It's a must read for QC Civil Inspectors

1. TECHNICAL SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE (CIVIL)
CIVIL INSPECTION ENGINEER
ABS GROUP
SAUDI ARABIAN COMPANY LTD

2. AGENDA
 Description of International Standards
 Description of Saudi Aramco Standards
 Definition of SATIPs & SAICs
 Benefits of SATIPs & SAICs
 Technical Skills/Knowledge (Civil)
 Sample of SATIPs & Checklist

3. DESCRIPTION OF INTERNATIONAL
STANDARDS
• ASTM: American Society for Testing and
Materials
• ACI: American Concrete Institute
• AASHTO: American Association of State
Highways and Transportation Officials
• CRSI: Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute
• AISC: American Institute of Steel Construction
• ANSI: American National Standards Institute
• ASCE: American Society of Civil Engineers

4. DESCRIPTION OF INTERNATIONAL
STANDARDS
• AWS: American Welding Society
• CMAA: Crane Manufacturers Associations of
America
• ICBO: International Conference of Building
Officials
• UBC: Uniform Building Code
• NFPA: National Fire Protection Association
• UL: Underwriters Laboratories

5. SAUDI ARAMCO STANDARDS
• SAES: Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards
• SAEP: Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedures
• SAMSS: Saudi Aramco Material System
Specifications
• SABP: Saudi Aramco Best Practice
• SAPS: Saudi Aramco Product Specifications
• GI: General Instructions
• SASO: Saudi Arabian Standards Organization
• SAIP: Saudi Aramco Inspection Procedure
• Schedule Q: Inspection Document

6. DEFINITION OF
SATIP & SAIC
• SATIP – Saudi Aramco Typical Inspection Plan:
A listing of the various required inspection and
testing activities and their phases’ sequence for
a specific work item
• SAIC – Saudi Aramco Inspection Checklist:
A listing of visual inspection checkpoints based
on Saudi Aramco standards

7. DEFINITION OF
SATIP & SAIC
Inspection Classes:
W1 = 100% Witness Inspection/Test
W2 = Sample Witness Inspection/Test
H1 = 100% Hold Point for QC Inspection or Test
H2 = Sample Hold Point for QC Inspection or Test
R1 = 100% Review of Documents
R2 = Sample Review of Documents
RH1 = 100% Review and Approval of Documents
RH2 = Sample Review and Approval of Documents
S = Surveillance
Witness: QA/QC organization shall be notified of the timing of Inspection or test in
advance. However, the inspection or test shall be performed as scheduled if the QA/QC
organization representative is not present.
Hold: QA/QC organization shall be notified of the timing of inspection or test in
advance. Inspection or test shall not be carried out without the QA/QC organization
representative in attendance.
Surveillance: QA/QC organization to monitor work in progress without notice from
Construction Organization

8. BENEFITS ;
TIPS & CHECKLISTS INITIATIVE
• Minimize time required to prepare I&TPs
• Reduce or eliminate lengthy reviews
• Standardize SATIPs and SAICs for all projects
• Optimize the QC process
• Optimize utilization of resources
• Streamline & hasten data collection in e-logbook

9. TECHNICAL SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE (CIVIL)
MATERIAL INSPECTION
Inspection Services – General
Description SA
Standards
International
Standards
EARTH WORK
Fill Material:
• Gravel, sand and/or marl materials-maximum size shall be 75mm SAES-A-114
Sec. 6.2.1
ASTM C136
(Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse
Aggregates)
• Delivered fill materials shall be free of organic material, trash, or other
unsatisfactory materials
SAES-A-114
Sec. 6.2.1
ASTM C136
(Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse
Aggregates)
Select Fill Material:
• Maximum size of sand and gravel materials being received shall be
50mm diameter particles
SAES-A-114
Sec. 6.2.2
ASTM C136
(Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse
Aggregates)
• Delivered fill materials shall be free of organic material, trash, or other
unsatisfactory materials
SAES-A-114
Sec. 6.2.2
ASTM C136
(Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse
Aggregates)
Marl Cap Materials:
• Maximum size of marl materials being received shall be 75mm
Delivered fill materials shall be free of organic material, trash, or other
unsatisfactory materials
SAES-A-114
Sec. 6.2.1
ASTM C136
(Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse
Aggregates)

10. TECHNICAL SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE (CIVIL)
MATERIAL INSPECTION
Inspection Services – General
Description SA
Standards
International
Standards
Dune Sand:
wind-deposited sand consisting of relatively single-sized particles
generally passing the #16 sieve (1.18 mm) and usually containing less
than 10% soil particles passing the #200 sieve (0.074 mm)
SAES-A-114
Sec 4
ASTM C136
(Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse
Aggregates)
CONCRETE WORK MATERIAL
Epoxy Coated Steel Bars and Embedded Items Receiving Inspection
• Cracking or disbonding of the (FBE) coating on the outside radius of
the bent bars visible to a person with normal or corrected vision shall be
considered cause for rejection of the coated steel reinforcing bars.
(ASTM A775, Sec. 8.3.2)
09-SAMSS-106
Sec. III.B
(ASTM A775, Sec. 8.3.2)
• All damaged coating due to fabrication or handling shall be repaired
with patching material. (ASTM A775, Sec. 11.2).
09-SAMSS-106
Sec. III.B
(ASTM A775, Sec. 11.2)
• When the extent of damaged coating exceeds 2 % of the surface area
of the coated steel reinforcing bar in any 0.3–m (1–ft) length, the coated
bar should be rejected. (ASTM A775, Sec. XI.3.8)
09-SAMSS-106
Sec. III.B
(ASTM A775, Sec. XI.3.8)

11. TECHNICAL SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE (CIVIL)
MATERIAL INSPECTION
Inspection Services – General
Description SA
Standards
International
Standards
Cast-in-Place Ready Mix Concrete Receiving Inspection
• Concrete shall be discharged from the mixer within 90 minutes or 300
revolutions of the mixer from the time the mixing water was added.
ASTM C-94, Sec. 11.7.
09-SAMSS-097
Sec. 11
ASTM C-94, Sec. 11.7.
• Concrete delivered at a temperature in excess of 32°C or that fails to
maintain a temperature of 32°C until used, shall be rejected.
09-SAMSS-097
Sec. 11.5
• Concrete Coating and Repair Materials Receiving SAES-H-003
ASPHALT PAVING MATERIAL
Subbase and Aggregate Base Course Material Receiving Inspection
• No oversize materials shall be present to the materials being delivered.
Oversize for each class are: Subbase Material Class A > 2½“, Subbase
Material Class B > 2“, Base Material Class A > 2½“, Base Material Class
B > 1½”
SAES-Q-006
Table 6
• Acceptable test reports of aggregate base course and subbase
materials being delivered shall be available either during delivery or prior
to actual delivery.
SAES-Q-006
Sec. 5.2.1

12. TECHNICAL SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE (CIVIL)
MATERIAL INSPECTION
Inspection Services – General
Description SA
Standards
International
Standards
• The labortory California Bearing Ratio (CBR) per ASTM D1883 or
AASHTO T-193 shall conform to:
Sub-base Classes Base Classes
A B A B
Compaction Criteria
@ 95% of D1557* 25min 25min n.a. n.a.
@100% of D1557* na na 100min 50min
SAES-Q-006
Sec. 5.2.1
Table 8
ASTM D1883 or
AASHTO T-193,
ASTM D1557
• Asphalt bitumen shall be penetration grade 60-70, conforming to
Saudi Aramco Product Specification A-970:
SAES-Q-006
Sec. 5.3.1.1
NON SHRINK AND EPOXY GROUT MATERIAL
Cement Based Non-Shrink Grouting & Epoxy Grout
• The compressive strength of prepackaged cement based noncatalyzed
nonmetallic aggregate grout shall be 35MPa (5,000psi) at 28 days.
SAES-Q-010
Sec. 4.2.1
• The epoxy grout contain resin, hardener and aggregate and shall be
properly labeled, including batch numbers, shelf life and storage
requirements.
SAES-Q-011
Sec. 5.1.4.5

13. TECHNICAL SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE (CIVIL)
MATERIAL INSPECTION
Inspection Services – General
Description SA
Standards
International
Standards
MASONRY BUILDING MATERIAL
Masonry Materials Receiving and Storage Inspection
• Permissible Variations in individual Unit/Brick dimensions:
1. Standard units shall be + 3.2mm
2. Particular Featured units shall be + 1.6mm from required dimensions.
(ASTM C90, Sec. 6.2.1)
09-SAMSS-016
Sec. 3.2
(ASTM C90, Sec. 6.2.1)
• Horizontal joint reinforcement's longitudinal wires shall be not less
than 3.76mm (0.148 inches) diameter nor more than one half the
mortar bed joint thickness.
1997 UBC
Sec. 21.1003.2
• Horizontal joint reinforcement's corrosion protection shall be in the
form of 0.45kg/m2 (1.5 ounces/foot2) of hot dipped zinc coating or
FBE coating per 09-SAMSS-106.
1997 UBC
Sec. 21.1010.5
STEEL STRUCTURE MATERIAL
• Mill test reports for the structural materials are furnished and verified
to conform to the requirements of the applicable specification.
12-SAMSS-005
Sec. I
• Structural shapes, plates, and bars shall be
i) ASTM-A36/A36M (For plts, bars, C,M and L shapes)
ii) ASTM-A572/A572M or A992/A992M for WT and W shapes
12-SAMSS-007
Sec. 4.2
ASTM-A36/A36M,
ASTM-A572/A572M or
A992/A992M

14. TECHNICAL SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE (CIVIL)
REVIEW OF TEST REPORTS
Inspection Services – General
Description SA
Standards
International
Standards
EARTH WORK MATERIAL TEST REPORT REVIEW
Fill Material:
• Retained on 75mm sieve shall be zero.
Note 1: If ½ of lift thickness is less than 75mm, max. size shall not
exceed ½ of lift thickness. Note 2: Atterberg Limits not required for
Fill materials.
SAES-A-114
Sec. 6.2.1
ASTM C136
(Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse
Aggregates)
Select Fill Material:
•Amount (of material) passing 50mm sieve shall be 100%. Sec. 6.2.2 ASTM C136
(Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse
Aggregates)
•Amount (of material) passing #200 sieve shall be between 0-20% Sec. 6.2.2 ASTM C136
(Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse
Aggregates)
Portion passing the #40 sieve -Liquid Limit (LL) shall be between 0 -
35. Note Liquid Limit Tests are not required if material has less than
15% fines (passing #200 sieve).
Sec. 6.2.2 ASTM C136
(Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse
Aggregates)
Portion passing the #40 sieve- Plasticity Index (PI) shall be 0 - 12%.
Note: Plasticity Index Tests are not required if material has less than
15% fines (passing #200 sieve).
Sec. 6.2.2 ASTM C136
(Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse
Aggregates)

15. TECHNICAL SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE (CIVIL)
REVIEW OF TEST REPORTS
Inspection Services – General
Description SA
Standards
International
Standards
Marl Cap Materials:
• No material shall be retained on 75mm sieve.
Note 1:If ½ of lift thickness is less than 75mm, maximum size shall not
exceed ½ of lift thickness.
Sec. 6.3.2.10 ASTM C136
(Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse
Aggregates)
• Amount of passing #200 sieve shall be between 11-35%.
Liquid Limit (LL) shall be between 0 – 35 & Plasticity Index (PI) shall
be between 0-12%.
Note: Liquid Limit and Plasticity Index tests are not required if material
has less than 15% fines (passing #200 sieve).
Sec. 6.3.2.10 ASTM C136
(Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse
Aggregates)
Dune Sand:
passing the #16 sieve (1.18 mm) and usually containing less than 10%
soil particles passing the #200 sieve (0.074 mm)
Sec 4 ASTM C136
(Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse
Aggregates)
CONCRETE MATERIAL TEST REPORT REVIEW
The Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) and pH value of mixing water shall
be: TDS = 500 max weekly, pH = 8 max & 6 min
09-SAMSS-097
Table B
The combined grading of coarse aggregate shall comply with ASTM C-
33, Table 2
09-SAMSS-088
Sec. IV.B
ASTM C-33, Table 2

16. TECHNICAL SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE (CIVIL)
REVIEW OF TEST REPORTS
Inspection Services – General
Description SA
Standards
International
Standards
• The batch plants weighing scales (cement, aggregates, water meter and
admixture dispensers) shall be calibrated no less than three times a year
by Saudi Aramco approved calibration agency.
09-SAMSS-097 Sec.
9.3
• The type of cement shall be specified in the mix design submittal and
shall be from a Saudi Aramco approved supplier.
09-SAMSS-097
Sec. 5.1.1
• Silica fume, when used, shall not be less than 7% by weight of cement
as a replacement.
09-SAMSS-097
Sec. 5.1.1
• Structural Concrete shall have a cement content of 370Kg/m3
maximum to 350Kg/m3 minimum, a water cement ratio of 0.4
maximum and a 28 day minimum concrete strength of 28MPa 4000psi).
09-SAMSS-097
Sec. 4.4.1
• Non-structural Concrete shall have a minimum cement content of
250Kg/m3, a maximum water cement ratio of 0.6 and a minimum 28
day concrete strength of 14MPa (2000psi).
09-SAMSS-097
Sec. 4.4.1
ASPHALT CONCRETE MATERIAL TEST REPORT REVIEW
• Gradation of Asphalt Base & Wearing Course Materials shall be as
per SAES-Q-006
Sec. 5.5.1.B.1 Table.
SAES-Q-006
Sec. 5.5.1.B.1 Table

17. TECHNICAL SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE (CIVIL)
REVIEW OF TEST REPORTS
Inspection Services – General
Description SA
Standards
International
Standards
• The Physical Requirements for the Combined mineral aggregate in asphalt
mixes: Base Course Mix & Wearing course mix
Plasticity Index (ASTM D4318) 6 max, & PI= 3 max for wearing course
mix
Loss by Abrasion 40 max. (for both)
Thin/Elongated 5% max, (for both)
Soundness Using MgSO4 25% max. (for both)
Sand Equivalent 50% min. (for both)
SAES-Q-006
Sec. 5.5.1.B.3
Table
• All weighing scales for mineral aggregates and bitumen and temperature
gauges and thermometers shall be calibrated and certified within the 6-month
period before use by one of Saudi Aramco approved calibration agencies.
SAES-Q-006
Sec. 5.5.4.4
ASTM D4318
• Gradation of subbase and base materials shall conform to SAES-Q-006 Sec.
5.2.1Table 6.
SAES-Q-006
Sec. 5.2.1
Table 6
• Liquid limit & Plasticity index requirement
Sub-base Classes Base Classes
A B A B
Liquid Limit (ASTM D4318) - 25 max - 25 max
Plasticity Index (ASTM D4318) - 6 max 6 max 6 max
SAES-Q-006
Sec. 5.2.1
Table 7

18. TECHNICAL SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE (CIVIL)
REVIEW OF TEST REPORTS
Inspection Services – General
Description SA
Standards
International
Standards
• The labortory California Bearing Ratio (CBR) per ASTM D1883 or
AASHTO T-193 shall conform to
Sub-base Classes Base Classes
A B A B
Compaction Criteria @ 95% of D1557 25min 25min n.a. n.a.
@100% of D1557 na na 100min 50min
SAES-Q-006
Sec. 5.2.1
Table 8
• Asphalt bitumen shall be penetration grade 60-70, conforming to Saudi
Aramco Product Specification A-970.
SAES-Q-006
Sec. 5.3.1.1
• Combined Sieve Analysis of mineral Aggregates shall conform to the
following percentage passing as shown below:
SAES-Q-006
Sec. 5.5.1.B.1
• The physical test requirements for the combined grading of base course and
wearing course aggregates shall conform to the following:
Sand Equivalent 50 min.
Plasticity Index 6 max. (base course)
Plasticity Index 3 max. (wearing course)
SAES-Q-006
Sec. 5.5.1.B.3
• Bituminous Mixtures shall conform to SAES-Q-006
Sec. 5.5.2.1

19. TECHNICAL SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE (CIVIL)
REVIEW OF TEST REPORTS
Inspection Services – General
Description SA
Standards
International
Standards
• The Job Mix Formula and the Combined Base Course, Wearing Course
mineral aggregates and asphalt shall conform to following:
Mineral aggregates shall consitute 93-96% of the asphalt-concrete. Asphalt
Binder shall constitute 4-7% of the asphalt-concrete.
SAES-Q-006
Sec. 5.5.1.B.1
•Asphalt Job Mix shall conform to: SAES-Q-006
Sec. 5.5.2.1
NON SHRINK AND EPOXY GROUT TEST REPORT REVIEW
• Minimum Compressive Strength of pre-packaged cement based grout at 28
days shall be 34.5MPa (5,000psi).
SAES-Q-010
Sec. 4.2.1
• Make 2 sets of 3 test cubes in the field each day grout is mixed and placed. SAES-Q-010
Sec. 3.2
• The total dissolved solids in the mixing water shall not exceed 500ppm SAES-Q-010
Sec. 5.2

20. TECHNICAL SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE (CIVIL)
REVIEW OF TEST REPORTS
Inspection Services – General
Description SA
Standards
International
Standards
MASONRY BUILDING MATERIAL TEST REPORT REVIEW
• The average compressive strength, on the average net area of 3 CMU units
shall be at least 1900psi (13.1MPa) and at least 1700psi for one unit. (ASTM
C90, Table 2)
09-SAMSS-016
Sec. 3.2
ASTM C90,
Table 2
• The mixing water for mortar shall have a total dissolved solids content less
than 500ppm and the pH value shall be between 6.0 and 8.0, both shall be tested
weekly.
09-SAMSS-097
Sec. 5.1.3.1
• Horizontal joint reinforcement wire shall have a tensile strength of 517MPa
(75,000psi) minimum; a Yield Strength of 414MPa (60,000psi) minimum with a
reduction of cross section at failure of 30% minimum; For wire testing at over
689MPa (100,000psi) the reduction shall be at least 25% at failure.
1997 UBC
Sec. 21.1004.1
STEEL STRUCTURE MATERIAL TEST REPORT REVIEW
• Review of procedure to identify the use of ASTM A325 or A490 bolts for all
primary structural connections.
12-SAMSS-008
Sec. 1
ASTM A325 ASTM A490
• Review of procedure stated the installation requirements and method on how
to apply the tightening of bolted parts using the applicable method
12-SAMSS-008
Sec. 1
ASTM A325 ASTM A490

21. TECHNICAL SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE (CIVIL)
EARTH WORK ACTIVITY
Inspection Services – General
Description SA
Standards
International
Standards
• Fill material shall be placed in lifts not exceeding 200mm in loose depth. Sec. 6.3.2.2 ASTM C136
(Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse
Aggregates)
• Fill material shall be placed in lifts not exceeding 100mm in loose depth for
hand-operated compaction.
Sec. 6.3.2.2
• Compaction shall begin only after the fill or backfill has been properly placed
and the material to be compacted is at the proper moisture. content. +/- 3% of
the optimum moisture content per ASTM D1557 or ASTM D698, whichever is
applicable.
Sec. 6.3.2.7
ASTM D1557
(Laboratory Compaction
Characteristics of Soil Using Modified
Effort 56,000 ft-lbf/ft³ (2700 KN-
M/M³) or ASTM D698
• Fill or backfill placed beneath footings, grade beams, mats, buildings or
process areas shall be compacted to at least 90% of the maximum Modified
Proctor density as determined by ASTM D1557.
Sec. 6.3.2.5
ASTM D1557
• For cohesionless free draining soils, 70% relative density as determined by
ASTM D4253 and ASTM D4254 shall be achieved under footings, grade
beams, mats, buildings or process areas.
Sec. 6.3.2.5 ASTM D4253 (Maximum Index
Density and Unit Weight of Soils Using a
Vibratory Table)
ASTM D4254 (Minimum Index
Density and Unit Weight of Soils and
Calculation of Relative Density
• Under foundations with static loads over 320kPa and foundations for
vibrating or heavy machinery and pavements, 85% of relative density (ASTM
D4253/ASTM D4254) for cohesionless soils or 95% of the maximum density
as determined by ASTM D1557 for cohesive materials
Sec. 6.3.2.5
ASTM D1557, ASTM D4253 &
ASTM D4254

22. TECHNICAL SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE (CIVIL)
EARTH WORK ACTIVITY
Inspection Services – General
Description SA
Standards
International
Standards
• Contractor's testing agency shall be a Saudi ARAMCO approved civil testing
agency.
Sec. 5.1.1
• One Modified Proctor Test per ASTM D1557 with corresponding Proctor
curve shall be performed for each type of fill material or where there is a
change in the type or the source of material
Sec. 6.3.3.1
ASTM D1557
(Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of
Soil Using Modified Effort 56,000 ft-lbf/ft³
(2700 KN- M/M³)
ASTM D1557
• For cohesionless free draining soils, ASTM D4253 Maximum Index Density
and Unit Weight of Soils Using a Vibratory Table and ASTM D4254 Minimum
Index Density and Unit Weight of Soil and Calculation of Relative Density
shall also be performed for each type of cohesionless, free draining material or
where there is a change in the type or the source of material.
Sec. 6.3.2.7
ASTM D4253 (Maximum Index
Density and Unit Weight of Soils Using a
Vibratory Table)
ASTM D4254 (Minimum Index
Density and Unit Weight of Soils and
Calculation of Relative Density
• In-place density shall be determined using one of the following:
1. ASTM D-1556 Sand Cone Method;
2. ASTM D-2167 Rubber Balloon Method;
3. ASTM D-2922 Nuclear Method; or
4. ASTM D-2937 Drive-cylinder.
5. General fill - one test every 5000 ft² (460 m²) of each lift.
Sec. 6.3.3.2
ASTM D-1556, ASTM D-
2167, ASTM D-2922, or
ASTM D-2937

23. TECHNICAL SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE (CIVIL)
EARTH WORK ACTIVITY
Inspection Services – General
Description SA
Standards
International
Standards
•As a minimum, at least one in-place density test must be performed on every
lift of fill and further placement shall not be allowed until the required density
has been achieved.
Sec. 6.3.3.3
• Nuclear density gauges, when used, shall have a valid calibration certificate
per the requirement of ASTM D2922, Sec. A1.2.
Sec. 3.2 ASTM D2922 (Standard Test
Methods for Density of Soils and
Soil-Aggregate in Place by Nuclear
Methods )
• The depth of the test holes shall be no greater than 300mm (12 inches) deep.
(ASTM D 2922, Sec. 1.1) Sec. 3.2
ASTM D2922

24. TECHNICAL SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE (CIVIL)
CONCRETE WORK ACTIVITY
Inspection Services – General
Description SA
Standards
International
Standards
•Irregularities in formwork surfaces measured with a 1.5m straightedge shall
not exceed: 3mm for Class A surfaces exposed to public view; 6mm for Class B
areas to be plastered; 13mm for Class C where appearance does not matter;
25mm for Class D permanently hidden concrete surfaces. (ACI 347, Sec. 3.4,
Table 3.1)
SAES-Q-001
Sec. 8.0
ACI 347, Sec. 3.4, Table 3.1
• Forms shall be thoroughly cleaned of all dirt, mortar and foreign matter and
coated with a release agent before each use. (ACI 347 Sec. 3.2.5.1)
SAES-Q-001
Sec. 8.0
ACI 347 Sec. 3.2.5.1
• A plasticized sheet vapor barrier shall be placed beneath and around the sides
of concrete that is placed where bitumen or coal tar epoxy cannot be applied.
SAES-Q-001
Sec. 11.3
• A plasticized sheet vapor barrier, minimum 0.15mm thick, shall be placed
beneath slabs on grade except for exterior sidewalks.
SAES-Q-001
Sec. 11.2
• The minimum concrete cover shall be measured from the outer most rebar
(tie bar)
SAES-Q-001
Sec. 5.8
• No sign of damage or cracking of epoxy coating shall exist; All field cut ends
of rebar be re-touched with approved Epoxy Coating Material.
SAES-Q-001
Sec. 5.6
• Minimum clear distance from anchor bolts or sleeves to edge of concrete
shall be 100mm.
SAES-Q-005
Sec. 4.8.6

25. TECHNICAL SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE (CIVIL)
CONCRETE WORK ACTIVITY
Inspection Services – General
Description SA
Standards
International
Standards
•Anchor bolt metallic sleeves are not allowed. SAES-Q-005
Sec. 4.8.6
• Anchor bolts shall not be in contact with reinforcing steel.
• Variation in dimension between the centers of adjacent anchor bolt within
and anchor bolt group shall be equal to or less than 3mm. (AISC 7.5.1a)
SAES-Q-005
Sec. 4.8.2
• Variation in elevation of the tops of anchor bolts shall be equal to or less
than ±13mm. (AISC 7.5.1c)
SAES-Q-005
Sec. 4.8.2
• Anchor bolt projection above the top of concrete is computed as follows:
Single Nuts:
Thickness of grout + thickness of base plate (or height of anchor bolt
chair above the top of grout) + 1.5 x diameter of anchor bolt
Double Nuts:
Thickness of grout + thickness of base plate (or height of anchor bolt
chair above the top of grout) + 2.5 x diameter of anchor bolt
SABP Q-001
Sec. 6.2.4
• The thread length required at the top of the anchor bolt must be sufficient to
accommodate two nuts and about ½ of the anchor bolt diameter projecting
above the top nut. Normally a thread length of about 3 bolt diameters of will
be sufficient to provide some tolerance for errors in the elevation of the
anchor bolt placement in the field
SABP Q-001
Sec. 6.2.5

26. TECHNICAL SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE (CIVIL)
CONCRETE WORK ACTIVITY
Inspection Services – General
Description SA
Standards
International
Standards
•A plasticized sheet vapor barrier, minimum 0.15mm (6mils) in thickness or a
50mm sub-slab (lean concrete) shall be placed beneath concrete foundations.
SAES-Q-001
Sec. 11.2
• Concrete shall not be dropped freely where reinforcing will cause segregation
nor where it would fall freely for more than 1 meter.
SAES-Q-001
Sec. 7.7
• Vibrators for concrete compaction should be equipped with rubber or non-
metalic vibrator heads. (ASTM A775/A775M, Sec. XI3.15).
09-SAMSS-106
Sec. V
ASTM A775/A775M, Sec.
XI3.15
• Place concrete in layers not to exceed 450mm thick and consolidate.
(ACI 301, Sec. 8.3.1.3).
SAES-Q-001
Sec. 3.2
ACI 301, Sec. 8.3.1.3
• Precast concrete or mortar spacing blocks or bar supports are prohibited. SAES-Q-001
Sec. 7.11
• Maximum total dissolved solids in water used for moist curing shall not
exceed 1000 parts per million.
SAES-Q-001
Sec. 10.2
•Water curing shall be continuous until the compressive strength has reached
70% of the specified strength, but not less than 7 days after placement.
SAES-Q-001
Sec. 10.3
• Continuous water cure can be provided by covering with wet burlap and
plastic; The saturated burlap shall be covered with a plasticized sheet vapor
barrier, minimum 0.15 mm (6 mils) in thickness (Polyethylene Sheeting).
SAES-Q-001
Sec. 10.4

27. TECHNICAL SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE (CIVIL)
CONCRETE WORK ACTIVITY
Inspection Services – General
Description SA
Standards
International
Standards
• All concrete surfaces in direct contact with earth shall be coated with two
coats of coal tar or bitumen coating consisting of two coats APCS-3 Coal Tar
Epoxy Coating System for Immersion Service or APCS-10 Bituminous Paint
for Moderate Temperatures in Buried or Immersion Service. APCS-10 shall
not be used where soil is contaminated with hydrocarbons. Dry Film Thickness
Requirements:
APCS-3: 2 or more coats; 300μm max/coat, Total System 400μm (Min) 600
μm (Max)
APCS-10: Minimum 2 coats, minimum 750μm Total system.
SAES-Q-001
Sec. 11.4
• All surface defects such as cracks or honey-combing shall be filled with
mortar consisting of 1 part Portland Cement of the type specified for the job
and 2.5 parts fine sand and ground in smooth with a trowel or carborundum
grind stone float. (ACI 515.1R, Sec. 3.2.1)
Note: Proprietary compounds may be used in lieu of mortar in accordance
with the manufacturer's recommendations and with prior approval of the S.
ARAMCO representative.
SAES-Q-001
Sec. 3.2
ACI 515.1R, Sec. 3.2.1

28. TECHNICAL SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE (CIVIL)
CONCRETE PROTECTION COATING SYSTEM ACTIVITY
Inspection Services – General
Description SA
Standards
International
Standards
•Coating materials used at a construction site must be covered with appropriate
canvas, tarpaulins or equivalent for a temporary storage period not to exceed 14
days.
SAES-H-100
Sec. 6.2
• New concrete shall be cured for a minimum of 28 days prior to coating.
Shorter cure times shall only be allowed if the concrete passes either ASTM
D4263 Concrete Moisture Content by the Plastic Sheet Method or by the
Elcometer conductivity test.
SAES-H-003
Sec. 5.1.1, 5.1.2
& 5.1.3
• Atmospheric relative humidity shall be less than 85% during surface
preparations for coating.
SAES-H-003
Sec. 5.2.1
• Cracks less than 10 mm wide and holes not exceeding 10 mm in diameter
shall be filled using a qualified epoxy filler or grout before applying
primer/sealer to the surface.
SAES-H-003
Sec. 5.4.1
• Surface temperature above 10°C (50°F) and 3°C (5°F) above dew point;
Surfaces shall be dry; Winds low to moderate.
SAES-H-003
Sec. 5.9

29. TECHNICAL SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE (CIVIL)
ASPHALT CONCRETE ACTIVITY
Inspection Services – General
Description SA
Standards
International
Standards
•The entire subgrade shall be compacted to not less than 95% of the maximum
dry density (ASTM D1557) while within 1.5% of the optimum moisture
content (for cohesive soils) or to 85% of relative density (ASTM
D4253/D4254) (for cohensionless soils).
SAES-Q-006
Sec. 5.1
• The rolling shall continue until the subbase is compacted to no less than 95%
of the maximum laboratory dry density (per ASTM D-1557 or AASHTO T-
180) for the full layer depth.
SAES-Q-006
Sec. 5.2.2.2
• The rolling shall continue until the base materials are compacted to no less
than 100% of the maximum laboratory dry density (per ASTM D-1557 or
AASHTO T-180) for the full layer depth.
SAES-Q-006
Sec. 5.2.2.2
• Testing shall be conducted at a rate of one test every 2000 ft² (180 m²) of
base or sub-base.
SAES-Q-006
Sec. 5.2.2.2
• Surface of the completed base shall not show any deviation in excess of 6
mm when tested with 3 meter straightedge.
SAES-Q-006
Sec. 5.2.2.3
•A prime coat shall consist of the initial application of liquid asphalt into the
surface of non-asphalt base course.
SAES-Q-006
Sec. 5.4.1.A
• Prior to application of the prime coat the surface shall be cleaned of all loose
dirt and other objectionable materials by means of approved mechanical
sweepers, blower and/or hand brooms.
SAES-Q-006
Sec. 5.4.1.B

30. TECHNICAL SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE (CIVIL)
ASPHALT CONCRETE ACTIVITY
Inspection Services – General
Description SA
Standards
International
Standards
•The prime coat shall be applied uniformly to the surface of the base using a
pressure distributor at a rate between 0.65 and 1.75 litres/m2 and at a
temperature between 500C and 800C for MC-70 and between 650C and 1050C
for MC-250.
SAES-Q-006
Sec. 5.4.1.C
• The prime coat materials shall be applied to a width of 300mm greater on
each side of the road than the specified width of the finished surface.
SAES-Q-006
Sec. 5.4.1.C
• The prime coat shall be allowed to cure for 24 hours or longer, until the coat
penetration into the underlying layer has been approved by the Saudi Aramco
representative.
SAES-Q-006
Sec. 5.4.1.D
• Prime coat is to be applied only when the surface to be treated is dry and the
atmospheric temperature is 160C or above.
SAES-Q-006
Sec. 5.4.1.C
• The tack coat shall be of RC-250 conforming to Saudi Aramco Standard A-
971 or RC-800, conforming to Saudi Aramco Standard A-972, both are to be
applied at or below 70C
SAES-Q-006
Sec. 5.4.2.A
• The tack coat shall be applied on paved surfaces and vertical surfaces which
will be in contact with the asphalt paving by means of a bitumen distributor at
a maximum rate of 0.25 liters/m2.
SAES-Q-006
Sec. 5.4.2.C

31. TECHNICAL SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE (CIVIL)
ASPHALT CONCRETE ACTIVITY
Inspection Services – General
Description SA
Standards
International
Standards
•Tack coats shall not be placed during rain, on a moist surface when the air or
surface temperature is below 16C.
SAES-Q-006
Sec. 5.4.2.C
• If application of the surface course is delayed by more than 3 days, or if dirt,
sand, or other impurities have contaminated the tack coat, then a new tack coat
shall be applied after the original one has been swept clean.
SAES-Q-006
Sec. 5.4.2.C
•Asphalt bitumen shall be penetration grade 60-70, conforming to Saudi
Aramco Product Specification A-970
SAES-Q-006
Sec. 5.3.1.1
• Conventional asphalt mix temperature shall be between 139ºC and 163ºC
when it leaves the batch plant.
SAES-Q-006
Sec. 5.5.3.A
• The hot mix asphalt concrete material shall not be accepted unless it has a
temperature of at least 139°C at the time of spreading and compaction. SAES-Q-006
Sec. 5.5.3.A
• Bituminous asphalt mixtures shall be tested for extraction, gradation and
marshall properties, as per the daily production rates as shown below:
Quantity Extraction/Grading Marshall Properties
0 to 500 tons 1 test per 200 tons 1 test per 250 tons
501 to 800tons 1 test per 250 tons 1 test per 300 tons
801 and above 1 test per 300 tons 1 test per 400 tons
SAES-Q-006
Sec. 5.5.4.2

32. TECHNICAL SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE (CIVIL)
ASPHALT CONCRETE ACTIVITY
Inspection Services – General
Description SA
Standards
International
Standards
•Cores for density and thickness test shall be taken daily from previous days
production at the rate listed:
For 0 to 4000m2 - 1 core per 600 m2;
For 4000 m2 to 20,000 m2 - 1 core per 900 m2;
For more than 20,000m2 - 1 core per 12,000 m2.
SAES Q-006
Sec. 5.5.4.3
• Measurement of any cores shall not be less than 10mm or 15% of the design
thickness, whichever is less.
SAES Q-006
Sec. 5.5.4.6.B
• Core compaction requirements shall be equal to or greater than 96% of
Marshall density (ASTM D-2726/ASTM D1559) using samples taken at the
road site.
SAES Q-006
Sec. 5.5.3.B
ASTM D-2726/ASTM D1559

33. TECHNICAL SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE (CIVIL)
MASONRY BLOCK WORK ACTIVITY
Inspection Services – General
Description SA
Standards
International
Standards
• Surfaces to be in contact with mortar or grout shall be clean and free of
deleterious materials.
1997 UBC
Sec. 2104.4.2
• Masonry units shall be dry at the time of placement. 1997 UBC
Sec. 2104.3
• The tops of walls not enclosed or sheltered shall be covered with a strong
weather resistive material at the end of each day or shutdown.
1997 UBC
Sec. 2104.3.1
• Partially completed walls shall be covered at all times when work is not in
progress (to control both temperature and humidity); Covers shall be drapped
over the wall and extend a minimum of 2 feet (600mm) down both sides and
shall be securely held in place.
1997 UBC
Sec. 2104.3.1
• Protection shall be maintain for at least 24 hours after masonry placement
and grouting operations are completed.
1997 UBC
Sec. 2104.3.5
• Grouting of any section of wall shall be completed in one day with no
interruptions greater than one hour.
1997 UBC
Sec. 2104.6.1
• Portland Cement Plaster Mix Proportions shall be: 1 Part Portland Cement;
0.1 Part Slaked Lime;2.25 Parts Fine Sand Aggregate. (ACI 530.1, Sec. 2.6.B.1)
SAES-M-100
Sec. C.3
ACI 530.1, Sec. 2.6.B.1

34. TECHNICAL SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE (CIVIL)
MASONRY BLOCK WORK ACTIVITY
Inspection Services – General
Description SA
Standards
International
Standards
•Coarse grout mix proportions shall be: 1 part Portland cement; 0.1 part slaked
lime; 1-2 parts coarse aggregates. (ACI 530.1, Sec. 2.6B.1)
SAES-M-100
Sec. C.3
ACI 530.1, Sec. 2.6B.1
• Alignments of masonry walls shall be within + 0.5" (12.7mm) for bearing
walls and + 0.75" (19.1mm) for non-bearing walls. (ACI 530.1, Sec. 3.3.G.2.d)
SAES-M-100
Sec. C.3
ACI 530.1, Sec. 3.3.G.2.d
• Levelness of both bedding joints and tops of walls shall be within + 0.25"
(6.4mm) in 10 ft (3.05m) or + 0.5" (12.7mm) maximum. (ACI 530.1, Sec.
3.3.G.2.a)
SAES-M-100
Sec. C.3
ACI 530.1, Sec. 3.3.G.2.a
• Plumbness of masonry walls shall be + 0.25"/10' (6.6mm/3.05m) to
+0.375/20' or + 0.5" max. (ACI 530.1, Sec. 3.3.G.2.b)
SAES-M-100
Sec. C.3 ACI 530.1, Sec. 3.3.G.2.b
• Longitudinal reinforcement shall be placed in masonry cells prior to grouting
operations in accordance with the IFC Drawings and secured against
displacement prior to grouting with wire or plastic positioners at intervals not
exceeding 200 reinforcing bar diameters.
1997 UBC
Sec. 2104.5
• The tolerance on the longitudinal placement of reinforcement shall be
+50mm (2")
1997 UBC
Sec. 2104.5

35. TECHNICAL SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE (CIVIL)
STEEL STRUCTURE WORK ACTIVITY
Inspection Services – General
Description SA
Standards
International
Standards
•The top of concrete foundation shall be a minimum of 150 mm above
finished grade. (Note: Not applicable to instrument stand pipe or pedestals
inside buildings not subjected to washdown water.)
SAES-Q-005
Sec. 4.3.2 (a)
• Vertical Tolerances - For straight compression structural members, the
variation in straightness shall be equal to or less than 1/1000 of the axial length
between points that are laterally supported. (AISC, Code of Standard Practice
for Steel Buildings and Bridges, Para. 6.4.2)
12-SAMSS-008
Sec. I
AISC, Code of Standard
Practice for Steel Buildings and
Bridges, Para. 6.4.2
• The variation in dimensions between the centers of any two anchor bolts
within an anchor bolt group shall be equal to or less than 1/8" (3mm). (AISC
Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges, Para. 7.5.1a)
12-SAMSS-008
Sec. I
AISC Code of Standard
Practice for Steel Buildings
and Bridges, Para. 7.5.1a
• The variation in elevation of the tops of anchor rods shall be equal to or less
than plus or minus 1/2" (13mm). (AISC Code of Standard Practice for Steel
Buildings and Bridges, Para. 7.5.1c)
12-SAMSS-008
Sec. I
AISC Code of Standard
Practice for Steel Buildings
and Bridges, Para. 7.5.1c
• The variation in dimension from the center of any anchor bolt group to the
established column line through that group shall be equal to or less than 1/4"
(6mm). (AISC Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges,
Para. 7.5.1e)
12-SAMSS-008
Sec. I
AISC Code of Standard
Practice for Steel Buildings and
Bridges, Para. 7.5.1e

36. TECHNICAL SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE (CIVIL)
STEEL STRUCTURE WORK ACTIVITY
Inspection Services – General
Description SA
Standards
International
Standards
•All bolt holes shall be standard holes with a diameter 1/16 inch (1 mm) larger
than the nominal bolt diameter.
12-SAMSS-008
Sec. I
•The minimum size of ASTM A325 N bolts shall be 20 mm.7.1.8.4 The
minimum size of high-strength bolts shall be 20 mm diameter.
12-SAMSS-007
Para. 6.2.5.3
• Welding process used to repair or correct errors of structural alignment shall
be done as per AWS D1.1.
12-SAMSS-008
Sec. I
AWS D1.1
• ASTM A490/A490M bolts and galvanized ASTM A325/A325M bolts shall
not be reused.
12-SAMSS-008
Sec. I
ASTM A490/A490M,
ASTM A325/A325M
• All bolts, nuts, and washers shall be properly identified and marked with the
material grade and manufacturer's logo.
12-SAMSS-007
Para. 6.2.5.5

37. TECHNICAL SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE (CIVIL)
RIGHT OF WAY (ROW) ACTIVITY
Inspection Services – General
Description SA
Standards
International
Standards
•Limits of the right of way shall be staked. SAES-L-450
Sec. 7.1.1
•Height or elevation of the right of way shall be staked and marked for
reference.
SAES-L-450
Sec. 7.1.1
• The construction right of way shall be graded either flat or to a smooth
rolling contour..
SAES-L-450
Sec. 7.2.1
• In Sabkha areas, fill shall be provided to support construction equipment as
required.
SAES-L-450
Sec. 7.2.2
• The final finished right of way shall be at least 5 meters wide, 6 meters in
Sabkha areas.
SAES-L-450
Sec. 7.2.3
SANDY AREAS
• The pipe shall be embedded in clean sand not less than 200mm above the top
of the pipe.
SAES-L-450
Sec. 14.8.3
• The bottom of pipes in the trenches shall be 150mm above the highest
recorded ground water level.
SAES-L-450
Sec. 14.10.4
• Clean sand or soil bedding materials shall not contain rocks larger than 12mm
in diameter.
SAES-L-450
Sec. 14.8.3

38. TECHNICAL SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE (CIVIL)
RIGHT OF WAY (ROW) ACTIVITY
Inspection Services – General
Description SA
Standards
International
Standards
Installation in Rock Areas
• Direct laying of pipelines on a 150 mm (6 inch) sweet sand pad is allowed if
line size is 12 inch pipe size or less. AND actual flowing temperature is less
than 160°F.
SAES-L-450
Sec. 14.9.2
Rock Areas (If Half Trenching is Allowed)
• The minimum width of the bottom of the pipe trenches shall be 600mm plus
the outside pipe diameter.
SAES-L-450
Sec. 14.9.3b
• The minimum trench depth shall be such that the top of the pipe is below the
original ground surface by 50mm in ripable or hard marl areas.
SAES-L-450
Sec. 14.9.3a
• Clean sand (shall not contain stones larger than 12 mm size) or soil pipe
bedding material shall be 100mm thick minimum and shall cover all rock
protrusions.
SAES-L-450
Sec. 14.9.3c
• Sand pads or sand bags at 9 meters maximum spacing shall be placed at the
bottom of the trench to support the pipe 100mm off the prepared bottom.
SAES-L-450
Sec. 14.9.3.c
Sabkha Areas
• The top of the pipe shall be below the level of the construction road by at
least 100mm.
SAES-L-450
Sec. 14.10.2

39. TECHNICAL SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE (CIVIL)
RIGHT OF WAY (ROW) ACTIVITY
Inspection Services – General
Description SA
Standards
International
Standards
• The construction road shall be wide enough to permit the centerline of the
trench to be dug not less than three pipe diameters from the top edge of the
fill.
SAES-L-450
Sec. 14.10.2
• The width of the sand pad shall be 3m in Sabkha areas and is required on
only one side of the pipeline.
SAES-L-450
Sec. 14.10.2
• The bottom of pipes in the trenches shall be 150mm above the highest
recorded ground water level.
SAES-L-450
Sec. 14.10.4
Backiflling
• LPG Lines, gas lines and oil well flowlines in trenches shall have a minimum
cover of 900mm, all others shall have 600mm.
SAES-L-450
Sec. 14.6.3
• Spot backfilling shall have full specified cover and shall cover all preformed
bends a distance of 6m to each side of the center of the bends.
SAES-L-450
Sec. 14.6.1
• Spot backfills shall cover at least 4.5m of the pipe lowered into the trench. SAES-L-450
Sec. 14.6.1
• Sand cover shall be at least 200mm thick around and above the pipe; The
sand pile above this shall be shaped to its natural angle of repose.
SAES-L-450
Sec. 14.9.3e

40. TECHNICAL SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE (CIVIL)
RIGHT OF WAY (ROW) ACTIVITY
Inspection Services – General
Description SA
Standards
International
Standards
•Where the line passes through a sand dune, the width of leveled, stabilized
right-of-way shall be 3m on each side of the pipeline plus 1m for every 1m of
dune height in both the "cut" and "fill" areas.
SAES-L-450
Sec. 14.8.5
Berm Construction
• The width of the flat top of the berm shall be at least twice the pipe diameter
along the overall minimum cover above the top of the pipe.
SAES-L-450
Sec. 14.9.3g
• Berm width shall be increased by 600mm for every 300mm additional cover
required at vertical and horizontal bends in the pipeline.
SAES-L-450
Sec. 14.9.3g
• The berm shall be stabilized by: a 152mm thick Marl layer or by spraying with
weathered Crude Oil to saturate the outer surface to a depth of 12mm;
Typically this requires approximately 4.5L/m2.
SAES-L-450
Sec. 14.9.3h

41. SAUDI ARAMCO TYPICAL INSPECTION PLAN SATIP No. APPROVED
DATE
DISCIPLINE:
Cast-In-Place Portland Cement Concrete SATIP-Q-001-02 29-Jul-06 CIVIL
PROJECT TITLE: WBS/BI/JO/NO. CONTRACTOR/SUBCONTRACTOR
ITEM
NO.
PROJECT PHASE &
ACTIVITY CODE
TASK / ACTIVITY
QUALITY
PROCEDUR
E
QUALITY
RECORD
INSPECTION RESPONSIBILITY
ASSIGNMENTS
REMARKS
CNTRC
TR
SAUDI
ARAMC
O
1.0
DOCUMENT
REVIEW
1.1 Concrete Mix Design Approval
SAIC-Q-
1006
SAIC-Q-
1006
RH1 RH1
2.0
RECEIVING
INSPECTION
2.1
Epoxy Coated Steel Bars and
Embedded Items Receiving
Inspection
SAIC-Q-
1007
SAIC-Q-
1007
H1 W2
S. ARAMCO - shall be notified for the first
batch of deliverables.
2.2
Handling, Storage and
Preservation of Epoxy Coated
Steel Bars Inspection
SAIC-Q-
1008
SAIC-Q-
1008
W2 S
Contractor QC - Witness storage and
preservation once a week. S. ARAMCO -
surveillance once a week.
2.3
Concrete Pump/Transit Mixer
Inspection
SAIC-Q-
1010
SAIC-Q-
1010
S S
2.4 Bolts, Nuts and Washers
SAIC-M-
2021
SAIC-M-
2021
H1 W2
S. ARAMCO - shall be notified for the first
batch of deliverables.
3.0 INSTALLATION
3.1
Grade & Site Preparation
Inspection
SAIC-Q-
1011
SAIC-Q-
1011
W1 W2
S. ARAMCO - Witness first 2 occurrences and
one every four occurrences thereafter.
3.2 Formwork Inspection
SAIC-Q-
1012
SAIC-Q-
1012
W1 W2
S. ARAMCO - Witness first 2 occurrences and
one every four occurrences thereafter.
Sample of SATIPs & Checklist

42. 3.3
Installation of Epoxy Coated Steel
Bars, Embedded Items and Form
Closure Inspection
SAIC-Q-1013
SAIC-Q-
1013
H1 H1
3.4
Concrete Sampling, Testing &
Placement Inspection
SAIC-Q-1060
SAIC-Q-
1060
W1 W1
3.5
Concrete Finishing & Curing
Inspection
SAIC-Q-1015
SAIC-Q-
1015
W2 S
CONTRACTOR QC - Witness the first 2 curing
days of structural concrete (first 2 occurrences)
and once every 3 occurrences for thereafter . S.
ARAMCO - Surveillance for the first 2 curing
days of structural concrete (first 2 occurrences)
and once every 3 occurrences thereafter.
3.6 Formwork Stripping Inspection SAIC-Q-1016
SAIC-Q-
1016
W2 S
CONTRACTOR QC - Witness the first 2
formwork stripping activities and once every 4
occurrences thereafter.
3.7
Concrete Final Acceptance
Inspection
SAIC-Q-1017
SAIC-Q-
1017
W1 W2
S. ARAMCO - Witness the first 2 concrete final
inspection and once every 3 occurrences for
foundations/beams/girders and once every 5
concrete placements for other types of structures
.
4.0
PRE-
COMMISSIONING
4.1 Not applicable
GENERAL NOTES
1
The first three incidents of each Inspection or testing activity listed require 100 % participation by Saudi Aramco Site Inspection Personnel. After this period, Saudi
Aramco Inspection may adjust the levels of Saudi Aramco participation based upon the Contractor’s performance.
2 Surveillance: QA/QC organization to monitor work in progress without notice from Construction Organization
3
Witness: QA/QC organization shall be notified of the timing of Inspection or test in advance. However, the inspection or test shall be performed as scheduled if the
QA/QC organization representative is not present.
4
Hold: QA/QC organization shall be notified of the timing of inspection or test in advance. Inspection or test shall not be carried out without the QA/QC
organization representative in attendance.
5
If the Main Contractor delegates the assigned responsibility to the Subcontractor, then the Main Contractor will have the same degree of responsibility as assigned to
Saudi Aramco.
LEGEND
W1 100% Witness Inspection/Test H2
Sample Hold Point for QC Inspection or
Test RH1 100% Review and Approval of Documents
W2 Sample Witness Inspection/Test R1 100% Review of Documents RH2 Sample Review and Approval of Documents
H1 100% Hold Point for QC Inspection or Test R2 sample Review of Documents S Surveillance
SAUDI ARAMCO TYPICAL INSPECTION PLAN SATIP No. APPROVED
DATE
DISCIPLINE:
Cast-In-Place Portland Cement Concrete SATIP-Q-001-02 29-Jul-06 CIVIL
PROJECT TITLE: WBS/BI/JO/NO. CONTRACTOR/SUBCONTRACTOR
ITEM
NO.
PROJECT PHASE &
ACTIVITY CODE
TASK / ACTIVITY
QUALITY
PROCEDUR
E
QUALITY
RECORD
INSPECTION RESPONSIBILITY
ASSIGNMENTS REMARKS
CNTRCTR SAUDI ARAMCO

43. SAUDI ARAMCO ID/PID - 18-MAY-05 - REV 1 (Standards Cutoff - December 2005) Rev 2 31-Dec-05
SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST SAIC NUMBER DATE APPROVED QR NUMBER
Cast-in-Place Ready Mix Concrete Receiving Inspection SAIC-Q-1009 29-Jul-06 CIVIL-
PROJECT TITLE WBS / BI / JO NUMBER CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR
EQUIPMENT ID NUMBER(S) EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION EQPT CODE SYSTEM ID. PLANT NO.
LAYOUT DRAWING NUMBER REV. NO. PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER EC / PMCC / MCC NO.
SCHEDULED INSPECTION DATE & TIME ACTUAL INSPECTION DATE & TIME QUANTITY INSP. MH's SPENT TRAVEL TIME
SAUDI ARAMCO USE ONLY
SAUDI ARAMCO TIP NUMBER SAUDI ARAMCO ACTIVITY NUMBER WORK PERMIT REQUIRED?
SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION LEVEL CONTRACTOR INSPECTION LEVEL
ITEM No. ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-INSP DATE
A1
All ready-mix concrete shall be delivered to the site with a batch ticket listing the following:
Name of the ready-mix company
Serial number of the ticket, date, truck number
Name of purchaser
Name of the job and location
Saudi Aramco mix design number
Amount of concrete in cubic meters (or yards)
Time of loading if wet mix
Amount of water added by the receiver of concrete with his initials
Reading of the revolution counter at the first addition of water
Type, brand and amount of cement, silica fume, aggregates and
admixtures. (ASTM C94-04, Sec. 13.1-13.2.2)
09-SAMSS-097
Sec. III.B
A2
Ready mix concrete delivered in trucks not having operable revolution counters shall be
rejected.
09-SAMSS-097
Sec. 10.1.2
A3
Concrete shall be discharged from the mixer within 90 minutes or 300 revolutions of the mixer
from the time the mixing water was added. ASTM C-94, Sec. 11.7
09-SAMSS-097
Sec. 11
A4
Concrete delivered at a temperature in excess of 32°C or that fails to maintain a temperature of
32°C until used, shall be rejected.
09-SAMSS-097
Sec. 11.5
A5 No aluminum parts shall be placed in contact with concrete during mixing or delivery.
09-SAMSS-097
Sec. 11
A6
Slump and cylinder test samples shall be taken from the end of the mixture truck chute or at
the discharge point of the concrete placement hose when concrete pumps are used.
SAES-Q-001
Sec. 12.2

44. SAUDI ARAMCO ID/PID - 18-MAY-05 - REV 1 (Standards Cutoff - December 2005) Rev 2 31-Dec-05
SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST SAIC NUMBER DATE APPROVED QR NUMBER
Cast-in-Place Ready Mix Concrete Receiving Inspection SAIC-Q-1009 29-Jul-06 CIVIL-
PROJECT TITLE WBS / BI / JO NUMBER CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR
EQUIPMENT ID NUMBER(S) EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION EQPT CODE SYSTEM ID. PLANT NO.
LAYOUT DRAWING NUMBER REV. NO. PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER EC / PMCC / MCC NO.
SCHEDULED INSPECTION DATE & TIME ACTUAL INSPECTION DATE & TIME QUANTITY INSP. MH's SPENT TRAVEL TIME
SAUDI ARAMCO USE ONLY
SAUDI ARAMCO TIP NUMBER SAUDI ARAMCO ACTIVITY NUMBER WORK PERMIT
REQUIRED?
SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION LEVEL CONTRACTOR INSPECTION LEVEL
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
1- SAES Q-001 -- Ready-Mixed Portland Cement Concrete, April 2005
2- 09-SAMSS-097 -- Ready-Mixed Portland Cement Concrete, 29 September 2004
Contractor / Third-Party Saudi Aramco
Construction Representative*
PMT Representative
Name, Initials and Date:
Work is Complete and Ready for Inspection:
Name, Initials and Date:
T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
QC Inspector PID Representative
Name, Initials and Date:
Performed Inspection Work / Rework May Proceed
Name, Initials and Date:
T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
QC Supervisor Proponent and Others
Name, Sign and Date:
Quality Record Approved:
Name, Organization,
Initials and Date:
T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
*Person Responsible for Completion of Quality Work / Test Y = YES N = NO F = FAILED