ONTARIO

PROVINCIAL METRIC
STANDARD OPSS 906
SPECIFICATION NOVEMBER 2004

CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATION FOR

STRUCTURAL STEEL FOR BRIDGES

TABLE OF CONTENTS

906.01 SCOPE

906.02 REFERENCES

906.03 DEFINITIONS

906.04 SUBMISSION AND DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

906.05 MATERIALS

906.06 EQUIPMENT - Not Used

906.07 CONSTRUCTION

906.08 QUALITY ASSURANCE

906.09 MEASUREMENT FOR PAYMENT - Not Used

906.10 BASIS OF PAYMENT

APPENDICES

906-A Commentary

906.01 SCOPE

This specification covers the requirements for the fabrication, delivery, and erection of structural steel for
bridges.

906.01.01 Significance and Use of Appendices

Appendices are not a mandatory part of this specification unless invoked by the Owner.

Appendix 906-A is a commentary appendix to provide designers with information on the use of this
specification in a Contract.

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906.02 REFERENCES

This specification makes reference to the following standards, specifications, or publications:

Ontario Provincial Standards Specifications, Construction

OPSS 919 Formwork and Falsework

Ministry of Transportation Publication

Structural Manual:
Division 1, Exceptions to the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code

Canadian Standards Association

B95-1962 (R1996) Surface Texture (Roughness Waviness and Lay)

G40.20/G40.21-98 General Requirements for Rolled or Welded Structural Quality Steel/Structural Quality
Steels
S6-00 Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code
S16-01 Limit States Design of Steel Structures
W47.1-03 Certification of Companies for Fusion Welding of Steel Structures
W48-01 Filler Metals and Allied Material for Metal Arc Welding
W59-03 Welded Steel Construction (Metal Arc Welding)
W178.1-02 Certification of Welding Inspection Organizations
W178.2-01 Certification of Welding Inspectors

Canadian General Standards Board

48.9712-2000 Nondestructive Testing - Qualification and Certification of Personnel

ASTM International

A 325-04 Structural Bolts, Steel, Heat Treated, 120/105 ksi Minimum Tensile Strength
A 325M-04 Structural Bolts, Steel, Heat Treated 830 MPa Minimum Tensile Strength [Metric]
A 563M-03 Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts [Metric]
A 588/A 588M-04 High-Strength Low-Alloy Structural Steel with 50 ksi [345 MPa] Minimum Yield Point
to 4 in. [100 mm] Thick
F 436M-03 Hardened Steel Washers [Metric]

American Welding Society

AWS A5 - All Filler Metal Specifications

International Organization for Standardization/ International Electrotechnical Commission

ISO/IEC 17025:1999 General Requirements for the Competence of the Testing and Calibration
Laboratories

906.03 DEFINITIONS

For the purposes of this specification, the following definitions apply:

Bearing Contact Area means two planes that are in contact or have a separation between them not
exceeding 0.1 mm.

Engineer means a professional engineer licensed by the Professional Engineers of Ontario to practice in the
Province of Ontario.

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Erection Diagram means drawings showing the dimensioned layout of the steel structure from which shop
details are made and that correlate the fabricator's piece markings with the location in the structure.

Faying Surface means the mating surface of a member that is in contact with another member to which it is to
be joined.

Fracture-Critical Member means a member, including attachments, in a single load path structure, which is
subject to tensile stress and whose failure could lead to collapse of the structure.

Inspector means an individual who is a Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) certified Level II or Level III
inspector according to the requirements of CSA W178.2 and has documented evidence of professional
knowledge, skill, and experience in the inspection of fabrication and erection of steel bridges.

New Steel means structural steel that has not previously been used.

Non-Destructive Testing Technician means an individual who has documented evidence of training,
professional knowledge, skill, and experience in non-destructive testing of structural steel welds and material,
and has a valid certificate showing qualification to a Level II or lll according to CAN/CGSB 48.9712 and the
CWB for the non-destructive testing specified.

Primary Tension Member means a member or portion of a member including attachments, other than
fracture critical members and secondary components, that are subject to tensile stress.

Proposal means a Contractor's submission of changes for which engineering design is required that affects
either the original design, delivery, or erection.

Smooth means a profile of weld reinforcement, in which the surface finish or weld reinforcement has a smooth
gradual transition requiring grinding. Weld reinforcement not exceeding the following limits, may remain on
each surface:

2 mm for plate thickness ≤ 50 mm

3 mm for plate thickness > 50 mm

Snug Tight means the tightness attained by a few impacts of an impact wrench or the full effort of a person
using a spud wrench.

906.04 SUBMISSION AND DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

906.04.01 Submissions

906.04.01.01 General

When another authority is involved in the approval of the design or construction of a highway structure, the
submission shall be made at least 5 weeks prior to commencement of work and one additional copy of the
required submission shall be provided.

906.04.01.02 Erection Diagrams, Shop Drawings, and Welding Procedures

906.04.01.02.01 General

At least three weeks before the commencement of fabrication, an estimate of the fabrication time and five
copies of erection diagrams, shop drawings, and welding procedures shall be submitted to the Contract
Administrator.

Symbols for welding and non-destructive testing shall be according to CSA W59-M.

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906.04.01.02.02 Erection Diagrams

Erection diagrams shall include at least the following:

a) Principal dimensions of the bridge.

b) Erection marks.

c) Sizes of all members.

d) Field welding requirements, including identification of welds requiring non-destructive testing.

e) Size and type of bolts.

f) Bolt installation requirements, including the number of fitting up bolts required at each connection and
identification of oversize and slotted holes.

g) Bracing during erection of structural steel.

h) Treatment at faying surfaces for joints designed as slip critical.

906.04.01.02.03 Shop Drawings

Shop drawings that fully conform to the Contract Drawings shall be accompanied by a letter bearing the seal
and signature of an Engineer verifying this conformity.

Shop drawings shall include at least the following:

a) Full detail dimensions and sizes of all component parts of the structure. These dimensions shall make
allowance for changes in shape due to weld shrinkage, camber, and any other effects that cause finished
dimensions to differ from initial dimensions.

b) Erection marks.

c) All necessary specifications for the materials to be used.

d) Identification of areas requiring special surface treatment.

e) Identification of fracture-critical and primary tension members and component parts. Attachments having
a length of more than 100 mm in the direction of tension and welded to the tension zone of a fracture-
critical or primary tension member shall be treated as part of that member.

f) Bolt installation requirements, including number of fitting up bolts required at each connection and
oversize and slotted holes.

g) Details of all welds.

h) Identification of material and welds requiring non-destructive testing, including the limits of the weld
undergoing testing and the frequency and type of testing.

i) Temporary welds.

j) Location of shop and field splices.

906.04.01.02.04 Welding Procedures

Fabricator's standard welding procedures to be used in fabricating the various components shall be submitted.

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906.04.01.03 Erection Procedures

At least three weeks before commencement of erection, five copies of the erection procedures, including lifting
point locations and details of all temporary supports shall be submitted to the Contract Administrator.

The erection procedure, including drawings and calculations, shall fully illustrate the proposed method of
erection, including the sequence of erection; the weight and lifting points of the members; and the locations
and lifting capacities of the cranes to be used to lift them. Details of temporary bracing and temporary
supports to be used during construction shall be shown, including time and sequence of removal. Calculations
shall be provided to show that members and supports are not overloaded during erection.

Erection procedures shall bear the seals and signatures of the design and checking Engineers.

906.04.01.04 Proposals

At least two weeks prior to commencement of the work, five copies of the proposal shall be submitted to the
Contract Administrator for review.

Proposals shall bear the seals and signatures of the design and checking Engineers.

906.04.01.05 Mill Test Certificates

One copy of mill test certificates for all material to be used in the fabrication shall be available for review at the
fabricating plant during fabrication. The mill test certificates shall show that the material is according to the
Contract Documents.

If the material cannot be identified by mill test certificates, coupons shall be taken and tested and these test
certificates shall be made available.

Two copies of the mill or coupon test certificates shall be submitted to the Contract Administrator when the
material is shipped from the fabrication plant.

Where mill test certificates originate from a mill outside Canada or the United States of America, the
Contractor shall have the information on the mill test certificate verified by testing by a Canadian laboratory.
This laboratory shall be certified by an organization accredited by the Standards Council of Canada to comply
with the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 for the specific tests or type of tests required by the material standard
specified on the mill test certificate. The mill test certificates shall be stamped with the name of the Canadian
laboratory and appropriate wording stating that the material is in conformance with the specified Contract
requirements. The stamp shall include the appropriate material specification number, testing date, and the
signature of an authorized officer of the Canadian laboratory.

906.04.01.06 Test Reports Fasteners

Proof that the bolts, nuts, and washers meet the chemical composition, mechanical properties, dimensions,
workmanship, and head burst as required by ASTM A 325, A 325M, A 563M, or F 436M shall be submitted to
the Contract Administrator. Verification of the acceptability of assemblage of zinc coated bolts shall be
provided with the bolts, nuts, and washers delivered to the job site shall also be submitted to the Contract
Administrator.

For bolts supplied from a manufacturer outside Canada or the United States of America, the above information
shall be verified by testing by a Canadian laboratory as outlined in the Mill Test Certificates clause.

906.04.01.07 Shop and Field Splices

Details of relocated and additional shop and field splices shall be submitted for approval.

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906.04.01.08 Return of Submissions

Two copies of each submission to be returned shall be marked as one of the following:

a) Stamped with the wording that allows for permission to construct.

In this case, work can commence on receipt of the drawing by the Contractor. A copy of these drawings shall
be available at the site prior to and during construction.

b) Stamped with the wording that allows for permission to construct as noted.

In this case, work can start on receipt of the drawings by the Contractor. The drawings shall be updated as
noted and shall have a stamp affixed that is signed by an Engineer stating the drawings have been revised
according to the noted comments. A copy of the stamped updated drawings shall be available at the site prior
to and during construction.

c) Showing only required changes.

In this case, the drawings shall be updated as required and the submission process repeated.

906.04.02 Design

906.04.02.01 General

Design shall be according to CAN/CSA-S6 and the Structural Manual, Division 1.

906.04.02.02 Welding

Welding design shall be according to CSA W59-M.

Welding procedures shall be according to CSA W47.1.

906.05 MATERIALS

906.05.01 Steel

Structural steel shall be new and of the grade and category specified in the Contract Documents and shall be
according to CSA G40.20/G40.21.

ASTM A 588M may be substituted for CSA G40.20/G40.21 grade 350 A steel. When the Charpy impact
energy requirements are verified by the submission of test documentation, ASTM A 588M may be substituted
for CSA G40.20/G40.21 grade 350 AT steel.

Substitution of material for size and grade is not permitted unless approved by the Contract Administrator.

The steel shall be identified as specified in the Control of Material clause in the Quality Control subsection.

906.05.02 High Strength Bolts, Nuts and Washers

High strength bolts, nuts, and hardened washers shall be according to ASTM A 325, A 325M, A 563M, and F
436M. The nuts, bolts, and washers shall be shipped together as an assembly.

High strength bolts, nuts, and washers for use with unpainted corrosion-resistant steel shall be Type 3. Bolts,
nuts, and washers used with steel specified in the Contract Documents to receive a paint coating or
galvanizing, shall be Type 1 and shall be galvanized.

The nuts of galvanized fasteners shall be over-tapped by the minimum amount required for assembly and shall
be lubricated with a lubricant containing a visible dye.

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906.05.03 Electrodes

906.05.03.01 General

The selection, supply, and storage of electrodes and fluxes shall be according to CSA W59-M. Only controlled
hydrogen designation electrodes shall be used for the flux-cored arc welding process.

The weld filler metal in fracture-critical and primary tension members shall meet the Charpy V notch impact
energy requirements of Table 1.

Weld metal used with corrosion resistant steels shall have similar corrosion resistance and colour to the base
metal and shall be supplied according to CSA W59-M.

906.05.04 Shear Connectors

Shear connectors shall be of a headed stud type supplied according to CSA W59-M, Appendix H.

906.07 CONSTRUCTION

906.07.01 General Fabrication

906.07.01.01 Storage of Materials

Structural steel, either as rolled or fabricated, shall be stored above the ground on skids or other support and
kept free from foreign material. Members shall be supported to prevent permanent deformation.

906.07.01.02 Bending of Plates

906.07.01.02.01 Direction of Rolling

Steel plate for main members shall be cut so that the primary direction of rolling is parallel to the direction of
tensile or compressive stress.

906.07.01.02.02 Plate Edges

Sheared edges of plates more than 16 mm in thickness and carrying calculated tension shall have 3 mm of
edge material removed by planing, milling, or grinding.

Oxygen cutting of structural steel shall be done by machine except hand-guided cutting will be allowed for
copes, blocks and similar cuts where machine cutting is impractical. Re-entrant corners shall be ground
smooth and shall have a fillet of the largest practical radius but not less than 25 mm.

Plasma arc cutting shall only be done when approved in writing by the Contract Administrator.

The quality of the cut edges and their repair shall be according to CSA W59-M. All cut edges that are not to
be welded shall have a surface roughness not greater than 1000 as defined by CSA B95.

Inspection and repair of planar discontinuities shall be according to CSA W59-M.

906.07.01.03 Bent Plates

906.07.01.03.01 General

Load carrying, rolled steel plates to be bent shall be cut from the stock plates so that the bend line is at right
angles to the direction of rolling except as otherwise approved for orthotropic decks.

Before bending, the edges of the plate shall be lightly chamfered by grinding in the region of the bend.

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906.07.01.03.02 Cold Bending of Plates

Cold bending shall be carried out in such a manner that no cracking or tearing of the plate occurs. Minimum
bend radii for various plate thicknesses (t), measured to the concave face of the metal shall be:

t, mm radius
≤ 12 2t
> 12 ≤ 25 2-1/2 t
> 25 ≤ 38 3t
> 38 ≤ 65 3-1/2 t
> 65 ≤ 100 4t

906.07.01.03.03 Hot Bending of Plates

Forming radii less than that permitted for cold bending shall be done by hot bending at a plate temperature not
greater than 600°C. Accelerated cooling of a hot bent component will only be permitted when the temperature
of the component is below 300°C. Only compressed air or water shall be used for accelerated cooling.

906.07.01.04 Straightening Material

All steel shall be flat and straight according to the specified mill tolerances before commencement of
fabrication. Material with sharp kinks or bends shall only be straightened with the approval of the Contract
Administrator. When straightening is approved, material may be straightened using mechanical means or by
the application of controlled heating according to CSA W59-M.

Details of the method of straightening shall be according to CSA W59-M and submitted to the Contract
Administrator two weeks prior to the Contractor arranging for inspection.

After straightening, the surface of the steel will be examined by the Owner's inspector. The Contract
Administrator will specify an appropriate method of testing to be used by the Contractor to determine whether
or not there is evidence of fracture or other damage. When necessary the Contract Administrator will specify
the corrective action to be taken.

The Contract Administrator shall be given one week notice to arrange for the inspection.

906.07.01.05 Bolt Holes

906.07.01.05.01 General

Except as specified for punched holes in material up to 16 mm in thickness, all holes shall be, punched, drilled,
or reamed to the finished diameter.

906.07.01.05.02 Hole Size

The nominal diameter of a hole other than oversize or slotted holes shall not be more than 2 mm greater than
the nominal bolt size. Unless otherwise approved, oversize or slotted holes shall only be used when specified
in the Contract Documents.

Non-specified oversize or slotted holes will only be considered for use in bracing and diaphragms.

Oversize or slotted holes shall meet the following conditions:

a) Oversize holes are: 4 mm larger than bolts 22 mm and less in diameter, 6 mm larger than bolts 23 to
26 mm in diameter, and 8 mm larger than bolts 27 mm and greater in diameter.

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b) Short slotted holes are: 2 mm wider than the bolt diameter and have a length that does not exceed the
oversize diameters above by more than 2 mm.

c) Long slotted holes are: 2 mm wider than the bolt diameter and have a length greater than short slotted
holes, but are not longer than 2.5 times the bolt diameter.

d) The requirements for the nominal diameter of a hole may be waived to permit the use of the following bolt
diameter and hole combinations:

i. a 3/4" bolt in a 22 mm hole.

ii. a 7/8" bolt in a 24 mm hole.
iii. either a 1" bolt or an M24 bolt in a 27 mm hole.

906.07.01.05.03 Punched Holes

Holes shall only be punched to finish size in material 16 mm or less in thickness.

The diameter of a hole punched to finish size shall not be more than 2 mm larger than the nominal diameter of
the bolt unless oversize holes are approved.

The diameter of the die shall not exceed the diameter of the punch by more than 2 mm. Holes shall be clean
cut without ragged or torn edges. The slightly conical hole that results from this operation is acceptable.

906.07.01.05.04 Reamed Holes

Holes which are to be reamed to finished diameter shall first be sub-drilled or sub-punched to 4 mm smaller
than the hole diameter. With connecting parts assembled and securely held, the holes shall be reamed to 2
mm larger than the nominal diameter of the bolts. The parts shall be match-marked before disassembling.

906.07.01.05.05 Drilled Holes

Holes which are drilled to finished diameter shall be 2 mm larger than the nominal diameter of the bolt unless
oversize or slotted holes have been specified. Holes to be drilled shall be accurately located by using suitable
numerically-controlled drilling equipment, or by using a steel template carefully positioned and clamped to the
steel. The dimensional accuracy of holes and locations prepared in this manner shall be such that like parts
are exact duplicates and require no match marking.

The holes for any connection may be drilled to finished diameter when the connecting parts are assembled
and clamped in position, in which case the parts shall be match-marked before disassembling.

906.07.01.06 Pins and Rollers

Pins and rollers shall be accurately turned to the dimensions and finish shown on the Contract Documents and
shall be straight and free from flaws. Pins and rollers more than 175 mm in diameter shall be forged and
annealed. Pins and rollers 175 mm or less in diameter may be either forged and annealed or may be of cold-
finished carbon-steel shafting.

Holes for pins shall be bored to the diameter and finish specified in the Contract Documents and at right
angles to the axis of the member. The diameter of the pin hole shall not exceed that of the pin by more than
0.5 mm for pins 125 mm or less in diameter or by 0.75 mm for larger pins. Built up members shall be
completely assembled prior to boring of pin holes.

906.07.01.07 Cambering

Girders shall be cambered before heat-curving.

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When rolled sections are heat cambered, the method of heat cambering shall be submitted to the Contract
Administrator for review one week prior to cambering.

Plate girders shall have the required camber cut into the web with suitable allowance for camber loss due to
cutting and welding.

Steel box girders fabricated with webs in an upright position shall have the fabricated camber verified by
subtracting ordinates for deflections for girder segments from the relaxed camber diagram ordinates.

The ends of cambered girders shall be trimmed to be vertical under full dead load.

906.07.01.08 Horizontally Curved Girders

906.07.01.08.01 Welded Girders

Curving of flanges of welded Ι girders shall be accomplished by cutting or the application of heat.

Curving by the application of heat shall only be done when the radius is not less than 45,000 mm and also
exceeds:

where

h = clear depth of web between flanges in millimetres

w = thickness of web in millimetres

Fy = the specified minimum yield stress of the web material in megapascals

Ψ = the ratio of the total cross-sectional area to that of both flanges

bf = width of widest flange in millimetres

906.07.01.08.02 Heat Curving of Rolled Beams and Welded Girders

Steel beams and welded girders with a specified minimum yield point greater than 350 MPa shall not be heat
curved.

In heat curving, using either the continuous or V-type heating pattern, the temperature of the steel shall not
exceed 600°C.

A detailed procedure for the heat curving operation shall be submitted for review to the Contract Administrator.
The procedure shall describe the type of heating to be employed, the extent of the heating patterns, the
sequence of operations, and the method of support of the girder, including an assessment of any dead-load
stresses present during the operation.

Transverse web stiffeners may be welded in place either before or after the heat-curving operation; however,
unless allowance is made for the longitudinal shrinkage, the bracing connection plates and bearing stiffeners
shall be located and welded after curving.

906.07.01.09 Identification Marking for Erection

Each member shall carry an erection mark for identification.

Permanent marking shall be affixed in an area not exposed to view in the finished structure.

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906.07.02 Welded Construction

906.07.02.01 General

Prior to commencement of welding, the Contractor shall make available to the Contract Administrator, the
Canadian Welding Bureau's transferable or non-transferable identification cards for each tacker, welder, or
welding operator to be employed on the work. Such identification cards shall be currently valid and shall
indicate the welding process and the positions which the personnel are qualified to weld.

All welding procedures, conditions of prequalification, selection of type of groove, including workmanship,
tolerances, weld quality, techniques, repairs and qualification control of distortion and shrinkage stresses shall
be according to the requirements of CSA W59-M except where modified by the following clauses.

906.07.02.02 Electroslag and Electrogas Welding

The electroslag and electrogas welding processes shall not be used for welding quenched and tempered
steels or for welding components of members subject to tension stress or stress reversal.

906.07.02.03 Fracture-Critical and Primary Tension Members

Members and components of members designated fracture-critical or primary tension shall be constructed
according to the requirements specified in the Fracture Control for Fracture-Critical and Primary Tension
Members subsection.

The use of heat to alter the sweep or camber of fracture critical girders shall be approved by the Contract
Administrator prior to the application of heat.

906.07.02.04 Submissions of Repair Procedures

Welding procedure specifications, data-sheets, and procedures used for repairs shall be submitted for
approval to the Contract Administrator two weeks prior to commencement of work.

906.07.02.05 Certification of Fabrication and Erection Company

The companies undertaking welded fabrication and erection shall be certified according to CSA W47.1,
Division 1 or Division 2.1.

906.07.02.06 Welding of Stud Shear Connectors

Stud welding shall be according to CSA W59-M.

906.07.02.07 Complete Joint Penetration Groove Welds

Complete joint penetration groove welds shall be according to CSA W59-M and unless produced with the aid
of a backing, the root of the initial weld shall be gouged, chipped, or otherwise removed to sound metal before
commencing welding the other side.

Runoff tabs or extension bars shall be provided so that groove welds terminate on the tab. The welds which
attach the tabs to the pieces being welded shall be placed inside the joint so that they are incorporated into the
final weld.

Groove weld backing and termination of groove welds shall be according to CSA W59-M.

906.07.02.08 Web to Flange Fillet Welds

Where practical, web to flange fillet welds shall be made continuously by automatic welding. Welds may be
repaired using either a semi-automatic or manual process; however, the repaired weld shall blend smoothly
with the adjacent welds.

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906.07.02.09 Assembly for Welding

Assembly shall be according to CSA W59-M and the following:

a) Bearing stiffeners shall be vertical under full dead load.

b) Intermediate stiffeners shall be either vertical or perpendicular to fabrication worklines.

c) Bearing stiffeners fitted to bear shall have a minimum bearing contact area of 50% and the separation of
any remaining portions shall not exceed 0.50 mm, except locally at the tips of the bearing stiffeners where
a separation of 0.75 mm is permissible.

d) Fitted intermediate stiffeners shall have a minimum bearing contact area of 25% and a maximum
separation of 2 mm.

e) Longitudinal web stiffeners shall be cut 25 mm short of the transverse web stiffeners.

906.07.02.10 Tack Welds

Tack welds shall be according to CSA W59-M; however, they shall not be used on fracture-critical or primary
tension members unless they are incorporated into the final weld.

906.07.02.11 Temporary Welds

Temporary welds shall be according to CSA W59-M; however, they shall not be used on fracture-critical and
primary tension members.

Temporary welds shall not be used on flange material in compression unless approved by the Contract
Administrator.

906.07.02.12 Control of Distortion and Shrinkage Stresses

Control of distortion and shrinkage stresses shall be according to CSA W59-M.

906.07.02.13 Preheat, Interpass Temperature, and Heat Input Control

Preheat, interpass temperature, and heat input control shall be according to CSA W59-M.

When making welding repairs to fracture-critical and primary tension members, the preheat requirements of
Table 4 shall be used.

906.07.02.14 Dimensional Tolerances

Dimensional tolerances shall be according to CSA W59-M.

906.07.02.15 Profile of Welds

Profile of welds shall be according to CSA W59-M.

The groove welds in web splices and tension flange splices shall be finished flush.

906.07.02.16 Corrections

Corrections shall be according to CSA W59-M.

Fracture control according to the Fracture Control for Fracture-Critical and Primary Tension Members
subsection shall also be applied to the corrections of these members.

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Any steel members subjected to shape corrections or straightening shall be allowed to cool in still air.

906.07.02.17 Peening

Peening shall be according to CSA W59-M.

906.07.02.18 Stress Relief-Heat Treatment

Stress relief-heat treatment shall be according to CSA W59-M. Temperatures shall be recorded using thermo-
couples or other methods acceptable to the Contract Administrator. A record showing temperature and time
data of the heat treating operation shall be maintained and be made available to the Contract Administrator
upon request.

906.07.02.19 Cleaning of Welds

Cleaning of welds shall be according to CSA W59-M.

906.07.02.20 Arc Strikes

The treatment of arc strikes shall be according to CSA W59-M.

Arc strikes in fracture-critical and primary tension members shall be repaired according to the provisions of the
Welding Corrections and Repairs for Fracture-Critical and Primary Tension Members clause.

906.07.02.21 Welding Inspection

All inspection shall be according to CSA W59-M.

906.07.03 Fracture Control for Fracture-Critical and Primary Tension Members

The following requirements shall apply to both bolted and welded construction and corrections.

906.07.03.01 Fracture Toughness

906.07.03.01.01 Standard Full Size Members

The steel in standard full size specimens shall meet the Charpy impact energy requirements of Tables 2 or 3.

906.07.03.01.02 Sub-Size Specimens

For plate less than 11 mm in thickness, sub-size specimens shall be made and the steel shall meet the Charpy
impact energy requirements of CSA G40.20/G40.21.

906.07.03.01.03 Frequency of Tests

For fracture-critical members, Charpy impact energy tests shall be done on a per plate frequency.

For primary tension members, Charpy impact energy tests shall be done on a per heat frequency.

906.07.03.01.04 Weld Metal Toughness

For fracture-critical and primary tension members, the weld metal shall meet the Charpy V notch impact
requirements of Table 1.

906.07.03.01.05 Steel for Permanent Backing Bars

Steel for permanent backing bars shall meet the requirements of CSA W59-M and shall meet the Charpy
impact energy requirements of Table 2 or 3.

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906.07.03.02 Welding Consumables

906.07.03.02.01 Certification

Except as permitted below for non-certified welding consumables, only welding consumables meeting the
requirements of Table 1 certified by the Canadian Welding Bureau according to the CSA W48 series
standards or to AWS A5 series specifications shall be used.

Reference to AWS A5 series will only be used when there is no appropriate CSA W48 standard that includes
consumables qualified to the Charpy impact energy test requirements of Table 1 for the consumable
proposed.

906.07.03.02.02 Groove Welds

In groove welds connecting two different grades of steel the classification of consumables used, including
Charpy impact energy requirements, shall be that applicable to the grade having the lower ultimate tensile
strength.

For groove welds in fracture-critical and primary tension members using certified consumables where the
Charpy impact energy test temperature required by Table 1 is lower than the test temperature in the CSA W48
series or AWS A5 series classifications or where the standards are not applicable, welding consumables shall
be CWB approved and qualified using a verification test assembly to establish the impact properties of the
weld metal. Testing procedures shall follow those of the relevant CSA W48 series or AWS A5 standard series
except that only Charpy impact energy tests are required and welding shall be carried out using the preheat
and maximum heat input to be used in practice.

Charpy impact energy test results shall meet the requirements of Table 1. Qualification is required for each
electrode diameter used and for the consumables supplied by each manufacturer. The qualification is valid for
consumables for all groove weld procedures of the same or lower heat input as that used in the
prequalification test.

For groove weld procedures in fracture-critical and primary tension members of 700 Q and 700 QT grade
steel, consumables shall be prequalified by welding procedure tests and CWB approved. Tests shall be
conducted according to CSA W47.1, using 700 Q or 700 QT grade steel for the base plate and shall include
weld metal and heat affected zone Charpy impact energy tests according to CSA W47.1 Appendix D. Weld
metal impact tests shall meet the requirements of Table 1 and heat affected zone impact tests shall meet the
requirements of Table 2 or 3 for the base plate as appropriate. Only the manufacturers who provided the
consumable that were prequalified by testing shall supply those consumables to the fabricator. The
prequalification is valid for all groove weld procedures with the same or lower heat input as that used in the
prequalification test.

906.07.03.02.03 Non-Certified Welding Consumables

When the welding consumables have not previously been certified by the Canadian Welding Bureau,
consumables shall be qualified by welding procedure tests according to CSA W47.1 and shall include Charpy
impact energy tests of the weld metal. For steels other than 700 Q and 700 QT Charpy impact energy tests in
the heat affected zone are not required.

Weld metal Charpy impact energy properties shall be established by qualification tests according to CSA
W47.1, Appendix D, and shall meet the requirements of Table 1. Only the manufacturers who provided the
consumable that were prequalified by testing shall supply those consumables to the fabricator. Qualification
shall be done for each lot or batch of consumables. The qualification is valid for all weld procedures with the
same or lower heat input as that used in the prequalification test. Consumables for 700 Q and 700 QT grade
steel shall be prequalified as detailed in the Groove Welds clause.

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906.07.04 Welding Corrections and Repairs for Fracture-Critical and Primary Tension
Members

906.07.04.01 General

Except for repairs to gouges as described in paragraph c) i of the Non-Critical Repairs clause, repairs to base
metal and welded joints shall be documented as specified in the Repair Procedures clause.

Repair welding shall be performed using any appropriate welding procedure approved by the CWB for the
fabrication of fracture-critical members and primary tension members. All repair welding shall be subject to
non-destructive testing as specified in the Repair Procedures clause.

All procedures requiring approval shall be submitted to the Contract Administrator at least 2 weeks prior to
commencement of the work.

906.07.04.02 Non-Critical Repairs

Non-critical repairs as described herein, are those that are identified during shop fabrication and are repaired
in the shop.

Repair procedures shall be prepared and submitted to the Contract Administrator. Work on the repair shall not
commence until the Contract Administrator has verified that the repair is a non-critical repair and has given
written approval to proceed.

Repairs that may be classified as non-critical repair are as follows:

a) The repair of welds because of rollover, undercut, or insufficient throat; those requiring excavation of
defects including porosity, slag, and lack of fusion; the repair of arc strikes; and removal of tack welds not
incorporated into a final weld.

b) Visually detected planar and laminar discontinuities as defined in CSA W59-M, Table 5-2 but not deeper
than 25 mm, or half of the thickness of the edge of the cut plate, whichever is less; and such
discontinuities shall not be within 300 mm of a tension groove weld. There shall also be no visible planar
or laminar discontinuity on any prepared face of a tensioned groove joint prior to welding.

c) i. Gouges not more than 5 mm deep on otherwise satisfactory cut or rolled surfaces that may be
repaired by machining or grinding without welding do not require prior approval.

ii. Occasional gouges, that may be repaired by welding, exceeding 5 mm but not more than 10 mm in
depth on edges not to be welded.

For both types of repairs the procedural recommendations of CSA W59-M shall be followed.

906.07.04.03 Critical Repairs

Repair procedures more severe than those described for non-critical repairs are considered critical and shall
be individually approved by the Contract Administrator before repair welding is begun. Critical repairs include
the following:

a) Repair of lamellar tearing, laminations, and cracks except those meeting the requirements of paragraph b)
in the Non-Critical Repairs clause.

b) Repair of surface and internal defects in rolled products except those meeting the requirements of
paragraph b) of the Non-Critical Repairs clause.

c) Dimensional corrections requiring weld removal and rewelding.

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d) Any correction by welding to compensate for a fabrication error such as improper cutting, punching, or
incorrect assembly other than tack welded or temporary assemblies.

906.07.04.04 Repair Procedures

Repair procedures shall include sketches or full size drawings as necessary to adequately describe the
deficiency and the proposed method of repair.

Procedures for critical repairs shall also include the location of the discontinuity.

Repair procedures except for visually detected planar and laminar discontinuities described in paragraph b) in
the Non-Critical Repairs clause, shall include the minimum following provisions. The steps shall be listed in
the order to be performed.

a) Surfaces shall be cleaned and ground as necessary to aid visual and nondestructive tests to identify and
quantify the discontinuities.

b) The discontinuity shall be drawn as it appears from visual inspection and nondestructive testing.

c) Arc-air gouging, shall be part of the approved welding procedure when required.

d) Magnetic particle inspection or another inspection method approved by the Contract Administrator shall be
used to determine whether the discontinuity was removed as planned.

e) All air carbon-arc gouged and oxygen-cut surfaces that form a boundary for a repair weld shall be ground
to form a smooth bright surface. Oxygen gouging is not permitted.

f) All required run-off tabs and back-up bars shall be shown in detail.

g) Preheat and interpass temperature shall be according to Table 4. Preheat and interpass temperatures
shall be maintained without interruption until the repair is completed.

h) The repair procedures shall make reference to the applicable welding procedure specification and the
related data sheet. If both these were approved by the Canadian Welding Bureau prior to fabrication, they
need not be prequalified by test for the specific method of repair unless a change in essential variables
has been made or unless otherwise required by the Contract Administrator.

i) If the geometry of the repair joint or of the excavation is similar to the geometry of a prequalified joint
preparation as defined in CSA W59-M, and permits good access to all portions of such joints or
excavations during the proposed sequence of welding, the welding procedure shall not require
prequalification by test unless required by the Contract Administrator.

j) Peening shall be noted as part of the approved procedure when required and shall be completely
described. Peening equipment shall not contaminate the joint.

k) Post-heat shall be employed and shall continue without interruption from the completion of repair welding
to the end of the minimum specified post-heat period. Post-heat of the repair area shall be between
200°C and 260°C and shall be for a period of one hour minimum for each 25 mm of weld thickness or for
two hours, whichever is less.

l) Faces of repairs shall be ground flush with the plate or blended to the same contour and throat dimension
as the remaining sound weld.

m) If stress-relief heat treatment is required, it shall be completely described. Final acceptance by

nondestructive testing shall be performed after stress relief is complete.

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n) Repairs of groove welds in fracture critical members shall be examined by ultrasonic testing (UT) and
radiographic testing (RT). Repairs to groove welds in primary tension members shall be examined by UT
or RT. Fillet weld repairs shall be examined by magnetic particle testing (MT). MT, RT, and UT shall be
according to CSA W59-M. RT may be performed as soon as the weld has cooled to ambient temperature;
however, final acceptance by MT and UT methods shall not be performed until the steel welds have been
cooled to ambient temperature for at least the elapsed time indicated in Table 5.

All repair welding and nondestructive testing shall be performed as described in the approved repair
procedure.

All repair procedures for repairs requiring approval shall be retained as part of the project records.

906.07.04.05 Nondestructive Testing of Fracture Critical Members

Cobalt 60 as a radiographic source in quality control shall only be used when the steel being tested exceeds
75 mm in thickness.

The fabricator shall maintain documentation of all visual and nondestructive testing for review and confirmation
by the Contract Administrator. Documentation shall be submitted to the Contract Administrator upon
completion of the project.

906.07.04.06 Repair of Welds

The section of weld which does not meet the acceptance standards shall be removed, re-welded, and re-
examined.

906.07.05 Connections

906.07.05.01 Welded Connections

906.07.05.01.01 Details of Welding Procedure Requirements for Prequalified Joints

Details of welding procedure requirements for prequalified joints shall be according to CSA W59-M.

906.07.05.02 Bolted Connections

906.07.05.02.01 General

ASTM A 325/A 325M high strength bolts shall be used for bolted connections.

Bolts shall be sufficiently long to exclude threads from the shear plane.

906.07.05.02.02 Assembly

The assembly of joints shall be according to CAN/CSA S16 except that Turn-of-Nut tightening method shall be
the only installation method used.

When assembled, all joint surfaces, including those adjacent to bolt heads, nuts and washers, shall be free of
loose scale, burrs, dirt, and foreign material.

The faying surfaces of connections identified as slip-critical connections shall be prepared as specified below.

a) For clean mill scale, the surfaces shall be free of oil, paint, lacquer, or any other coating and then blast
cleaned.

b) For coated surfaces other than galvanized, the surfaces shall be free of oil, lacquer, or other deleterious
coatings.

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c) Hot dip galvanized surfaces shall be roughened after galvanizing by means of hand wire brushing. Power
wire brushing is not permitted.

This treatment shall apply to all areas within the bolt pattern and for a distance beyond the edge of the bolt
hole that is the greater of 25 mm or the bolt diameter.

906.07.05.02.03 Bolt Tension

Pretensioned bolts shall be tightened to at least 70% of the specified minimum tensile strength given in the
appropriate ASTM standard.

906.07.05.02.04 Reuse of Bolts

Galvanized bolts shall not be reused once they have been fully tightened. Bolts that have not been fully
tensioned may be reused up to two times, providing that proper control on the number of reuses can be
established. Retightening of bolts loosened due to the tightening of adjacent bolts is not considered to be a
reuse.

906.07.05.02.05 Use of Hardened Washers

a) Hardened washers are required under the head or nut of bolts, when that part is turned.

b) Hardened washers are required under the nut or bolt head adjacent to joint surfaces containing oversize
or slotted holes.

When used with slotted holes the washer shall be at least 8 mm thick and of sufficient size to overlap the hole
by 5 mm all around.

906.07.05.02.06 Bevelled Washers

Bevelled washers shall be used to compensate for lack of parallelism where an outer face of bolted parts has
more than 5% slope with respect to a plane normal to the bolt axis.

906.07.05.02.07 Turn-of-Nut Tightening

After aligning the holes in a joint, sufficient bolts shall be placed and brought to a snug-tight condition to
ensure that the parts of the joint are brought into full contact with each other.

Following the initial snugging operation, bolts shall be placed in any remaining open holes and brought to
snug-tightness. Resnugging may be necessary in large joints.

When all bolts are snug-tight, each bolt in the joint shall be tightened additionally by the applicable amount of
relative rotation given in Table 6, with tightening progressing systematically from the most rigid part of the joint
to its free edges. During this operation there shall be no rotation of the part not turned by the wrench. The
bolt and nut shall be matched marked to enable the amount of relative rotation to be determined.

906.07.05.02.08 Shop Trial Assembly

Girders and other main components shall be preassembled in the shop to prepare or verify the field splices.
Components shall be supported in a manner consistent with the final geometry of the bridge as specified in the
Contract Documents, with allowance for any camber required to offset the effects of dead-load deflection.

Holes in the webs and flanges of main components shall be reamed or drilled to finished diameter while in
assembly. The components shall be pinned and firmly drawn together by bolts before reaming or drilling.

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Drifting done during assembly shall only be sufficient to align the holes and not to distort the steel. If holes are
required to be enlarged they shall be reamed.

Where a number of sequential assemblies are required because of the length of the bridge, the second and
subsequent assemblies shall include at least one section from the preceding assembly to provide continuity of
alignment.

Trial assemblies shall be made in the shop for all girder field-splices except as noted for holes drilled using
numerically controlled machines. Each assembly shall be checked for camber, alignment, accuracy of holes,
and fit-up of welded joints and milled surfaces.

906.07.05.02.09 Holes Drilled Using Numerically Controlled Machines

As an alternative to the above shop trial assembly, when the bolt holes have been prepared by numerically
controlled machines, the accuracy of the drilling may be demonstrated by a check assembly consisting of the
first components of each type to be made. If the check assembly is satisfactory, further assemblies of like
components are not required. If the check assembly is unsatisfactory for any reason, the work shall be redone
or repaired in a manner acceptable to the Contract Administrator. Further check assemblies shall be required
as specified by the Contract Administrator to demonstrate that the required accuracy of fit up has been
achieved.

906.07.05.02.10 Match Marking

Connecting parts that are assembled in the shop for the purpose of reaming or drilling holes shall be match-
marked. A drawing shall be prepared for field use detailing how the marked pieces shall be assembled in the
field to replicate the shop assembly.

906.07.05.02.11 Inspection

Inspection shall be according to CAN/CSA S16 and CSA W59-M as required.

906.07.06 Tolerances

906.07.06.01 Structural Members

Structural members consisting of a single rolled shape and built up bolted structural members shall meet the
straightness tolerances of CSA G40.20/G40.21 except that compression members shall not deviate from
straight by more than 1/1000 of the length between points of lateral support.

A variation of 1 mm from the detailed length is permissible in the length of members that have both ends
finished for contact bearing. Other members without finished ends may have a variation from the detailed
length of not more than 2 mm for members 10 m or less in length or not more than 4 mm for members over 10
m in length.

906.07.06.02 Fabricated Components

Tolerances for welded components shall be according to CSA W59-M.

906.07.06.03 Abutting Joints

When compression members are butted together to transmit loads in bearing, the contact faces shall be milled
or saw-cut. The completed joint shall have at least 75% of the entire contact area in full bearing, which is
defined as not more than 0.5 mm separation, and the separation of the remainder shall not exceed 1 mm.

At joints where loads are not transferred in bearing, the nominal dimension of the gap between main members
shall not exceed 10 mm.

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906.07.06.04 Facing of Bearing Surfaces

The surface finish of bearing surfaces that are in contact with each other or with concrete, shall meet the
following roughness requirements as measured according to CSA B95.

Steel slabs or plates in contact with concrete 2000 Microinches

Plates in contact as part of bearing assemblies 1000 Microinches
Milled ends of compression members 500 Microinches
Milled or ground ends of stiffeners 500 Microinches
Bridge rollers or rockers 250 Microinches
Pins and pin holes 125 Microinches
Sliding bearings - steel and copper alloy or steel and stainless steel 125 Microinches

Surfaces of flanges that are in contact with bearing sole plates shall be flat within 0.5 mm over an area equal
to the projected area of the bearing stiffeners and web. Outside this area a 2 mm deviation from flat is
acceptable. The bearing surface shall be perpendicular to the web and bearing stiffeners.

906.07.07 Bearing Plates

a) Rolled steel bearing plates 50 mm or less in thickness may be used without planing provided that a
satisfactory contact bearing is obtained.

b) Rolled steel bearing plates over 50 mm but not over 100 mm may be straightened by pressing or by
planing on all bearing surfaces to obtain a satisfactory contact bearing.

c) Rolled steel bearing plates over 100 mm in thickness shall be planed on all bearing surfaces except for
those surfaces which are in contact with concrete foundations and are subsequently grouted to ensure full
bearing.

906.07.08 Transportation, Delivery, and Storage

The Contractor shall perform all work necessary to ensure safe loading, delivery, unloading and storage of
structural steel.

Structural steel shall be loaded for shipping in such a manner that it can be transported and unloaded at its
destination without being excessively stressed, deformed, or otherwise damaged. Plate girders shall be
transported with their webs in a vertical plane unless otherwise approved by the Contract Administrator.

Structural steel shall be stockpiled to avoid excessive stress deformation or other damage while stored.

The work shall consist of loading the members, transporting them, and unloading at the site and shall include
temporary works for access.

The delivery schedule shall be provided to the Contract Administrator not less than 7 Days before any shipping
begins.

Advertising by means of removable signing is permitted on elements only while in transit to the specified site.
Painting of advertisements directly on elements is not permitted.

906.07.09 Erection

906.07.09.01 General

Components shall be lifted, placed, and maintained in position using appropriate lifting equipment, temporary
bracing, guys, or stiffening devices so that the components are at no time overloaded, unstable, or unsafe.
Additional permanent material may be provided, if approved by the Contract Administrator, to ensure that the
member capacities are not exceeded during erection. The additional material shall be shown in the erection
diagram.

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The Contract Administrator shall be notified in writing of the starting date at least two weeks prior to the
commencement of field operations. Work shall not be carried out until the Owner's inspector is on the site.

Unless otherwise approved by the Contract Administrator, at least 50% of the holes in the joints shall be filled
with drift pins or hand tightened bolts prior to removing the crane. At least 50% the bolts required in the
flanges shall be installed. Drift pins shall not be left in place over traffic when the crane is removed.

Repairs to erected material will only be permitted after the repair procedure has been approved by the
Contract Administrator.

Filling of misplaced holes by welding is permitted with the written approval of the Contract Administrator.

Material intended for use in the finished structure shall not be used for erection or temporary purposes unless
such use has been shown on the working drawings or authorized by the Contract Administrator.

Hammering that will damage or distort the members is not permitted.

906.07.09.02 Falsework

All falsework, including necessary foundations, required for the safe construction of the structure shall be
designed, furnished, maintained, and removed according to OPSS 919.

906.07.09.03 Connections

Holes made in the field shall be drilled or reamed.

At the time of erection all splice plates shall be free of loose mill scale, burrs, and all contamination such as
drilling shavings, oil, dirt, and paint.

Surfaces to be in permanent contact shall be cleaned just prior to assembly.

Any error in shop fabrication or any deformation resulting from handling or transportation that prevents the
proper assembly and fitting of parts, especially splices of main material, shall be reported and the proposed
method of correction shall be submitted to the Contract Administrator. Corrective measures shall not
commence until the submitted proposal is accepted.

Bolt heads shall be located on the outside faces of the exterior girders.

Bolt heads in field splices for box girders shall be located on the exterior surfaces.

906.07.09.04 Maintaining Alignment and Camber

The bridge shall be erected to the proper alignment in plan and in elevation, taking into account the dead load
camber specified in the Contract Documents.

906.07.09.05 Field Assembly

Parts shall be assembled according to the erection marks shown on the erection drawings and the component
match marks.

For temporary fit ups, main girder splices and connections shall be aligned with drift pins and a sufficient
number of fitting up bolts shall be installed to maintain the integrity of the connection.

The fitting up bolts may be the high strength bolts used in the installation. Drift pins shall be 1 mm larger in
diameter than the required bolts. Excessive drifting that distorts the metal and enlarges the holes shall not be
allowed. Reaming up to 2 mm over the nominal hole diameter is permitted, except for oversize or slotted
holes.

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906.07.09.06 Cantilever Erection

When cantilever erection is used, splices that support the cantilevering member shall be fully bolted before
extending.

906.07.09.07 Field Welding

All field welding shall be according to CSA W59-M.

906.07.09.08 Attachments

Attachments making use of tack welds or other welds that are not part of the welds shown on the working
drawings shall not be permitted.

906.07.10 Quality Control

906.07.10.01 General

In addition to quality control measures instituted by the Contractor, the Contractor shall be responsible for the
quality control procedures specified in the following clauses.

906.07.10.02 Control of Material

In the fabricator's plant, steel used for main components shall have the specification and grade identified by
means of suitable markings or by recognized colour coding. Cut pieces which are identified by erection mark
and Contract number need not continue to carry specification identification markings when it has been
established that such pieces conform to the required material specifications.

A record for each component shall be kept to identify the material as to heat number, corresponding mill test
certificate, and colour coding or other identifying markings.

The acceptance standards of CSA W59-M for dynamically loaded structures shall apply.

906.07.10.03 Visual Inspection

Visual inspection shall be completed by the Contractor's inspector.

906.07.10.04 Non-Destructive Testing

An independent testing organization that is certified by the Canadian Welding Bureau to the requirements of
CSA W178.1 for bridge structures by radiographic, ultrasonic, magnetic particle, and liquid penetrant test
methods shall do the non-destructive testing of the welds.

Testing shall be done by a non destructive testing technician.

Neither the technician nor the independent testing organization shall be changed without the approval of the
Contract Administrator.

906.07.10.05 Notification of Testing

The independent testing organization shall be given at least 5 Days notice of when the work is ready for
testing. Such notice shall include the type and quantity of work to be tested.

906.07.10.06 Non-Destructive Testing of Welds

Radiographic, ultrasonic, or magnetic particle testing shall be carried out using procedures according to
CSA W59-M.

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The amount and location of welding to be tested shall not be less than:

a) Visual inspection of all welds.

b) Radiographic or ultrasonic inspection of groove welds in flanges and webs of built-up girders:

i. Flange splices in tension or stress reversal zones: 100% of all welds.

ii. Flange splices in compression zones: 100% of the weld of 1 in 4 splices.
iii. Web splices for 1/2 the depth from the tension flange: 100% of the weld length for each weld.
iv. Web splices for 1/2 the depth from the compression flange: 100% of the weld length of 1 in 4 splices.

If defects are found during testing, two additional splices shall be tested for each splice exhibiting defects.

c) Magnetic particle inspection of web-to-flange fillet welds:

i. Submerged-arc welds - 25% of length of each weld.

ii. Semi-automatic welds - 50% of length of each weld.
iii. Manual welds - 100% of length of each weld.

d) Magnetic particle inspection of fillet welds in connection plates and stiffeners to which diaphragms or cross
bracing are attached:

i. For 1/2 the depth from the tension flange: 100% of weld length of each weld.
ii. Transverse welds on tension flanges: 100% of weld length of each weld.

e) Arc strikes shall be lightly ground and checked for cracks by Magnetic Particle Inspection.

Radiographic and ultrasonic testing shall be performed prior to the assembly of the flanges to the webs.

906.07.10.07 Erected Girder Elevations

The top of flange elevations and top of splice plate elevations specified in the Contract Documents shall be
checked and the elevations recorded and submitted to the Contract Administrator.

906.07.11 Repair of Welds

The section of weld which does not meet the acceptance standards shall be removed, re-welded, and re-
examined.

906.07.12 Inspection Reports

Inspection reports shall bear the seal and signature of an Engineer.

Copies of all inspection reports shall be submitted to the Contract Administrator.

906.07.13 As Built Drawings

As built drawings shall be prepared by the Contractor as follows:

a) For all work incorporated in the completed structure that required the submission of working drawings.

b) For all changes from the original Contract requirements.

The as built drawings shall be submitted to the Contract Administrator in a reproducible format prior to final
acceptance of the work.

The as built drawings shall be signed and sealed by an Engineer.

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The submission of as built drawings shall be accompanied by a letter bearing the seal and signature of an
Engineer stating the as built drawings contain all changes to the work.

906.07.14 Management of Excess Material

Management of excess material shall be according to the Contract Documents.

906.08 QUALITY ASSURANCE

906.08.01 General

Visual inspection and sampling will be done in the fabricating shop and in the field by an Owner's inspector to
confirm the material supplied, fabrication, and erection, has been done as specified in the Contract
Documents.

The Contractor shall supply electric power scaffolding, protection from the weather, and free access for
inspection and testing of material, to all aspects of the fabrication, delivery, and erection of the structural steel
at no additional cost to the Owner.

906.08.02 Material

The marking on the material will be compared to the mill test reports to verify the material is as specified in the
Contract Documents and coupon test reports will be examined.

906.08.03 Welding

906.08.03.01 Inspection of Welds

All inspection of welds will be according to CSA W59-M.

Visual inspection may be supplemented with non-destructive testing where deemed necessary by the Contract
Administrator.

The acceptance standards of CSA W59-M for dynamically loaded structures will apply.

906.08.04 Inspection of Bolted Construction

Inspection of bolted construction shall be according to CAN/CSA S16.

906.10 BASIS OF PAYMENT

906.10.01 Fabrication of Structural Steel - Item

Payment at the Contract price for the above item shall be full compensation for all labour, Equipment, and
Material to fabricate the structural steel.

Structural steel that is stored at the fabricator's premises or some other location away from the Working Area
shall be paid for when the Contractor obtains a lease from the property owner that names the Owner as the
tenant. The Owner shall provide the form of lease for this purpose that will specify payment of $10.00 for the
term of the lease. The Contractor shall retain full responsibility for the members.

906.10.02 Delivery of Structural Steel - Item

Payment at the Contract price for the above item shall be full compensation for all labour, Equipment, and
Material to load at the shop, transport to the site specified in the Contract Documents, unload, and stockpile if
necessary, the structural steel.

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906.10.03 Erection of Structural Steel - Item

Payment at the contract price for the above item shall be full compensation for all labour, Equipment, and
Materials to erect the structural steel.

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 Table 1
Impact Test Temperature and Charpy V-Notch Impact
Requirements for Weld Filler Metal
Minimum Average Test Temperature
Grade of Base Metal for Minimum Service Temperature, Ts
Energy
CSA G40.21
joules Ts ≥ -40°C Ts < -40°C

260 WT 20 -30°C -40°C

300 WT 20 -30°C -40°C

350 WT and AT 27 -30°C -40°C

400 WT and AT 27 -30°C -40°C

480 WT and AT 27 -45°C -45°C

700 QT 40 -45°C -45°C

Table 2
Impact Test Temperatures and Charpy Impact Energy Requirements
for Fracture-Critical Members
Minimum Test Temperature
Grade for Minimum Service Temperature, Ts
Average Energy
CSA G40.21
joules Ts ≥ -30°C -30°C > Ts ≥ -60°C Ts < -60°C

260 WT 34 0°C -20°C -40°C

300 WT 34 0°C -20°C -40°C

350 WT and AT 40 0°C -20°C -40°C

400 WT and AT 40 0°C -20°C -40°C

480 WT and AT
40 -10°C -40°C -60°C
(Note 1)
700 QT (Note 1) 50 -20°C -40°C -60°C

Note:
1. Use of these grades of steel requires Owner's approval.

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 Table 3
Impact Test Temperatures and Charpy Impact Energy Requirements
Grade Minimum Average Test Temperature
CSA G40.21 Energy for Minimum Service Temperature, Ts
joules Ts ≥ -30°C -30°C > Ts ≥ -60°C Ts < -60°C

260 WT 20 0°C -20°C -30°C

300 WT 20 0°C -20°C -30°C

350 WT and AT 27 0°C -20°C -30°C

400 WT and AT 27 0°C -20°C -30°C

480 WT and AT
27 -10°C -30°C -40°C
(Note 1)
700 QT (Note 1) 34 -20°C -40°C -50°C
Note:
1. Use of these grades of steel requires Owner's approval.

Table 4
Preheat and Interpass Temperature
for Steel Grades
Grade, CSA G40.21
Thickness, t 260 WT, 300 WT, 350 WT,
700 QT
400 WT, 480 WT, 350 AT,
(Note 1)
400 AT, and 480 AT
t ≤ 25 mm 65°C 65°C

25 < t ≤ 40 mm 120°C 120°C

t > 40 mm 175°C 175°C

Note:
1. Maximum preheat and interpass temperatures shall not exceed recommendations of the steel
manufacturer.

Table 5
Minimum Elapsed Time for Acceptance Testing
Plate Thickness Magnetic Particle for Ultrasonic Examination of
mm Fillet Welds Groove Welds

t ≤ 50 24 h 24 h

t > 50 24 h 48 h

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 Table 6
Nut Rotation From Snug-Tight Condition
(Note 1)
Bolt Length
Disposition of Outer Faces of Bolted Parts Turn From Snug
(Note 2)
Up to and including 4 diameters 1/3

Both faces normal to bolt axis or one face Over 4 diameters and not
normal to axis and other face sloped 1:20 exceeding 8 diameters or 200 1/2
max. Bevelled washers not used. (Note 3) mm
Exceeding 8 diameters or 200
2/3
mm
Both faces sloped 1:20 from normal to the All lengths of bolts
bolt axis. Bevelled washers not used. 3/4
(Note 3)
Notes:
1. Nut rotation is rotation relative to a bolt regardless of whether the nut or bolt is turned. Tolerance on
rotation is 30° over or under. This table applies to coarse-thread, heavy-hex structural bolts of all sizes
and lengths used with heavy-hex semi finished nuts.

2. Bolt length is measured from the underside of the head to the extreme end point.

3. Bevelled washers are necessary when A490M or A490 bolts are used.

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Appendix 906-A, Commentary for OPSS 906, November 2004

Note: This appendix does not form part of the standard specification. It is intended to provide
information to the designer on the use of this specification in a Contract.

Designer Action/Considerations

Design shall be according to CAN/CSA S6 and the Structural Manual, Division 1. (906.04.02.01)

The following shall be specified in the Contract Documents:

- Grade and category of structural steel. (906.05.01)

- Steel to receive paint coating. (906.05.02)

- Determine if oversize or slotted holes may be used and specify. (906.07.01.06.02)

- Diameter and finish of pins and rollers, and bored holes. (906.07.01.07)

- Dead load camber. (906.07.09.04)

- Elevations for top of flanges and top of splice plates. (906.07.10.07)

- Delivery of structural steel. (906.10.02)

The designer should ensure that the Ontario Provincial Standards General Conditions of Contract and the 100
Series General Specifications are included in the Contract Documents.

Related Ontario Provincial Standard Drawings

OPSD 3810.000 Access Hatch for Structural Steel Box Girder

OPSD 3930.000 Method of Obtaining Screed Elevations for Steel Girders

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