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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 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 overhead
transmission line 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
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 in all significant respects are equal to or better than those 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 A143M 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

3.7 ASTM A384M Standard Practice for Safeguarding Against Warpage and
Distortion During Hot-Dip Galvanizing of Steel Assemblies

3.8 ASTM A385M Standard Practice for Providing High Quality Zinc Coatings
(Hot-Dip)
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3.9 ASTM A394 Standard Specification for Steel Transmission Tower Bolts,
Zinc-Coated and Bare

3.10 ASTM F436M 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 AISC 360 Specification for Structural Steel Buildings

3.14 ASCE 10-97 ASCE Standard “Design of Latticed Steel Transmission

Structures”

3.15 AWS D 1.1M Structural Welding Code, Steel

3.16 Column Research Council Guide to Design Criteria for Metal Compression Members

3.17 DIN 7967 Self Locking Counter Nuts

3.18 IEC 60652 Loading Tests on Overhead Line Structures

3.19 SASO/SSA 39 Mechanical Testing of Welding Joints

3.20 SASO/SSA 107 Tensile Testing of Steel

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

4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

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 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:

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a. Leg members, ground wire peak members and

main members of cross-arms in compression 6 mm

b. Gusset plates 6 mm

c. Connection plates 6 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. Leg members, ground wire peak members, and main

chord members of cross-arms in compression 120

ii. All other members carrying calculated stress 200

iii Redundant members not carrying calculated stress 250

b. Tension-only members

i Cross-arm hanger members 300

ii. Other tension members 500

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.

4.1.7 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:
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ASTM A36M 250 MPa, minimum yield stress

ASTM A572M 345 MPa, minimum yield stress, Grade 50

In case of SEC provided design of towers, the material standards and

grade of steel shall be as shown on the tower drawings and/or the
relevant Scope of Work/Technical Specifications (SOW/TS).

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, locknuts/pal nuts and washers shall be furnished by the
Supplier and shall comply with the latest revisions of ASTM A394
(type 0), ASTM A563M, DIN 7967 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. In case of SEC provided design of towers, the material
standards, grade of bolts, nuts, washers, and locknuts/pal nuts, etc.,
shall be as shown on the drawings and/or the relevant SOW/TS.

b. The galvanizing of bolts, nuts, washers and palnuts shall be in

accordance with 01-TMSS-01. 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.

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 Φ 16 mm x 180 mm or Φ 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.

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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
01-TMSS-01 and the minimum coating thickness shall be as follows:

i. 130 microns, equivalent to 915 g/m2 for all structures located

in the coastal area

ii. 86 microns, equivalent to 610 g/m2 for all structures located in

the inland area

The required 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/m²)

6 minimum (for 610 g/m²)

Weight of Coating Test:

Minimum thickness as average in 3300 mm2 area

130 µm (for 915 g/m²)
86 µm (for 610 g/m²)

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

c. All galvanizing practices shall be done in accordance with the

recommendations of ASTM A143M, ASTM A384M, and ASTM
A385M.

d. Embrittlement tests shall be conducted on structural steel of ASTM

A572M as recommended in ASTM A143.

4.2.4 Special Coatings/Structure Painting

Special coatings, such as painting or other color coating agents shall be

applied after galvanizing on the structures located in the coastal area when
specified in the Data Schedule and relevant SOW/TS. All structures located
within 25 km radial distance from the coastline in SEC-WOA and SEC-SOA
network shall be protected with a duplex system (galvanizing + painting). The
minimum zinc coating thickness in this case shall be 86 µm before painting.
The paint shall be high build epoxy/micaceous iron oxide finish as
recommended by the manufacturer and approved by SEC. The paint shall
comprise primer coat, intermediate coat(s) and top finish coat(s). Dry film
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thickness of the paint shall be such that it provides a minimum protection life
of 30-35 years to have corrosion free structures. Primer and intermediate
coats shall be applied at the manufacturer’s plant or at Contractor’s site yard
(covered painting yard) built for this purpose. Final coat shall be applied after
erection of the structures and final bolt tightening, and shall include
application on nuts, bolts, washers and locknuts etc.

4.3 Detailing

4.3.1 Drawings

Structure detail drawings shall consist of outline/design drawings, erection

drawings, shop detail drawings and bill of materials. The outline/design
drawings shall show the complete design information, dimensions and
member sizes. The outline/design 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. Foundation reactions (with different leg and body extensions) 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.

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.

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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 360, 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.

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.

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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, 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.

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.

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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 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.

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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-sectional
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.

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 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.

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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.

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 SEC’s 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.

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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 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
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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

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.

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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.

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.

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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

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.

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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 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 (in case of
direct supply to SEC).

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 SEC 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:

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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.

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

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

b. 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

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within the agreed time frame, three (3) 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 as well as in digital format on a CD
compatible in accordance with the requirements specified in SEC
Engineering Drawing Standards SEEDS II. 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 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.

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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 outline/design drawings shall conform to the latest revision of

SEC Engineering Drawing Standards SEEDS-II.

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.

7.2.2 Types of Drawings Required

a. Outline/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
iv. Structure details:
- Sizes of main, secondary and redundant members
- Distances between joints/connections

b. Shop Detail Drawings

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

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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 their positions
iii. Bend point or bend line
iv. Punch mark
v. 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'

3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

Applicable Industry Standards

4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

4.1.2. Line Voltage

69kV/110kV/115kV/132kV/230kV/380kV

Structure Types

Tangent/Suspension

Small Angle

Light Angle

Medium Angle

Large Angle

Heavy Angle

Dead-end

Transposition

Gantry

'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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8.0 DATA SCHEDULE

LATTICED STEEL STRUCTURES

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

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 *

4.2 Materials

Material Specification (angles and plates) *

Material Specification (bolts, nuts, palnuts

*
and washers)

Galvanizing thickness for members

130/86 µm
(angle sections)

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8.0 DATA SCHEDULE

LATTICED STEEL STRUCTURES

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

Galvanizing thickness for nuts, bolts and

53 µm
washers

Painting after Galvanizing Yes/No

Step bolt diameter, mm 16/20

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

7.1.2 Foundation Reactions, kN

Factored with different leg and body

extensions

Compression (Vertical) *

Uplift (Vertical) *

Lateral Shear *

Longitudinal Shear *

Un-factored with different leg and body

extensions

Compression (Vertical) *

Uplift (Vertical) *

Lateral Shear *

Longitudinal Shear *

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8.0 DATA SCHEDULE

LATTICED STEEL STRUCTURES

A. ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION OR FEATURES TO BE FURNISHED BY

SEC:

B. ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY DATA OR FEATURES PROPOSED BY

BIDDER/VENDOR/SUPPLIER/CONTRACTOR:

B. OTHER PARTICULARS TO BE FILLED UP BY BIDDER/VENDOR/SUPPLIER/

CONTRACTOR:

Actual Manufacturer Vendor/Supplier/

of Equipment/Material 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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