Structural Steel Alignment & Bolt Tightening
Aramco QC Notes Level-10
Document Review
Material Receiving
Installation
Pre-commissioning
Type of Bolt Joint
Methods of Bolt Tightening
STRUCTURAL STEEL – (SATIP-M-001-01)
Document Review
- Procedure for Tightening of High Strength Bolted Connections
- Procedure for localized heating for warpage repair
- Procedure for Steel pile driving
- Procedure for structural welding
Material Receiving
- Structural Steel Shapes and Plates
- Bolts, Nuts and Washers
- Fabricated Steel Structures
- Storage, Handling & Preservation
Installation
- Inspection of Support Foundation prior to Structural or Equipment Installation
- Structural Alignment prior to Grouting
- Final Bolt Tightening Inspection and Testing
- Inspect Access Structure Installation
Pre-commissioning
- Structural Re-instatement / Final Punch Listing
Type of Bolt Joint
- Snug Tight
- Pre-tensioned
- Slip Critical
Methods of Bolt Tightening
- Turn-Off-Nut
- Twist-Off-Bolt
- Direct Tension Indicator (DTI)
- Calibrated Wrench
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