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PROPRIETARY INFORMATION
This document contains proprietary information developed by and for exclusive use of Saudi
Electricity Company. Your acceptance of the document is an acknowledgement that it must be
used for the identified purpose/application and during the period indicated. It cannot be used or
copied for any other purposes nor released to others without prior written authorization of Saudi
Electricity Company. Saudi Electricity Company will not be responsible for misuse and/or
misapplication, and any harm resulting therefrom. Saudi Electricity Company also reserves the
right to take any necessary actions to protect its interest against unauthorized use.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 SCOPE
1.0 SCOPE
This SEC Material Standard Specification (TMSS) specifies the minimum technical
requirements for design, engineering, manufacture, testing, inspection and performance of
direct embedded galvanized steel poles intended to be used as equivalent of wood poles on
the 69kV, 110kV, 115kV and 132kV overhead transmission system of Saudi Electricity
Company (SEC), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
This Material Standard Specification shall be read in conjunction with the latest revision of
SEC General Specification No. 01-TMSS-01, titled “General Requirements for All
Equipment/Materials” which shall be considered as an integral part of this TMSS.
This TMSS shall also be read in conjunction with SEC Purchase Order or Contract
Schedules for project as applicable.
The latest revision/amendments of the Codes and Standards listed hereunder shall be
Applicable for the equipment/material covered in this specification:
3.2 A 1011/A 1011M REV A Standard Specification for Steel, Sheet and Strip, Hot-
Rolled, Carbon, Structural, High- Strength Low-Alloy,
High-Strength Low-Alloy with Improved Formability,
and Ultra-High Strength
3.4 ASTM A370 Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical
Testing of Steel Products
3.6 ASTM A673/A673M Standard Specification for Sampling Procedure for Impact
Testing of Structural Steel
3.7 ASTM D412 Standard Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and
Thermoplastic Elastomers—Tension
3.9 ASTM D570 Standard Test Method for Water Absorption of Plastics
3.10 ASTM D638 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
3.12 ASTM D1004 Standard Test Method for Tear Resistance (Graves Tear)
of Plastic Film and Sheeting
3.14 ASTM E96/E96M Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of
Materials
3.15 ASTM E154 Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Retarders Used
in Contact with Earth Under Concrete Slabs, on Walls, or
as Ground Cover.
3.16 ASTM E514 Standard Test Method for Water Penetration and Leakage
Through Masonry
3.19 SSPC- Paint 20 Zinc-Rich Coating Type I Inorganic and Type II Organic
Galvanized steel transmission poles shall be suitable for use in single or multi-pole
applications on 69kV, 110kV, 115kV and 132kV transmission lines. Poles shall be of
polygonal (multisided) shapes, designed for direct embedment and provided with a hot-dip
galvanized finish. The minimum length of pole shall be as specified in the Data Schedule.
The design criteria specified in SES-P-122.05 Rev.4, Part III shall be considered as a
minimum. In a typical direct embedment type foundation, the maximum pole
bending moment in the shaft shall occur at some depth below the ground line. This
distance is a function of the properties of the native soil and backfill materials used,
and depth and diameter of the embedded pole section. The design criteria used shall
be submitted to SEC for approval.
The bottom segment/shaft of the pole, which will be direct buried in soil, shall have
thickness higher by 1mm than the design thickness for corrosion tolerance.
4.6 Hardware
4.6. 2 All accessories for hardware shall be welded prior to hot-dip galvanization
of the steel poles. Grounding arrangement shall be through grounding lug
with two holes, welded just above the top of structure pad.
Steel cross-arms and cross bracings (where required) shall be manufactured from
standard steel shapes, sized in accordance with the design calculations. Suitable
arrangements shall be proposed for fixing the cross-arms to the steel poles without
damaging the galvanized coating of the poles. Details shall be submitted to SEC for
approval.
A bearing plate shall be welded to the bottom of the pole suitable for direct
embedment foundation. This shall cover the butt of the pole shaft and prevent the
entry of water inside the poles. Top of pole shall be provided with pole cap.
Ground collars shall be provided to protect the pole groundline area from corrosive
environments. Length of the ground collar shall at least be 610mm or as specified in
the Technical Data Schedule. Ground collars shall have a minimum thickness of
6mm; shall be centered at the groundline; and shall not be considered in strength
calculations. A seal weld shall be provided around the ground collar at the top and
bottom of the ground collar.
Guyed poles shall be analyzed without considering the restraining effect of the guys
and the pole shall be vertical prior to application of loads. The guys shall be treated
as tension only, truss element members.
Pole height as indicated in the Data Schedule shall be the total height from the
bearing plate.
4.12 Materials
4.12.1 Structural steel for pole shaft shall comply with the applicable requirements
of ASTM A572/A572M or equivalent.
4.12.2 Structural steel for bearing plate and top cap shall comply with the
applicable requirements of ASTM A36/A36M or equivalent.
4.13 Marking
* SEC Monogram.
* Pole Type.
* Pole Ultimate Load.
* Pole Dimension (A/F Top/Bottom/Thickness).
* Pole Weight.
* SEC Purchase Order Number.
* SEC Stock Number.
* Manufacturer’s Name or Trademark, Place and Year of Manufacturing.
Poles shall have a drain hole at the bottom. This hole shall not be greater than 30
percent of the bearing plate area.
These shall generally be as specified in SCS-P-122.20 Rev.6 for wood poles, suitably
modified for mounting on the steel poles. Mounting of the components and accessories on
the steel poles at site shall not damage the galvanized coating of the poles. Details of
modifications to be carried out shall be submitted to SEC for review and acceptance.
6.1.1 Fresh water wash to remove all surface contamination including zinc salt
deposits.
6.1.2 Remove oil and grease in accordance with SSPC-SPl (Surface Preparation
Standard, solvent cleaning).
6.1.3 Weld seams and damaged areas should be blast cleaned to Sa-2 1/2 or
SSPC-SP6 (Surface Preparation Standard, Commercial Blast Cleaning).
Surface defects revealed by the blast cleaning process, should be ground,
filed, or treated in the appropriate manner.
A two-component (agitate base & curing agent), metallic zinc-rich epoxy primer.
High performance to give maximum protection aggressive environments. The
material shall comply with the composition and performance requirements of Steel
Structures Painting Council (SSPC) Paint 20, Zinc-Rich Primers.
Color Grey
Gloss Level High
Thickness 50 - 75 Microns DFT
85 - 127 Microns WFT
Mix Ratio 4 Parts Base - 1 Part by Curing Agent
Volume Solids 59%
Density 2600 kg/m3
Method of Application Airless Spray
Drying Time 75 minutes at 25°C (Touch dry)
4 hours at 25°C (Hard dry)
Poles shall be corrosion protected using factory applied anti-corrosion coating, for
the portion being embedded plus 50cms above ground line. The embedded exterior
surfaces of hot-dip galvanized steel pole shall be coated with elastomeric PU coating
as specified. The PU coating shall extend 300mm above the structure pad. For
600mm above and below the structure pad, waterproofing membrane shall be applied
over the PU coating.
7.1.2 Solar reflective four layers high performance cross-laminated with HDPE
carrier film with (dimensional stability, high tear strength, Puncture and
impact resistance)
7.1.9 Application and handling shall be strictly as per the recommendation and
supervision of manufacturer.
7.2.10 Application and handling shall be strictly as per the recommendation and
supervision of manufacturer.
Details of foundations for steel poles shall be according to SCS-P-122.20 Rev.6 Soil
preparation, backfill, etc., shall be similar for the steel poles.
The manufacturer shall make adequate tests and inspections to determine the conformity of
materials furnished under this Specification with the requirements invoked. SEC or its
designated representative will conduct acceptance inspection and witness testing at the
manufacturer's plant.
9.1.1 Inspection shall be conducted in accordance with the latest edition of the
referenced standards.
9.1.3 SEC 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 quality of work.
9.1.4 Inspection may be made during all stages of manufacturing, testing and
shipping as well as installation at site. However, inspection and acceptance
shall not relieve the Supplier of his responsibility for conformance with this
specification.
Mill test reports of materials shall be furnished to SEC prior to start of full-scale
fabrication.
The manufacturer shall make tests in accordance with ASTM A370 and ASTM
A673/A673M to verify that the material used in the structures meets the impact
properties. Testing shall be determined in accordance with ASTM A370 or SASO
SSA 157, Charpy V-Notch method.
The tubular steel poles shall be proof tested in accordance with this
Specification.
The proof test will verify the adequacy of the members and their
connections to withstand the ultimate design loads specified for that
structures as an individual entity under controlled conditions.
When required, full scale loading test shall be in accordance with the
applicable standards. The Supplier shall submit for approval by SEC,
diagrams showing the proposed scheme for applying and measuring loads
and determining directions of critical points.
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 pole length).
Include mill test reports of the materials used and the results of any tensile
tests of specimens cut from any members, which failed during the test
program. Particular emphasis shall be placed on the determination of the
mechanical properties of the material.
The manufacturer, upon receipt of written acceptance from SEC for the
satisfactory performance of the pole loading tests, may start fabrication of
the steel poles.
10.1 General
* Impact property test reports showing that the materials used in the
structures meet the impact properties
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5.0 TESTS