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SAIC NUMBER

Pre-Installation Procedure Verification Testing of Direct

Tensioning Indicator (ASTM A325 or ASTM A490 Bolts)
PROJECT TITLE

SATR-M-2003
WBS / BI / JO NUMBER

EQUIPMENT ID NUMBER(S)

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION

LAYOUT DRAWING NUMBER

REV. NO.

SCHEDULED TEST DATE & TIME

ACTUAL TEST DATE & TIME

30-Jun-08
DATE APPROVED

QR NUMBER

15-Dec-09

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CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR

EQPT CODE

SYSTEM ID.

PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER

PLANT NO.

EC / PMCC / MCC NO.

QUANTITY INSP.

MH's SPENT

TRAVEL TIME

SAUDI ARAMCO USE ONLY

SAUDI ARAMCO TIP NUMBER

SAUDI ARAMCO ACTIVITY NUMBER

SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION LEVEL

CONTRACTOR INSPECTION LEVEL

ITEM
No.

TEST PROCEDURE ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

REFERENCE

PRETENSIONING PROCEDURE VERIFICATION TESTING for Direct Tension Indicators:

A1

Direct tension indicators have been inspected and verified to meet the
material requirements of ASTM F959 through checklist, SAIC-M-2021.
{PIP STS05130, Para. 6.5.2}

12-SAMSS-008,
Sec. I

A2

A calibrated tension calibrator shall be onsite when tightening is to be

performed on pretensioned joints and slip-critical joints.
(PIP STS05130, Para. 6.5.2 & AISC Specification for Structural Joints
Using ASTM A325 or A490 Bolts, Para. 8.2.4 )

12-SAMSS-008,
Sec. I

A3

A representative sample of three complete fastener assemblies of each

combination of diameter, length, grade and lot to be used in the work
shall be checked at the site of installation in a tension calibrator. (PIP
STS05130, Para. 6.5.2 & AISC Specification for Structural Joints Using
ASTM A325 or A490 Bolts, Para. 8.2.4)

12-SAMSS-008,
Sec. I

A4

Washers are used in the pre-installation verification assemblies as

required in the work. (PIP STS05130, Para. 6.5.2 & AISC Specification
for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325 or A490 Bolts, Para. 8.2.4)

12-SAMSS-008,
Sec. I

A5

The direct-tension indicator arches are oriented to bear against the

hardened bearing surface of the bolt head or nut or against a hardened
flat washer if used under turned element whether that turned element is
the nut or the bolt. Proper use and orientation is
illustrated in Figure C-8.1, Attachment 2. (PIP STS05130, Para. 6.5.2 &
AISC Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325 or A490 Bolts,
Para. 8.2.4)

12-SAMSS-008,
Sec. I

A6

Prior to pretensioning, the appropriate feeler gage is accepted in at least

half of the spaces between the protrusions of the
12-SAMSS-008,
direct tension indicator. (PIP STS05130, Para. 6.5.2 & AISC Specification
Sec. I
for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325 or A490 Bolts, Para. 9.2.4)

A7

The bolt assembly was tightened with the direct tension indicator until a
pretension of 1.05 times that specified for installation and inspection in
Table 8.1 in Attachment 1 of this checklist was reached. (PIP STS05130,
Para. 6.5.2 & AISC Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325
or A490 Bolts, Para. 8.2.4)

12-SAMSS-008,
Sec. I

A8

After pretensioning, the appropriate feeler gage is refused

entry into at least half of the spaces between the protrusions.
(PIP STS05130, Para. 6.5.2 & AISC Specification for Structural Joints
Using ASTM A325 or A490 Bolts, Para. 9.2.4)

12-SAMSS-008,
Sec. I

WORK PERMIT REQUIRED?

PASS

FAIL

N/A

RE-TEST DATE

Caution: From past experience, the small arch-like protrusions on the direct tension indicator washers (DTI) did not deform when the bolts
NOTE: are tightened, instead, the protrusions gouged itself into the bearing surface of the hardened washer or on to the underside of the bolt head or
nut, wherever the DTI was positioned. It is recommended to perform item A9 below.

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A9

After passing the feeler gage test, lossen the bolted assembly and
examine the DTI and the bearing surface for the following acceptable
conditions:
a. The protrusions on the DTI were deformed.
b. The bearing surface has no significant depth of indentation
or gouge.
(PIP STS05130, Para. 6.5.2 & AISC Specification for Structural Joints
Using ASTM A325 or A490 Bolts, Para. 9.2.5)

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12-SAMSS-008,
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SAIC NUMBER

Pre-Installation Procedure Verification Testing of Direct

Tensioning Indicator (ASTM A325 or ASTM A490 Bolts)
PROJECT TITLE

SATR-M-2003
WBS / BI / JO NUMBER

ITEM
No.

TEST RESULTS ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

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DATE APPROVED

QR NUMBER

15-Dec-09

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CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR

REFERENCE

PASS

FAIL

N/A

RE-TEST DATE

TEST DETAILS & RESULT (Direct Tensioning Indicator-DTI)

Tension Calibrator: Model/Type___________________________

Date Calibrated: _______________________

Grade & Heat/Lot No._________________

Diameter:__________/ Length: __________

Bolt Material

Grade & Heat/Lot No._____________

Diameter:_______/ Length: __________

Bolt # 1

Bolt # 2

Bolt # 3

Bolt # 1

Bolt # 2

Bolt # 3

YES / NO

YES / NO

YES / NO

YES / NO

YES / NO

YES / NO

DTI Type and Heat/Lot Number

Actual Tension obtained at Required Nut
Rotation ( 1.05x Value in Table 8.1, Att. 1)
Feeler Gauge is refused entry into at least half of
the spaces between the protrusions.

RESULTS:

A) Suitability of the complete

fastener assembly, incl.
Lubrication for installation.

Satisfactory
Not satisfactory

Satisfactory
Not satisfactory

B) Application procedure and

Proper use by the bolting Crew

Satisfactory
Not satisfactory

Satisfactory
Not satisfactory

Bolting Crew: ___________________________________________________________________________________

REMARKS:

REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
1- 12-SAMSS-007 -- Fabrication of Structural and Miscellaneous Steel, 03 September 2006
2- 12-SAMSS-008 -- Erection of Structural and Miscellaneous Steel, 28 January 2004
3- PIP STS05130 -- Erection of Structural and Miscellaneous Steel Specification, February 2002
4. AISC 348, Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325 or A490 Bolts, (23 June, 2000)

Contractor / Third-Party
Technician Performing Test*
Name, Title, Department,
Company, Initials and Date:

Saudi Aramco
m

Test Performed Successfully and Results are Acceptable:

T&I Witnessed

QC Record Reviewed

Work Verified

T&I Witnessed

QC Record Reviewed

Work Verified

T&I Witnessed

QC Record Reviewed

Work Verified

Name, Initials and Date:

QC Inspector

PID Representative
Witnessed Test

Work / Rework May Proceed

Name, Initials and Date:

Name, Initials and Date:

QC Supervisor

Proponent and Others

Quality Record Approved:

Name, Sign and Date:

Name, Organization,
Initials and Date:

*Person Responsible for Implementation of Test and Analysis of Results

Y = YES

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N = NO F = FAILED

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SATR NUMBER

Pre-Installation Procedure Verification Testing of Direct

Tensioning Indicator (ASTM A325 or ASTM A490 Bolts)

SATR-M-2003

Attachment 1 --

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30-Jun-08
DATE APPROVED

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