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SECTION 05120
STRUCTURAL STEEL

PART 1: GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION:

A. This Section includes specifications for manufacturing structural steel canopy

as indicated on the contract documents.

B. Related Work Specified Elsewhere:

1. Section 03300 – Cast in Place Concrete.

2. Section 05500 – Metal Fabrications.

3. Section 09900 – Painting.

1.02 QUALITY CONTROL:

A. Installer Qualifications: A qualified installer who participates in the AISC

Quality Certification Program and is designated an AISC-Certified Erector,
Category CASE CSE.

B. Fabricator Qualifications: A qualified fabricator who participates in the

AISC Quality Certification Program and is designated an AISC-Certified
Plant, Category Cbd Sbd.

C. Welding: Qualify procedures and personnel according to AWS D1.1,

"Structural Welding Code--Steel."

D. Qualifications of Welders: In accordance with the American Welding

Society Standards.

E. Owner may engage an independent testing and inspecting agency to perform

shop tests and inspections and prepare test reports. Provide testing agency
with access to places where structural-steel work is being fabricated or
produced to perform tests and inspections. Correct deficiencies in Work that
test reports and inspections indicate does not comply with the Contract
Documents.

F. Welded Connections: In addition to visual inspection, shop-welded

connections will be tested at the Contractor’s expense and inspected
according to AWS D1.1 and the following inspection procedures, at testing
agency's option: Testing agency shall directly provide Engineer with test

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reports upon completion of testing such as: Magnetic Particle Inspection:

ASTM E 709; performed on root pass and on finished weld. Ultrasonic
Inspection: ASTM E 164. Radiographic Inspection: ASTM E 94.

G. Comply with applicable provisions of the following specifications and

documents:

1. AISC's "Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges."

2. AISC's "Specification for Structural Steel Buildings--Allowable Stress

Design and Plastic Design."

3. AISC's "Specification for the Design of Steel Hollow Structural

Sections."

4. AISC's "Specification for Allowable Stress Design of Single-Angle

Members."

5. RCSC's "Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A 325 or A

490 Bolts."

6. AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code - Steel.

7. ASTM Specifications.

1.03 SUBMITTALS:

A. In accordance with Section 01300, submit the following:

1. Product Data: For each type of product indicated.

2. Shop Drawings: Show fabrication of structural-steel components.

Include details of cuts, connections, holes, and other pertinent data.
Indicate type, size, and length of bolts, distinguishing between shop and
field bolts. Identify pretensioned and slip-critical high-strength bolted
connections.

3. Mill Test Reports: Signed by manufacturers certifying that the

following products comply with requirements: Structural steel
including chemical and physical properties. Bolts, nuts, and washers
including mechanical properties and chemical analysis. Direct-tension
indicators. Tension-control, high-strength bolt-nut-washer assemblies.
Shop primers and paints.

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4. Source quality-control test reports.

5. Loading diagrams and supporting calculations for open-web steel joists

stamped and sealed by a Professional Engineer.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS

A. Structural Steel:

1. W-Shapes: ASTM A 992/A 992M, Grade 50.

2. Channels, Angles: ASTM A 572/A 572M, Grade 50.

3. Plate and Bar: ASTM A 36/A 36M.

4. Steel Pipe: ASTM A 53/A 53M, Type E, Grade B.

B. Bolts, Connectors and Anchors:

1. High-Strength Bolts, Nuts, and Washers: ASTM A 325, Type 1, heavy

hex steel structural bolts; ASTM A 563 heavy hex carbon-steel nuts;
and ASTM F 436 hardened carbon-steel washers.

2. Direct-Tension Indicators: ASTM F 959, Type 325 compressible-

washer type.

3. Finish: Mechanically deposited zinc coating, ASTM B 695, Class 50.

4. Threaded Rods: ASTM A 193/A 193M.

5. Nuts: ASTM A 563 heavy hex carbon steel.

6. Washers: ASTM A 36/A 36M carbon steel.

7. Finish: Hot-dip zinc coating, ASTM A 153/A 153M, Class C.

C. Primer and Paint:

1.
Shop prime steel surfaces and finish paint according to Section 09900
“Painting”.
2.02 FABRICATION

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A. Structural Steel: Fabricate and assemble in shop to greatest extent possible.

Fabricate according to AISC's "Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings
and Bridges" and AISC's "Specification for Structural Steel Buildings--
Allowable Stress Design and Plastic Design."

B. Camber structural-steel members where indicated.

C. Identify high-strength structural steel according to ASTM A 6/ A 6M and

maintain markings until structural steel has been erected.

D. Mark and match-mark materials for field assembly...

E. Thermal Cutting: Perform thermal cutting by machine to greatest extent

possible.

F. Plane thermally cut edges to be welded to comply with requirements in AWS

D1.1.

G. Bolt Holes: Drill or punch standard bolt holes perpendicular to metal

surfaces.

H. Cleaning: Clean and prepare steel surfaces that are to remain unpainted
according to SSPC-SP 1, "Solvent Cleaning."

I. Holes: Provide holes required for securing other work to structural steel and
for passage of other work through steel framing members.

J. Cut, drill, or punch holes perpendicular to steel surfaces. Do not thermally

cut bolt holes or enlarge holes by burning.

K. High-Strength Bolts: Shop install high-strength bolts according to RCSC's

"Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A 325 or A 490 Bolts" for
type of bolt and type of joint specified.

L. Shop weld connections as indicated on plans.

M. Shop prime steel surfaces except the following: Surfaces embedded in

concrete or mortar. Extend priming of partially embedded members to a
depth of 2 inches. Surfaces to be field welded. Surfaces to be high-strength
bolted with slip-critical connections. Surfaces to receive sprayed fire-resistive
materials. Galvanized surfaces.

N. Surface Preparation: Clean surfaces to be painted in accordance with Section

09900, “Painting”.

O. Priming: Immediately after surface preparation, apply primer according to

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manufacturer's written instructions and at rate recommended by SSPC to

provide a dry film thickness of not less than 1.5 mils. Use priming methods
that result in full coverage of joints, corners, edges, and exposed surfaces.

P. Apply two coats of shop paint to inaccessible surfaces after assembly or

erection.

Q. Painting: Apply a 1-coat, nonasphaltic primer complying with SSPC-PS

Guide 7.00, "Painting System Guide 7.00: Guide for Selecting One-Coat
Shop Painting Systems," to provide a dry film thickness of not less than 1.5
mils.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.01 PRODUCT DELIVERY AND STORAGE

A. Store materials to permit easy access for inspection and identification. Keep
steel members off ground and spaced by using pallets, dunnage, or other
supports and spacers. Protect steel members and packaged materials from
erosion and deterioration.

B. Store fasteners in a protected place. Clean and relubricate bolts and nuts that
become dry or rusty before use.

C. Do not store materials on structure in a manner that might cause distortion,

damage, or overload to members or supporting structures. Repair or replace
damaged materials or structures as directed.

3.02 ERECTION

A. The General Contractor shall be responsible for providing suitable access to

the site, proper drainage and firm level bearing, for the hauling and erection
equipment to operate under their own power.

B. Provide temporary shores, guys, braces, and other supports during erection to
keep structural steel secure, plumb, and in alignment against temporary
construction loads and loads equal in intensity to design loads. Remove
temporary supports when permanent structural steel, connections, and bracing
are in place, unless otherwise indicated.

C. Set structural steel accurately in locations and to elevations indicated and

according to AISC's "Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and
Bridges" and "Specification for Structural Steel Buildings--Allowable Stress
Design and Plastic Design."

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D. Maintain erection tolerances of structural steel and architecturally exposed

structural steel within AISC's "Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings
and Bridges."

E. Align and adjust various members forming part of complete frame or structure
before permanently fastening. Before assembly, clean bearing surfaces and
other surfaces that will be in permanent contact with members. Perform
necessary adjustments to compensate for discrepancies in elevations and
alignment.

F. Level and plumb individual members of structure.

G. Make allowances for difference between temperature at time of erection and

mean temperature when structure is completed and in service.

H. Splice members only where indicated.

I. Remove erection bolts on welded, architecturally exposed structural steel; fill

holes with plug welds; and grind smooth at exposed surfaces.

J. Do not use thermal cutting during erection.

K. Field welding shall be performed by a certified welder.

L. Do not enlarge unfair holes in members by burning or using drift pins. Ream
holes that must be enlarged to admit bolts.

3.03 REPAIRS AND PROTECTION

A. Repair damaged galvanized coatings on galvanized items with galvanized

repair paint according to ASTM A 780 and manufacturer's written
instructions.

B. Touchup Painting: After installation, promptly clean, prepare, and prime or

reprime field connections, rust spots, and abraded surfaces of prime-painted
joists and accessories and abutting structural steel.

C. Clean and prepare surfaces by SSPC-SP 2 hand-tool cleaning or SSPC-SP 3

power-tool cleaning.

D. Apply a compatible primer of same type as shop primer used on adjacent

surfaces.

E. Touchup Painting: Cleaning and touchup painting are specified in Section

09900.
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SECTION 05310
STEEL DECK

PART 1: GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION:

A. This Section includes specifications for manufacturing steel canopy roofing

as indicated on the contract documents.

B. Related Work Specified Elsewhere:

1. Section 05120 – Structural Steel.

2. Section 05500 – Metal Fabrications.

1.02 QUALITY CONTROL:

A. Testing Agency Qualifications: An independent agency qualified according

to ASTM E 329 for testing indicated.

B. Welding: Qualified procedures and personnel according to AWS D1.3,

"Structural Welding Code - Sheet Steel."

C. AISI Specifications: Comply with calculated structural characteristics of

steel deck according to AISI's "North American Specification for the Design
of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members."

D. Qualifications of Welders: In accordance with the American Welding

Society Standards.

E. Owner may engage an independent testing and inspecting agency to perform

shop tests and inspections and prepare test reports. Provide testing agency
with access.

F. FMG Listing: Provide steel roof deck evaluated by FMG and listed in its
"Approval Guide, Building Materials" for Class 1 fire rating and Class 1-90
windstorm ratings.

G. Comply with applicable provisions of the following specifications and

documents:

1. AISC's "Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges."

2. AISC's "Specification for Structural Steel Buildings--Allowable Stress

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Design and Plastic Design."

3. AISC's "Specification for the Design of Steel Hollow Structural

Sections."

4. AISC's "Specification for Allowable Stress Design of Single-Angle

Members."

5. RCSC's "Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A 325 or A

490 Bolts."

6. AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code - Steel.

7. AISI’s “American Iron and Steel Institute, Specifications For the Design
of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members”, latest edition.

8. ASTM Specifications.

1.03 SUBMITTALS:

A. In accordance with Section 01300, submit the following:

1. Product Data: For each type of deck, accessory, and product indicated.

2. Shop Drawings: Show layout and types of deck panels, anchorage

details, reinforcing channels, pans, cut deck openings, special jointing,
accessories, and attachments to other construction.

3. Product Certificates: For each type of steel deck, signed by product

manufacturer.

4. Welding certificates.

5. Field quality-control test and inspection reports.

6. Product Test Reports: Based on evaluation of comprehensive tests

performed by a qualified testing agency, indicating that each of the
following complies with requirements: Power-actuated mechanical
fasteners, and Roof deck.

7. Research/Evaluation Reports: For steel deck.

8. Certification of the calculations, connections and or drawings by a

registered Professional Engineer in the State of Virginia.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS

A. Available Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements,

manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work
include, but are not limited to, the following:
1) MBCI Metal Roofing and Wall Systems, 18” wide by 3” deep
22 gauge Double-Lok ® Panel
B. Deck:

1. Galvanized Steel Sheet: ASTM A 792, Structural Steel (SS), Grade 22,
aluminum-zinc alloy coating.

2. Profile Depth: 3 inch high rib x 18 inch wide panel.

3. Design Uncoated-Steel Thickness: As indicated.

4. Span Condition: As indicated.

5. Side Laps: Overlapped or interlocking seam at Contractor's to match

the existing where applicable

C. Accessories:

1. General: Provide manufacturer's standard accessory materials for deck

that comply with requirements indicated.

2. Mechanical Fasteners: Corrosion-resistant, low-velocity, power-

actuated or pneumatically driven carbon-steel fasteners; or self-drilling,
self-threading screws.

3. Flexible Closure Strips: Vulcanized, closed-cell, synthetic rubber.

4. Miscellaneous Sheet Metal Deck Accessories: Galvalume ® Steel

sheet, minimum yield strength of 50,000 psi, not less than 0.0359-inch
design uncoated thickness, of same material and finish as deck; and of
profile indicated or required for application.

5. Galvanizing Repair Paint: ASTM A 780.

6. Repair Paint: Manufacturer's standard rust-inhibitive primer of same

color as primer.

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PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.01 INSTALLATION
A. Install deck panels and accessories according to applicable specifications and
commentary in SDI Publication No. 30, manufacturer's written instructions,
and requirements in this Section.

B. Install temporary shoring before placing deck panels, if required to meet

deflection limitations.

C. Locate deck bundles to prevent overloading of supporting members.

D. Place deck panels on supporting frame and adjust to final position with ends
accurately aligned and bearing on supporting frame before being permanently
fastened. Do not stretch or contract side-lap interlocks.

E. Place deck panels flat and square and fasten to supporting frame without warp
or deflection.

F. Cut and neatly fit deck panels and accessories around openings and other work
projecting through or adjacent to deck.

G. Provide additional reinforcement and closure pieces at openings as required

for strength, continuity of deck, and support of other work, designed by a
professional engineer registered in the state of Virginia.

H. Comply with AWS requirements and procedures for manual shielded metal
arc welding, appearance and quality of welds, and methods used for correcting
welding work.

I. Mechanical fasteners may be used in lieu of welding to fasten deck. Locate

mechanical fasteners and install according to deck manufacturer's written
instructions.

J. Fasten roof-deck panels to steel supporting members using mechanical

fasteners.

K. Side-Lap and Perimeter Edge Fastening: Fasten side laps and perimeter edges
of panels between supports, at intervals specified on the plans and not
exceeding the lesser of 1/2 of the span or 18 inches, and as follows:
Mechanically fasten with self-drilling, No. 10 diameter or larger, carbon-steel
screws. Mechanically clinch or button punch.

L. End Bearing: Install deck ends over supporting frame with a minimum end
bearing of 1-1/2 inches.

M. Miscellaneous Roof-Deck Accessories: Install ridge and valley plates, finish

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strips, end closures, and reinforcing channels according to deck manufacturer's

written instructions. Mechanically fasten to substrate to provide a complete
deck installation.

N. Galvanizing Repairs: Prepare and repair damaged galvanized coatings on

both surfaces of deck with galvanized repair paint according to ASTM A 780
and manufacturer's written instructions.

O. Provide final protection and maintain conditions to ensure that steel deck is
without damage or deterioration at time of Substantial Completion.

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SECTION 05500

METAL FABRICATIONS

PART 1: GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION:

A. This Section includes specifications for manufacturing the steel canopy as

indicated on the contract documents.

B. Related Work Specified Elsewhere:

1. Section 05120 – Structural Steel.

1.02 QUALITY CONTROL:

A. Qualifications of Welders: In accordance with the American Welding

Society Standards.

B. Comply with applicable provisions of the following specifications and

documents:

1. Steel Structures Painting Council (SSPC): Painting Manual.

2. AISC-02: Manual of Steel Construction Allowable Stress Design.

3. AISC S303: Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges.

4. AISC S329: Allowable Stress Design Specification for Structural Joints

Using ASTM A325 or ASTM A490 Bolts."

5. AISC S335: Specification for Structural Steel Buildings - Allowable

Stress Design and Plastic Design."

6. American Welding Society (AWS): D1.1 Structural Welding Code -

Steel.

7. National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers (NAAMM):

Standards.

8. ASTM Specifications.

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1.03 SUBMITTALS:

A. In accordance with Section 01300, submit the following:

1. Product Data: For each type of deck, accessory, and product indicated.

2. Shop Drawings: Show layout and types of deck panels, anchorage

details, reinforcing channels, pans, cut deck openings, special jointing,
accessories, and attachments to other construction.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS

1. Steel Plates, Shapes and Bars: ASTM A 36.

2. Rolled Steel Floor Plates: ASTM A 786.

3. Steel Tubing: ASTM A 500 or A 501.

4. Uncoated Structural Steel Sheet: ASTM A 611 or A 570.

5. Uncoated Steel Sheet: ASTM A 366 or A 569.

6. Galvanized Steel Sheet, Structural Quality: ASTM A 446, Grade A,

G90.

7. Galvanized Steel Sheet, Commercial Quality: ASTM A 526, G90.

8. Steel Pipe, Black Finish: ASTM A 53.

9. Steel Pipe, Galvanized Finish: ASTM A 53.

10. Gray Iron Castings: ASTM A 48, Class 30.

11. Malleable Iron Castings: ASTM A 47, Grade 32510.

12. Reinforcing Bars: ASTM A 615, Grade 60.

13. Brackets, Flanges, and Anchors: Cast or formed metal.

14. Concrete Inserts: Threaded or wedge type.

15. Welding Rods and Bare Electrodes: AWS specifications.

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16. Zinc-Coating: Hot-dip galvanized coating for materials in exterior

assemblies or exterior walls

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.01 FABRICATION

A. General: Shop assemble work in largest practical sections; minimize field

connections. Grind smooth parts exposed to view; remove weld marks and
leave free of fabrication marks. Miter corners and edges unless otherwise
shown. Make members true to length so assembling may be done without
fillers. Bends, twists, open joints in finished members, or projecting edges or
corners at connections will not be permitted. Miter, cope, and block carefully
to produce tight hairline joints. Provide lugs, clips, connections, bolts, and
fastenings necessary to complete fabrication.

B. Treat all areas burned off or damaged during fabrication with specified repair
compound.

C. Reinforcement: Provide proper reinforcement for hardware, and other

fabricated metal work, as required.

D. Welding: Use sequence welding to minimize distortion and heat stresses.

Weld by shielded electric arc process per AWS. Use continuous welding
along entire area of contact, except where spot welding is permitted. Grind all
welds smooth on exposed surfaces. Spot welding not permitted on exposed
surfaces.

E. Surface Preparation For Paint: Clean surfaces of loose mill scale, dirt, rust,
and other foreign matter by use of suitable tools per SSPC SP-6. Remove oil
and grease with suitable volatile solvents per SSPC SP-1.

F. General: Apply paint in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.

Product: Carboline 859 Organic Zinc, 3-5 Mils thickness, or approved equal.
Shop Coat: Apply to steel surfaces. Do not shop coat surfaces and edges
requiring field welding; keep shop coat at least 2 inches away.

G. Workmanship: Set work plumb and true; properly assemble and erect in a
rigid and workmanlike manner. Do cutting, punching, drilling and tapping for
attachment of other work coming into contact with fabricated metal work
where indicated or as directed. Do necessary cutting, drilling, and fitting for
installation of fabricated metal work. Execute drilling, cutting, and fitting
carefully; when required, fit work at job before finishing. No burning in field
permitted. Replace, or repair parts damaged or injured during erection in an
acceptable manner. Drill holes for fasteners to exact diameter as

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recommended by fastener manufacturer. Oversized holes or holes not

properly located that produce misalignment of fastener will be rejected.

H. Field Touch-up: Touch-up damaged surfaces and field welds of steel,

scheduled to be painted, per SSPC standards.

END OF SECTION

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