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CONX MODULAR

PIPE RACK
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ConX Modular Pipe Rack System


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Covered by the following: U.S. P.N. 6,837,016; 7,051,917; 7,021,020; 7,621,099; Australia Pat. No. 2001288615; Canada
Pat. No. 2,458,706; China Pat. No. ZL 01 8 23730.4; Japan Pat. No’s. 4164548; 4427080; Mexico Pat. No. 262,499; EPat.
No 1668197 (DE, ES, FR, GB, IE, IT, NL, SE, TR); India Pat. No. 219,425. Other U.S. and Foreign Patent Protection Pending.
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Covered by the following: U.S. P.N. 6,837,016; 7,051,917; 7,021,020; 7,621,099; Australia Pat. No. 2001288615; Canada
Pat. No. 2,458,706; China Pat. No. ZL 01 8 23730.4; Japan Pat. No’s. 4164548; 4427080; Mexico Pat. No. 262,499; EPat.
No 1668197 (DE, ES, FR, GB, IE, IT, NL, SE, TR); India Pat. No. 219,425. Other U.S. and Foreign Patent Protection Pending.
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A System Comprised of Standard Connections and Details

The ConX Chassis Based Modular Pipe Rack System is an ideal solution for the efficient design, fabrication and construction of pipe rack and processing
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structures. ConXtech and its growing network of certified fabricators leverage ConXtech’s standardized connectors and employ automated manufacturing
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technologies to deliver modular and typically brace-free structures. This technology assisted approach accelerates design through construction allowing
industrial facilities to come on-line months or years earlier vs. more conventional structural options.

Standardization around a simple common connection in a structure enables unprecedented efficiencies while significantly reducing risk, complexity
and cost. The design of a ConX structure is dramatically simplified by using a small set of ConX details instead of the hundreds or thousands of unique,
custom designed and hand crafted details used in conventionally designed structures. This system is what ConXtech calls Chassis Based Modular™.

Robust ConX connections are at the heart of the system. They are unique in the fact that no field welding is required. They are comprised of a set of four
mating steel connectors that are factory welded onto wide flange beam ends and square columns (HSS or box). Beams are lowered and locked around
the four sides of a square column resulting in a robust bi-axial moment “collar”. This modular rack comprised of ConX columns and beams is easily
transported and safely and rapidly assembled in the mod-yard (modules) or field (stick-built).

The ConX connections provide an inherently seismic, blast and progressive collapse resistant structural chassis. Standardization streamlines structural de-
sign and analysis and enables material optimization. ConX is intuitive to assemble and ideal especially where there is a shortage of qualified and skilled labor.

Since it is based around a bolted connection, the system allows for future expansion and reconfiguration. Structural members and optional accessories
can safely and easily be attached or removed as required. ConXtech has also developed foundation systems, layout tools and templates which ensure
unprecedented accuracy and predictability in the field.

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ConX Systems Sized Right for Different Structural Applications


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ConXL System
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Field Assembly Rate: Typically 5 MH/Ton

ConX ConX
Moment Connection (Fixed) Moment Connection (Fixed)

ConXLTM 300 ConXLTM 400


HSS or BOX Column Size: Nominal 300mm (12” square) HSS or BOX Column Size: Nominal 400mm (16” square)
Variable Beam Depth*: 14” to 24” Variable Beam Depth*: 18” to 44”
Variable Beam Spans**: 12’ to 30’ Variable Beam Spans**: 18’ to 65’
* Allowable beam depth can be greater than or less than this range, dependent upon structural performance criteria.
** Allowable spans may vary from those shown above, dependent on beam tributary area and floor loading.

ConXR System
TM

Field Assembly Rate: Typically 5 MH/Ton

ConX ConX
Moment Connection (Fixed) Moment Connection (Fixed)

ConXRTM 100 ConXRTM 200


HSS Column Size: Nominal 100mm (4” square) HSS Column Size: Nominal 200mm (8” square)
Fixed Beam Depth: 6” (W 6X9) Fixed Beam Depth: 12”(variable weight)
Variable Beam Spans**: 4’ to 10’ Variable Beam Spans**: 8’ to 24’
** Allowable spans may vary from those shown above, dependent on beam tributary area and floor loading.

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ConX Gravity Connection (Pinned)
Used in in conjunction with all ConX Moment Connection Systems

ConX® Gravity Connection (Beam to Beam) ConX® Gravity Connection (Beam to Column)
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How the Collar Connectors Work


The Connection Technology
ConX® is the only connection in the world where all six degrees of
restraint (X, Y, Z, Mz, My & T) are achieved when the gravity seated
tapered interface is Lowered & Locked™ into place.

The connection capacity is then “Fixed” by installation of collar bolts


which provide the full capacity of the attached members on all axes in a
fully rigid connection.

ConX Columns
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Square columns serve as the vertical structural members of ConX


structures. These columns are manufactured in a controlled factory
environment by welding four tapered mating collars to the column
at the specified elevation. Columns are later filled with concrete to
mitigate corrosion and potential trapped gases as well as optimize
column steel thickness.

With ConXR, the mating collars are welded to the face of an 8”x8”
HSS column.

ConXL uses a slightly different connection design with connectors


welded to the corners of 16”x16” HSS or box columns.

ConX Beams
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ConX beam assemblies have moment connector plates factory welded


to both ends of wide flange beams (moment/moment ConX beams), or
two plasma cut gravity connectors on both ends of the beam (gravity/
gravity ConX beams). ConX beams can also have a gravity connector on
one end, and a moment connector factory welded to the other (gravity/
moment ConX beams).

ConXR uses a 12”deep machined connector plate with a tapered dovetail


design.

ConXL uses a tapered upper and lower flange plate configuration which
is adaptable to different beam depths.

ConX Collars
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During the field assembly process, ConX beams are Lowered & LockedTM
into place between ConX columns from the top down. The connectors
immediately and easily lock into place resulting in an instantly stable
connection. Mitered vertical edges of the connectors allow four identical
plates to surround a column and form a ConX collar.

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Safety - Built into Every Connection


Gravity stabilied Lower & Locking connections bring immediate stability to structure without adding bolts.

No field welding mitigates risk:


- Eliminates “heat” on structure
- Mitigates need for walking steel

Fewer man hours = lower risk

Assembly typically performed from man lifts


Integrated modular components enhance safety:
- Self Aligning Stacking/Lifting Lug (SLLUGTM) for rigging, hoisting and stacking modules
- Reusable Modular Access Platforms
- ConX Module Assembly Stand

Lower & Locking™ connections provide opportunity for safe disassembly and reassembly

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Modular Pipe Rack 7

Getting Started with ConX ®

ConXtech begins working with owners and their design teams early in the process. Most often this is during the site evaluation and feasibility study period.
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Conceptual Design
Once the program goals are defined, ConXtech’s integration experts collaborate with the team to understand application, loading and other project specific
requirements and then quickly identify the optimal ConX System for the particular project and propose an appropriate framing plan to generate a 3D model.
At this stage ConXtech and/or our certified fabricators can provide budgetary numbers and an estimated fabrication and field assembly schedule.

Design Development
ConXtech has developed ConXCAD digital toolkits to combine the design, fabrication and field assembly processes into an integrated software solution. A
virtual ConX Modular Pipe Rack (Digital Chassis) is quickly configured during the earliest design phase of the project. This automated and systemic approach,
with a finite number of structural elements, enables a revised structural budget to be quickly generated as plans evolve.

Construction Documentation
Creating the documentation required to design, structurally evaluate, and fabricate a steel superstructure conventionally is a time-consuming and fragmented
process. The ConX Digital Chassis provides the basis for the final structural analysis, detailing, as well as all of the data that drives the automated manufacture
of ConX assemblies.

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Digital Design Workflow in a 3D modeling environment


A predictable ConX Modular Pipe Rack steel frame (Digital Chassis) is
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quickly configured at the earliest design phases of the project. The ConX
steel frame can be initially modeled in plant design software like PDMS
and SmartPlant 3D or ConXtech can rapidly define the ConX frame in the
steel design and detailing software Tekla Structures. In either workflow,
the 3D model can be electronically exchanged using industry standard file
formats such as SDNF (Steel Detailing Neutral File) and CIS2 (CIM Steel).

As the piping design progresses, there may be a change in the number of pipe support and anchor load support beams required on the structure. Using Navis-
works, ConXtech and the piping designers store saved locations and redline changes directly in the 3D model. Clashes can also be automatically found and then
resolved between the piping and structural steel.

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The digital ConX Modular Pipe Rack in Tekla Structures includes an “as built” level of detail all the way down to every nut and bolt that will be used in the field.
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By having this high level of detail, ConXtech electronically extracts all of the Bill of Materials, shop, and erection drawings directly from the 3D model. This rapid
extraction of data from a single database helps compress the project schedule and increase the volume of manufacturing production that can be processed.
ConXtech also automatically extracts CNC information that drives cut and drill machines in the shop to help insure fabrication quality and field fit-up.

The 3D model contains all of the profile, weight, piece mark, as well as grid and top of steel information. This allows ConXtech’s field superintendents and project
managers to easily plan shipping truck loads and the erection sequence of steel by simply picking the pieces in the 3D model. Isometric erection drawings and
sorted erection order reports are then automatically generated from the 3D model.

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ConX Modular Chassis Components


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4 1. Pipe Support Beam Moment (BMM)


2. Pipe Support Beam Gravity (BGG)
3. Anchor Support Beam
4. Column (CM)
5. Added Upper Level with Moment Connection
6. Added Upper Level with Gravity Connection
Stick Built Footing shown
7. T-Support Assembly
For Module Assembly Components 8. Trapeze Assembly
See Page 11 9. Cantilever Outrigger

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Optional ConX Accessories


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5. Column Extension with Moment Connection 6. Column Extension with Gravity Connection

7. T-Support Assembly 8. Trapeze Assembly

9. Cantilever Outrigger - Moment Connection (BMC) 9. Cantilever Outrigger - Gravity Connection (BGC)

Large Diameter Pipe Shoe Large Diameter Pipe Shoe Small Diameter Pipe Shoe Small Diameter Pipe Shoe
with Universal Anchors with Universal Guides with Universal Anchors with Universal Guides

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ConX Module Assembly System Components


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Quick Lift Module (QLM )


TM TM

Ground Assembly Stand

Stacking Lifting LugTM(SLLUGTM)

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ConX Modular Access System - Interer Module Make up Platform


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Cantilever Outrigger
Inter Module Make up Platform Truss Modular Access Platform - Gravity Connection (BGC)

Modular Walk Surface Modular Railing Modular Toe Kick Modular Ladder

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ConX Modular Access System - Modular Access Platform / Cable Tray Catwalk
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Cantilever Outrigger
Cable Tray Catwalk Modular Access Platform - Gravity Connection (BGC)

Cable Tray Support Outrigger Modular Railing Modular Toe Kick Modular Ladder

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Field Assembly Overview


ConX structures are designed and detailed considering construction sequence. The use of 3D modeling provides exact grid locations, weights, center of
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gravity, and dimensional information which are all critical to the field in planning the erection phase of the project. Each piece is then manufactured, marked
and shipped with respect to the erection sequence enabling maximum productivity.

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Assembly Sequence – Stick Built

1 2

3 4

5 6

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Assembly Sequence – Mod Yard Assembly

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

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Assembly Sequence – Module on a Stick Base

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

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Example ConXR Modular Pipe Rack 2 Level-Fixed Base (20’ X 20’ Grid)
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*NOTE: For projects with loads that


exceed the standard capacities de-
fined below, please contact ConXtech
directly at info@conxtech.com for
additional ConX solutions.

PIPE RACK CABLE TRAYS

ESTIMATED LATERAL LOAD RANGE


FOR THIS STANDARD RACK CONFIGURATION*
6’

15’

FIXED

20’

MOMENT CONNECTION

MOMENT CONNECTION

HSS 8X8X5/8

20’

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Example ConXR Modular Pipe Rack 3 Level-Fixed Base (20’ X 20’ Grid)
TM

*NOTE: For projects with loads that


exceed the standard capacities de-
fined below, please contact ConXtech
directly at info@conxtech.com for
additional ConX solutions.

PIPE RACK CABLE TRAYS

ESTIMATED LATERAL LOAD RANGE


FOR THIS STANDARD RACK CONFIGURATION*

6’

6’

15’

FIXED

20’

MOMENT CONNECTION

GRAVITY CONNECTION

MOMENT CONNECTION

HSS 8X8X5/8

20’

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Example ConXR Modular Pipe Rack 4 Level-Fixed Base (20’ X 20’ Grid)
TM

*NOTE: For projects with loads that


exceed the standard capacities de-
fined below, please contact ConXtech
directly at info@conxtech.com for
additional ConX solutions.

PIPE RACK CABLE TRAYS

ESTIMATED LATERAL LOAD RANGE


FOR THIS STANDARD RACK CONFIGURATION*

6’

6’

6’

15’

FIXED

20’

GRAVITY CONNECTION
MOMENT CONNECTION

GRAVITY CONNECTION

MOMENT CONNECTION

HSS 8X8X5/8

20’

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Sample Plans

AREA 02

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Area: 10
MARK QTY. NAME PROFILE LEAVOUT
AB2 192 ANCHOR ROD ROD1"
AB3 48 ANCHOR ROD ROD1"
B-1 15 BEAM-BMM W12X40
B-6 W12X30 B-3 19 BEAM-BGG W12X30
B-4 B-4 37 BEAM-BMM W12X30
W12 CFA1027 HSS8X8X5/8 B-5 1 BEAM-BMG W12X30
X30 B-6 6 BEAM-BME W12X30
B-3
SEE E4002 FOR MATCH LINE W12 B-4 B-6 W12X30
B-7 4 BEAM-BMM W12X30
X30 C-1 12 COLUMN-CG-20 HSS8X8X5/8
AREA 4 STEEL W12
X30
C-2 4 COLUMN-CM-20 HSS8X8X5/8
C-3 10 COLUMN-CM-24 HSS8X8X5/8
B-4 C-4 2 COLUMN-CMI-24 HSS8X8X5/8
W12 B-6 W12X30
X30 B-4 CX01 87 OUTER COLLAR CONXR
CX02 6 BW-B FL3/16"X7 3/4"
B-4 W12
W12 X30
B-4 B-3
W12 X30 B-6 W12X30
X30 W12 B-4
X30
B-3 W12
CFA1027

W12 X30
B-4 X30 B-3
W12 W12 B-6 W12X30
CFA1028

X30 X30 B-4


B-4 W12
0 W12 X30
CFA1028
CFA1016

B-4
X3 W12 X30
12 X30
4 W B-5
B- 0
W12
X30 BFA B-6 W12X30
CFA1027

0 X3 100
X3 12 B-4
B-4 4 W12
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W12
0 4 W W12 X30 X30
X3 4 W B- X30 B-3
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4 W
2X X 30 X30
NORTH H B- 1 12 BFA
B-7
3 W 0 W12
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CFA1013

B- X3 4 W 100
1 X30
12 B- W12
CFA1017

30 X30
X 0 - 4 W 30
12 3 B X 0
2X 12 X4
4 W W1 3 W 12
B- 3 CFA1014 0 B-
B-7 W
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B- X3
CFA1016

W12 1
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0 12 X30 B-
X3 W
30 12 30 -4
X 4 W X B
12 30 B- 12 0
4 W 12X 3 W X3
B- B- 0 12
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3 W X3 4 W
0 B- 12 B-
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X3 30 4 W
12 X B -
4 W 12 18
B- 3 W
CFA1012

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X3
0 12 0
X3
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X3 4 W
12 0 B- 12 17
4 W 2X3 3 W 0
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B- 4 W
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4 W 30 12 B-
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B.5 REV DESCRIPTION DATE

9 ConXtech
E 24493 Clawiter Rd.
Hayward, CA

AREA 10 FILTRATION ISOMETRIC


AREA 10 FILTRATION DESCRIPTION
PROJECT NAME BELRIDGE WATER SOFTENING PLANT
DRAWN BY CMK JOB No. DRG No.

DATE DRAWN 01/15/2012 1049 E10000

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ConX Benefits at Every Stage of a Project


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Safety Design
1. Robust Structure 1. Robust & Brace Free Structure
▪▪ Premium ▪▪ Allows ultimate pipe routing options
▪▪ Pre-fabricated off site ▪▪ Simplifies equipment placement
▪▪ No field welding ▪▪ Design flexibility - same frame for various loads
2. Reduced Risk ▪▪ Reduces dependency on information flow between trades
▪▪ Fewer personnel required 2. Components Accelerate Design
▪▪ Lower & LockingTM connection ▪▪ Pre-designed, standardized connections
▪▪ Gravity stabilized without bolts ▪▪ Fewer variations in beam sizes
▪▪ No “spud” required to align ▪▪ More standardization of beams with same erection marks
3. Standardized Construction Site Advantages ▪▪ Modular, adjustable “pipe guides” and supports
▪▪ Efficient, consistent work planning & flow ▪▪ Modular equipment
▪▪ Clean / uncluttered site ▪▪ Modular platforms
▪▪ Modular scaffolding
4. Easy to “top load” pipe
5. Standard repeatable work 3. Standardized
▪▪ Simplified safety training

Modularization Operational
1. No added braces for transport loads 1. No diagonals to interfere with maintenance
access
2. Built in stability without base connection
2. No diagonals to interfere with equipment
3. No diagonals to interfere with pipe or removal or replacement
equipment
3. No diagonals to interfere with piping
4. Precise dimensions modifications
5. Top load pipe in partially complete structure 4. Expandable horizontally
6. Expandable horizontally 5. Expandable vertically
7. Expandable vertically 6. Safer work environment
8. Innovative ConX SLLUGTM
▪▪ A multi-function Stacking Lifting Lug
▪▪ The ConX Way for safe lifting, aligning, stacking and
transporting industrial modules
Fabrication
1. Shorter lead times
Life Cycle and Sustainability 2. Robotics and specialized fixturing in ConX
Factory easily scale to meet demanding
1. Interchangeability of “standard” modular schedules for multiple projects with minimal
components extends life cycle labor
3. Standardized work
2. Easily expandable ▪▪ Higher throughput with existing facility
▪▪ Higher throughput with existing workforce
3. Relocatable ▪▪ Reduced layout and fit up
▪▪ Process oriented workflow
4. Potential for disassembly, reconfiguration ▪▪ Specialized jigs and fixturing delivers precision
and re-use ▪▪ Reduces RFI’s
▪▪ Lower & LockingTM bolted assemblies can be easily ▪▪ Reduces errors and re-work
unbolted and disassembled for future use ▪▪ Simplifies entire fabrication process
▪▪ Scalable process
5. Safe to disassemble

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Procurement Qualifications
1. Fewer variables in member sizes and SKU’s 1. Extensively tested in full scale
▪▪ Volume purchasing power & cost control
▪▪ Availability 2. Proven with 7+M sf deployed to date
▪▪ Predictability in quality and sourcing
▪▪ Simplified inventory 3. Only connection tested 100% on both
2. Common components axes
▪▪ Mass-customization
▪▪ Production off-site ensures quality 4. Meets all special high seismic detailing
▪▪ Interchangeability of parts requirements
▪▪ Opportunity to stock common items
3. Early release
4. Shorter lead times Assembly
5. Robotics and specialized fixturing in ConX
Factory easily scale to meet demanding 1. Faster
schedules for multiple projects with minimal ▪▪ 2x to 5x faster
labor 2. Safer
▪▪ Lower and LockingTM connection
▪▪ Simplified process driven erection
Logistics ▪▪ Smaller workforce in field

1. Factory manufactured “kit of parts” 3. Factory built kit-of-parts


▪▪ Significantly simplifies logistics ▪▪ Interchangeable parts
▪▪ Reduces manpower required ▪▪ Factory fabricated full-length columns & beams
▪▪ Reduces cost of onsite support for workforce ▪▪ No “cut and fit” on site
▪▪ Ensures quality and accurate fit up ▪▪ Reduces plumbing and squaring
2. Easier logistics and workflow ▪▪ No scoring or galvanizing for slip critical joints (U.S.)
▪▪ Lowers total freight cost
4. Factory welded components
▪▪ Reduces risk
3. Minimize or eliminate lay down ▪▪ Robotically welded standardized connections
-- Ensures quality
▪▪ Just in time delivery -- Eliminates field weld inspection
▪▪ Minimal sorting required
▪▪ Erect directly from truck 5. Simplified Bolting
▪▪ Reduced quantity of standardized bolts - prepackaged
with DTI washers
Detailing --
--
Ensures bolting materials are there and ready
Accelerates bolt-up process
-- Reduces handling and make-up of bolts
1. Simple digital model creation -- Simplifies and accelerates QC by enabling visual field
▪▪ Limited variables inspection
-- Eliminates possibility of using wrong bolts
▪▪ Standard detail libraries
▪▪ No braces simplifies integration of non-structural elements 6. Intuitive Lower & LockingTM connections
2. Digital concept model rapidly evolves into speeds assembly and ROI
final model ▪▪ Allow for safer erection
▪▪ Early dimensionally accurate BIM is a clash prevention tool ▪▪ Fewer number of pieces to erect
▪▪ Reduces risk in schedule
▪▪ Eliminates errors and re-work
Piping Process & Design 7. Standardized process-driven construction
1. No diagonal braces ▪▪ Simplified layout with omni-directional columns
▪▪ Increases pipe rack capacity ▪▪ Efficient and consistent work planning
▪▪ Greatly reduces pipe coordination ▪▪ Consistencies among multiple projects
▪▪ Greatly reduces equipment coordination ▪▪ Faster site prep: simplified foundations
▪▪ Fewer manpower-related logistics
2. Modular chassis ▪▪ System reduces learning curve
▪▪ Anatomically correct at concept
▪▪ Expandable horizontally 8. Install work platforms and catwalks as
▪▪ Expandable vertically primary structure is erected

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2004319371; Canada P.N. 2,564,195; China P.N. ZL 2004 8 0042862.5; Hong Kong P.N. 1102268 Japan; P.N. 4427080; Mexico P.N. 275284; U.S. P.N. 7,127,863; U.S. P.N. 7,530,205; U.S. P.N. 7,146,770; U.S.
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