01 Samss 029

Materials System Specification
01-SAMSS-029 1 February 2015

RTR (Fiberglass) Pipe and Fittings for Gravity Flow
Document Responsibility: Non-metallic Standards Committee
Saudi Aramco DeskTop Standards

Table of Contents
1 Scope............................................................. 2
2 Conflicts and Deviations................................. 2
3 References..................................................... 2
4 Definitions....................................................... 4
5 Cell Classification........................................... 5
6 Materials and Fabrication............................... 7
7 Dimensions and Tolerances........................... 9
8 Performance Requirements.......................... 10
9 Quality Control (QC) Requirements.............. 14
10 Drawings and Test Reports Requirements... 16
11 Nonmaterial Requirements........................... 17
12 Marking......................................................... 17
13 Packing and End Protectors......................... 18
14 Purchase Order Information......................... 19
Appendix A..…………………………………….….. 20
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Document Responsibility: Non-metallic Standards Committee 01-SAMSS-029
Issue Date: 1 February 2015
Next Planned Update: 1 February 2020 RTR (Fiberglass) Pipe and Fittings for Gravity Flow
1 Scope
1.1 This specification defines the minimum requirements for manufacturing

fiberglass pipe, intended for use in gravity flow systems for conveying sanitary
sewage, storm water, and some industrial wastes.
1.2 This specification covers glass-fiber-reinforced thermosetting resin pipe

(RTRP), and glass-fiber-reinforced plastic-mortar pipe (RPMP) as defined in
ASTM D3262 , couplings, fittings, and spools using polyester, vinyl ester or
epoxy resin with unrestrained and restrained joints.
1.3 This specification does not apply to fiberglass pipe intended for use in pressure
service applications. For such applications refer to 01-SAMSS-034 or
01-SAMSS-042 as applicable.
2 Conflicts and Deviations
2.1 Any conflicts between this specification and other applicable Saudi Aramco
Materials System Specifications (SAMSSs), Engineering Standards (SAESs),
Standard Drawings (SASDs), or industry standards, codes, and forms shall be
resolved in writing by the Company or Buyer Representative through the
Manager, Consulting Services Department of Saudi Aramco, Dhahran.
2.2 Direct all requests to deviate from this specification in writing to the Company or
Buyer Representative, who shall follow internal company procedure SAEP-302
and forward such requests to the Manager, Consulting Services Department of
Saudi Aramco, Dhahran.
3 References
References noted below are a part of this specification, to the extent indicated, and shall
be the latest edition at the time of Purchase Order placement, unless otherwise noted in
the Purchase Order documents.
3.1 Saudi Aramco References
Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure

SAEP-302 Instructions for Obtaining a Waiver of a Mandatory
Saudi Aramco Engineering Requirement
Saudi Aramco Engineering Standard

SAES-A-004 General Requirements for Pressure Testing
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Saudi Aramco Materials System Specification

01-SAMSS-049 Reinforced Thermoset Resin (RTR) Pipe, Fittings
and Adhesive Packing, Handling, Transportation
and Storage
Saudi Aramco Forms

Form SA-7930 Non-material Requirements (NMR)
3.2 Industry Codes and Standards
American Society of Mechanical Engineers/American National Standards

Institute
ASME B1.20.1 Pipe Threads, General Purpose
ASME B16.5 Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings NPS ½ through
NPS 24 Metric/Inch Standard
ASME B31.3 Process Piping
ASME B46.1 Surface Texture (Surface Roughness, Waviness, and
Lay)
American Society for Testing and Materials

ASTM C33 Standard Specification for Concrete Aggregates
ASTM D638 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of
Plastics
ASTM D695 Standard Test Method for Compressive Properties
of Rigid Plastics
ASTM D2412 Standard Test Method for Determination of External
Loading Characteristics of Plastic Pipe by
Parallel-Plate Loading
ASTM D2563 Standard Practice for Classifying Visual Defects in
Glass-Reinforced Plastic Laminate Parts
ASTM D2925 Standard Test Method for Beam Deflection of
“Fiberglass” (Glass-Fiber-Reinforced
Thermosetting Resin) Pipe under Full Bore Flow
ASTM D3262 Standard Specification for Fiberglass (Glass-Fiber-
Reinforced Thermosetting-Resin) Sewer Pipe
ASTM D3567 Standard Practice for Determining Dimensions of
Thermosetting Resin) Pipe and Fittings
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ASTM D4024 Standard Specification for Machine Made

Thermosetting Resin) Flanges
ASTM D4161 Standard Specification for “Fiberglass” (Glass-
Fiber-Reinforced Thermosetting-Resin) Pipe
Joints Using Flexible Elastomeric Seals
ASTM F477 Standard Specification for Elastomeric Seals
(Gaskets) for Joining Plastic Pipe
American Water Works Association

AWWA C207 Steel Pipe Flanges for Waterworks Service - Sizes
4 in. through 144 in. (100 mm through 3,600 mm)
AWWA C950 Fiberglass Pressure Pipe
Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve & Fittings Industry, Inc.

MSS SP-44 Steel Pipeline Flanges
4 Definitions
Buyer or Purchaser: The Company (Saudi Aramco, AOC, or ASC) that places the
order for the material.
Buyer's Representative: The person who acts on behalf of the Buyer, who may be
from the Consulting Services Department (CSD), Inspection Department (ID),
Purchasing Department, or user organization.
External Layer: A resin layer, with or without reinforcement, or both, applied to the
exterior surface of the pipe’s structural wall.
Fiberglass Pipe (RTR): A nonmetallic, composite tubular product that basically

contains glass fiber reinforcement, resins, fillers and liners manufactured using
semi-automated filament winding machine. Reinforced polymer mortar pipe (RPMP) is
fiberglass pipe with aggregate whereas Reinforced thermosetting resin pipe (RTRP) is
fiberglass pipe without aggregate. For simplicity RTRP and RPMP are being referred
to as RTR pipe in the text of this specification. GRP, GRE, and GRV are terms for
specific RTR pipes, i.e., GRP stands for (Glass fiber Reinforced Polyester), GRE (Glass
fiber Reinforced Epoxy) and GRV (Glass fiber Reinforced Vinyl ester).
Gravity Flow: Fluid flowing due to the forces of gravity alone and not to an applied
pressure head.
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Independent Agency: The Saudi Aramco-approved independent agency. A third

party, not listed as Saudi Aramco-approved Independent Agency and reporting tests to
Saudi Aramco that has been witnessed by Consulting Services Department or
Inspection Department of Saudi Aramco, is also qualified as an Independent Agency.
Liner: a resin layer, with or without reinforcement, forming the interior surface of the
pipe.
Lot: A pipe batch consists of 100 spools of each type, grade and size of pipe produced.
Manufacturer: RTR piping manufacturing facility, that has made at the proposed plant
at least one RTR piping system with the same materials, manufacturing process, product
design, design pressure and temperature, and joint type as the system on order.
Restrained Joint: Pipe joint designed to withstand internal pressure and longitudinal
tensile loads.
Saudi Aramco Engineer: The Chairman of Non-Metallic Standards Committee in

Consulting Services Department, Dhahran.
Qualification Tests: One or more tests used to validate the product design.
Unrestrained Joint: Pipe joint designed to withstand internal pressure but not
longitudinal tensile loads.
5 Cell Classification
All pipes, joints, fittings, couplings, and spools, supplied under this specification,
shall be identified by cell classification method per ASTM D3262 as shown in Table 1.
The cell classification covers raw materials (type), liner, surface layer material (grade),
and pipe stiffness for gravity RTR piping systems. An example for cell classification
designation code is demonstrated in Figure 1. For resin material selection, SAES-L-132
shall be consulted.
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Table 1 - RTR Pipe Cell Classification
DESIGNATION CODE DIGIT

I II III IV
(Type) (Liner) (Grade) (Pipe Stiffness)
psi (kPa)
Glass-fiber-reinforced Reinforced thermoset Reinforced
thermosetting polyester A
1
(polyester resin) mortar 9(62)
(RPMP)
Glass-fiber-reinforced Non-Reinforced Non-reinforced
thermosetting thermoset polyester B
2
(polyester resin) 18 (124)
(RTRP)
VALUE
Glass-fiber-reinforced Thermoplastic Non-reinforced

thermosetting epoxy polyester with sand C
3
resin mortar (RPMP) 36 (248)
Glass-fiber-reinforced No Reinforced epoxy

D
4 thermosetting epoxy liner
72 (496)
resin (RTRP)
Non-reinforced
5
epoxy
No
6
surface layer
Note: polyester includes vinyl ester resins.
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Figure 1 - Cell Classification Designation Code
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6 Materials and Fabrication
6.1 All pipes, joints, fittings, couplings, and spools, supplied under this specification,
shall be identified by cell classification system in accordance with Section 6.
6.2 The product shall meet the qualification test requirements of Section 8 of this
specification.
6.3 Pipe and couplings shall be filament-wound using polyester, vinyl ester or epoxy
resin and fiberglass reinforcement.
6.4 Resin System
Resin shall be suitable for the services specified, and shall be noted by the
manufacturer in his proposal. The resin system used for the liner, the structural
wall, fittings, and adhesives, shall be polyester, vinyl ester or epoxy, with
suitable curing agents so that it meets the performance requirements and
temperature limits in this Specification. The maximum temperature rating for
the resin system hence the RTR pipe shall be in accordance with Table 2 below.
Table 2 - The Maximum Temperature Rating of Resin Systems
Resin Type Polyester Vinyl ester Epoxy

Maximum Temperature (C) 50 60 93
6.5 Glass Reinforcement
The liner, structural wall, and surface layer reinforcement shall be a

commercial-grade glass fiber treated with a compatible binder and coupling
agent suitable for the services specified in the Purchase Order.
6.6 Fillers
Siliceous sand may be used as a filler in accordance with the Cell Classification.
Siliceous sand shall conform to ASTM C33, except that the requirements for
gradation shall not be applied.
6.7 Additives
Resin additives such as pigments, dyes or coloring agents may be used, provided
they do not have detrimentally effect on the performance of the pipe. The pipe
shall contain a UV inhibitor if requested on the Purchase Order. Pipe and
fittings that will be exposed to sunlight during storage and installation shall
contain UV inhibitor.
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6.8 Reinforcing Fiberglass Ribs
Pipe sizes 2600 mm (102 inch) and higher may be manufactured with reinforcing
fiberglass external ribs to achieve the required stiffness.
6.9 Joint Types
6.9.1 The pipe shall have one or a combination of the following joining
systems that shall provide for fluid tightness for the intended service
condition:
a) Unrestrained Joints
1. Gasketed bell-and-spigot
2. Gasketed bell and bell coupling
b) Restrained Joints
1. Bell-and-spigot, adhesive bonded
2. Butt-and-wrap, with reinforced overlays
3. Mechanical joints: flanged, and restrained gasketed joints
6.9.2 Non-commercially available special joints or any proprietary joints

shall have a prior approval from the Chairman of Non-Metallic
Standards Committee.
6.10 Adhesives and Solvent Cleaners

6.10.1 Adhesive materials used for bonded joints shall be suitable for the
services and design conditions specified in the Purchase Order.
6.10.2 Adhesives shall be provided in a self-contained kit with all necessary

materials and instructions. The adhesive kit shelf life at 38°C shall not
be less than 9 months from the date of manufacture. Adhesive kits
shall indicate the required storage conditions and date of expiration of
shelf life. Adhesives shall be suitable for use in a 48°C working
environment.
6.10.3 Cleaning fluids/agents and adhesives shall be compatible with the resin
used to manufacture the pipe, pipe seals and gaskets.
6.11 Flexible Elastomeric Seals and Joint Tightness
The chemical composition of the flexible elastomeric seals shall be compatible

with the type of service and environment to which it will be subjected.
The elastomeric gaskets used with this pipe shall comply with the requirements
of ASTM F477.
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6.12 Fittings
Drainage fittings such as flanges, elbows, etc., may be compression-molded,

manufactured from mitered section of pipe, or manufactured by the filament
wound process, using thermosetting polyester, vinyl ester, or epoxy resin and
fiberglass reinforcement.
The resistance to chemical attack and the temperature rating of the fittings shall
be equal to or better than that of the pipe. All such fittings used for drainage
shall be of the drainage type, having a smooth internal surface of the same
diameter as the piping served and shall be compatible with the type of pipe used.
6.13 Except for compression-molded fittings, all pipe, fitting, and flange surfaces that
are exposed to the fluid shall have a smooth, uniform, resin-rich liner with a
thickness of 0.51 ± 0.13 mm (0.020 ± 0.005 in). The liner shall be reinforced
with either nonwoven polyester fibers or glass veil surfacing mat.
6.14 All machined or cut surfaces shall be post-coated with catalyzed resin except for
bonding surfaces for field joints. Post-coating shall be performed within four
hours of machining or other surface preparation.
6.15 Adhesive-bonded joints shall be bell and spigot type and shall not require a
field-applied overwrap to develop the required strength.
6.16 Flanges shall be flat-faced, or flat-faced with a confined O-ring gasket groove.
6.17 All pipe, fittings and flanges for a particular new installation shall be
manufactured or supplied by the same Manufacturer to avoid incompatibility
(chemical and dimensional) due to intermixing of products from different
manufacturers.
7 Dimensions and Tolerances
7.1 Dimensions and surface finishes shall be measured in accordance with

ASTM D3567 and ASME B46.1.
7.2 The average wall thickness of the pipe shall not be less than the nominal wall
thickness published in the manufacturer literature, current at the time of purchase.
The minimum wall thickness at any point shall not be less than 87.5% of the
nominal wall thickness, when measured in accordance with ASTM D3567.
7.3 Flange bolt hole sizes and the number of bolt holes and bolt hole circles for up to
600 mm (24 in.) nominal pipe size shall comply with ASME B16.5. For larger
than 600 mm (24 in.) nominal pipe size, flange bolt hole sizes and the number of
bolt holes and bolt hole circles shall comply with AWWA C207, or MSS SP-44.
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7.4 Unless otherwise defined in the Purchase Order, specified face-to-face,

centerline-to-face, and centerline-to-centerline dimensions of special
fabrications (spools) shall have a tolerance of ±12 mm (½ in). Lateral offset of
flanges from the pipe centerline and rotation of flanges shall be limited to 6 mm
(¼ in). Flange face alignment shall be within 3 mm (⅛ in) of the required
position when measured across the flange face. These tolerances may be
doubled at the most for piping 450 mm nominal size and larger.
8 Performance Requirements
8.1 General
8.1.1 The Manufacturer shall perform qualification tests, as specified in

Section 8.2 of this specification, on products made at each
manufacturing facility.
8.1.2 Qualification tests shall be witnessed and certified by an independent

agency.
8.1.3 Testing and test reports shall pertain to items representative of those
supplied under the Purchase Order.
8.1.4 Qualification tests shall be repeated if there are any changes in

materials, manufacturing methods, or product design.
8.1.5 The Manufacturer shall provide supporting documentation per

Section 10 of this specification, for review by Buyer's Representative
before Purchase Order approval.
8.2 Qualification Tests
8.2.1 Pipe Stiffness
8.2.1.1 Pipe when tested in accordance with paragraph 8.3 of

ASTM D3262 and ASTM D2412 shall have sufficient
strength to exhibit the minimum pipe stiffness specified in
Table 3.
8.2.1.2 Pipe shall be tested in accordance with paragraph 8.3 of

ASTM D3262. At deflection Level A per Table 4, there shall
be no visible damage in the test specimen evidenced by
surface cracks. At deflection Level B per Table 4, there shall
be no indication of structural damage as evidenced by:
 Interlaminar separation,
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 Separation of the liner or surface layer (if incorporated)

from the structural wall,
 Tensile failure of the glass fiber reinforcement, and
fracture or buckling of the pipe wall.
Table 3 - Minimum Stiffness at 5 % Deflection

Nominal Pipe Stiffness, psi (kPa)
Diameter Designation
(in.) A B C D
8 36 (248) 72 (496)
10 18 (124) 36 (248) 72 (496)
≥ 12 9 (62) 18 (124) 36 (248) 72 (496)
Table 4 - Ring Deflection without Damage or Structural Failure

Nominal Pipe Stiffness, psi
9 18 36 72
Level A 18% 15% 12% 9%
Level B 30% 25% 20% 15%
8.2.2 Chemical Resistance
8.2.2.1 As specified in ASTM D3262, the chemical resistance test

shall be conducted in accordance with ASTM D3681.
The pipe specimens shall be capable of being deflected,
without failure, at the 50 year strain level given in Table 5
when exposed to 1.0 N sulfuric acid. Figure 2 shows the
testing typical arrangement.
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Figure 2 - Stain-Corrosion Test Apparatus (source ASTM D3681)
Table 5 - Minimum Sanitary Sewer Pipe Chemical Requirements,

(source ASTM D3262)
Pipe Stiffness,
62 (9) 124 (18) 248 (36) 496 (72)
kPa (psi)
Minimum Strain
0.60 (t/d) 0.49 (t/d) 0.41 (t/d) 0.34 (t/d)
for 50 years
* t and d are the nominal total wall thickness and the mean diameter (inside diameter plus t)
8.2.2.2 Requalification testing is required annually, or when there

are changes in the following characteristics per API 15LR:
- Reinforcement
Significant changes shall be Filament diameter, yield, or
weight; reinforcement finish (sizing); reinforcement
manufacturing process (e.g., single end or multiple end);
and reinforcement composition.
- Resin System
Significant changes shall be resin type, curing agent(s)
system, curing temperature, and curing schedule for heat-
cured products outside manufacturers’ specified tolerances.
- Liner
Significant changes shall be the composition, curing, and
thickness outside manufacturers’ specified tolerances.
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- Geometry
Significant changes shall be the winding angle(s) in
excess of ±5 degrees; number of resin reinforcement
layers and/or reinforcement layer thickness in excess of
30% and/or stacking sequence; percent reinforcement in
each direction in excess of ±3%; and glass to resin ratio in
excess of ±3%.
8.2.2.3 As requalification testing procedure shall be conducted for at

least six pipe specimens, i.e., three specimens shall be tested
at each of the strain levels corresponding to the 100- and
1000-h failure times from the product’s regression line
established in paragraph 8.2.2.1.
8.2.3 Flange Ratings
8.2.3.1 Flanges shall be rated and marked at not less than

35 kPa (50 psi) in accordance with ASTM D4024.
Flange qualification tests include sealing, bolt torque,
short-term rupture strength conducted in accordance with
ASTM D4024. The manufacturer shall test, on a one-time
basis, three samples of minimum, median and maximum
flange sizes of the manufacturing range at the plant.
8.2.3.2 The Short Term Rupture Strength requirement is exempted

for pipe flange of size higher than 1000 mm.
8.2.4 Joint Integrity
8.2.4.1 Joints shall be of unrestrained or restrained types as defined

in ASTM D3262.
8.2.4.2 For qualifying manufacturer's jointing procedures and

methods, the joints shall be qualified as follows:
a) For unrestrained joints, i.e., bell and spigot gasketed
joints shall be tested in accordance with ASTM D4161,
and shall meet the qualification tests requirements in
Section 6 of ASTM D4161. The testing shall be
conducted for each gasket profile.
b) Restrained rigid joints, such as bell-and-spigot adhesive
bonded, butt-and-wrap lamination and bell-and-spigot
with laminated overlays joints shall meet or exceed the
hoop tensile and axial tensile strength values listed in
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Table A1 of Appendix A for Class 50 pipe per

AWWA C950. One test for each jointing method shall
be performed.
Exception:
Restrained rigid joints (bell-and-spigot adhesive

bonded, butt-and-wrap lamination joints and bell-and-
spigot with laminated overlays) are exempted from the
angular deflection requirement.
8.2.4.3 All joints shall meet the laboratory performance requirements

in Section 7 of ASTM D4161.
8.2.5 Beam Strength Test
8.2.5.1 Beam strength of the pipe size < 27 in. shall be tested in
accordance with Section 8.4 of ASTM D3262.
8.2.5.2 The pipe shall have a minimum axial tensile elongation at

failure of 0.25%.
8.2.5.3 The pipe (for pipes size up to 600 mm (27 in)) shall
withstand without failure the beam loads in Table 5.
8.2.5.4 For larger sizes (> 27 in) and alternatively for small sizes, beam
strength test can be substituted by testing a specimens for
tension per ASTM D638 and compression per ASTM D695,
shall meet or exceed the values of Table A2 in Appendix A.
9 Quality Control (QC) Requirements
9.1 General
The items manufactured to this specification are subject to verification by

Buyer's Representative in accordance with Saudi Aramco Inspection
Requirements Form 1750000, attached to the Purchase Order.
9.2 Pipe Stiffness
9.2.1 The pipe stiffness test shall be performed in accordance with

Section 8.2.1 of this specification.
9.2.2 The test shall be conducted at frequency of one test per each
100 lengths of the pipe produced or from each manufacturing run
whichever is more frequent.
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9.3 Visual Inspection
Piping components shall be visually inspected in accordance ASTM D2563 and

shall meet the acceptance criteria per Table A2 in Appendix A.
9.4 Hydrostatic Leak Test
9.4.1 All pipe, fittings and spools shall be hydrostatically leak tested at the
factory, to a test pressure equal to 690 kPa (100 psig) for at least
30 seconds in accordance with AWWA C950.
9.4.1.1 The hydrotest fixture for restrained-gasketed joint pipe and

fittings shall use end plugs and gaskets that apply the full
end load due to pressure to the component during test.
For adhesive-bonded pipe and fittings, full end load does not
have to be applied.
9.4.1.2 If air is used as the pressurizing medium, the component

shall be completely submerged in clear water during the
pressurization and inspection period.
9.4.1.3 All pipe, fittings, spools and joints shall be visually

examined for leakage. Any item showing evidence of
weeping or leakage shall be rejected.
9.4.2 The standard adhesive-bonded flanges, standard adapters, saddles,

nonstandard fittings with plain ends configurations, and prefabricated
spools with plain ends that cannot be hydrotested at the manufacturing
facility due to size limitations and configurations shall be handled as
follows:
a) The manufacturer shall require the Saudi Aramco Inspector's
approval for field-testing of such items.
b) The manufacturer shall mark these items to be field hydrotested.
c) These items shall be hydrotested in accordance with SAES-A-004
after assembling at the job site.
d) The assembled items and the testing shall be at manufacturer's
risk.
e) Buyer's Representative shall witness the test. The rejected parts
shall be removed from the system or repaired by the Vendor in
accordance with a Saudi Aramco-approved repair procedure.
The replaced or repaired part shall be retested.
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9.5 Rejection
If the results of any QC test do not conform to the requirements of this

specification, that test shall be repeated on two additional samples from the
same lot of pipe. Each of the two samples shall conform to the requirements
specified. If either of the two additional samples fails, the lot shall be rejected.
10 Drawings and Test Reports Requirements
10.1 Drawings
Product drawings that show product dimensions and tolerances, including

couplings, fittings and joints, shall be submitted one time for prior approval by
Saudi Aramco's Engineer.
10.2 Test Reports
10.2.1 The Manufacturer's test reports, as summarized in Table 6, shall be

made available to the Buyer's Representative to ensure that the same
materials and manufacturing methods used in the fabrication of test
specimens were used to make the components on order, and to assure
compliance with the requirements of Section 8 of this specification.
10.2.2 The required testing for compliance with this specification is

summarized in Table 6 of this specification.
10.2.3 QC tests as described in Section 9 of this specification shall be

performed at the intervals described in the indicated industry standards.
10.2.4 Documents of QC tests performed during fabrication shall be traceable

to the manufactured items. The documents on the items shall be
submitted to the Buyer's Representative for quality conformance
verifications.
10.2.5 The Manufacturer shall maintain a record of all QC tests for a period of
not less than two years.
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Table 6 - Summary of Required Drawings and Testing

Required By Component Testing, Size,
Spec. Section Configuration, and Frequency
1 Certified Drawings
a. Pipe Couplings, Fittings, Joints 11.1 All P.O. items
2 Design Type Test
a. Pipe Stiffness 8.2.1 Single test report per ASTM D2412 for
each cell classification produced pipe.
b. Chemical Resistance 8.2.2 Single. Requalification testing required

annually or if there is a change in material
characteristics.
c. Flange Ratings (Sealing, Bolt torque, 8..2.3 One sample for each test for of each
Short-term rupture strength tests) minimum, medium and maximum of
manufacturing range. Rupture strength test
is required for flange size ≤ 1000 mm.
d. Joint Integrity Test 8.2.4 Single of each type
e. Beam Strength Test 8.2.5 One sample of each minimum, medium and
maximum of manufacturing range
3 Quality
a. Pipe Stiffness 9.2 One specimen per lot
b. Visual Inspection 9.3 One specimen per lot
c. Hydrostatic Leak Test 9.4 Each pipe
d. Dimensions 7.0 One specimen per lot
11 Nonmaterial Requirements
11.1 The Manufacturer shall provide the parts' data and documentation as specified in
Form SA-7930, Nonmaterial Requirements (NMR), if the form is attached to the
Quotation Request and the Purchase Order.
11.2 If requested by the Purchaser, the Manufacturer shall provide a quotation to

provide complete or partial installation supervision services to the Buyer, such
as to provide personnel to monitor installation of the entire RTR piping system,
and to check joints, supports and anchors, and ensure that they are properly
installed.
12 Marking
12.1 All components shall be permanently marked for proper identification.

All required marking shall remain legible under normal handling and installation
practices. The marking shall include the following:
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- Manufacturer's name or trade name, and identification code

- Temperature rating
- Nominal diameter
- Cell classification in accordance with inspection and hydrotesting mark
- Date and shift of manufacture
- Purchase Order number
- Flange designation code (i.e., ASTM D4024)
- Flange cell classification per ASTM D4024
12.2 Stenciled paint markings or labels shall be covered by a catalyzed resin topcoat.
Adhesive-bonded paper or plastic labels without a catalyzed resin topcoat shall
not be used.
12.3 Small fittings and flanges that cannot be marked shall be tagged.
13 Packing and End Protectors
RTR pipe, fittings and adhesive shall be packed, handled, transported and stored in
accordance with 01-SAMSS-049.
13.1 Packing
13.1.1 Unless otherwise specified in the Purchase Order, pipe, fittings,

O-rings, gaskets, locking rings, and adhesives shall be packed in a
manner to withstand rough handling. The size and type of packing
shall permit long-term storage.
13.1.2 The packages shall be provided with skids to facilitate handling by

forklift truck unless otherwise instructed in the Purchase Order.
13.2 End Protectors
13.2.1 End protectors shall be provided and securely attached to open ends of
all pipes.
13.2.2 End protectors shall be designed to protect the pipe ends from impact
damage, contamination, and weathering of machined bonding surfaces
due to ultraviolet exposure. They shall have an open center permitting
inspection of the pipe bore.
13.2.3 Flange faces on fabricated piping shall have protective covers not
smaller than the flange outside diameter.
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14 Purchase Order Information
The following information shall be as stated in the Purchase Order:

- Specification reference number, e.g., 01-SAMSS-029/ASTM D3262
- Required pipe size and length,
- Temperature rating (per paragraph 1.3 of this specification). Provide chemical
analysis of the fluid if the pipe is used for other than sanitary sewers, oily water
sewers, and water services,
- Specific service and installation considerations including buried and/or above ground
installation,
- Cell classification, per Section 6 of this specification,
- Resin Type suitable for the intended application,
- Pipe-end configuration (spigot, bell, flanges, etc.),
- Required number and size of couplings and fittings, if any,
- Special tools required, if any,
- Special packing, marking, and shipping, if any (Sections 12 and 13).
Revision Summary
1 February 2015 Major revision to update the qualification requirements in line with the latest versions of the
international standards (ASTM D3262 and ASTM D2563).
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APPENDIX A
Table A1 - Minimum Hoop and Axial Tensile Strengths Requirement,
(AWWA C950)
Min. Hoop Tensile Min. Axial Tensile

Pipe Size, mm
Strength, (kPa) Strength, (kPa)
25 17 63
40 28 63
50 35 63
65 45 63
80 55 63
100 69 63
150 104 63
200 138 102
250 173 102
300 207 102
350 242 102
375 259 102
400 276 102
450 311 102
500 345 102
550 380 102
600 414 102
700 483 102
750 518 102
850 587 110
900 621 120
1,000 690 130
1,100 759 140
1,150 794 150
1,200 828 160
1,300 897 170
1,400 966 180
1,500 1,035 200
1,700 1,173 220
1,800 1,242 240
2,000 1,380 260
2,200 1,518 279
2,300 1,587 299
2,400 1,656 319
2,600 1,794 339
2,800 1,932 359
2,900 2,001 379
3,000 2,070 399
3,400 2,346 439
3,600 2,484 479
4,000 2,760 519
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Table A2 - Beam Strength Test Loads,

(Source ASTM D3262)
Min. Longitudinal Min. Longitudinal

Nominal Tensile Strength, Compressive
Beam Load (P)
Diameter per Unit of Strength, per Unit of
(in.) Circumference Circumference
lbf kN lbf/in. kN/m lbf/in. kN/m
8 800 3.6 580 102 580 102
10 1200 5.3 580 102 580 102
12 1600 7.1 580 102 580 102
14 2200 9.8 580 102 580 102
15 2600 11.6 580 102 580 102
16 3000 13.3 580 102 580 102
18 4000 17.8 580 102 580 102
20 4400 19.6 580 102 580 102
21 5000 22.2 580 102 580 102
24 6400 28.5 580 102 580 102
27 8000 35.6 580 102 580 102
30 580 102 580 102
33 640 111 640 111
36 700 122 700 122
39 780 137 780 137
42 800 140 800 140
45 860 150 860 150
48 920 161 920 161
51 980 171 980 171
54 1040 182 1040 182
60 1140 200 1140 200
66 1260 220 1260 220
72 1360 238 1360 238
78 1480 260 1480 260
84 1600 280 1600 280
90 1720 301 1720 301
96 1840 322 1840 322
102 1940 340 1940 340
108 2060 360 2060 360
114 2180 382 2180 382
120 2280 400 2280 400
132 2520 440 2520 440
144 2740 480 2740 480
156 2964 519 2964 519
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Table A3 - Visual Acceptance Limits RTR Pipe and Fittings

(Source ASTM D2563)
Name Definition Visual Acceptance

A small piece broken off an edge or
Maximum dimension of break,
Chip surface none maximum dimension of
3.0 mm (1/8 in.)
break, 3.0 mm
An actual separation of the laminate,
Crack visible on opposite surfaces, and None
extending through the thickness
Crack existing only on the surface of the
Crack, surface M x , 3.0 1⁄8 .
laminate
Fine cracks at or under the surface of a Maximum dimension of crazing,
Crazing
laminate 13 mm (1/2 in.)
Separation of the layers of material at Maximum dimension, 3.0 mm
Delamination, edge
the edge of a laminate 1⁄8 .
Delamination, Separation of the layers of material in a
None
internal laminate
Area of incomplete surface film where
Dry-spot the reinforcement has not been wetted M x , .5 3⁄8 .
with resin
None, if for electrical use; maximum
Foreign inclusion Metallic particles included in a laminate
, 0.8 1⁄32 . ,
(metallic) which are foreign to its composition 2
1/0.09 m²(1 ft ), if for mechanical use
Nonmetallic particles of substance
Foreign inclusion Maximum dimension, 0.8 1⁄32
included in a laminate which seem
(nonmetallic) in.), 1/0.09 m2(1 ft²)
foreign to its composition
Rupture of laminate surface without Maximum dimension, 21 mm
Fracture
complete penetration 13⁄16 .
Air entrapment within and between the
Maximum diameter, 1.5 mm
Air Bubble (void) plies of reinforcement, usually spherical
1⁄16 . ; 2/ ²
in shape
Rounded elevation of the surface of a
laminate, with boundaries that may be M x , 3.0 1⁄8 . ;
Blister more or less sharply defined, somewhat height from surface not to be outside
resembling in shape a blister on the drawing tolerance
human skin
Showing evidence of thermal
decomposition through some
Burned None
discoloration, distortion, or destruction
of the surface of the laminate
Small globular mass which has not
blended completely into the surrounding
Fish-eye M x , .5 3⁄8 .
material and is particularly evident in a
transparent or translucent material
An area, occurring usually at the edge
of a laminated plastic, where the
Lack of fillout M x , 6.5 1⁄4 .
reinforcement has not been wetted with
resin
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Name Definition Visual Acceptance

Uneven surface somewhat resembling
Orange-peel M x , 14 ⁄16 .
an orange peel
Small, sharp, or conical elevation on the
Pimple None
surface of a laminate
Small crater in the surface of a M x , 0.4 1⁄64 . ;
laminate, with its width approximately of depth less than 1 percent of wall
Pit (pinhole)
the same order of magnitude as its thickness frequency and location to
depth be determined
Presence of numerous visible pits Maximum of 25 pits (pinholes) in
Porosity (pinhole)
(pinholes) maximum dimension
An unintentional extra layer of cured
resin on part of the surface of the 6.5 1⁄4 . ; v
Pre-gel
laminate. (This condition does not not to be outside drawing tolerance
include gel coats.)
An apparent accumulation of excess
Resin-pocket resin in a small localized area within the M x , 3.0 1⁄8 .
laminate
Insufficient reinforcing material at the M x , 0.4 1⁄64 . from the
Resin-rich edge
edge of molded laminate edge
Depression in the surface of a molded M x , .5 3⁄8 . ;
Shrink-mark (sink) laminate where it has retracted from the depth not greater than 25% of wall
mold thickness
Area where the reinforcement of
molded plastic has moved inadvertently Maximum dimension, 21 mm
Wash
during closure of the mold resulting in 13⁄16 .
resin-rich areas
Elongated air entrapment which is
either in or near the surface of a
Wormhole M x , 3.0 1⁄8 .
laminate and may be covered by a thin
film of cured resin
In a laminate, an imperfection that has Maximum length surface side,
the appearance of a wave molded into 13 1⁄2 . ; x
Wrinkles
one or more plies of fabric or other , 13 1⁄2 . ;
reinforcement material less than 10 percent of wall thickness
Shallow mark, groove, furrow, or
channel caused by improper handling or Maximum length, 25 mm (1.0 in.);
Scratch
storage in a laminate, an incompletely maximum depth, 0.125 (0.005 in.)
filled out condition
In a laminate, an incompletely filled out
condition. This may be evident either
through an absence of surface film in
Short some areas, or as lighter unfused None
particles of material showing through a
covering surface film, possibly
accompanied by thin-skinned blisters.
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Materials System Specification

01-SAMSS-029 1 February 2015

Saudi Aramco DeskTop Standards

Previous Issue: 20 March 2013 Next Planned Update: 1 February 2020

Primary contact: Asiri, Abdulaziz Yahya (asiray0a) on +966-13-8809549

Copyright©Saudi Aramco 2015. All rights reserved.

1.1 This specification defines the minimum requirements for manufacturing

1.2 This specification covers glass-fiber-reinforced thermosetting resin pipe

2 Conflicts and Deviations

3.1 Saudi Aramco References

Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure

Saudi Aramco Engineering Standard

Saudi Aramco Materials System Specification

Saudi Aramco Forms

3.2 Industry Codes and Standards

American Society of Mechanical Engineers/American National Standards

American Society for Testing and Materials

ASTM D4024 Standard Specification for Machine Made

American Water Works Association

Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve & Fittings Industry, Inc.

Fiberglass Pipe (RTR): A nonmetallic, composite tubular product that basically

Independent Agency: The Saudi Aramco-approved independent agency. A third

Saudi Aramco Engineer: The Chairman of Non-Metallic Standards Committee in

Table 1 - RTR Pipe Cell Classification

DESIGNATION CODE DIGIT

Glass-fiber-reinforced Thermoplastic Non-reinforced

Glass-fiber-reinforced No Reinforced epoxy

Figure 1 - Cell Classification Designation Code

6 Materials and Fabrication

6.4 Resin System

Table 2 - The Maximum Temperature Rating of Resin Systems

Resin Type Polyester Vinyl ester Epoxy

6.5 Glass Reinforcement

The liner, structural wall, and surface layer reinforcement shall be a

6.8 Reinforcing Fiberglass Ribs

6.9 Joint Types

6.9.2 Non-commercially available special joints or any proprietary joints

6.10 Adhesives and Solvent Cleaners

6.10.2 Adhesives shall be provided in a self-contained kit with all necessary

6.11 Flexible Elastomeric Seals and Joint Tightness

The chemical composition of the flexible elastomeric seals shall be compatible

Drainage fittings such as flanges, elbows, etc., may be compression-molded,

7 Dimensions and Tolerances

7.1 Dimensions and surface finishes shall be measured in accordance with

7.4 Unless otherwise defined in the Purchase Order, specified face-to-face,

8.1.1 The Manufacturer shall perform qualification tests, as specified in

8.1.2 Qualification tests shall be witnessed and certified by an independent

8.1.4 Qualification tests shall be repeated if there are any changes in

8.1.5 The Manufacturer shall provide supporting documentation per

8.2 Qualification Tests

8.2.1 Pipe Stiffness

8.2.1.1 Pipe when tested in accordance with paragraph 8.3 of

8.2.1.2 Pipe shall be tested in accordance with paragraph 8.3 of

 Separation of the liner or surface layer (if incorporated)

Table 3 - Minimum Stiffness at 5 % Deflection

Table 4 - Ring Deflection without Damage or Structural Failure

Level A 18% 15% 12% 9%

Level B 30% 25% 20% 15%

8.2.2 Chemical Resistance