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StructuralCSI 05 01 00 / 05 12 00
SCOPE OF WORK

Structural steel corrosion repair and recoating, with surface preparation to SSPC standards and verified dry film thickness.

Applicable Standards

AISC 360, AISC 341 (seismic), AWS D1.1 (structural welding), SSPC/NACE coating standards, ASTM E119, UL 263, ASTM A36/A572

Steel Condition Survey
  • Visual inspection: corrosion mapping, coating DFT measurement, section loss assessment.
  • Non-destructive evaluation: magnetic particle (MT), ultrasonic (UT), dye penetrant (PT) for welds and cracks.
  • Review structural drawings to assess section loss impact on load capacity; coordinate findings with EOR.
Surface Preparation
  • Abrasive blast to SSPC-SP grade: SP-6 (commercial) for standard; SP-10 (near-white) for high-performance.
  • Power tool clean (SSPC-SP 3) for spot repair; solvent clean (SSPC-SP 1) for degrease.
  • Verify surface profile with Testex tape: 1.5–3.0 mil profile for most systems.
Protective Coating System
  • Apply zinc-rich primer at 2–3 mil DFT: cathodic protection.
  • Apply epoxy intermediate coat at 4–6 mil DFT after primer cure.
  • Apply aliphatic urethane or epoxy finish coat at 3–4 mil DFT: UV and chemical resistance.
  • Verify DFT per ASTM D7091 at minimum 5 readings per member per coat.
Intumescent Fireproofing
  • Apply per UL-rated assembly; thickness per EOR fire rating requirement.
  • Topcoat required for exterior or high-humidity locations.
  • Minimum 5 DFT readings per structural member; document all thickness readings.
Weld Repair & Structural Repair
  • Crack removal by air-arc gouging; crack-arrest holes at crack tips before welding.
  • Weld repair per AWS D1.1; qualified procedure and welder; preheat per code.
  • NDT inspection (UT or MT) after repair; document all weld repair locations and results.
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