SS004 Steel & Metal Works - Rev - 0

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MARCH 2022 ISSUED FOR CONSTRUCTION SECTION 4 - STEEL AND METAL WORKS
SECTION 4
4.0 STEEL AND METAL WORKS
4.1 METAL GENERALLY
All materials shall be of the best quality obtainable and shall be clean, straight and
free from twist before assembly. If straightening and flattening is necessary, it shall
be done in a manner that will not alter the integrity of the material.
All materials shall be subject to the approval of the Architect/Engineer, but the fact
that the contractor has used ‘approved’ materials will not absolve him of his
responsibility in respect of this section of the Works.
All steel and iron shall be approved origin and to comply with the relevant
requirements of British Standards Institution.
The Contractor is to furnish, for structural steelwork supplied by him, manufacturer’s

mill test certificates, and these are to be submitted for approval, by the
Architect/Engineer before any material is brought on to the Site.
The costs of preparing materials for testing, and for all Site and laboratory tests
under this heading will be borne by the Contractor, who will also provide all
necessary apparatus and facilities, transportation, and pay all charges for such
tests.
The Contractor will, as directed, take and deliver samples of structural steel for
testing at an approved laboratory. Should the results of a test be unsatisfactory, the
whole consignment of steel that the sample represents will be rejected.
The Contractor is to provide and maintain all necessary equipment for tests, in a
satisfactory condition on Site, for as long as the Architect/Engineer may require.
The Contractor is to provide the Architect with copies of all test results.
Structural steel, steel tubes, rectangular hollow sections and testing is to comply
with the relevant British Standard.
4.1.1 Drawings
The Drawings prepared by the Architect/Engineer are layout drawings for the
purposes of tendering and contracting. The Contractor is to prepare his own shop
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drawings, showing sizes, dimensions of all members, and sizes and dimensions of
all bolts and rivets, complete with details of welds, type of electrodes, welding
procedures, whether welding is to be shop or Site executed, and the other details as
are required for the purposes of fabrication and erection.
Before fabrication is commenced, the Contractor is to submit two copies of his shop
drawings to the Architect/Engineer for approval. When approved, one set will be
returned to the Contractor signed as approved, upon receipt of which the Contractor
will be free to commence fabrication.
It is to be expressly understood that such approval of shop drawings by the

Architect/Engineer does not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for errors and/or
omissions contained in the drawings. The Contractor is to include for the costs of
preparing shop drawings for approval and fabrication purposes.
4.2 STANDARDS
Unless otherwise agreed by Architect, ensure all of the works comply with the
relevant requirements of the Standards and Codes listed below or referenced in the
body of the Specification. Alternative Standards and Codes may be submitted to the
Architect provided it can be demonstrated that the alternative Standards and Codes
comply with the requirements of the standards specified. All standards and Codes
quoted are the current version, unless specific year references are noted.
Singapore Standards
SS 470 Hot Finished Structural Hollow Sections of Non-Alloy and Fine

Grain Structural Steel
Other Standards
BS EN 1461 Hot Dip Galvanised Steel
BS EN 10152 Steel Finishes
BS EN ISO 3506-1 Mechanical properties of corrosion resistant stainless steel

fasteners. Bolts, screws and studs
BS EN ISO 3506-2 Mechanical properties of corrosion-resistant stainless-steel

fasteners.
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BS EN 485 Aluminium and aluminium alloys
BS EN 499 Welding consumables
BS EN 895 Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials
BS EN 1172 Sheet & strip for building purposes
BS EN 1461 Galvanising
BS EN 1652 Plate, sheet, strip & circles for general purposes
BS EN 3506-1 Mechanical properties of corrosion resistant stainless steel
fasteners
BS EN 10048 Stainless Steel
BS EN 10055 Equal flange tees
BS EN 10056-1&2 Equal and unequal angles
BS EN 10088 Stainless Steels
BS EN 10088-01 Stainless steel-List of Stainless steel
BS EN 10088-02 Technically Delivery Conditions For Semi Finished Products-

Sheet/Plate And Strip For General Purposes
BS EN 10088-3 Technically delivery conditions for semi finished products-bars

rods and sections for general purposes
BS EN 10111 Low carbon steel sheet & strip for cold forming
BS EN 10130 Cold-rolled low carbon steel flat products for cold forming –
technical delivery conditions
BS EN 10131 Cold-rolled uncoated high yield strength steel flats products
BS EN 10137-1 to 3 Plates & wide flats. High yield strength steel
BS EN 10139 Uncoated mild steel narrow strip (1) for cold forming
BS EN 10140 Cold rolled narrow steel strip-tolerances on dimension & shape
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BS EN 10142 Continuously hot dip zinc coated low carbon steels strip and
sheet for cold forming – technical delivery conditions
BS EN 10143 Continuously hot dip metal coated steel sheet and strip –
tolerances on dimensions and shape
BS EN 10147 Continuously hot dip zinc coated structural steel sheet & strip-
technical delivery conditions
BS EN 10149 Flat products. High yield strength for cold forming
BS EN 10152 Electrolytically zinc coated cold rolled steel flat products for
cold forming– Technical delivery conditions
BS EN 10169-1 Organic coated flat products
BS EN 10209 Low carbon steel flat products for vitreous enamelling
BS EN 10210-1&2 Non alloy & fine grain steels. Hot finished
BS EN 10214 Hot dip zinc-aluminium (za) coated sheet & strip
BS EN 10215 Hot dip aluminium-zinc (az) coated sheet & strip
BS EN 10218-2 Wire and wire products. General
BS EN 10258 Cold-rolled stainless steel and narrow strip and cut lengths -
BS EN 10259 Cold-rolled stainless steel wide strip and plate/sheet -

BS EN 10268 Flat products. High yield strength micro-alloyed steels for cold
forming
BS EN 12020 Aluminium and aluminium alloys
BS EN 12163 Rod for general purposes
BS EN 12166 Wire for general purposes
BS EN 12167 Profiles & rectangular bar for general purposes
BS EN 12449 Tube for general purposes
BS EN 12540 Corrosion protection of metals - Electrodeposited coatings
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BS 499 Welding terms and symbols
BS 1052 Wire: Mild steel for general engineering purposes
BS 1453 Specification for filler materials for gas welding
BS 2901 Fillers and rods for gas shielded arc welding
BS 2994 Steel sections
BS 3692 ISO metric precision hexagon bolts, screws and nuts
BS 3830 Vitreous enamelled steel building components
BS 3987 Specification for anodic oxide coatings on wrought aluminium

for external architectural applications (AMD 10944)
BS 4190 ISO metric black hexagon bolts, screws and nuts
BS 4320 Metal washers for general engineering purposes
BS 4360 Specification for weldable structural steels
BS 4464 Spring washers for engineering work
BS 4604 The use of high strength friction grip bolts in structural steel
work.
BS 6323-1 to 7 Tubes. Seamless & welded
BS 6363 Specification for welded cold formed steel structural hollow

sections
BS 7668 Weather resistant steels. Hot finished
AS 1231 Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Anodic oxidation coatings
AS 3715 Metal finishing: Thermoset powder coating
ASTM 2605.2 Organic coatings on aluminium extrusions
4.2 GALVANIZED STEEL TUBING
Galvanized steel tubing shall comply with the requirements of BS:1387 medium
grade.
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4.3 FABRICATED MILD STEEL
a. Generally mild steel shall be fabricated by welding or brazing and shall be

ground smooth after manufacture, and free from all defects.
b. Welds shall be 7mm fillet and full butt welds as required.
c. Mild steel shall be fabricated by workpeople skilled in this work and shall be
accurately manufactured and assembled to angles, curves and sizes as
specified, free from warps, hammer marks, burrs, distortion and other
imperfections.
d. No fabrication work shall be commenced until shop drawings have been

prepared and approved by the Architect/Engineer. Mild steel shall be
fabricated in convenient sections for transport and fixing.
e. Fabricated mild steel, plugged and screwed to concrete or masonry shall be

fixed with galvanized or cadmium plated screws and approved patent plugs.
f. Hot-rolled steel sections, including angles, shall comply and be made from
steel complying with British Standard.
g. Hot-rolled steel bars shall comply with relevant British Standard.
h. Cold-rolled steel sections shall comply with relevant British Standard and be
made from steel complying with BS:1449.
i. Rectangular hollow sections are to comply with British Standard.Steel plate

shall comply with relevant British Standard.
j. Steel sheet and strip shall comply with relevant British Standard.
k. Steel tubes shall comply with relevant British Standard.
l. Welded wire mesh is to be made from wire complying with relevant British
Standard.
4.4 CAST IRON
Cast iron shall be from the best quality tough gray pegs, and of not less quality than
the relevant British Standard.
Castings shall be sharp and of the exact form required, shaped to fit the parts truly
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and hold full dimensions. They shall be entirely free from air holes, scoriae, core
nails, flaws and defects of every kind. Holes shall be filled afterwards, all at the
Contractor’s expense.
Sea sand or salt water shall not be used in casting.
4.5 TESTS
All wrought iron, steel and cast iron articles shall be submitted to a reasonable test
for strength, if so required by the Architect, at the Contractor’s expense.
4.6 STAINLESS STEEL
a) All stainless steel shall be low carbon chromium nickel austenitic steel in
accordance with relevant BS. All exposed screws fastenings etc., shall be of
appropriate material, to the approval of the Architect.
b) The hairline finish on stainless steel shall be achieved by brushing in one

direction with 150 N 200 abrasive mesh, to the approval of the Architect.
c) Unless otherwise specify, all stainless steel should be grade 316.
Fabrication shall be carried out by a manufacturer regularly engaged in production

of architectural metalwork whose workpeople shall be skilled at fabricating high-
grade ornamental metalwork. Materials, methods of fabrication, assembly,
installation, fastenings, supports, and braces, shall all be in accordance with the
approved shop drawings. The work shall be fabricated and assembled in as large
sections in the workshop as is consistent with the transport and site requirements.
All mitres and joints shall form flush, hairline joints and all joints between sections
and all site splices shall produce enough strength to resist deformation and
misalignment. The work shall be fabricated and installed with concealed fastenings
in as far as practicable.
Welding of non-ferrous metals and stainless steel shall be on concealed sides to

minimize pitting, discoloration, weld halo, or other surface imperfections after
finishing. Welds shall thoroughly penetrate the material and produce a complete
fusion of metal. Wire brushes used for shop or site work shall be made of non-
corrosive wire. Dissimilar metals shall be insulated against electrolytic or galvanic
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action.
All stainless steel work shall be securely installed and anchored in position, set
plumb, square and level, and in proper alignment with other works.
Components shall be delivered, stored and handled to prevent damage of whatever

nature, factory-finished metals shall be protected in such an approved manner
during transportation and installation and such protection and shall be removed
when directed. Finished surfaces of work shall be cleaned to leave free of strains,
markings and defects of any kind and burrs and sharp corners shall be removed
from exposed work.
Stainless Steel railings for internal use shall comply with relevant British Standard
containing Nickel and Chromium in the percentage of 18 and 8 respectively.
Stainless Steel railings for external use shall comply with relevant British Standard
containing Chromium, Nickel-molybdenum in the percentages of 18/10/3
respectively.
4.7 ALUMINIUM
Aluminium shall be an approved architectural alloy conforming to the requirements

of relevant Singapore Standard (or equivalent local Standards) and British Standard
and suitable for the purpose employed, based on the following:-
Type of Material & Use General Application External High Strength

Purpose
Extruded bars and HE30 or HE20 NE5 HE15
sections including round
tube and hollow sections
Drawn Tube HT30 NT5 HT15
Plate, sheet and strip HS30 or NS30 NS5 HC15
Bolts HB30 NB6 HB15
Rivets HR30 or NR60 NR5 HR15
Castings LM40 or LM60 LM5 or LM6 LM10 or LM25
Forgings HP30 HF30 HF15

Extruded glazing bars HE9 HE9 -
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The finish shall described as either mill finish, rough textured finish, soft textured
finish, polished, or anodized clear or coloured.
Aluminium units shall be framed with corners of adequate strength and design to
prevent distortion, reinforced with steel as necessary and with hardwood cores
where required and factory welded, riveted or bolted. All bolts screws shall be of
stainless steel or approved alloy, anodized as a unit, countersunk flush where
practicable, or semi-countersunk round headed where it is not practicable to
countersunk fully.
4.8 ANODIZING
All aluminium surfaces shall be thoroughly cleaned and given a coating of clear
non-fading coloured anodizing of the hard inorganic type compatible with the alloy
use. The coating shall be applied over a caustic etched finished and sealed
effectively. The coating shall have a minimum film thickness of 0.02032 mm when
tested in accordance with ASIM and British Standards. Protect surfaces from
handling marks until sealers and protective coatings are applied.
After cleaning and finishing, a clear, non-yellowing colourless coating shall be

applied to all surfaces of aluminium. The coating shall be of sufficient thickness to
resist damage from alkaline mortar and plaster for the period of the works.
Protective tapes and stripping shall be applied on all aluminium surfaces and shall
not be removed until the final cleaning down of the building.
Where aluminium comes into contact with concrete, brickwork or plaster, it shall be
coated with an insulating lacquer paint or tape etc., to ensure that electrolyte
corrosion is avoided.
4.9 BRASS
Brass for general use shall consist of 61.5% - 64% copper and 34% - 38.5% zinc.
Brass for all decorative work or external work such as handrails or brass in contact
with sea water shall consist of 70% copper, 29% zinc, 1% tin.
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4.10 BRONZE
Bronze shall consist of 85% copper, 5% zinc, 5% tin, and unless otherwise specified
shall have a natural colour polished finish.
4.11 EXPANDED METAL LATH
The Contractor is required to submit sample for the Architect's approval before
proceeding with the works.
All metal lath is to be fixed as taut as possible, with the largest dimension of the
mesh running between supports and with stiffening ribs uppermost in the same
direction. Cut ends are to be turned away from the plastered surface.
End laps are to be less than 25mm when the lap occurs at the bearer and otherwise
not less than 50mm. Side laps are to be not less than 25mm. All laps are to be
securely wired together with 18 gauge soft galvanized binding wire at intervals of
not more than 75 mm.
4.12 CHICKEN WIRE MESH
Chicken wire mesh for reinforcing screeds is to be galvanized, 18 SWG, with mesh
not longer than 19mm.
4.13 CHROMIUM PLATING
In all cases where chromium plated articles are specified to be provided by the
Contractor, the plating shall be on a base material of copper or brass.
The plating shall be of the quality described in relevant BS for service condition no.
3 - normal outdoor conditions and shall be free from visible defects, such as
blisters, pits, unplated areas, cloudy patches, cracks or stains.
4.14 GALVANIZING / SHERARDIZING
Galvanized articles are to be thoroughly and evenly coated with zinc by the hot
dipped process and are to be free from stains, bare spots and other defects.
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Galvanizing shall be carried out after fabrication, and articles shall be thorough
cleaned in caustic and acid solutions before the galvanizing process is carried out.
The minimum weight of zinc deposited by galvanizing shall be 300 g/m2 of surface.
The galvanizing shall comply with the requirements of relevant BS.
The galvanizing articles are to be packed with care for transportation.
Any cutting, drilling abrasions or welding carried out after galvanizing must be
ground down to bare white metal and treated accordingly and approved cold
galvanizing paint. Wherever possible galvanizing is to be carried out after all
welding, cutting and drilling is to complete and the surface suitably protected.
Sherardized coatings shall comply with relevant BS class 1 to a minimum local

coating thickness of 30 microns.
Galvanizing to steel & metal works are to be guaranteed against defects and
workmanship for min. 10 years. In term of corrosion resistance, steel & metal works
shall not display more than 5% of surface rust after 10 years for pre-galvanizing
steel and 15 years for hot-dipped galvanized steel (performed after welding). Pro-
rated warranty schedule shall require to be submitted for Client’s acceptance should
there be any applicable.
4.15 POLYESTER POWDER PAINT FINISHES
Polyester powder finishes should comply with the requirements of relevant BS for
aluminium alloy components and relevant BS for steel components. The
components should be factory finished by applicators approved by the supplier of
the polyester powder. Where conditions allow, only one applicator should be used
for the whole of the works. One powder supplier only should be used for the whole
of the works.
The reference to one applicator is made to ensure the greatest control of colour
consistency throughout the production period. Al components should be control to
a minimum dry film thickness of 75 microns.
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4.16 PVDF POLYVINYLIDENE FLUORIDE
PVDF may reasonably be specified to be in accordance with relevant BS or AAMA

and the paint manufacturer’s specification.
For architectural use, PVF2/acrylic blends should contain no less than 70% of
polyvinylidene fluoride resin.
The components should be factory finished by applicators approved by the paint

supplier. Where conditions allow only one applicator should used for the whole of
the works.
The reference to one applicator is made to ensure the greatest control of colour
consistency throughout the production period.
All components should be coated on all significant surfaces with a spray primer coat
to a thickness recommended by the paint supplier and allowed to cure for the
interval recommended by the manufacturer before spray application of top coat to a
minimum dry film thickness of 25 microns.
The finish shall meet or exceed the requirements of AAMA 605.2 when tested by an
independent testing laboratory for the following properties:
a adhesion
b scratch resistance impact
c cupping
d Resistance to mortar
e resistance to acetic acid/salt spray
f resistance to humidity
g weathering
4.17 FLUOROCARBON FINISH ON ALUMINIUM
Surfaces shall receive a thermally cured metallic/ colour pigmented Polyvinylidene

fluoride resin (PVDF) coating system, containing not less than 70% of the
fluorocarbon resin “Kynar 500”.
The coating system must be spray applied under factory conditions to pretreated
base metal in a three coat, three bake process (with a top coat of clear PVF2 resin),
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in strict accordance with the coating systems, manufacturers recommendations,

and to relevant AAMA for “Specification for High Performance Organic Coatings on
Architectural Aluminium Extrusions & Panels”.
The coating shall meet or exceed the performance requirements specified in

relevant AAMA in respect to:-
a. Colour uniformity
b. Specular gloss
c. Dry film hardness
d. Film adhesion
e. Chemical resistance
f. Abrasion resistance
g. Chemical test :
- muriatic acid resistance test
- mortar test
- resistance to acid pollutants
- detergent resistance test
h. Corrosion test :
- humidity resistance
- salt spray resistance
i. Weathering :
- color retention
- chalk resistance
j. Sealant compatibility test
The coating system must be applied by the coating system manufacturer. The
applicator shall propose a program of records and samples of the entire coating
production for approval by the Architect, and which records and samples shall be
made available to the Architect for approval upon request. The surface quality of
the coating must be smooth and free of flow lines, streaks, blistering or other
imperfections. The coating must be opaque and uniform, within the range of
approved upper and lower limit samples when viewed under a uniform light source,
such as north daylight.
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Provide and furnish a compatible field touch-up PVF2 coating system formulated for
air-drying at ambient temperature, based on the “Kynar ADS” fluorocarbon resin, in
colour to match factory-applied finish. (Submit samples of the air dry system as well
as samples of actual touch-up work to factory-applied coating system).
Warrant the organic coating will not peel, check, crack, chalk or change colour for a
period of ten years from the Completion Date in the Architect’s Completion
Certificate and that the finish exceed or meets the standards set out in relevant
AAMA and BS which include but are not limited to the following: -
a. Colour change must not exceed 5 NBS colour units, or 5 E units on a Hunter
Colour Difference Meter, when measured in accordance with relevant ASTM
after five years of 45o South Florida exposure or equivalent.
b. Chalking must not exceed a no. 8 rating measured in accordance with

relevant ASTM after five years of 45o South Florida exposure or equivalent.
All surfaces exposed to view shall be finished. Surfaces shall match the
appearance, colour and texture of mock-up as approved by the Architect.
The Architect will inspect material prior to finishing and shall serve as sole judge
concerning the quality of material and its conformance to the drawings and
specifications. Colours shall be to the approval of the Architect. Colour range shall
not deviate from approved mock-up.
Complete certified inspection records for quality of finish and finish process records
shall be maintained.
All aluminium components shall be covered by special protective coatings. The

Sub-contractor shall state in his tender the type of protection proposed, complete
with samples and references to previous uses.
4.18 PRIME PAINT
At aluminium surfaces in contact with masonry, concrete to steel, prime paint steel
with zinc chromate or bituminous paint. Prime paint steel part of anchors, anchor
inserts, reinforcement and supports with zinc chromate. After field welding, remove
weld slag and touch up primed surface.
Provide minimum dry film thickness of one mil for zinc chromate and 30 mils for
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bituminous paint. Zinc chromate primer shall conform to GSA Specification.
4.19 FASTENERS
Bolts screws and nuts are to comply with relevant British Standard.
All screwed work is projecting at least two threads through nuts, and all bolts are to
have hexagon heads and nuts with standard threads. All bolts are to be fitted with
washers that are to be splayed if necessary to give a level and even bearing for the
nuts.
4.20 FIXING
Prevent distortion of metalwork during transit, handling or storage. Prevent damage

to arises, projecting features and surfaces which will be exposed in the finished
work.
Install the work permanently and securely in place. Metalwork must not be allowed
to carry any structural loads unless specifically designed for that purpose. Railings
or balustrades must not be used as strutting or supports after fixing.
4.20.1 Workmanship
The fabrication and erection of steelwork shall comply with relevant BS.
Any part of the work that does not comply with the Drawings and/or the
Specification will be rejected, and shall be removed from the Site, if delivered, within
24 hours from receipt of such notice of rejection.
Where fabrication is executed at the Contractor’s workshop, the Contractor is to

give four days notice of steelwork ready for inspection at the said workshop. After
inspection all members and fittings are to be painted with identification marks
corresponding to those on the marking plans, for the purpose of identification during
erection.
To check the accuracy of fabrication, when practicable, one complete frame or

component is to be erected temporarily on Site or in the said workshop, for the
inspection of the Architect.
Ends of beams, channels and other parts abutting against or upon other parts, are
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to be cut to exact lengths, true and square, so as to provide a good bed or joint as
the case may be. Proper cover plates are to be provided where necessary and
covers to angles are to be diminished leg dimensions while maintaining at least the
same sectional area. Edges of web plates are to be flush with the faces of the
flange angles, and stiffeners are to fit closely against the flanges. Bolts heads and
ends of eye rods are not to be welded on but formed out of the solid metal.
The following tolerances are allowed:-
a. End of members connecting steel to steel + 1.60mm at each end.
b. Horizontal overall measurement of trusses, beams and frames + 6mm.
c. Deviation from straight line, 6mm for beams & trusses + 3mm for ties & struts.
d. Deviations from vertical for columns + 3mm.
e. Upward camber beams from 1/300 to 1/500 of the span.
4.21 WELDING AND BRAZING
Welding shall be carried out by expert tradesmen in strict accordance with the
current Code of Practice.
4.21.1 Welded Connections
Welding is to be carried out in accordance with methods approved by the Architect/

Engineer.
The Contractor, before the work is commenced, is to establish to the satisfaction of

the Architect/Engineer that the proposed welders are experienced for the work they
are to carry out.
Welding plant is to be of modern design and of adequate capacity to produce the

required current at each welding point, without appreciable fluctuation.
No welding of members will be permitted except where shown on the Drawings. All
welding, where possible, is to be fillet welding.
Surfaces to be paint welded to be free from loose scale, slag, rust, grease, paint
and other deleterious materials. Surfaces are also be free from fins, tears and other
defects. Preparation of bevelled edges for welding is to be executed by planning or
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machine flame cutting. Grinding or flame cutting such surfaces by hand is to be

done only when approved by the Architect/Engineer.
Welding sequences and procedures are to be such as to cause minimum distortion

of the welded parts.
The Contractor is to make sure welds as may be required to demonstrate the

soundness of his proposed methods and the competence of his workpeople. Trial
welds are to be made with the parts fitted together with the clearances, coupled with
the maximum limits of fit, lowest preheat and worst combinations of electrode
conditions allowed by the Specification, or by the Contractor’s proposed procedure.
All members to be welded are to be accurately prepared so that components will fit
closely together. After assembly and before general welding commences, the parts
are to tack welded with small fillet welds about 50mm long made with 5mm
electrodes and a high current. The tack welds are to be of same quality and size as
the first run of the main weld. When the latter is deposited complete fusion with the
ends of the tack welds to form a final profile free from irregularities is required.
Any defective or unsound welds are to be cut out and replaced or suitably
corrected, as instructed by the Architect/Engineer.
4.22 ROLLER SHUTTERS
4.22.1 Aluminium Roller Shutters
Aluminium roller shutters are to be constructed of a minimum 1.5mm thick

aluminium slats to Architect’s required profile. Shop drawings are to indicate profile
side guides, end plates, roller shaft, shutter head and accessories together with
mechanism specifications to be submitted to Architect for approval.
4.22.2 Fire Rated Roller Shutters
Fire-rated roller shutters shall be approved by local fire regulations standards. Fire
shutter markings shall be etch, emboss, stamp or print onto identification tags, the
required information to comply with Clause 8.2 and Clause 8.3 of SS489, and fix
firmly to the bottom rail of the fire shutter. Fire-rated roller shutters shall be
manufactured from the following requirements:-
a. Curtain
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This shall be constructed from roll-formed galvanised steel shutter lath, 70mm
pitch 1.2mm thick. Lath shall be provided with end locks. It shall be finished
colourbond or power coated.
b. Roller Drum
This shall be constructed from mild steel tube of sufficient diameter to avoid
deflection of shutter curtain. It shall be finished with primer and rust-resistant
grey paint.
c. Roller Casing/Hood
This shall be constructed from 1.2mm galvanised steel supported by 38 x 38 x

3mm thick mild steel angle frame. It shall be finished with primer and rust-
resistant grey paint
d. Side Rails
This shall be constructed from 2mm mild steel profiles to be faced fixed to
concrete or masonry using 8mm diameter/50mm long expansion bolts at
532mm centres, and finished with primer and rust-resistant grey paint.
e. Bottom Rail
This shall be constructed from 2 numbers of (38 x 38 x 3)mm thick mild steel
angles bolted back to back to form a tee section, with primer and rust-
resistant grey paint.
f. Operation
Operation shall be motorised type, with gear-reduction-controlled descent.

Motor shall be equipped with auto-brake release lever, limit switches, built-in
thermal protector, manual handchain override in case of power failure. Motor
shall be operated by 3-way push button in lockable stainless steel casing.
g. Automatic Closing
All fire shutters shall be fitted with fusible link that breaks at 65oC and release
the brake to allow the shutters to descent at a controlled speed.
Connection to a fire alarm panel shall be provided and upon receipt of 24-volt
signal, the shutters shall close at a controlled speed.
A dual system option shall be provided whereby the shutters are required to
have a fusible link as well as connection to the fire alarm all as described.
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h. Ironmongery
All ironmongery to be at least half hour fire rated. Where fire doors of a higher
rating are to be provided, the ironmongery must comply with this requirement.
i. Sealants
Insert intumescent sealant at the wall/roller shutter channel and head junction
of all fire rated shutters. Submit intumescent sealant to the Architect for
approval. Inset silicone sealant at junction of all external walls and roller
shutter channel and head.
j. Gasket and seals
PSB certify and fire test gasket and seals, where incorporated into fire rated
roller shutters, in conjunction with the roller shutter as an integral assembly.
Provide waterproof seals at the base of all external roller shutters.
4.22.3 Standard Heavy-Duty Roller Shutter
Standard heavy duty roller shutter shall be manufactured from the following
requirements:-
a. Curtain
This shall be constructed from first grade high tensile galvanised or pre-
coated colour steel with carefully design interlocking groove, advance design
cut-off edge endlock to achieve maximum holding strength to each
interlocking lath. It shall be 1.5mm thick.
b. Bottom Bar
This shall be rolled-formed from high tensile steel of minimum 1.5m thick to
the shape of single angle design with mitred edge.
c. Side Guide Rails
This shall be rolled-formed steel U-shape section of (38 x 25 x 1.4)mm with

mitred edge with reinforced lining at both sides. It shall be fabricated from
high tensile steel of minimum thickness of 2mm with a groove of 75mm depth
or roll from guide design with 75mm depth groove.
d. Shutters Encloser Box
It shall be fabricated with hollow steel section with mild steel sheet covers to
be painted with one coat of anti-rust primer to factory standard.
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e. Operation
Operation shall be motorised type, with gear-reduction-controlled descent.

Motor shall be equipped with auto-brake release lever, limit switches, built-in
thermal protector, and manual handchain override in case of power failure.
Motor shall be operated by 3-way push button in lockable stainless steel
casing.
All external roller shutters shall be powder coated with weather seal for bottom bar.
The colour shall be to Architect’s approval.
4.22.4 Shop Drawings Submission
Prepare and submit shop drawings to enable the fabrication and installation of the
doors, including:
a. Elevation and section of all roller shutter doors together with head
shutter box. Clearance for opening the doors to be set out.
b. Section showing door jamb, head and floor junction with all fixing
positions.
c. Ironmongery and door schedule in the agreed format
d. Key schedule and format agreed with the Architect.
e. Layout location of all ironmongery.
Contractor to coordinate the roller shutter door works, particularly the interfaces with
the following packages and trades:
a. External walls including masonry, in-insitu concrete and glazing.
b. Internal walls, including masonry walls, dry walls, glass partitions,

adjacent floor finishes/ raised floors and suspended ceiling, if applicable.
Liaise and coordinate with services engineer for location of all doors linked to
security or fire system.
4.22.5 Indemnity for all Roller Shutters
All roller shutters should be provided with 5 years warranty. This is to be provided
against any defects, installation defects and defects against any related equipment
or components.
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4.23 FUSIBLE LINK FIRE BARRIERS
All fusible links are to comply with FSSD requirements and comply with SS 489.
Shop drawings and mechanism specifications to be submitted for Architect’s
approval.
4.24 COMPONENTS GENERALLY
Check all dimensions, both on drawings and on site before starting fabrication.
Prevent distortion of components during transit, handling and storage and prevent
finished surfaces from rubbing together.
Fastenings are to be supplied by the manufacturer of the component being fixed.
Install components securely in place, plumb, square, level and in proper alignment
with other work.
Pack joints to maintain specified widths especially at positions where fixings tighten
frame against the structure.
Keep opening lights of window closed and secured during all operations until fixed.
Retain any clamping devices in position. Pack between light and frame to maintain
correct clearances.
Bed mating surfaces of composite assemblies with metal to metal joints in bedding
compound.
Assemble and fix ironmongery using fastenings with matching finish supplied by the
ironmongery manufacturer.
On completion, check and adjust all moving parts and ironmongery, lubricating as
necessary to ensure correct functioning.
4.25 GENERAL WORKMANSHIP
The whole of the fabrication, welding, bolting, priming and installation shall be
carried out by skilled tradesmen in accordance with the best trade practice.
All joints and mitres shall be carefully and accurately assembled and machined so
as to provide close smooth connections that will be weather and water-tight and not
noticeable.
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Screws and bolts-heads shall be concealed wherever possible and countersunk

flush on exposed surfaces. Provision shall be made for appropriate expansion and
contraction joints in all long runs of exposed members and be subject to Architect’s
inspection prior to fabrication and installation.
Faces of metal in contact shall have hairline joints. Work shall be assembled with
concealed fittings insofar as practicable. Mouldings shall be in true alignment at
joints, straight, tightly and neatly fitted. Junctions of identical sections shall be
mitred. When assembled, all moving parts shall move freely without binding.
Remove all burrs and sharp arises which would be visible after fixing or a hazard to
the user.
4.26 RATES
The description of and rate for each item of ‘Metalworker’ etc., will be held to
include for taking delivery, unloading, carrying in, sorting, stripping or removing
protective wrapping or coverings, checking, assembling, returning packages,
handling, hoisting and placing and lowering, or fitting and fixing materials and goods
in position, adjusting, re-fixing, and for cutting away and making good, levelling,
packing, grouting, providing templates and plugged grounds, and touching up all in
accordance with the generally accepted requirements of the specific item, including
protecting and safeguarding until the issue of the Completion Certificate.
The description of and rate for each item of ‘Metalwork’ included will be held to
include for all straight, skew and circular cutting etc., and all holes for pipes, etc.
4.27 METAL COMPOSITE PANEL CLADDING/COVERING
[Applicable to proposed Wall Type 1]

Metal composite removable panel cladding or covering shall be of Kingspan
Europanel F-Series (F5 Flat, non-ribbed panels) or approved equivalent, fixed
horizontally or vertically based on supplier’s recommendation. Substrate must be
ZA275 Galvalloy hot-dip zinc coated steel to BS EN 10326. The metal thickness
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shall be a nominal 0.6mm (inclusive of zinc coating)
4.27.1 Product Information
a) External sheet : Thickness to be a nominal 0.6mm, finish and standard colour

from the TATA Steel Prisma or HPS200 Ultra finish ranges. Colour from
Colorcoat Prisma or HPS 200 Ultra ranges
b) Internal facing material : Thickness to be 0.5mm White Liner PE INT, of Bright

White colour
c) Core insulation : Non-Combustible Stonewool (K-value 0.044W/m²K)
d) Module Width : 600 - 1200mm module
e) Panel thickness: 75mm - 300mm
Panel Properties
Thickness 75 100 125 150 175 200 240 300

(mm)
K-Value 0.54 0.40 0.33 0.27 0.23 0.20 0.18 0.15
(W/m2K)
4.27.2 Accessories
a) EBS1 Z Base support 2450mm long laid continuously to locate bottom panel
for Horizontally laid panels only)
b) 200m long EBS2 Z edge clip for Vertically laid panels only.
c) 12mm x 6mm x 10m Rear Air Seal to air seal openings and junctions
including windows and doors
d) 95mm x 10mm Structural Rear Air Seal applied continuously up the vertical
steel support, for Horizontal panel instillation only
e) 9mm x 3mm Butyl Mastic Strip to be used between the panel face and the
proposed flashings / omega sections
f) 100mm long 3 Hole / 4 Hole Spreader Washer pre-punched to provide a

positive fixing location for the fasteners
g) 1200mm long Rockwool infill (depth to match panel thickness) fitted behind
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Omega Section
h) 3656mm and 6000mm long flush Omega Section & Cap insert at each vertical
joint location
i) Flashings, trims, drips, cappings to match/contrast as required (available via

Euroclad)
j) Vertical base trim 30mm x 15mm (available via Euroclad)
k) 3000mm long EBS1 J Base support if required (available via Euroclad)
l) Primary fasteners: Self drilling and tapping stainless steel screws
m) Number and location of fasteners: Minimum of three fasteners at each end of

panel
n) Depth gauges on fixing guns must be used to ensure correct compression of

the fixings and therefore no distortion of the panel face
o) Special features: Air permeability rates of <1m3/hr/m2 when installed in

accordance with our standard recommendations.
p) Pre-formed corners are available in the following parameters.
q) Horizontal corners: min leg size = panel thickness + 150mm
max overall girth including both legs = 2000mm
r) Vertical corners: min leg size = panel thickness + 150mm
max length, panels up to 150mm = 2400mm
max length, panels over 150mm = 1200mm
4.27.3 General Requirements
a) Design
• Cladding: Complete detailed design of the cladding system and submit

before commencement of fabrication.
- Standard: To BS 5427-1.
• Related works: Coordinate in detailed design.
b) Thermal Performance/ Bridging

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• Requirement: Complete thermal design of the cladding/ covering system

to avoid excessive thermal bridging.
- Standard: MCRMA Technical Paper 14 and BRE Information

Paper 1/06.
c) Product Samples
• Before commencing detailed design, submit labelled samples of each of

the following:
- Panels
- Fasteners
4.27.4 Design/Performance Requirements
a) Performance Compliance
• Verification : Before commencing fabrication, submit evidence based on

laboratory testing of computer modelling.
b) Sound Transmittance of Cladding / Covering System
• Minimum weighted sound reduction index (RW) within 100 to 3150 Hz

frequency range to BS 5821-3:
Sound Reduction Index
Thickness 75 100 125 150 175 200 240 300

(mm)
Rw (db) 31 33 33 34 35 36 36 36
c) Integrity of Cladding / Covering
• Requirement: Determine profiles, sizes and thicknesses of panels and

sheets, the sizes, number and spacing of fixings, and incorporation of
other accessories and fittings to ensure cladding/ covering system will
resist factored dead, imposed and design live loads, and accommodate
deflections and thermal movements without damage, in accordance with
BS 5427-1.
• Primary fasteners: Not to be subjected to any bending moment.
• Wind loads: Calculate to Eurocode 1 (EN1991.4) Standard Method and

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BS 5427-1 appropriate to location, exposure, height, building shape and

size, taking account of existing and known future adjacent structures.
In order to run span/load calculations for the panels in question the

specific wind loads acting upon the cladding is required for 3 zones –
Zone A (corners of the building), Zone B (just in from the corners) and
Zone C (remainder of elevation). All calculations must be reviewed by a
Structural Engineer to ensure that the calculations conform to the site-
specific requirements.
d) Water Penetration
• Requirement: Under site exposure conditions, moisture must not

penetrate onto internal surfaces, or into cavities not designed to be
wetted.
e) Avoidance of Surface Condensation
• Requirement: Determine surface condensation risk of cladding system

using the method described in BS EN ISO 13788. If necessary, revise
thermal insulation to provide satisfactory temperature factor (fmin).
Ensure that damage and nuisance from surface condensation and does
not occur.
f) Fire Performance
• To be 2hr fire rated in accordance to
BS EN 15725:2010 Extended application reports on the fire
performance of construction products and
building elements
4.27.5 Fixing Cladding / Covering
Support structure: As specified by structural engineer, minimum thickness 1.5mm,

and a bearing width on minimum 160mm
a) Painting Structure
• Sequence: Paint outer surface of supporting structure before fixing

cladding/ covering.
b) Fasteners
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• Stainless steel fasteners are recommended. Specification of which shall

depend on the gauge of steelwork to which the panels are to be
positively fixed.
c) Fittings and Accessories
• Unspecified fittings and accessories: Recommended for the purpose by

the cladding/ covering manufacturer.
d) Prevention of Electrolytic Action
• Isolating tape: Type recommended by cladding/ covering manufacturer.
- Location: To contact surfaces of supports and sheets of dissimilar

metals.
e) Continuity Thermal Insulation
• Material:
• Recycled content:
• Installation: Secure and continuous with cladding/ covering insulation.
f) Fixing Panels and Sheets Generally
• Cut edges: Clean true.
- Penetrations: Openings to minimum size necessary with edge

reinforcements to engineer’s review.
• Orientation: Exposed joints of side laps away from prevailing wind

unless shown otherwise on drawings.
• Panel and sheet ends, laps and raking cut edges: Fully supported and
with fixings at top of lap.
• Fasteners: Drill holes. Position at regular intervals in straight lines,

centred on support bearings.
• Position of fasteners in oversized drilled holes: Central.
• Fasteners torque: Sufficient to correctly compress washers.
• Debris: Remove dust and other foreign matter before finally fixing panel
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and sheets.
• Completion: Check fixings to ensure weathertightness and that panels

and sheets are secure.
• Cut edges: Paint to match face finish.
g) Structural Movement Joints
• Type: Cover flashing fixed on one side over gap between panels.
• Location: Coincident with structural movement joint.
• Width of gap: To match structural movement joint requirements.
• Requirement: Weathertight.
h) Flashings / Trims Generally
• Lap joint treatment:
- Vertical and sloping flashings/ trims: End laps to be same as for

adjacent panels.
- Horizontal flashings/ trims: End laps to be 150 mm, sealed and

where possible arranged with laps away from prevailing wind.
• Method of fixing: To structure in conjunction with adjacent panels.

Otherwise to panels.
i) Abutments
• Junctions with flashings: Weathertight and neatly dressed down.
4.27.6 Testing
Panel cladding and covering to pass Ash, Combustion and Heat tests. Fire
resistance tested from both sides, of up to 120 minutes. Integrity & 120 minutes
Insulation when tested to EN1364-1:1999.
- LPCB LPS1181 Grade EXT-A30 to EXT-A120 Approved, Certificate number 545b
- LPCB LPS1208 Grade FR30 - FR120 Approved, Certificate number 545a
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4.27.7 Penetrations through the Panels
All penetrations through the panels must be filled tightly with stonewool insulation
(or similar) with a minimum density of 23kg/m3 and weather proof sealant and must
be capped off with stainless steel flashing to colour and finish to match the cladding
panels unless mentioned otherwise. The detail must be verified and approved by
the manufacturer before execution at site. The joints must be tested on their water
indemnity upon completion of works.
The following types of penetrations are possible without the requirement of

additional/secondary steel supports :
• Penetrations upto the size of 300mm x 300mm
• Multiple 300mm x 300mm penetrations linearly aligned along the length of the
panels
• Load and penetration sizes can be shared across panels to make larger sized
opennings.
• Penetrations at fixing joints and across interlocking joints
For the following cases, penetrations shall require to be supported with

independent structural steelwork to structural engineer’s review and approval :
• Penetrations larger than 300mm x 300mm
• Adjacent penetrations spaced at a distance closer than the height of the

largest penetrations.
• Multiple punctures that cover more than an approved extent of the panels
All punctures through the façade cladding must be reviewed by the

manufacturer / specialist.
4.28 MESH PARTITIONS
[Applicable to proposed Wall Type 6]
4.28.1 General
Mesh partitions shall be furnished, fabricated and installed in the configurations

indicated, and with minimum component dimensions according to Microsoft’s
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Physical Security Baseline for A-Class Facilities Clause 4.5.6, Version 4.0 / January
28, 2021. Mesh partitions shall span from slab to slab or floor to roof.
Wire mesh shall have a minimum 11-gauge (0.305cm) steel core, and finished in
fusion bonded epoxy powder coating (FBE) or a minimum 0.038cm thick polyvinyl
chloride finish meeting ASTM F668 Class 2A.
The fastener shall be vandal proof or tamper proof fasteners.
Fasteners: Vandal or tamper proof fasteners.
Other Materials: Fencing parts, connectors, assemblies, clamps, fasteners, etc. are
to be made of steel and coloured to match. Furnish other materials not specifically
described but required for a complete and proper installation.
4.28.2 Installation
Install wire mesh partitions in accordance with the approved shop drawings. Anchor
all fixed components firmly into position; adjust operating components for smooth
operation.
Install wire mesh partitions to the following clearances:
a. Floor base: 19mm maximum.
b. Roof or Ceiling: 19mm maximum.
c. Adjacent Walls: 19mm maximum.
d. Utility Penetrations: 19mm maximum
4.28.3 Coordination
Coordinate the layout of woven wire fencing and support framing with overhead
ductwork, cable tray, conduit and piping. Provide framed openings in woven wire
partitions around utilities, ductwork and infill with wire mesh partitions.
Coordinate fence gate fabrication with reference to Ironmongery Schedule.
Structural design of wire mesh and frames must be submitted for approval.
4.28.4 Submissions
a. Samples: Submit sample of mesh to Employer’s approval.
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b. Specialist’s specifications and other data as required to verify compliance with

specifications
c. Specialist’s installation method
d. Shop Drawings: Indicate elevation of each partition, including field dimension

requirements, rough openings for utility penetrations, anchorage details,
woven wire sizes, door hardware mounting details, and material finishes.

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4.0 STEEL AND METAL WORKS

4.1 METAL GENERALLY

The Contractor is to furnish, for structural steelwork supplied by him, manufacturer’s

It is to be expressly understood that such approval of shop drawings by the

SS 470 Hot Finished Structural Hollow Sections of Non-Alloy and Fine

BS EN 1461 Hot Dip Galvanised Steel

BS EN 10152 Steel Finishes

BS EN ISO 3506-1 Mechanical properties of corrosion resistant stainless steel

BS EN ISO 3506-2 Mechanical properties of corrosion-resistant stainless-steel

BS EN 485 Aluminium and aluminium alloys

BS EN 499 Welding consumables

BS EN 895 Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials

BS EN 910 Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials

BS EN 1172 Sheet & strip for building purposes

BS EN 1321 Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials

BS EN 1652 Plate, sheet, strip & circles for general purposes

BS EN 3506-1 Mechanical properties of corrosion resistant stainless steel

BS EN 10048 Stainless Steel

BS EN 10055 Equal flange tees

BS EN 10056-1&2 Equal and unequal angles

BS EN 10088 Stainless Steels

BS EN 10088-01 Stainless steel-List of Stainless steel

BS EN 10088-02 Technically Delivery Conditions For Semi Finished Products-

BS EN 10088-3 Technically delivery conditions for semi finished products-bars

BS EN 10131 Cold-rolled uncoated high yield strength steel flats products

BS EN 10137-1 to 3 Plates & wide flats. High yield strength steel

BS EN 10140 Cold rolled narrow steel strip-tolerances on dimension & shape

BS EN 10149 Flat products. High yield strength for cold forming

BS EN 10169-1 Organic coated flat products

BS EN 10209 Low carbon steel flat products for vitreous enamelling

BS EN 10210-1&2 Non alloy & fine grain steels. Hot finished

BS EN 10214 Hot dip zinc-aluminium (za) coated sheet & strip

BS EN 10215 Hot dip aluminium-zinc (az) coated sheet & strip

BS EN 10218-2 Wire and wire products. General

BS EN 10259 Cold-rolled stainless steel wide strip and plate/sheet -

BS EN 12020 Aluminium and aluminium alloys

BS EN 12163 Rod for general purposes

BS EN 12166 Wire for general purposes

BS EN 12167 Profiles & rectangular bar for general purposes

BS EN 12449 Tube for general purposes

BS EN 12540 Corrosion protection of metals - Electrodeposited coatings

BS 499 Welding terms and symbols

BS 1052 Wire: Mild steel for general engineering purposes

BS 1453 Specification for filler materials for gas welding

BS 2901 Fillers and rods for gas shielded arc welding

BS 2994 Steel sections

BS 3692 ISO metric precision hexagon bolts, screws and nuts

BS 3830 Vitreous enamelled steel building components

BS 3987 Specification for anodic oxide coatings on wrought aluminium

BS 4190 ISO metric black hexagon bolts, screws and nuts

BS 4320 Metal washers for general engineering purposes

BS 4360 Specification for weldable structural steels

BS 4464 Spring washers for engineering work

BS 6323-1 to 7 Tubes. Seamless & welded

BS 6363 Specification for welded cold formed steel structural hollow

BS 7668 Weather resistant steels. Hot finished

AS 1231 Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Anodic oxidation coatings

AS 3715 Metal finishing: Thermoset powder coating

ASTM 2605.2 Organic coatings on aluminium extrusions

4.2 GALVANIZED STEEL TUBING

4.3 FABRICATED MILD STEEL

a. Generally mild steel shall be fabricated by welding or brazing and shall be