Materials System Specification

14-SAMSS-603 1 June 2014

Octagonal Steel Poles for Overhead Distribution Systems
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Table of Contents

1 Scope............................................................. 2
2 Conflicts and Deviations................................. 2
3 References..................................................... 2
4 Design, Materials and Fabrication.................. 5
5 Inspection and Testing................................. 13
6 Packing and Shipment.................................. 15
7 Guarantee..................................................... 15
8 Submittals..................................................... 15

Data Schedule.................................................... 17

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1 Scope

1.1 This specification defines the mandatory requirements for design, fabrication,
inspection and testing of octagonal steel poles for over head distribution system
rated through 34.5 kV.

1.2 This specification defines the basic features of the equipment required and takes
precedence over all other standards and codes referenced. The equipment
manufacturer shall ensure that the latest issues of the applicable standards are
adhered to, in addition to this specification.

2 Conflicts and Deviations

2.1 If there are any conflicts between this Specification and associated purchasing,
project or engineering documents, this specification shall take precedence.

2.2 Direct all requests to deviate from this Specification in writing to the Company
or Buyer Representative, who shall follow internal company waiver procedure.

2.3 The designation “Commentary” is used to label a sub-paragraph that contains

comments that are explanatory or advisory. These comments are not mandatory,
except to the extent that they explain mandatory requirements contained in this
SAMSS.

3 References

Material or equipment supplied to this specification shall comply with the latest edition
of the references listed below, unless otherwise noted.

3.1 Saudi Aramco References

Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards

SAES-H-001 Coating Selection and Application Requirements for
Industrial Plants and Equipment
SAES-H-002 Internal and External Coatings for Steel Pipelines
and Piping
SAES-P-107 Overhead Distribution Systems

3.2 Saudi Arabian Standards Organization

SASO/SSA 39 Mechanical Testing of Welded Joints
SASO/SSA 107 Tensile Steel Testing

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SASO/SSA 157 Charpy Method of Impact Test on Metals

3.3 Industry Codes and Standards

American Society for Testing and Materials

ASTM A36M Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel
ASTM A123 Standard Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip
Galvanized) Coatings of Iron and Steel Products
ASTM A780 Standard Practice for Repair of Damaged and
Uncoated Areas of Hot-Dip Galvanized Coatings
ASTM A143 Standard Practice for Safeguarding Against
Embrittlement of Hot-Dip Galvanized Structural
Steel Products and Procedure for Detecting
Embrittlement
ASTM A153 Standard Specification for Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip)
on Iron and Steel Hardware
ASTM A215 Martensitic Stainless Steel and Alloy Steel Castings
for Pressure Containing Parts Suitable for High
Temperature Service
ASTM A239 Standard Test Method for Locating the Thinnest
Spot in a Zinc (Galvanized) Coating on Iron or
Steel Articles by the Preece Test (Copper Sulfate
Dip)
ASTM A307 Standard Specification for Carbon Steel Bolts and
Studs, 60000 PSI Tensile Strength
ASTM A320 Alloy-Steel Bolting Materials for Low Temperature
ASTM A351 Austenitic Steel Castings for High Temperature
Service
ASTM A325 Standard Specification for Structural Bolts, Steel,
Heat- Treated, 120/105 PSI Minimum Tensile
Strength
ASTM A354 Standard Specification for Quenched and Tempered
Alloy Steel Bolts, Studs and Other Externally
Threaded Fasteners
ASTM A370 Standard Test Methods and Definitions for
Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
ASTM A384 Standard Practice for Safeguarding Against
Warpage and Distortion during Hot-Dip

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Galvanizing of Steel Assemblies

ASTM A385 Standard Practice for Providing High Quality Zinc
Coatings (Hot-Dip)
ASTM A394 Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel
Nuts
ASTM A490 Quenched and Tempered Alloy Steel Bolts for
Structural Steel Joints
ASTM A633 Standard Specification for Normalized High-
Strength Low-Alloy Structural Steel Plates
ASTM A673 Standard Specification for Sampling Procedure for
Impact Testing of Structural Steel
ASTM A687 Standard Specification for High-Strength Non-
Headed Steel Bolts and Studs
ASTM A577M Standard Specification for Ultrasonic Angle Beam
Examination of Steel Plates
ASTM A578M Standard Specification for Ultrasonic Straight Beam
Examination of Plain and Clad Steel Plates for
Special Application
ASTM E165 Standard Test Method for Liquid Penetrant
Examination
ASTM E709 Standard Guide for Magnetic Particle Examination

American Society of Civil Engineers

ASCE 72 Guide for Design of Steel Transmission Pole
Structures

American Society for Testing and Materials

American Institute of Steel Construction

AISC Manual of Steel Construction, 9th Edition

American Welding Society

AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code, Steel
AWS D10.9 Specification for Qualification of Welding
Procedures and Welders for Piping and Tubing

National Electrical Manufacturers Association

NEMA TT-1 Tapered Tubular Steel Structures

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International Organization for Standardization

ISO 630 Standards for Structural Steels
ISO R657 Recommendation for Hot-Rolled Steel Sections
ISO 1459 Metallic Coatings - Protection against Corrosion by
Hot Dip Galvanizing - Guiding Principles
ISO 1460 Metallic Coatings - Hot-Dip Galvanized Coatings
on Ferrous Materials - Gravimetric
Determination of the Mass per Unit Area
ISO 1461 Metallic Coatings - Hot Dip Galvanized Coatings
on Fabricated Ferrous Products - Requirements
ISO 3575 Continuous Hot-Dip Zinc-Coated Carbon Steel
Sheet of Commercial, Lock-Forming and
Drawing Qualities
ISO 4997 Cold-Reduced Steel Sheet of Structural Quality
ISO 4998 Continuous Hot-Dip Zinc-Coated Carbon Steel
Sheet of Structural Quality
ISO 7413 Hexagon Nuts for Structural Bolting, Style 1, Hot-
Dip Galvanized (Oversize Tapped) - Product
Grades A and B - Property Classes 5, 6 and 8
ISO 7417 Hexagon Nuts for Structural Bolting - Style 2, Hot-
Dip Galvanized (Oversize Tapped) - Product
Grade A - Property Class 9

4 Design, Materials and Fabrication

4.1 General

4.1.1 The galvanized steel poles shall be in a single piece up to 14 meters long,
longer sizes are acceptable to be manufactured in two pieces. Their cross
sectional shapes shall be tapered octagonal and conform to dimensions
given in the tables in this specification.

4.1.2 Poles shall satisfy the dimensional length and pole top loading
requirements as per the design parameters listed in this specification.
The dimensions across flats for top and bottom for all poles are listed in
this specification as a preferred design to utilize one dimension for each
type of pole length in so far as design criteria is met.

Poles shall be designed that the unit of any point stress in the structure
shall not exceed the minimum specified yield point of the materials used.

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4.1.3 Poles shall be pre-drilled and supplied complete with pole top cap and
base plate.

4.2 Design

4.2.1 Types, dimensions and characteristics of standard steel poles included in

this specification are given in Table 1.

4.2.2 Applications of the standard steel poles are given in Tables 2 and 3.

4.2.3 The standard poles shall be suitable for the specified applications based
on the design parameters given in Tables 4 and 5.

4.2.4 Poles are designed to withstand the worst possible combination of

simultaneous loading of:
 Lateral loads consisting of wind forces on conductors corresponding
to wind spans, wind force on insulators, wind force on pole and
maximum conductor tension.
 Vertical loads consisting of pole self-weight, weights of conductors,
insulators, cross-arm, additional equipment, lineman and
compressive force due to reaction of guys wherever applicable.

4.2.5 The maximum design unit stress shall not exceed the minimum yield
stress as stated in this specification for the particular application and
types of loads, including overload capacity factors.

Table 1 - Types, Dimensions and Characteristics of Standard Octagonal Steel Poles

Top Bottom Shaft Color
Shaft Ultimate
Pole Brief Across Across Thick- Code
Weight Load
Type Description Flat Dia. Flat Dia ness (No. of
(kg) (kg)
(mm) (mm) (mm) Bands)
14 m Steel Pole,
OC14S Medium Voltage, 155 430 4 420 1564 Yellow
Single Circuit (1)
14 m Steel Pole,
OC14D Medium Voltage, 155 600 4 544 2431 Yellow
Double Circuit (2)
15 m Steel Pole,
OC15S/D Medium. Voltage, 155 450 4 466 1545 Green
Single & Double Circuit (1)
14 m Steel Pole,
OC14SFS Self-Support, 230 790 7 1282 8874 Yellow
Single Circuit (3)

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Top Bottom Shaft Color

Shaft Ultimate
Pole Brief Across Across Thick- Code
Weight Load
Type Description Flat Dia. Flat Dia ness (No. of
(kg) (kg)
(mm) (mm) (mm) Bands)
15 m Steel Pole,
OC15SFS Self-Support, 230 830 7 1429 8898 Green
Single Circuit (3)
17 m Steel Pole,
OC17SFS Self-Support, 230 680 11 2120 TBD Blue
Single Circuit (2)

Table 2 - Applications of Standard Octagonal Steel Poles for Single Circuit Lines
Angle No. of Buried Crossarm
Pole Type Pole Structure Deflection Guys/Location Depth Location
(Degrees) From Top (mm) (mm) From Top (mm)
Tangent, MV 0–5 N/A 2000 50
Light Angle, MV 6 – 15 1 @ 250 2000 50
1 @ 250 &
Medium Angle, MV 16 –60 1 @ 350
2000 50
OC14S
1 @ 250 &
OC15S/D Heavy Angle, MV 61 – 90 1 @ 350
2000 50
2 @ 250
Dead End, MV - along the line
2000 50
1 @ 250 &
Tapp-Offl, MV - 1 @ 350
2000 50
OC14SFS
Self-Support, MV 0 - 90 N/A 2000 50
OC15SFS
OC17SFS Self-Support, MV 0-90 N/A 2300 50

Table 3 - Applications of Standard Octagonal Steel Poles for Double Circuit Lines
Angle No. of Buried Crossarm
Pole Type Pole Structure Deflection Guys/Location Depth Location
(Degrees) From Top (mm) (mm) From Top (mm)
Tangent, MV 0–5 N/A 2000 50, 1250 & 2450
1 @ 250 &
Light Angle, MV 6 – 15 1 @ 350
2000 50, 1250 & 2450
1 @ 250, 1@350,
Medium Angle, MV 16 –60 1 @ 2650 & 2000 50, 1250 & 2450
OC14D 1@2750
1 @ 250, 1@350,
Heavy Angle, MV 61 – 90 1 @ 2650 & 2000 50, 1250 & 2450
1@2750
2 @ 250 &
Dead-End, MV - 2 @ 2650 2000 50, 1250 & 2450
along the line

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Angle No. of Buried Crossarm

Pole Type Pole Structure Deflection Guys/Location Depth Location
(Degrees) From Top (mm) (mm) From Top (mm)
1 @ 250, 1@350,
Tap-Off, MV - 1 @ 2650 & 2000 50, 1250 & 2450
1@2750
Tangent, MV 0 N/A 2300 50, 1250 & 2450
Light Angle, MV 1 – 15 1 @ 250 & 1 @ 350 2300 50, 1250 & 2450
1 @ 250, 1@350,
Medium Angle, MV 16 –60 1 @ 2650 & 2300 50, 1250 & 2450
1@2750
OC15S/D 1 @ 250, 1@350,
& Heavy Angle, MV 61 – 90 1 @ 2650 & 2300 50, 1250 & 2450
OC17S/D 1@2750
2 @ 250 &
Dead-End, MV - 2 @ 2650 2300 50, 1250 & 2450
along the line
1 @ 250, 1@350,
Tap-Off, MV - 1 @ 2650 & 2300 50, 1250 & 2450
1@2750

Table 4 - Design Parameters for Single Circuit MV

(with Neutral or Ground Wire) Line
Description 14 m , 15 m & 17 m
Basic 90
Span (m) Wind 110
Weight 150
Wind Pressure On Pole 1200
(N/m²) On Conductors at 10ºC 600
Vertical Loads 1.5
Transverse Loads 1.5
Factor of Safety Longitudinal Loads 1.5
Ultimate Load 1.5
Conductor Minimum
3.0
Breaking Strength
Burial Depth (mm) 2000-2300
Without Guy Tangent (0-5º)
With Guy Light Angle (6-15º)
With Guy Med. Angle (16-60º)
Type of Structure With Guy Heavy Angle (61-90º)
With Guy Dead-End
With Guy Tap-Off
Without Guy Self-Support (90º)

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Allowable Deflection at Pole Top 5% of exposed length

As specified in SAES-P-107
Phase 70 mm² ACSR/AW (Quail) for Branch
Conductors Or other cables to be specified by the
project (Load dependent)
70 mm² ACSR/AW
Neutral or Ground Wire
(Quail) below crossarm
Minimum Breaking Load 101 kN
Guy Wires Max. Tension 90 % of Min. Breaking Load
Minimum Angle to the pole 37º
Minimum -2ºC
Temperature
Maximum +80ºC

Table 5 – Design Parameters for Double Circuit MV

(with Neutral or Ground Wire) Line

Description 14 m 15 m & 17 m
Basic 100 90
Span (m) Wind 110 110
Weight 150 150
Wind Pressure On Pole 1200 1200
(N/m²) On Conductors at 10ºC 600 600
Vertical Loads 1.5 1.5
Transverse Loads 1.5 1.5

Factor of Safety Longitudinal Loads 1.5 1.5

Ultimate Load 1.5 1.5
Conductor Minimum
3.0 3.0
Breaking Strength
Burial Depth (mm) 2000 2000
Without Guy Tangent (0-5º) Intermediate (0º)
With Guy Light Angle (6-15º) Light Angle (1-15º)
Type of With Guy Med. Angle (16-60º) Med. Angle (16-60º)
Structure With Guy Heavy Angle (61-90º) Heavy Angle (61-90º)
With Guy Dead-End Dead-End
With Guy Tap-Off Tap-Off
Allowable Deflection at Pole Top 5% of exposed length 5% of exposed length
170 mm² ACSR/AW
As specified in
Conductors Phase (Merlin) in vertical
SAES-P-107
configuration

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70 mm² ACSR/AW 70 mm² ACSR/AW

Neutral or Ground Wire
(Quail) below crossarm (Quail) below crossarm
Minimum Breaking Load 101 kN 101 kN
90 % of Min. 90 % of Min.
Guy Wires Max. Tension
Breaking Load Breaking Load
Minimum Angle
37º 37º
to the Pole
Minimum -2ºC -2ºC
Temperature
Maximum +80ºC +80ºC

4.3 Materials

4.3.1 Structural steel for pole shaft shall comply with the applicable
requirements of ASTM A572 or equivalent with mechanical properties
as given below:
● Minimum yield strength - 355 N/mm²
● Minimum ultimate tensile strength - 490 N/mm²
● Max. ultimate tensile strength - 620 N/mm²

4.3.2 Structural steel for bearing plate and top cap shall comply with the
applicable requirements of ASTM A36 or equivalent with minimum
yield strength of 250 N/mm².

4.3.3 Pole shaft, bearing plate and top cap shall be hot-dipped galvanized after
fabrication, including all drilling, cutting and welding. Galvanizing shall
be done in accordance with the requirement of 14-SAMSS-603 and the
minimum average thickness of coating shall be 0.086 mm, equivalent to
610 g/m².

4.3.4 Bolts, nuts and locknuts for top cap, bearing plate and earthing nut shall
be steel Grade 4.6 and shall comply with the applicable requirements of
ASTM A307 and ASTM A563 or equivalent and hot-dipped galvanized
in accordance with the requirement of 14-SAMSS-603 with minimum
average coating thickness of 0.053 mm, equivalent to 381 g/m².

4.3.5 Weld material shall be compatible with the material of the pole as
defined by American Welding Society.

4.3.6 Galvanized steel poles shall be provided with anti-corrosion coating of

coal tar epoxy or APCS-113A (High Volume Solids) as per SAES-H-002.
The coating shall be applied over the embedded portion plus 300 mm.
Suitable barrier coating shall be applied over the coal tar epoxy 500 mm
above and below ground line. Field coating is accepted provided that

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solvent cleaning and roughing with sand paper Grit #50 is applied prior to
final coating application as per SAES-H-001.

4.4 Fabrication

4.4.1 Shearing and cutting shall be performed carefully and all portions of the
work shall be finished neatly. Copes and re-entrant cuts shall be filleted
before cutting.

4.4.2 All forming and bending during fabrication shall be done by method that
will prevent embrittlement or loss of strength in the material being
worked.

4.4.3 All welding operations shall be done in accordance with the American
Welding Society, AWS D1.1.

4.4.4 Bolt-holes as specified in the applicable drawings shall be punched or

drilled. Holes may be punched when the material thickness does not
exceed the diameter of the hole. Holes of any diameter may be drilled.
Holes shall be cylindrical, perpendicular to the pole shaft, free of burrs,
and clean cut without torn or ragged edges. The use of burning torch for
cutting holes will not be permitted.

4.4.5 Extra holes for the purpose of lifting or other than those specified in the
drawings shall not be permitted.

4.4.6 All pre-drilled holes shall be provided with durable ultra-violet resistant,
plastic plugs.

4.4.7 Steel pole shall be provided with M12 earthing nut at the location
specified in applicable drawing. Hot-dipped galvanized M12 x 30 mm
long hexagonal bolt with washer shall be screwed on to the earthing nut.

4.4.8 Steel poles shall be provided with detachable top cap and base bearing
plate. Flat bar with drilled and tapped hole to suit M12 bolt shall be
welded to the top and bottom of the pole for attaching the top cap and
base bearing plate, respectively. Hot-dipped galvanized M12 x 30
hexagonal bolts and washers shall be provided for attaching the top cap
and base plate.

4.4.9 All welding shall be conducted by qualified and certified welder for the
application. Automatic welding proven mechanism is acceptable.

4.4.10 The following tolerances shall apply:

● ± 0.5% for overall length

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● ± 5 mm for A/F diameter

● ± 2 mm for center-to-center distance between holes
● ± 0.5 mm for diameter of pre-drilled holes

4.4.11 Straightness of the pole shaft shall be within 1 mm/m and without any
twist.

4.5 Marking

4.5.1 Each pole shall be provided with 80 mm x 80 mm nameplate riveted to

the shaft at the location specified in applicable drawing. All markings
shall be legible and so applied to remain legible under normal handling
and installation practices. Nameplate shall include, but not limited to the
following information:
● Pole Type
● Pole Ultimate Load
● Pole Dimension (A/F Top/Bottom/Thickness)
● Pole Weight
● SA Purchase Order Number
● SA Stock Number
● Manufacturer's Name or trademark, place and year of manufacturing.

Pole Type:
Pole Ultimate Load:
Pole Dimensions:
Shaft Weight:
SA P.O. No.
SA SMG No.
Manufacturer:
Year of Manufacture:
Made in:

4.5.2 Each pole shall be provided with color coding consisting of 50 mm wide
band with the following color painted to the pole at the location specified
in applicable drawing:
● 14 m Single Circuit - Yellow
● 15 m Single Circuit - Green
● 17 m Single Circuit - Blue
● Double Circuit – Same color as the above except double band 50 mm
apart.

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● Self-Support – Same color as the above except triple band 50 mm

apart.

5 Inspection and Testing

In addition to the requirements specified, the following shall be fulfilled:

5.1 The Supplier shall make adequate tests and inspections to determine the
conformity of material furnished under this Specification with the requirements
invoked. Saudi Aramco or its designated representative will conduct acceptance
inspection and witness testing at the manufacturer's plant.

5.2 Inspection/Routine Test Requirements

5.2.1 Inspection/routine tests shall be in accordance with NEMA Standard

TT-1 for Tapered Tubular Steel Structure.

5.2.2 Visual inspection shall include checks for satisfactory workmanship,

materials, freedom from surface defects and for compliance with the
Purchase Order and the General Specifications.

5.2.3 Saudi Aramco designated representative shall have free access at all
times while work is being carried on, to all areas of the Supplier's plant
which concern the work.

5.2.4 Inspection/routine tests may be made during all stages of manufacturing,

testing and shipping. Inspection may be at the point of shipment or
delivery site at Saudi Aramco option. However, inspection and
acceptance shall not relieve the Supplier of his responsibility for
conformance with this specification.

5.2.5 Proof Load Test (Horizontal Testing)

5.2.5.1 The tubular steel poles shall be proof tested in accordance with
applicable standards. One pole of each design for every
consignment shall be tested as per the manufacturer's testing
procedure approved by Saudi Aramco.

5.2.5.2 Manual application of load during testing shall not be allowed.

Digital dynamometer shall be used to obtain accurate readings.

5.2.5.3 The proof test will verify the adequacy of steel pole to
withstand the static design loads specified for that structure as
an individual entity under controlled conditions.

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5.2.3.4 In the event of any one pole not fulfilling the test requirements,
further two shall be tested. Should either of these fail, the
whole order of the particular type of pole shall be deemed to
have failed to comply with this specification.

5.3 Type Testing Requirements

All materials shall be type tested in accordance with the latest standards in this
specification.

Following the completion of all tests, two certified copies of the test reports
shall be submitted to Saudi Aramco for review and approval.

5.3.1 Full-scale Loading Test (Vertical Testing) When Saudi Aramco desires
full scale loading tests, it shall be as stated in the Data Schedule.
The Supplier shall then include in his proposal, as a separate item, the
cost of the tests.

5.3.2 Full scale loading test shall be in accordance with the applicable
standards. The Supplier shall submit for approval by Saudi Aramco
diagrams showing the proposed scheme for applying and measuring
loads and determining deflections of critical points.

5.3.3 Deflections (During Pole Test) Pole deflections under load shall be
measured and recorded. Deflection readings shall be recorded for the
“before-load”, “load-on” and “load-off” conditions as well as at all
intermediate holds during loading. All deflections shall be performed to
common base readings, such as the initial positions, taken before any test
loads are applied. A no-load deflection reading shall be taken five
minutes after the removal of the maximum test load; the reading shall not
exceed the allowable deflection (5% of the exposed length).

5.3.4 Test Reports. The Supplier shall furnish a full and comprehensive report
of each pole test and shall include detailed diagrams and tabulation
showing values and methods of load application and deflection records of
each load test, photographs of test set up and description (with
photographs) of all failures, if any. Include mill test reports of the material
used and the results of any tensile tests of specimens cut from any
members, which failed during the testing program. Particular emphasis
shall be placed on the determination of the mechanical properties of the
material.

5.3.5 Test Acceptance. The Supplier, upon receipt of written acceptance from
Saudi Aramco for the satisfactory performance of the pole loading tests,
may start fabrication of the steel poles.

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6 Packing and Shipment

In addition to the packing and shipping requirements specified, the following shall be
fulfilled:

6.1 The poles shall be stacked with spacers and blocks in order to avoid damages of
zinc coating during the loading and transportation.

6.2 Poles shall be delivered in bundles of 6 poles with the arrangement of 2 layers,
with 3 poles per layer, and strapped at four (4) locations of equal distances with
the use of steel straps size 31 mm x 0.8 mm (min.) and necessary wood
separators, padding or cushion material underneath the steel straps.

6.3 Wooden separators shall be provided between the horizontal and vertical layers
of poles to avoid scratches and to facilitate slinging.

6.4 Bundled poles shall be so arranged such that the earthing hardware is not
disturbed during normal handling.

6.5 Reasonable care shall be exercised in the handling and shipment of steel poles.
Any expense incurred due to the careless handling and shipment of steel poles
shall be considered as a legitimate back charge against the Supplier.

7 Guarantee

7.1 The vendor shall guarantee the steel pole against all defects arising out of faulty
design or workmanship or defective material for a period of one year from the
date of installation or two years from date of delivery. Saudi Aramco
certificates for date of commissioning shall be accepted.

7.2 If no exceptions to this specification are taken and no list of deviations is

submitted, it shall be deemed that, in every respect, steel pole offered shall
conform to this Specification. Saudi Aramco interpretation of this Specification
shall be accepted.

8 Submittals

8.1 In addition to documentations specified, the following shall be submitted by the

vendor/manufacturer:

8.1.1 Design information and drawings to be supplied with the proposals:

a) Detailed drawings of steel pole showing the complete dimensions
identification marks, number and location of pre-drilled bolt holes,
details of pole top cap, bearing plate, hole plastic plug, earthing nut
and marking plate.

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b) Detailed drawing/procedure for bundling of poles.

c) Details of anti-corrosion coating.

8.1.2 Submittals required following award of contract:

a. Drawings for final Saudi Aramco approval shall be submitted prior
to start of manufacturing. Supplier shall furnish all final drawings
in original hard copy and on digital format.
b. Manufacturing schedule, progress report and test schedules.
c. Test reports including, but not limited to, the following:
 Certified mill test reports for all material.
 Certified welding reports.
 Impact property test reports showing that the materials used in
the structures meet the impact properties.
 Test reports on coating thickness, nuts & bolts and reports on
dimensional checks.
 Report of all structure testing, when required, including photos,
diagrams, loading trees, etc.

Revision Summary
1 June 2014 Revised the Next Planned Update, reaffirmed the content of the document, and reissued as
major revision.

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Data Schedule
OCTAGONAL STEEL POLE (Sheet 1 of 7)

SA Inquiry No. _______________________ SA SMG No. __________

REF. VENDOR
SECTION DESCRIPTION VALUES PROPOSED
VALUES
4.2.1 Pole type OC14S
4.2.1 Length, m 14
4.2.1 Top A/F diameter, mm 155
4.2.1 Bottom A/F diameter, mm 430
4.2.1 Shaft thickness, mm 4
4.2.1 Pole ultimate load, kg 1564
Total *
(after galvanization), kg
weight
4.3.1 Standard designation/grade of steel for pole shaft *
4.3.1 Minimum yield stress of steel material for pole shaft, N/mm² 355
4.3.3 Minimum coating weight of hot-dip galvanizing of pole shaft, 610
g/m²
4.3.4 Hot-dipped galvanized steel Grade 4.6 for bolts, nuts As specified
& locknuts of top cap, bearing plate and earthing nuts
4.3.6 With factory-applied anti-corrosion coating over galvanization As specified
on embedded portion plus 300 mm
above ground line
4.4.6 All pre-drilled holes provided with U.V. As specified
resistant, plastic plugs
4.4.7 M12 x 30 mm bolt and washer for earthing nut As specified
4.4.8 M12 x 30 mm bolt with washer for attaching As specified
top cap and bearing plate
4.4.10 Tolerances As specified
4.4.11 Straightness of the pole As specified
4.5.1 Name plate with complete information As specified
4.5.1 Name plate affixed to the pole by rivets As specified
4.5.2 Color Code (Number of bands) Yellow (1)
8.0 Submittals as per this specification enclosed As specified
OC14S Octagnle 14 Feet Single Circuit
* Values to be provided by Vendor

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OCTAGONAL STEEL POLE (Sheet 2 of 7)

SA Inquiry No. _____________________ SA SMG No. __________

REF. VENDOR
SECTION DESCRIPTION VALUES PROPOSED
VALUES
4.2.1 Pole type OC14D
4.2.1 Length, m 14
4.2.1 Top A/F diameter, mm 155
4.2.1 Bottom A/F diameter, mm 600
4.2.1 Shaft thickness, mm 4
4.2.1 Pole ultimate load, kg 2431
Total *
(after galvanization), kg
weight
4.3.1 Standard designation/grade of steel for pole shaft *
4.3.1 Minimum yield stress of steel material for pole shaft, N/mm² 355
4.3.3 Minimum coating weight of hot-dip galvanizing of pole shaft, 610
g/m²
4.3.4 Hot-dipped galvanized steel Grade 4.6 for bolts, nuts As specified
& locknuts of top cap, bearing plate and earthing nuts
4.3.6 With factory-applied anti-corrosion coating over galvanization As specified
on embedded portion plus 300 mm above ground line
4.4.6 All pre-drilled holes provided with U.V. As specified
resistant, plastic plugs
4.4.7 M12 x 30 mm bolt and washer for earthing nut As specified
4.4.8 M12 x 30 mm bolt with washer for attaching As specified
top cap and bearing plate
4.4.10 Tolerances As specified
4.4.11 Straightness of the pole As specified
4.5.1 Name plate with complete information As specified
4.5.1 Name plate affixed to the pole by rivets As specified
4.5.2 Color Code (Number of bands) Yellow (2)
8.0 Submittals as per this specification enclosed As specified
OC14D Octagonal 14 Feet Double Circuit
* Values to be provided by Vendor

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OCTAGONAL STEEL POLE (Sheet 3 of 7)

SA Inquiry No. _________________________ SA SMG No. __________

REF. VENDOR
SECTION DESCRIPTION VALUES PROPOSED
VALUES
4.2.1 Pole type OC15S/D
4.2.1 Length, m 15
4.2.1 Top A/F diameter, mm 155
4.2.1 Bottom A/F diameter, mm 450
4.2.1 Shaft thickness, mm 4
4.2.1 Pole ultimate load, kg 1545
Total *
(after galvanization), kg
weight
4.3.1 Standard designation/grade of steel for pole shaft *
4.3.1 Minimum yield stress of steel material for pole shaft, N/mm² 355
4.3.3 Minimum coating weight of hot-dip galvanizing of pole shaft, 610
g/m²
4.3.4 Hot-dipped galvanized steel Grade 4.6 for bolts, nuts As specified
& locknuts of top cap, bearing plate and earthing nuts
4.3.6 With factory-applied anti-corrosion coating over galvanization As specified
on embedded portion plus 300 mm above ground line
4.4.6 All pre-drilled holes provided with U.V. As specified
resistant, plastic plugs
4.4.7 M12 x 30 mm bolt and washer for earthing nut As specified
4.4.8 M12 x 30 mm bolt with washer for attaching As specified
top cap and bearing plate
4.4.10 Tolerances As specified
4.4.11 Straightness of the pole As specified
4.5.1 Name plate with complete information As specified
4.5.1 Name plate affixed to the pole by rivets As specified
4.5.2 Color Code (Number of bands) Green (1)
8.0 Submittals as per this specification enclosed As specified
OC14S/D Octagonal 14 Feet Single and Double Circuit
* Values to be provided by Vendor

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OCTAGONAL STEEL POLE (Sheet 4 of 7)

SA Inquiry No. _______________________ SA SMG No. __________

REF. VENDOR
SECTION DESCRIPTION VALUES PROPOSED
VALUES
4.2.1 Pole type OC14SFS
4.2.1 Length, m 14
4.2.1 Top A/F diameter, mm 230
4.2.1 Bottom A/F diameter, mm 790
4.2.1 Shaft thickness, mm 7
4.2.1 Pole ultimate load, kg 8874
Total *
(after galvanization), kg
weight
4.3.1 Standard designation/grade of steel for pole shaft *
4.3.1 Minimum yield stress of steel material for pole shaft, N/mm² 355
4.3.3 Minimum coating weight of hot-dip galvanizing of pole shaft, 610
g/m²
4.3.4 Hot-dipped galvanized steel Grade 4.6 for bolts, nuts As specified
& locknuts of top cap, bearing plate and earthing nuts
4.3.6 With factory-applied anti-corrosion coating over galvanization As specified
on embedded portion plus 300 mm above ground line
4.4.6 All pre-drilled holes provided with U.V. As specified
resistant, plastic plugs
4.4.7 M12 x 30 mm bolt and washer for earthing nut As specified
4.4.8 M12 x 30 mm bolt with washer for attaching As specified
top cap and bearing plate
4.4.10 Tolerances As specified
4.4.11 Straightness of the pole As specified
4.5.1 Name plate with complete information As specified
4.5.1 Name plate affixed to the pole by rivets As specified
4.5.2 Color Code (Number of bands) Yellow (3)
8.0 Submittals as per this specification enclosed As specified
OC14D Octagonal 14 FEET Self Support Single Circuit

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OCTAGONAL STEEL POLE (Sheet 5 of 7)

SA Inquiry No. ______________________________ SA SMG No. __________

REF. VENDOR
SECTION DESCRIPTION VALUES PROPOSED
VALUES
4.2.1 Pole type OC15SFS
4.2.1 Length, m 15
4.2.1 Top A/F diameter, mm 230
4.2.1 Bottom A/F diameter, mm 830
4.2.1 Shaft thickness, mm 7
4.2.1 Pole ultimate load, kg 8898
Total (after galvanization), kg *
weight
4.3.1 Standard designation/grade of steel for pole shaft *
4.3.1 Minimum yield stress of steel material for pole shaft, N/mm² 355
4.3.3 Minimum coating weight of hot-dip galvanizing of pole shaft, 610
g/m²
4.3.4 Hot-dipped galvanized steel Grade 4.6 for bolts, nuts As specified
& locknuts of top cap, bearing plate and earthing nuts
4.3.6 With factory-applied anti-corrosion coating over galvanization As specified
on embedded portion plus 300 mm above ground line
4.4.6 All pre-drilled holes provided with U.V. As specified
resistant, plastic plugs
4.4.7 M12 x 30 mm bolt and washer for earthing nut As specified
4.4.8 M12 x 30 mm bolt with washer for attaching As specified
top cap and bearing plate
4.4.10 Tolerances As specified
4.4.11 Straightness of the pole As specified
4.5.1 Name plate with complete information As specified
4.5.1 Name plate affixed to the pole by rivets As specified
4.5.2 Color Code (Number of bands) Green (3)
8.0 Submittals as per this specification enclosed As specified
OC15D Octagonal 14 FEET Self Support Single Circuit

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Issue Date: 1 June 2014
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OCTAGONAL STEEL POLE (Sheet 6 of 7)

SA Inquiry No. ______________________________ SA SMG No. __________

REF. VENDOR
SECTION DESCRIPTION VALUES PROPOSED
VALUES
4.2.1 Pole type OC17SFS
4.2.1 Length, m 17
4.2.1 Top A/F diameter, mm 230
4.2.1 Bottom A/F diameter, mm 680
4.2.1 Shaft thickness, mm 11
4.2.1 Pole ultimate load, kg TBD
Total Weight (after galvanization), kg *
4.3.1 Standard designation/grade of steel for pole shaft *
4.3.1 Minimum yield stress of steel material for pole shaft, N/mm² 355
4.3.3 Minimum coating weight of hot-dip galvanizing of pole shaft, 610
g/m²
4.3.4 Hot-dipped galvanized steel Grade 4.6 for bolts, nuts As specified
& locknuts of top cap, bearing plate and earthing nuts
4.3.6 With factory-applied anti-corrosion coating over galvanization As specified
on embedded portion plus 300 mm above ground line
4.4.6 All pre-drilled holes provided with U.V. As specified
resistant, plastic plugs
4.4.7 M12 x 30 mm bolt and washer for earthing nut As specified
4.4.8 M12 x 30 mm bolt with washer for attaching As specified
top cap and bearing plate
4.4.10 Tolerances As specified
4.4.11 Straightness of the pole As specified
4.5.1 Name plate with complete information As specified
4.5.1 Name plate affixed to the pole by rivets As specified
4.5.2 Color Code (Number of bands) Blue (2)/(3)
8.0 Submittals as per this specification enclosed As specified
OC17D Octagonal 17 FEET Self Support Single Circuit

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OCTAGONAL STEEL POLE

(Sheet 7 of 7)

A. ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION OR FEATURES SPECIFIED BY

SAUDI ARAMCO

B. ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY DATA OR FEATURES PROPOSED BY

BIDDER/VENDOR/SUPPLIER:

C. OTHER PARTICULARS TO BE FILLED UP BY BIDDER/VENDOR/SUPPLIER:

D. LIST OF DEVIATIONS & CLAUSES TO WHICH EXCEPTIONS ARE TAKEN BY

THE BIDDER/VENDOR/SUPPLIER: (USE SEPARATE SHEET IF NECESSARY)

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