PROPOSED

GUZMAN
RESIDENCE
Materials Specification
Report

MR. & MRS. FREDERICO GUZMAN

Lot 9, Blk 17, Ayala Westgrove Heights, Silang, Cavite

Prepared by:

RAM MICKHAIL A. DELA CRUZ

Civil/Structural Engineer
PRC NO.: 0123017
Address: 192-B Sen. Neptali Gonzales St., Brgy. Hagdan Bato PTR NO.: 4548960
Itaas, Mandaluyong City, Philippines
Mobile no.: 0905 – 5181283 / 0923 – 5909805 DATE ISSUED : 01-06-21
E-mail: rxmc.structures@gmail.com PLACE ISSUED: MANDALUYONG CITY
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EARTHWORKS

PART 1.0 - GENERAL:

1.1 Description

1.1.1 General: Furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and services required to complete all work as specified herein
indicated, and/or shown on the drawings.

1.1.2 Work includes but is not limited to:

1. Site Preparation
a. Stripping of topsoil
b. Removal and disposal of unsuitable materials

2. Excavations including excavation and hauling from borrow pits.

3. Compaction

4. Subgrade Finishing

1.1.3 Standards: Except as modified by governing codes and by contract documents, comply with the provisions and
recommendations of the following:

1. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

2. Philippine Specification for Roads and Bridges, 1976 Edition

PART 2.0 - PRODUCTS:

2.1 Materials

2.1.1 General: Materials to be used for the project shall be free from debris, wood, refuse, unsound particles or
objectionable matters.

2.1.2 Selected Fill: Fill shall be sand, gravel, friable earth or clay of low plasticity subject to the approval of the Testing
Laboratory.

For structures and under footing or concrete slab on grade shall conform to the general requirements for soil
materials and shall be classified as GW, GM, GP, SW, SM by the ASTM D2487 and conforming to the following:

a. Liquid Limit shall not exceed 25% when tested in accordance with ASTM D 4318.

b. Plasticity Index - shall not exceed 12% when tested in accordance with ASTM D 4318.

Potentially expansive soil (CH/MH) presents at the site and must be removed underneath all structures. If to be used as fill
this shall be under at least min. 3.0m high backfill of Non-Plastic Fill Material:

2.1.3 Granular Fill: Shall conform to the general requirements for soil materials above and shall be clean, crushed
stone or gravel conforming to ASTM C33.

2.1.4 Borrow Fill: If additional material is required for fill in excess of that obtained from excavation, obtain the same
from sources to be tested, and approved by independent Testing Laboratory and acceptable to the Engineer.
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PART 3.0 - CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS:

3.1 Site Preparation

3.1.1 Stripping: All areas of excavation shall be stripped of all vegetation, debris, organic materials, and unsatisfactory
materials in accordance with field layout to a minimum of 150mm.

a. Topsoil shall be hauled and stockpiled to a designated area for later use by the landscaping contractor
or agriculturist.

b. Unsatisfactory materials shall be disposed off-site or as directed by Owners Representative at the

contractor's expense.

c. All exposed subgrade shall be subjected to two ironing passes to seal the subgrade. Temporary drainage
slopes shall be induced draining into temporary ditches and drains.

3.1.2 Compaction Requirement: Subgrade and fill materials shall be compacted with acceptable equipment to achieve
the specified percentage of maximum density at optimum moisture as determined by ASTM D698 or ASTM D-
1557.

The contractor shall undertake trial compaction works to determine the most suitable equipment and procedure
for compaction.

3.1.3 Excavation:

1. General: Excavation for all works shall be to lines, grades and dimensions shown on the drawings. Keep
excavations free of water while construction is in progress.

2. Excavated materials, which are not suitable, for fill shall be disposed of the site in dumps to be provided
by the contractor.
3. All excavations > 1.50m shall be shored to ensure safety. Shorings shall be designed by the Contractor’s
Licensed Engineer.

3.1.4 Filling and Backfilling:

1. This work shall consist of furnishing, placing and adequate compaction of suitable materials of acceptable
quality in accordance with the specification, to the lines, grades and dimensions shown on the drawings
and as required by the Engineer.

2. Placement of backfilling materials shall be not exceeding 250mm thick compacted to minimum
compaction requirement. Quality of compaction shall be monitored by FIELD DENSITY TEST (FDT).

3. All areas to be filled shall be inspected by the Owner's Representative prior to placing of fill materials and
tested for adequacy of compaction.

3.2 Quality Control

3.2.1 The following tests shall be performed by an approved owner provided Independent Testing Laboratory to
determine the suitability of materials for the project. The results of these tests are final and binding to all parties.
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Tests Test Procedure Frequency

1. Liquid Limit, Plastic Limit ASTM D 4318 One (1) test for each
and Plasticity Index type of material required.

2. Fill Classification ASTM D 2487 One (1) test for each

type of fill.

3. Field Density Test ASTM D 1556 One (1) test for every
300 sq.m. of lift at random
locations directed by the
Engineer, but in no case
less than three (3) tests
per lift.

One (1) test for every

footing subgrade and
backfill.

4. Moisture Density ASTM D 698 One (1) test for each

Relationship Density type of soil.
Compaction shall be
95% MDD.

5. Moisture Density ASTM D 1557 One (1) test for each

Relationship Density type of soil.
Compaction shall be
95% MDD.

3.3 Protection of Existing or New Facilities

3.3.1 Exercise particular care when excavating in the vicinity of the existing structure or those under construction. The
contractor shall be entirely responsible for the strength and adequacy of all bracing and shoring and for the safety
and support of such construction for any movement, settlement, and damage.

3.3.2 Provide barricades, warning lights, signs and other control activities adjacent to all excavations both internal and
at the perimeter of the construction site.

3.4 Environmental Protection

3.4.1 The Contractor shall preserve and protect all trees and vegetation not identified for removal or destruction.

3.4.2 The Contractor shall strip and grub only the area it can finish in a day and subject this to ironing passes and
drainage slopes construction at the end of each working day.

3.4.3 Careless dumping of spoils is not allowed and the contractor shall only dispose of in areas designated by the
Owner or outside the property.

3.4.4 All tree stumps, organic materials, roots, etc., encountered in the excavation shall be completely removed at no
cost to the owner before backfilling.
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CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT
PART 1.0 - GENERAL:

1.1 Description:

1.1.1 General: Provide all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and services required to complete all work as
specified herein, indicated, and/or shown on the drawings.

1.1.2 Work includes but is not limited to:

1.1.2.1 Provision of all concrete reinforcement.

1.1.3 Standards: Except as modified by governing Codes and Contract Documents comply with the applicable
provisions and recommendations of the following:

1. American Concrete Institute (ACI)

2. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
3. National Building Code of the Philippines (NBCP)
4. National Structural Code for Buildings (NSCB)

PART 2.0 - PRODUCTS:

2.1 Materials:

2.1.1 Reinforcing Bars

a. Deformed Bars, Grade 33 for 12mmØ and below conforming to

ASTM A-615

b. Deformed Bars, Grade 33 for 16mmØ and above conforming to

ASTM A-615

2.1.2 Accessories
1. Accessories for proper installation of reinforcement shall conform to ACI 318-77 "Building Code
Requirements for Reinforced Concrete" and/or manual of Standard Practice for Reinforced Concrete
Construction.
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PART 3.0 - CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS:

3.1 Installation:

3.1.1 General: All reinforcement bars, stirrups, wire fabrics, and other reinforcing materials shall be provided as
indicated or required by this specification, together with the necessary accessories to install and secure the
reinforcement properly. All reinforcement, when placed, shall be free from rust, oil, grease, clay and other
deleterious matters that would reduce or destroy the bond.

3.1.2 Reinforcing steel shall be placed accurately and securely.

3.1.3 Splicing of reinforcement shall be in accordance with ACI 318, except as indicated otherwise or modified herein.

3.1.4 Coordinate with other trades and properly place and locate in position all necessary reinforcement, dowels,
anchors, inserts, metal ties and other fastening devices required.

3.2 Quality Control:

All reinforcement shall be tagged and temporarily stored in a proper manner upon arrival at the site and shall not be used
before deformation has been measured and until the tensile and bend test has been performed and reviewed by an
approved Independent Testing Laboratory.

1. One (1) tensile test and one (1) bend test of each size per 5,000 kilograms or portion thereof but not less than
1 test for any batch delivery.

2. Test field placement by physical measurement of sizes and spacing after placement.

3. Provide additional testing as directed for reinforcing steel. Allow 20 percent additional tensile and bend tests.

4. The Contractor shall submit Mill Certificates to verify and check if the proposed materials conform to
specification.
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CAST IN PLACE CONCRETE

PART 1.0 - GENERAL:

1.1 Description
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1.1.1 General: Provide all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and services required to complete all work as
specified herein, indicated, and/or shown on the drawings.

1.1.2 Work includes but is not limited to:

1. Construction of slabs, footing, column, roof deck, beams, girder, etc.

2. Construction of roadway and parking pavement, etc.

1.1.3 Standards

Except as modified by governing codes and by contract documents, comply with the provisions and
recommendations of the following:

1. American Concrete Institute (ACI)

2. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
3. National Building Code of the Philippines (NBCP)

PART 2.0 - PRODUCTS:

2.1 Materials

2.1.1 General: Use materials from the same source from start to finish of the job. Processed aggregates shall be from
a source with proven constant characteristics to meet project requirements.

2.2 Portland Cement Concrete

2.2.1 Cement shall be Portland Cement, Type I conforming to ASTM C-150.

2.2.2 Water - Water for mixing and curing shall be fresh, clean, potable and free of substance injurious to concrete.

2.2.3 Aggregates - Fine and Coarse aggregates shall be clean, hard, tough, sound and graded in accordance with
ASTM C-33.

2.2.4 Admixture - may be used in the concrete to facilitate workability and placement subject approval by the Engineer.

2.3 Forms
2.3.1 Forms - shall be built with sufficient strength and rigidity to resist and carry the mass and pressure of concrete
during placement and consolidation. Forms shall be free of bulge and warp.

2.3.2 All formed surfaces for Concrete shall be true to finish and must be smooth. Mortar patching shall not be allowed.
Provide Phenolic resin form plywood or equivalent to assure smooth finish.

2.4 Joints

2.4.1 Joints in bedded slab shall not exceed 6.0mm in both directions unless otherwise specified.

2.5 Mix Design

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2.5.1 Mix Design - Concrete, shall be designed in accordance with ACI 211.1. The concrete shall have a minimum
compressive strength of:

• Slabs, Beams, Columns, and Foundations – 3,000 Psi (20.70 Mpa)

at 28 days unless otherwise specified.

In addition, and specifically for bedded slabs inside the building, a maximum water-cement ratio of 0.42 shall be
prescribed. Workability to be enhanced by plasticizers and not by the addition of water. An addition of 15% Fly
Ash is required for bedded slabs. All slopes shall be included during pouring no topping to connect for slope shall
be allowed.

PART 3.0 - CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS:

3.1 Proportioning and Measurement

3.1.1 Proportioning of materials shall be accomplished by weighing. In an urgent situation, volumetric proportioning
may be used temporarily, if permitted by the Owner's Engineer.

3.1.2 Portland Cement Concrete:

The proportion of cement, fine and coarse aggregates and water necessary to produce concrete of the required
strength and consistency shall be approved by the Engineer.

• Ready Mixed Concrete from an approved Batch Plant/Source is preferred.

• Trial mixed shall be submitted for written approval by Engineer prior to pouring.

3.2 Mixing

3.2.1 All concrete shall be machine mixed.

3.3 Conveying and placing of Concrete

3.3.1 Concrete shall be conveyed from the mixes to the forms as rapidly as practicable by proper methods, which will
not cause segregation or loss of ingredients.

3.3.2 Concrete shall be deposited as nearly as practicable in its final position. Concrete shall be carried on at such a
rate that concrete is at all times plastic and flows readily into spaces between reinforcement. Concrete that has
partially hardened or been contaminated by foreign matters shall not be deposited in the structure.

3.3.3 Concrete shall be consolidated with the aid of mechanical vibrating equipment and supplemented by hard tamping.
Vibrators should not be inserted into the lower course that has commenced the initial set.

3.3.4 For Bedded Slabs, slopes shall be cast integral with the pour. Over troweling or broadcasting of cement powder
for smooth finishing shall not be allowed.

A trial section shall be placed for determination of Placement Quality & Workmanship to the satisfaction of the
owner’s Engineer before production work commences.

3.3.5 All concrete shall be moist cured for a period of seven (7) consecutive days by approved method or combination
applicable to site condition. Concrete shall be kept wet by spraying or intermittent hosing.

3.3.6 Slump shall be 50mm for slabs and footings to 100mm for beams and columns as determined by the slump cone
method.
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3.4 Quality Control

3.4.1 All sampling and testing shall be performed by an Independent Testing Laboratory to be provided by the Owner.
The test results shall be final and binding to all parties.

3.4.2 Test on cement shall be made in accordance with ASTM C-150.

3.4.3 Test on aggregate - sampling from the material source shall be done randomly for sieve analysis, specific gravity,
CBR, Compaction, Abrasion Loss and other quality tests, as required by the Engineer. At least three (3) sets of
tests shall be performed for each aggregate source or type.

3.4.4 Test on concrete strength - a minimum of Five (5) test cylinders shall be taken for every 12 cubic meters of
concrete or each pouring day whichever gives the bigger number of samples. The testing of specimens shall be
done in accordance with ASTM C-39. Additional random testing as prescribed by the owner’s engineer may be
taken at any time.

3.4.5 Slump test shall be undertaken at the beginning of each concrete batch placement or six (6) cubic meters
whichever is lesser volume.

3.4.6 Test on yield and air content shall be made in accordance with ASTM C-138.

a. During trial mix design batching

b. When the yield of concrete mix is challenged by the Engineer.
c. Whenever material or mix proportions are changed.
d. As may be directed by Engineer.
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STRUCTURAL STEEL

PART 1.0 - GENERAL

1.1 Description:

1.1.1 General: The work shall include the furnishing, fabricating, erecting and painting of structural steel structures in
accordance with the plans and specifications.

1.1.2 Structural steelwork shall comply with the provision of the Specification and Codes stated herein and with
recognized engineering and construction practices, unless otherwise specified in the Contract. All members shall
be framed, tied and braced in a manner that will develop the strength and rigidity for the purpose for which they
are intended.

1.2 Standards:

1.2.1 Except as modified by governing code and by Contract Documents, comply with the applicable provisions and
recommendations of the following:

1. National Building Code of the Philippines

2. National Structural Code for Buildings (NSCB)

3. "Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges", AISC.

4. "Specifications for Design, fabrication and Erection of Structural Steel for Buildings, " American Institute
of Steel Construction (AISC)

5. American Welding Society (AWS)

6. American National Standard Institute (ANSI)

7. Research Council on Structural Connections (RC)

8. Steel Structures Painting Council (SSPC)

1.3 Substitutions:

1.3.1 No substitutions for the member sizes, type of steel, connection details or any other modifications will be
considered except under following conditions:

1.3.1.1 That written request has been made and accepted prior to submission of shop drawings.

1.3.1.2 Where rolled shapes are indicated, built-up sections may be used if the proposed revision is
necessary to obtain required materials at proper times to accomplish the work in the time scheduled.
Such materials shall have areas and section moduli equivalent to or greater than the specified
materials and that fabrication is done using automatic continuous welding machines. High strength
steel substitutes shall not be allowed for Grade A-36 Steel used in this contract.

1.3.1.3 That sufficient sketches, engineering calculations, and other data have been submitted to facilitate
checking including section moduli and areas.

1.3.1.4 In no case shall such revisions result in additional costs or time to the Owner.

1.3.1.5 Clearance, tolerances and dimensions indicated as critical shall be maintained and shall satisfy
AISC requirements as a minimum.
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1.3.1.6 Steel shapes, plates and bars shall conform to the same ASTM designation as the material for which
substitution is made.

1.4 Submittals:

1.4.1 Shop Drawings: Submit complete shop drawings within fourteen (14) days from Notice to Proceed. Contractor
shall not be allowed to perform any work without complete and approved shop drawings.

Shop drawings submittal shall synchronize with construction program.

1.4.1.1 Shop fabrication drawings which show details, schedules and other information necessary for the
fabrication of each member and for shop assembly of members of the structure.

Drawings shall indicate the type, size, location and extent of all welds and bolts. Drawings shall
clearly distinguish between shop and field, bolts and welds. All member splices and plate splices
shall be indicated on shop drawings, for both shop and field.

1.5 Quality Control:

As a minimum, the following number of tests shall be performed:

• X-Ray 10 Tests
• Ultrasonic Tests 20 Tests

Provide random x-ray test or Ultrasonic test at main Beam, Column joints locations to be specified by Owner's
Representative or by Engineer. Test maybe done before and after erection. The cost of testing shall be borne by Contractor.

1.6 Product Handling:

1.6.1 Ship all parts, together with applicable setting plan, in the order required for erection continuity, according to a
mutually established schedule of delivery dates. Furnish anchor bolts, leveling plates and other items for
embedment, in ample time for setting in concrete.

1.6.2 Method and sequence shall be planned so as to avoid delay or damage to the steel work or work of other trades.
Assume responsibility for safety of parts and for damage to other work and materials resulting from handling
steel or from failure to maintain adequate precautions. Repair such damages without extra cost to OWNER.

1.6.3 In handling and shipping of steel work, extra care shall be taken to avoid bending, scraping, or overstressing the
members. Projecting parts likely to be bent or damaged during the handling shall be blocked with wood or
otherwise protected. All pieces bent or otherwise damaged shall be rejected.

PART 2.0 - PRODUCTS

2.1 Materials:

2.1.1 Where materials, products, or equipment are specified by reference to a specific standard or by reference to a
specific manufacturer, materials, products, or equipment which ensure an equal or higher quality than the
standards or manufacturers mentioned will also be acceptable. It will be incumbent on the Contractor to verify
the equal or higher quality and submit comparative data (Both specified and proposed data) for review.

2.2 Structural Steel:

2.2.1 Structural Steel shall comply with the provisions of the ASTM Specifications appropriate for the grades
designated on Drawings. (ASTM A-36 unless otherwise noted) Furnish all new materials.
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2.2.2 The following steel sections are allowed to use for the project.

• Rolled Sections:

a. Channels
b. Angular
c. Z-Purlins
d. Wide Flange - 10 inches and below

• Built Up Section:

a. Wide Flange - 12 inches and above

b. 8mm thick plates

Note: Built-up members allowed provided steel areas, section moduli and weights are equal to
or greater than those indicated in plans. This shall include submittal of shop drawings
for approval by OWNER.

Substitution using high strength steel shall not be allowed.

Non standard sizes and dimensions of plates shall not be allowed for use.

2.2.3 Quality: Sound, free from loose mill scale, cracks, laminations, and slag inclusions.

2.3 Welding Electrodes:

2.3.1 Welded electrodes shall comply with the provisions of AWS "Structural Welding Code". Use E 70 Electrodes
unless otherwise specified.

2.4 Bolts:

2.4.1 Bolts, nuts, washers, screws and sag rods shall be Grade A and shall conform to:

2.4.1.1 ASTM A 307 Bolts or as specified in plans.

2.5 Checkered Plates:

2.5.1 Checkered plate shall be ASTM A-36, steel floor plate with raised pattern, prime painted for indoor use,
galvanized for outdoor use.

2.6 Paint:

All paints and surface preparations shall comply with separate specification from Owner in addition to the following coats to
be applied. Sandblast all steel surfaces before the application.

2.6.1 Prime Paint: One (1) coats of (Shop Coat) Boysen Epoxy Primer

2.6.2 Final Paint: Two (2) coats of (Field Coat) Boysen Epoxy Enamel

Note: Contractor to submit sample and manufacturer’s specification for Engineer/Owner’s approval prior to
delivery. Each coating shall be in a different color for easy verification.

2.7 Miscellaneous Materials:

2.7.1 Provide miscellaneous materials or accessories indicated or not on Drawings that are required for good
construction practice and intended function.
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2.7.2 Pipe Railings shall be standard weight Steel Pipe conforming to recent edition of ASTM A120 "Black and Hot-
Dipped Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Welded and Seamless Steel Pipe for ordinary uses". Railing shall be anchored
securely to continuous construction and shall be left plumb, level and in alignment. All joints and connections
shall be welded.

2.7.3 Trench and Vent Covers and Frames shall be furnished and installed where shown and as detailed on the
drawings.

PART 3.0 - CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS:

3.1 Fabrication:

3.1.1 Fabrication: Fabricate per AISC Specifications. Materials shall be properly marked where field assembly
requires. Sequence of shipments shall be such as to expedite erection and minimize the field handling of material.

3.1.2 Workmanship : shall be equal to the best general practices in modern structural shops. Erected steel shall be
straight, in alignment, not distorted and within AISC tolerances.

3.1.3 Holes, cutholes, and filling: Provide where indicated. No additional holes, cutouts, or fittings shall be permitted
without written permission from the Owner's Engineer. Provide only openings shown on structural drawings.
Submit any additional openings proposed on shop drawings for review. All holes for bolts shall be punched or
drilled.

3.1.4 Camber: Fabricate beams, girders and assemblies with natural camber upward, unless otherwise indicated in
plans.

3.1.5 Connections:

3.1.5.1 Connections shall be as indicated or directed on the Drawings. Alternate connections may be
required due to erection or other conditions. All connections for shop or field connections or splicing
shall be shown on the shop fabrication drawings for review prior to fabrication.

3.1.5.2 All connections shall be detailed by the fabricator based on information indicated on Drawings and
all considerations of shipment and erection detailing shall be performed using rationale engineering
design and standard practice in accordance with AISC.

3.1.6 Welding: This work shall consist of the joining of structural steel members with welds of the type, dimension and
design as shown on the Drawings and on accordance with the Specification.

Surface preparation of Upgrading of Structural Steel. Surface preparation standard Power Tool Cleaning.
Removal of all mills, scale, rust scale, loose paint and loose rust to the degree specified by electric power wire
brushes. The substrade should have a pronounced metallic sheen and also be free of oil, grease, dirt, soil, salts
and other containments. Surface should not be buffed or polish smooth.

3.1.6.1 Material Requirement

1. Steel base metal to be welded shall be open-hearth or electric furnace steel conforming to
ASTM A36.

2. Welding arc electrodes and filler metal shall be in accordance with AISC Specification for the
"Design, Fabrication and Erection of Structural Steel for Building", and AWS "Structural
Welding Code and Filler Metal Specifications".

3.1.6.2 Welding Equipment

1. Welding generators and transformers shall be designed expressly for welding. They shall be
capable of delivering steady currents adjustable throughout a range ample for work
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requirement. They shall respond automatically and quickly to changes in power requirement
due to variation in arc length and shall deliver full current promptly or striking an arc.

2. Welding cable shall have sufficient conductivity to avoid overheating and inadequate current
at the arc and shall be effectively insulated against welding circuit voltage. Earth on ground
connections and circuits shall be secured and adequate to carry the welding currents.

3. Electrode holders shall grip the electrode firmly and with good electrical contact.
4. Approved automatic welding heads may be used with suitable auxiliary handling equipment
to provide automatic instead of manual control of electrode and welding arc.

3.1.6.3 Operators: All welding shall be done by approved certified competent and experienced fully
qualified welding operators accepted by the Owner.

Welder’s certificates shall be provided to owner and all ID shall contain the Certification No. of the
welder on file with owner.

3.1.6.4 Quality of Welds

1. Weld metal shall be solid throughout.

2. There shall be complete fusion between the weld metal and the base metal and
between successive pieces throughout the joint.

3. Welds shall be free from overlap and the base metal free from overcutting and all
craters shall be filled to the full cross section of the welds.

3.2 Preparation of Surfaces and Painting:

3.2.1 General: Remove oil, grease, dirt rust scale and foreign matter completely. Paint in dry weather or under cover.
Apply paint by brush or spray over dry dust free surface per manufacturer's directions. Do not thin paint in excess
of manufacturer's recommendations.

Allow paint to dry before handling of shipment of structural steel: Keep paint at least fifty (50) millimeters away
from weld. Do not paint surfaces to receive fireproofing.

3.2.2 Prime Paint:

3.2.2.1 Surface Preparation: Clean surfaces of loose mill scale, dirt, rust and other foreign matter by
sandblasting; hand tool cleaner. Remove oil and grease with volatile solvents.

3.2.3 Shop Painting : All structural steelwork exposed in finished structures shall be shop painted after sandblasting
except that contact surfaces to be welded shall not be painted prior to welding; bolted shop contact surfaces
shall not be painted, and contact surfaces to be field bolted shall be given a rust inhibitive treatment which shall
be removed prior to assembly. Surfaces against which concrete is to be placed shall not be painted. Material
shall not be loaded for shipment until the paint has dried. No painting shall be performed after the material has
been loaded for shipment.
3.2.4 Field painting:

3.2.4.1 Field paint all bolt heads and nuts, welds, abrasions remaining due to any source, and any portion
of the steel work which is unpainted for any reason. Field paint with primer paint.

3.2.4.2 Surfaces where the shop coat has been damaged shall be retouched using the same paint as the
original shop coat. Welds and adjacent areas shall be promptly cleaned and painted after
acceptance of the welds. After erection, field bolts, nuts and adjacent areas shall be cleaned and
given a coat of the same paint as the original shop coat.

3.2.4.3 The completed steel work shall be cleaned of all foreign materials.
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MR. & MRS. FREDRICO GUZMAN
Lot 9, Blk 17, Ayala Westgrove Heights, Silang, Cavite

3.3 Erection:

3.3.1 Be responsible for accurate setting and levelling of all bearing plates. Furnish templates for accurate setting of
all anchor bolts. Bearing plates shall be leveled on steel wedges or shims or as otherwise detailed. Bearing plates
shall be grouted as specified.

3.3.2 Bracing : All steel structures shall be erected true and plumb and all match marks shall be followed. Temporary
bracings shall be introduced wherever necessary to take care of all loads to which the structures may be
subjected, including erection equipment and the operator of the same. Such bracing shall be left in placed as
long as may be required for safety. Errors in shop fabrication or deformation resulting from handling or
transportation which prevents the proper erection and fitting of parts shall be reported immediately to the Owner's
Engineer so shall be re-fabricated to the requirement of the Specification.

3.3.3 Anchor Bolts shall be of the sizes shown on Drawings and shall be accurately positioned.

3.3.4 Cross Bracings should be tightened properly prior to installation of purlins.

3.3.5 No welding or bolting shall be done until as much of the structure as will be stiffened by welding or bolting has
been properly aligned.

3.3.6 Adequacy of Temporary Connection: As erection progresses, the work shall be securely bolted or welded
sufficiently to take one of all dead load, wind and erection stresses. No permanent bolting or welding shall be
done until as such of the structure as will be stiffened thereby has been properly aligned. Drifting done during
assembly shall be only such as to bring parts into position, and not sufficient to enlarge the holes and disturb the
metal. Burning holes for connections is prohibited.

3.4 Survey:

3.4.1 Make an accurate survey of actual locations of steel members before starting erection work and immediately
upon completion of erection of steel of the entire structure and promptly submit. Should locations vary beyond
allowable tolerances, take necessary corrective measures and modify details and/or procedures as required to
bring the members into proper accurate alignment.

3.5 Inspection and Tests:

3.5.1 Structural Steel material and workmanship subject to inspection at all times, even after erection.

3.5.2 All welds are subject the inspection required by the American Welding Society (AWS). As a minimum
requirement, use the following procedures:

3.5.2.1 For full penetration welds, provide 100 percent testing using ultrasonic methods as described in
AWS.

3.5.2.2 For fillet welds, provide 100 percent visual inspections. If welds are questionable, use non-
destructive testing either ultrasonic or magnetic particle as described in AWS.

3.6 Clearing and Touch Up:

3.6.1 Leave work free from dirt, weld spatten grease and oil. Prime part field connected bolts, welds and damaged
areas of shop applied primer, with one coat of same kind and brand of point used for shop painting to form an
unbroken prime coat ready for finish painting. Before touching up, thoroughly clean areas to be painted of loose
scale, rust and foreign substances by approved cleaning tools and methods.