254
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SAES-A-114 International
Material Description (Excavation Standards
and Backfill)
• Contractor's testing agency shall be a Saudi ARAMCO approved civil Sec. 5.1.1
testing agency.
• One Modified Proctor Test per ASTM D1557 with corresponding ASTM D1557
Sec. 6.3.3.1 (Laboratory Compaction
Proctor curve shall be performed for each type of fill material or where
Characteristics of Soil Using Modified
there is a change in the type or the source of material. Effort 56,000 ft-lbf/ft³ (2700 KN-
• For cohesionless free draining soils, ASTM D4253 Maximum Index Sec. 6.3.2.7 M/M³)
ASTM D1557
Density and Unit Weight of Soils Using a Vibratory Table and ASTM
D4254 Minimum Index Density and Unit Weight of Soil and Calculation ASTM D4253 (Maximum Index
of Relative Density shall also be performed for each type of Density and Unit Weight of Soils Using a
Vibratory Table)
cohesionless, free draining material or where there is a change in the type ASTM D4254 (Minimum Index
or the source of material. Density and Unit Weight of Soils and
• In-place density shall be determined using one of the following: Calculation of Relative Density

1. ASTM D-1556 Sand Cone Method; ASTM D-1556, ASTM D-

Sec. 6.3.3.2
2. ASTM D-2167 Rubber Balloon Method; 2167, ASTM D-2922, or
3. ASTM D-2922 Nuclear Method; or ASTM D-2937
4. ASTM D-2937 Drive-cylinder.
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SAES-A-114 International
Material Description (Excavation Standards
and Backfill)
• Compaction test will be at the following rates: Sec. 6.3.3.2
1. Under all foundations - one test every 1000 ft² (90 m²) of each lift.
2. Under area paving - one test every 2000 ft² (180 m²) of each lift.
3. Road base and sub-base - one test every 2000 ft² (180 m²) of base or
sub-base.
4. Backfill of trenches - one test for every 50 linear ft (15 m) of each lift.
5. General fill - one test every 5000 ft² (460 m²) of each lift. Sec. 6.3.3.3
• As a minimum, at least one in-place density test must be performed on
every lift of fill and further placement shall not be allowed until the
Sec. 3.2
required density has been achieved.
ASTM D2922 (Standard Test
• Nuclear density gauges, when used, shall have a valid calibration Methods for Density of Soils and Soil-
certificate per the requirement of ASTM D2922, Sec. A1.2. Sec. 3.2 Aggregate in Place by Nuclear Methods )
• The depth of the test holes shall be no greater than 300mm (12 inches) ASTM D2922
deep. (ASTM D 2922, Sec. 1.1)
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SAES-A-114 International
Material Description (Excavation Standards
and Backfill)
• Irregularities in formwork surfaces measured with a 1.5m straightedge
shall not exceed: 3mm for Class A surfaces exposed to public view; 6mm SAES-Q-001 ACI 347, Sec. 3.4, Table 3.1
Sec. 8.0
for Class B areas to be plastered; 13mm for Class C where appearance
does not matter; 25mm for Class D permanently hidden concrete
surfaces. (ACI 347, Sec. 3.4, Table 3.1)
• Forms shall be thoroughly cleaned of all dirt, mortar and foreign
matter and coated with a release agent before each use. (ACI 347 Sec. SAES-Q-001 ACI 347 Sec. 3.2.5.1
3.2.5.1) Sec. 8.0
• A plasticized sheet vapor barrier shall be placed beneath and around
SAES-Q-001
the sides of concrete that is placed where bitumen or coal tar epoxy Sec. 11.3
cannot be applied.
• A plasticized sheet vapor barrier, minimum 0.15mm thick, shall be SAES-Q-001
placed beneath slabs on grade except for exterior sidewalks. Sec. 11.2
• The minimum concrete cover shall be measured from the outer most SAES-Q-001 Sec.
5.8
rebar (tie bar)
• No sign of damage or cracking of epoxy coating shall exist; All field SAES-Q-001
cut ends of rebar be re-touched with approved Epoxy Coating Material. Sec. 5.6
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SA International
Material Description Standards Standards

• Minimum clear distance from anchor bolts or sleeves to edge of SAES-Q-005

concrete shall be 100mm. Sec. 4.8.6
SAES-Q-005
• Anchor bolt metallic sleeves are not allowed.
Sec. 4.8.6
• Anchor bolts shall not be in contact with reinforcing steel.
• Variation in dimension between the centers of adjacent anchor bolt SAES-Q-005 AISC 7.5.1a
within and anchor bolt group shall be equal to or less than 3mm. (AISC Sec. 4.8.2
7.5.1a)
• Variation in elevation of the tops of anchor bolts shall be equal to or
SAES-Q-005 AISC 7.5.1c
less than ±13mm. (AISC 7.5.1c)
Sec. 4.8.2
• Anchor bolt projection above the top of concrete is computed as
follows:
Single Nuts:
Thickness of grout + thickness of base plate (or height of anchor bolt
chair above the top of grout) + 1.5 x diameter of anchor bolt SABP Q-001
Sec. 6.2.4
Double Nuts:
Thickness of grout + thickness of base plate (or height of anchor bolt
chair above the top of grout) + 2.5 x diameter of anchor bolt
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SA International
Material Description Standards Standards

• The thread length required at the top of the anchor bolt must be SABP Q-001
sufficient to accommodate two nuts and about ½ of the anchor bolt Sec. 6.2.5
diameter projecting above the top nut. Normally a thread length of
about 3 bolt diameters of will be sufficient to provide some tolerance
for errors in the elevation of the anchor bolt placement in the field.
• A plasticized sheet vapor barrier, minimum 0.15mm (6mils) in
thickness or a 50mm sub-slab (lean concrete) shall be placed beneath SAES-Q-001
concrete foundations. Sec. 11.2
• Concrete shall not be dropped freely where reinforcing will cause
SAES-Q-001
segregation nor where it would fall freely for more than 1 meter. Sec. 7.7
• Vibrators for concrete compaction should be equipped with rubber or 09-SAMSS-106 ASTM A775/A775M, Sec.
non-metalic vibrator heads. (ASTM A775/A775M, Sec. XI3.15). Sec. V XI3.15
• Place concrete in layers not to exceed 450mm thick and consolidate.
•(ACI 301, Sec. 8.3.1.3). SAES-Q-001 ACI 301, Sec. 8.3.1.3
Sec. 3.2
• Precast concrete or mortar spacing blocks or bar supports are
SAES-Q-001
prohibited. Sec. 7.11
• Maximum total dissolved solids in water used for moist curing shall not SAES-Q-001
exceed 1000 parts per million. Sec. 10.2
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Material Description Standards Standards

• Water curing shall be continuous until the compressive strength has SAES-Q-001
reached 70% of the specified strength, but not less than 7 days after Sec. 10.3
placement.
• Continuous water cure can be provided by covering with wet burlap SAES-Q-001
and plastic; The saturated burlap shall be covered with a plasticized sheet Sec. 10.4
vapor barrier, minimum 0.15 mm (6 mils) in thickness (Polyethylene
Sheeting).
• All concrete surfaces in direct contact with earth shall be coated with
two coats of coal tar or bitumen coating consisting of two coats APCS-
3 Coal Tar Epoxy Coating System for Immersion Service or APCS-10
Bituminous Paint for Moderate Temperatures in Buried or Immersion SAES-Q-001
Service. APCS-10 shall not be used where soil is contaminated with Sec. 11.4
hydrocarbons. Dry Film Thickness Requirements:
APCS-3: 2 or more coats; 300μm max/coat, Total System 400μm (Min)
600 μm (Max)
APCS-10: Minimum 2 coats, minimum 750μm Total system.
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SA International
Material Description Standards Standards
• All surface defects such as cracks or honey-combing shall be filled with
mortar consisting of 1 part Portland Cement of the type specified for SAES-Q-001 ACI 515.1R, Sec. 3.2.1
Sec. 3.2
the job and 2.5 parts fine sand and ground in smooth with a trowel or
carborundum grind stone float. (ACI 515.1R, Sec. 3.2.1)
Note: Proprietary compounds may be used in lieu of mortar in
accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and with prior
approval of the S. ARAMCO representative.
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CONCRETE PROTECTION COATING SYSTEM ACTIVITY

SA International
Material Description Standards Standards
• Coating materials used at a construction site must be covered with SAES-H-100
appropriate canvas, tarpaulins or equivalent for a temporary storage Sec. 6.2
period not to exceed 14 days.
• New concrete shall be cured for a minimum of 28 days prior to SAES-H-003
coating. Shorter cure times shall only be allowed if the concrete passes Sec. 5.1.1, 5.1.2
either ASTM D4263 Concrete Moisture Content by the Plastic Sheet & 5.1.3
Method or by the Elcometer conductivity test.
• Atmospheric relative humidity shall be less than 85% during surface
SAES-H-003
preparations for coating.
Sec. 5.2.1
• Cracks less than 10 mm wide and holes not exceeding 10 mm in
diameter shall be filled using a qualified epoxy filler or grout before SAES-H-003
applying primer/sealer to the surface. Sec. 5.4.1
• Surface temperature above 10°C (50°F) and 3°C (5°F) above dew
point; Surfaces shall be dry; Winds low to moderate. SAES-H-003
Sec. 5.9
TECHNICAL SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE (CIVIL)
Inspection Services – General

MASONRY BLOCK WORK ACTIVITY

SA International
Material Description Standards Standards
• Surfaces to be in contact with mortar or grout shall be clean and free 1997 UBC
of deleterious materials. Sec. 2104.4.2
1997 UBC
• Masonry units shall be dry at the time of placement.
Sec. 2104.3
• The tops of walls not enclosed or sheltered shall be covered with a 1997 UBC
strong weather resistive material at the end of each day or shutdown. Sec. 2104.3.1
• Partially completed walls shall be covered at all times when work is not
in progress (to control both temperature and humidity); Covers shall be 1997 UBC
drapped over the wall and extend a minimum of 2 feet (600mm) down Sec. 2104.3.1
both sides and shall be securely held in place.
• Protection shall be maintain for at least 24 hours after masonry 1997 UBC
placement and grouting operations are completed. Sec. 2104.3.5
• Grouting of any section of wall shall be completed in one day with no 1997 UBC
interruptions greater than one hour. Sec. 2104.6.1
• Portland Cement Plaster Mix Proportions shall be: 1 Part Portland
SAES-M-100
Cement; 0.1 Part Slaked Lime;2.25 Parts Fine Sand Aggregate. (ACI
Sec. C.3 ACI 530.1, Sec. 2.6.B.1
530.1, Sec. 2.6.B.1)
TECHNICAL SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE (CIVIL)
Inspection Services – General

MASONRY BLOCK WORK ACTIVITY

SA International
Material Description Standards Standards
• Coarse grout mix proportions shall be: 1 part Portland cement; 0.1 part SAES-M-100 ACI 530.1, Sec. 2.6B.1
slaked lime; 1-2 parts coarse aggregates. (ACI 530.1, Sec. 2.6B.1) Sec. C.3
• Alignments of masonry walls shall be within + 0.5" (12.7mm) for
bearing walls and + 0.75" (19.1mm) for non-bearing walls. (ACI 530.1, SAES-M-100 ACI 530.1, Sec. 3.3.G.2.d
Sec. 3.3.G.2.d) Sec. C.3
• Levelness of both bedding joints and tops of walls shall be within +
0.25" (6.4mm) in 10 ft (3.05m) or + 0.5" (12.7mm) maximum. (ACI SAES-M-100 ACI 530.1, Sec. 3.3.G.2.a
530.1, Sec. 3.3.G.2.a) Sec. C.3
• Plumbness of masonry walls shall be + 0.25"/10' (6.6mm/3.05m) to
SAES-M-100 ACI 530.1, Sec. 3.3.G.2.b
+0.375/20' or + 0.5" max. (ACI 530.1, Sec. 3.3.G.2.b) Sec. C.3
• Longitudinal reinforcement shall be placed in masonry cells prior to
grouting operations in accordance with the IFC Drawings and secured
against displacement prior to grouting with wire or plastic positioners at 1997 UBC
intervals not exceeding 200 reinforcing bar diameters. Sec. 2104.5
• The tolerance on the longitudinal placement of reinforcement shall be
1997 UBC
+50mm (2") Sec. 2104.5
TECHNICAL SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE (CIVIL)
Inspection Services – General

STEEL STRUCTURE WORK ACTIVITY

SA International
Material Description Standards Standards
• The top of concrete foundation shall be a minimum of 150 mm above SAES-Q-005
finished grade. Sec. 4.3.2 (a)
•(Note: Not applicable to instrument stand pipe or pedestals inside
buildings not subjected to washdown water.)
• Vertical Tolerances - For straight compression structural members, the
variation in straightness shall be equal to or less than 1/1000 of the axial 12-SAMSS-008 AISC, Code of Standard
length between points that are laterally supported. (AISC, Code of Sec. I Practice for Steel Buildings
Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges, Para. 6.4.2) and Bridges, Para. 6.4.2
• The variation in dimensions between the centers of any two anchor
bolts within an anchor bolt group shall be equal to or less than 1/8" 12-SAMSS-008 AISC Code of Standard
(3mm). (AISC Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Sec. I Practice for Steel Buildings
Bridges, Para. 7.5.1a) and Bridges, Para. 7.5.1a
• The variation in elevation of the tops of anchor rods shall be equal to
or less than plus or minus 1/2" (13mm). (AISC Code of Standard 12-SAMSS-008 AISC Code of Standard
Sec. I Practice for Steel Buildings
Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges, Para. 7.5.1c)
and Bridges, Para. 7.5.1c
• The variation in dimension from the center of any anchor bolt group
to the established column line through that group shall be equal to or 12-SAMSS-008 AISC Code of Standard
less than 1/4" (6mm). (AISC Code of Standard Practice for Steel Sec. I Practice for Steel Buildings
Buildings and Bridges, Para. 7.5.1e) and Bridges, Para. 7.5.1e
TECHNICAL SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE (CIVIL)
Inspection Services – General

STEEL STRUCTURE WORK ACTIVITY

SA International
Material Description Standards Standards
• All bolt holes shall be standard holes with a diameter 1/16 inch (1 12-SAMSS-008
mm) larger than the nominal bolt diameter. Sec. I
•The minimum size of ASTM A325 N bolts shall be 20 mm.7.1.8.4 The
12-SAMSS-007
minimum size of high-strength bolts shall be 20 mm diameter. Para. 6.2.5.3
• Welding process used to repair or correct errors of structural 12-SAMSS-008 AWS D1.1
alignment shall be done as per AWS D1.1. Sec. I
• ASTM A490/A490M bolts and galvanized ASTM A325/A325M bolts 12-SAMSS-008 ASTM A490/A490M,
shall not be reused. Sec. I ASTM A325/A325M
• All bolts, nuts, and washers shall be properly identified and marked
12-SAMSS-007
with the material grade and manufacturer's logo. Para. 6.2.5.5
SAUDI ARAMCO TYPICAL INSPECTION PLAN SATIP No. APPROVED DISCIPLINE:
DATE
Cast-In-Place Portland Cement Concrete SATIP-Q-001-02 29-Jul-06 CIVIL
PROJECT TITLE: WBS/BI/JO/NO. CONTRACTOR/SUBCONTRACTOR

INSPECTION RESPONSIBILITY
QUALITY ASSIGNMENTS
ITEM PROJECT PHASE & QUALITY
TASK / ACTIVITY PROCEDUR SAUDI REMARKS
NO. ACTIVITY CODE RECORD CNTRC
E ARAMC
TR
O
DOCUMENT
1.0
REVIEW
SAIC-Q- SAIC-Q-
1.1 Concrete Mix Design Approval RH1 RH1
1006 1006
RECEIVING
2.0
INSPECTION

Epoxy Coated Steel Bars and

SAIC-Q- SAIC-Q- S. ARAMCO - shall be notified for the first
2.1 Embedded Items Receiving H1 W2
1007 1007 batch of deliverables.
Inspection

Handling, Storage and Contractor QC - Witness storage and

SAIC-Q- SAIC-Q-
2.2 Preservation of Epoxy Coated W2 S preservation once a week. S. ARAMCO -
1008 1008
Steel Bars Inspection surveillance once a week.

Concrete Pump/Transit Mixer SAIC-Q- SAIC-Q-

2.3 S S
Inspection 1010 1010

SAIC-M- SAIC-M- S. ARAMCO - shall be notified for the first

2.4 Bolts, Nuts and Washers H1 W2
2021 2021 batch of deliverables.

3.0 INSTALLATION

Grade & Site Preparation SAIC-Q- SAIC-Q- S. ARAMCO - Witness first 2 occurrences and
3.1 W1 W2
Inspection 1011 1011 one every four occurrences thereafter.

SAIC-Q- SAIC-Q- S. ARAMCO - Witness first 2 occurrences and

3.2 Formwork Inspection W1 W2
1012 1012 one every four occurrences thereafter.
SAUDI ARAMCO TYPICAL INSPECTION PLAN SATIP No. APPROVED DISCIPLINE:
DATE
Cast-In-Place Portland Cement Concrete SATIP-Q-001-02 29-Jul-06 CIVIL
PROJECT TITLE: WBS/BI/JO/NO. CONTRACTOR/SUBCONTRACTOR

QUALITY INSPECTION RESPONSIBILITY

ITEM PROJECT PHASE & QUALITY ASSIGNMENTS
TASK / ACTIVITY PROCEDUR REMARKS
NO. ACTIVITY CODE RECORD
E CNTRCTR SAUDI ARAMCO

Installation of Epoxy Coated Steel

SAIC-Q-
3.3 Bars, Embedded Items and Form SAIC-Q-1013 H1 H1
1013
Closure Inspection
Concrete Sampling, Testing & SAIC-Q-
3.4 SAIC-Q-1060 W1 W1
Placement Inspection 1060
CONTRACTOR QC - Witness the first 2 curing
days of structural concrete (first 2 occurrences)
Concrete Finishing & Curing SAIC-Q- and once every 3 occurrences for thereafter . S.
3.5 SAIC-Q-1015 W2 S
Inspection 1015 ARAMCO - Surveillance for the first 2 curing
days of structural concrete (first 2 occurrences)
and once every 3 occurrences thereafter.
CONTRACTOR QC - Witness the first 2
SAIC-Q-
3.6 Formwork Stripping Inspection SAIC-Q-1016 W2 S formwork stripping activities and once every 4
1016
occurrences thereafter.
S. ARAMCO - Witness the first 2 concrete final
inspection and once every 3 occurrences for
Concrete Final Acceptance SAIC-Q-
3.7 SAIC-Q-1017 W1 W2 foundations/beams/girders and once every 5
Inspection 1017
concrete placements for other types of structures
.
PRE-
4.0
COMMISSIONING
4.1 Not applicable

GENERAL NOTES
The first three incidents of each Inspection or testing activity listed require 100 % participation by Saudi Aramco Site Inspection Personnel. After this period, Saudi
1
Aramco Inspection may adjust the levels of Saudi Aramco participation based upon the Contractor’s performance.
2 Surveillance: QA/QC organization to monitor work in progress without notice from Construction Organization
Witness: QA/QC organization shall be notified of the timing of Inspection or test in advance. However, the inspection or test shall be performed as scheduled if the
3
QA/QC organization representative is not present.
Hold: QA/QC organization shall be notified of the timing of inspection or test in advance. Inspection or test shall not be carried out without the QA/QC
4
organization representative in attendance.
If the Main Contractor delegates the assigned responsibility to the Subcontractor, then the Main Contractor will have the same degree of responsibility as assigned to
5
Saudi Aramco.

LEGEND
Sample Hold Point for QC Inspection or
W1 100% Witness Inspection/Test H2 Test RH1 100% Review and Approval of Documents
W2 Sample Witness Inspection/Test R1 100% Review of Documents RH2 Sample Review and Approval of Documents
H1 100% Hold Point for QC Inspection or Test R2 sample Review of Documents S Surveillance
SAUDI ARAMCO ID/PID - 18-MAY-05 - REV 1 (Standards Cutoff - December 2005) Rev 2 31-Dec-05
SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST SAIC NUMBER DATE APPROVED QR NUMBER

Cast-in-Place Ready Mix Concrete Receiving Inspection SAIC-Q-1009 29-Jul-06 CIVIL-

PROJECT TITLE WBS / BI / JO NUMBER CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR

EQUIPMENT ID NUMBER(S) EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION EQPT CODE SYSTEM ID. PLANT NO.

LAYOUT DRAWING NUMBER REV. NO. PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER EC / PMCC / MCC NO.

SCHEDULED INSPECTION DATE & TIME ACTUAL INSPECTION DATE & TIME QUANTITY INSP. MH's SPENT TRAVEL TIME

SAUDI ARAMCO USE ONLY

SAUDI ARAMCO TIP NUMBER SAUDI ARAMCO ACTIVITY NUMBER WORK PERMIT REQUIRED?

SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION LEVEL CONTRACTOR INSPECTION LEVEL

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

All ready-mix concrete shall be delivered to the site with a batch ticket listing the following:
Name of the ready-mix company
Serial number of the ticket, date, truck number
Name of purchaser
Name of the job and location
Saudi Aramco mix design number 09-SAMSS-097
A1
Amount of concrete in cubic meters (or yards) Sec. III.B
Time of loading if wet mix
Amount of water added by the receiver of concrete with his initials
Reading of the revolution counter at the first addition of water
Type, brand and amount of cement, silica fume, aggregates and
admixtures. (ASTM C94-04, Sec. 13.1-13.2.2)

Ready mix concrete delivered in trucks not having operable revolution counters shall be 09-SAMSS-097
A2
rejected. Sec. 10.1.2

Concrete shall be discharged from the mixer within 90 minutes or 300 revolutions of the mixer 09-SAMSS-097
A3
from the time the mixing water was added. ASTM C-94, Sec. 11.7 Sec. 11

Concrete delivered at a temperature in excess of 32°C or that fails to maintain a temperature of 09-SAMSS-097
A4
32°C until used, shall be rejected. Sec. 11.5

09-SAMSS-097
A5 No aluminum parts shall be placed in contact with concrete during mixing or delivery.
Sec. 11

Slump and cylinder test samples shall be taken from the end of the mixture truck chute or at SAES-Q-001
A6
the discharge point of the concrete placement hose when concrete pumps are used. Sec. 12.2
SAUDI ARAMCO ID/PID - 18-MAY-05 - REV 1 (Standards Cutoff - December 2005) Rev 2 31-Dec-05
SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST SAIC NUMBER DATE APPROVED QR NUMBER

Cast-in-Place Ready Mix Concrete Receiving Inspection SAIC-Q-1009 29-Jul-06 CIVIL-

PROJECT TITLE WBS / BI / JO NUMBER CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR

EQUIPMENT ID NUMBER(S) EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION EQPT CODE SYSTEM ID. PLANT NO.

LAYOUT DRAWING NUMBER REV. NO. PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER EC / PMCC / MCC NO.

SCHEDULED INSPECTION DATE & TIME ACTUAL INSPECTION DATE & TIME QUANTITY INSP. MH's SPENT TRAVEL TIME
SAUDI ARAMCO USE ONLY
SAUDI ARAMCO TIP NUMBER SAUDI ARAMCO ACTIVITY NUMBER WORK PERMIT
REQUIRED?

SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION LEVEL CONTRACTOR INSPECTION LEVEL

REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
1- SAES Q-001 -- Ready-Mixed Portland Cement Concrete, April 2005

2- 09-SAMSS-097 -- Ready-Mixed Portland Cement Concrete, 29 September 2004

Contractor / Third-Party Saudi Aramco

PMT Representative
Construction Representative*

Work is Complete and Ready for Inspection: 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