SPECIFICATION 835
PROTECTIVE TREATMENT OF
STEELWORK
Copyright MAIN ROADS Western Australia
Specification 835 Protective Treatment of Steelwork – 04/10144 Issued 04/05/2017
REVISION REGISTER
Clause
Number
Whole document
Reformatted
SCO
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835.02
Reference made to AS3894.5
SDSE
02/04/2013
835.25
835.26
New clause added
Para 3 amended
835.27
Para 1 amended
835.32.02
1(d) amended, 1(f) added
Annexure 835A
Treatments 2&4 amended
835.35
Para 5 of Clause 835.35 amended
SDSE
22/11/2011
835.02
References - amendments to Standards titles
AS 1627.1, 4, 5, 9, & AS/NZS 2312, &
APAS 2917F & S
SDSE
23/09/2008
Whole document
Complete revision of Issue 4.1 to new format
MCP
01/08/2006
Description of Revision
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CONTENTS
Clause
835.01
Page No
Scope......................................................................................................................... 4
835.02
References................................................................................................................. 4
835.03
Definitions .................................................................................................................. 5
835.04 – 835.05 NOT USED..................................................................................................... 5
PRODUCTS AND MATERIALS ..................................................................................................... 5
835.06
Coating Systems ........................................................................................................ 5
835.07
General Requirements and Information to be Provided By Contractor ....................... 7
835.08 – 835.24 NOT USED..................................................................................................... 8
OPERATIONS ................................................................................................................................ 8
835.25
Pre Treatment ............................................................................................................ 8
835.26
Surface Preparation ................................................................................................... 9
835.27
Galvanising ................................................................................................................ 9
835.28
Shop Priming ............................................................................................................. 9
835.29
Intermediate Coating ................................................................................................ 10
835.30
Finishing Coats ........................................................................................................ 10
835.31
Finish Colour ............................................................................................................ 11
835.32
Application ............................................................................................................... 11
835.33
Acceptance Testing.................................................................................................. 12
835.34
Protection ................................................................................................................. 13
835.35
Site Repairs ............................................................................................................. 13
835.36 –835.80 NOT USED.................................................................................................... 14
AS BUILT AND HANDOVER REQUIREMENTS .......................................................................... 14
835.81 – 835.90 NOT USED................................................................................................... 14
CONTRACT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................... 14
835.91 – 835.99 NOT USED................................................................................................... 14
ANNEXURE 835A ........................................................................................................................ 15
Schedule of Surface Treatments ............................................................................................... 15
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SPECIFICATION 835
PROTECTIVE TREATMENT OF STEELWORK
GENERAL
835.01
SCOPE
1. The work under this specification consists of the surface preparation,
galvanising and application of coating systems for the protective treatment
of steelwork.
2. Annexure 835A contains a list of approved surface treatments for use in the
Works.
835.02
Approved
Treatments
REFERENCES
1. Australian Standards, MAIN ROADS Western Australia Standards and
MAIN ROADS Western Australia Test Methods are referred to in
abbreviated form (e.g. AS 1234, MRS 67-08-43 or WA 123). For
convenience, the full titles are given below:
Australian Standards
AS 1214
Hot Dip Galvanised Coatings on Threaded Fasteners
AS 1580
Methods of Test for Paints and Related Materials
AS 1627
Metal Finishing – Preparation and Pre-treatment of Surfaces
AS 1627.1
Metal Finishing – Preparation and pretreatment of surfaces – Removal
of oil, grease and related contamination.
AS 1627.4
Metal Finishing – Preparation and pretreatment of surfaces – Abrasive
blast cleaning of steel.
AS 1627.5
Metal Finishing – Preparation and pretreatment of surfaces – Pickling.
AS 1627.9
Metal Finishing – Preparation and pretreatment of surfaces – Pictorial
surface preparation standards for painting steel surfaces.
AS/NZS 2310
Glossary of Paint and Painting Terms
AS/NZS 2312
Guide to the Protection of structural steel against exterior atmospheric
corrosion by use of protective coatings
AS 2700
Colour Standards for General Purposes
AS 3750.9
Organic Zinc-Rich Primer
AS 3750.15
Inorganic Zinc Silicate Paint
AS 3894.5
Site testing of protective coatings, Method 5: Determination of surface
profile
AS 4100
Steel Structures
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AS/NZS 4680
Hot-Dip Galvanised (Zinc) Coatings on Fabricated
Ferrous Articles
Australian Paint Approval Scheme
APAS 2901
Latex coating for protection of steel
APAS 2908
Inorganic zinc coating for protection of steel
APAS 2916
Organic zinc rich coating for protection of steel
APAS 2917
Catalysed polyester and vinylester coating for protection of steel
APAS 2917F
Catalysed polyester coating for protection of steel-freshwater immersion
APAS 2917S
Catalysed polyester coating for protection of steel-salt water immersion
APAS 2919
Catalysed acrylic coating for protection of steel
APAS 2971
Epoxy 2-pack durable primer for protection of steel in atmosphere
Other Standards
BS 3900 British Standard 3900 – Methods of Test for Paints
835.03
DEFINITIONS
1. Definitions of painting terms contained in AS 2310 shall apply where used in
the Specification or when used in relation to the Works.
Terms
2. Unless otherwise specified, all work required to achieve the specified
protective treatment of steelwork in the completed structure shall be carried
out in accordance with the recommended procedures and guidelines set out
in AS 2312.
Procedures
835.04 – 835.05
NOT USED
PRODUCTS AND MATERIALS
835.06
COATING SYSTEMS
835.06.01 GALVANISING
1. Galvanised coatings shall be carried out in accordance with AS 4680
subject to the adoption of surface preparation or other procedures where
necessary to avoid:
a. brittle, uneven and/or loosely adhering coatings on flame cut edges;
b. pin-holes in galvanised coatings along welds; and
c. white rust, ferrous rust and other surface contamination or stains
which diminish the appearance or function of the galvanised coating.
2. At least 7 days prior to the application of the galvanised coating, the
Contractor shall submit to the Superintendent details of procedures
which eliminate the above coating deficiencies.
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835.06.02 PAINT COATING SYSTEMS FOR STEEL
1. After priming, permanently exposed surfaces of un-galvanised steelwork
shall be painted with an intermediate coat of epoxy micaceous iron oxide
paint (E-MIO) followed by finishing coats of catalysed acrylic paint in
accordance with APAS 2919.
2. The Contractor shall also carry out protective treatment on site using epoxy
rich zinc primer conforming to AS 3750.9 for areas of steel members which
have been site welded. Refer also Clause 835.35.
3. Each coating type shall be of a different colour or shade to ensure adequate
coverage.
4. Surface treatment shall be in accordance with the requirements of AS 2312
except as varied by this Specification.
835.06.03 SPECIAL AREAS
1. Areas In Contact With Concrete
Areas of steelwork in contact with concrete in the completed structure shall
receive the same surface preparation and shop applied coatings as that
employed on adjacent exposed areas for a minimum distance of 50mm from
the exposed surface. Areas further than 50mm from an exposed surface
shall be left unpainted. (Note: Inorganic zinc silicate is not recommended
for casting in concrete).
2. Friction-Type Bolted Joints
The faying surfaces of friction-type bolted connections designed to AS 4100
shall be treated as follows:
a. Galvanised Members
The faying surfaces on galvanised members shall be abraded by
means of a flexible rubber backed grinding disc prior to on-site
delivery and allowed to weather.
Alternatively, the faying surfaces shall be abraded by a light
"brush off" abrasive blast clean.
b. Painted Members
Irrespective of the coating system used elsewhere on the
members, the coating system used on the faying surfaces
be the following:
shall

Abrasive blast cleaned to AS 1627.4 Class 3

Surface profile 25 to 35 microns

Application of 1 coat of inorganic zinc primer conforming to AS
3750.15 Type 4 and APAS 2908 with minimum dry film
thickness of 75 microns.
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3. Hollow Members
The treatment of hollow members shall be as follows:
a. Galvanised Members
Internal surfaces of galvanised members shall be galvanised
according to AS 4680.
b. Painted Members
The inner surfaces of fully sealed hollow sections shall receive no
protective treatment except that all surfaces shall be dry and free of
all loose materials.
4. Site Welded Connections
Where surfaces are to be welded all surface protection shall be removed for
a minimum distance of 100 mm from the edge to be welded in order to
prevent harmful effects to welders or to the quality of welds. Reinstatement
is in accordance with Clause 835.35.
835.07
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND INFORMATION TO BE
PROVIDED BY CONTRACTOR
835.07.01 SHOP AND FIELD TREATMENT
1. Shop treatment shall comprise the galvanising or the abrasive blast
cleaning of all surfaces plus the application of all paint coatings specified,
except that:a. Areas adjacent to field welds shall be masked to leave an uncoated
margin of 75 mm for the first coat and an additional 50 mm margin
for each subsequent coat.
b. The final finishing coat of a multi-coat system on exterior exposed
surfaces may be applied on site following the completion of all
construction activities that may cause damage to the coatings.
2. Field treatment shall comprise the application of remaining finishing coats
and the repair of the protective treatment at all field weld areas and at areas
damaged in the course of construction.
3. Prior to the application of any treatment, the Contractor shall submit
to the Superintendent the proposed details of work to be carried out
by shop treatment and that to be carried out by field treatment.
HOLD POINT
4. The details shall include a program of the work covering the following:
a. The proposed timing for carrying out repairs to the protective
treatment at areas in contact with concrete.
b. The proposed timing for carrying out protective treatment to the
surfaces which are inaccessible in the completed structure and
outside of field welds.
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835.07.02 PAINT
1. All paints shall be supplied by a single manufacturer. Paints shall be
Australian Paint Approval Scheme (APAS) approved products conforming
to the nominated APAS Specifications and approved by the Principal for the
specified application.
2. At least fourteen days prior to commencing the protective treatment of
steelwork, the Contractor shall submit the following details for the
Superintendent's approval:-
HOLD POINT
a. Name of paint manufacturer.
b. Product names of paints.
c. Technical data sheets and hazard information for all paints.
d. Documentary evidence from the manufacturer certifying compliance
of paints with relevant APAS Specifications.
835.07.03 TESTING
1. Testing of the paint to assess conformity to Specifications shall be included
in the Contractor's Inspection and Test Plan.
Inspection and
Test Plan
835.07.04 RECORDS
1. The Contractor shall record details of the paints used on the Works. The
records shall include, but not be limited to, the following:a. Paint manufacturer's name.
b. Product names of all paints.
c. Batch numbers of each product.
d. Designation of each member or area where each batch of paint is
used.
835.08 – 835.24
NOT USED
OPERATIONS
835.25
PRE TREATMENT
1. Oil, grease, wax, dirt and other foreign matter shall be removed by cleaning
and degreasing of metal surfaces in accordance with AS1627 Part 1 or
approved equivalent international standard.
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835.26
SURFACE PREPARATION
1. The surface treatment for all steel surfaces except those shown on the
Drawings to be left unpainted or to be galvanised shall be abrasive blast
cleaned followed by shop priming with inorganic zinc silicate paint.
Surfaces which are to be left unpainted shall be thoroughly wire brushed
and solvent cleaned where necessary to remove loose rust and mill scale
and surface contamination.
2. Un-galvanised steel surfaces which are to be painted shall be abrasive blast
cleaned to AS 1627.4 Class 2.5 immediately before application of the
inorganic zinc silicate paint system. The abrasive may be either metallic or
non-metallic but shall be of an approved type to produce a mean surface
roughness in the range 30 to 40 microns with no individual reading
exceeding 80 microns. The use of coarse steel angular grit or copper slag
or any other material which gives a high surface profile or could
contaminate the surface is not permitted.
3. The surface roughness shall be determined using a needle type depth
micrometer in accordance to AS/NZS 3894.5, Method C. Once a
satisfactory pattern of performance has been established, as verified by this
method, an optical comparator may be used to check surface profile in
accordance to AS/NZS 3894.5, Method B.
4. Steel surfaces which are to be galvanised shall be cleaned and degreased
followed by pickling in accordance with AS 1627.5 immediately before
galvanising.
835.27
GALVANISING
1. All hot dip galvanising shall conform with the requirements of AS 4680 and
shall be clean and smooth and continuous and free from acid spots and
cracks and laminations and runs and drips. The coating shall have a
minimum system designation of HDG600 in accordance to AS/NZS 2312 for
thickness of steel member 6 mm and greater. The coating thickness shall
be in accordance with AS 4680 for all structural members less than 6 mm
thick.
2. Galvanising of fasteners shall conform with the requirements of AS 1214.
835.28
SHOP PRIMING
835.28.01 NON-GALVANISED STEEL SURFACES
1. All external surfaces of un-galvanised steelwork which are to be painted
shall be coated with an approved inorganic zinc silicate primer.
2. The primer shall be applied as soon as possible after blast cleaning before
deterioration has taken place and in any case within four hours.
3. Any surface showing deterioration before being primed shall be re-cleaned
at the Contractor's expense.
4. The primer shall be an inorganic zinc silicate conforming to Type 3 of AS
3750.15 and shall have a minimum dry film thickness of 75 microns.
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5. The specified dry film thickness of primer refers to the minimum thickness of
primer measured "above peaks" determined in accordance with Clause
835.33. The primer shall be cured in accordance with the manufacturer's
published recommendations before application of any subsequent
treatment.
6. The primer shall be applied so as to produce a smooth even coating and
shall be double lap sprayed into all corners and crevices and on welds and
seams.
835.28.02 GALVANISED STEEL SURFACES
1. Galvanised surfaces which are to be painted shall be cleaned and receive
one coat of an approved etch primer.
2. The primer shall be a product approved by the Australian Paint Approval
Scheme and shall be to Specification APAS 2971. The primer shall be
applied and cured in accordance with the manufacturer's published
recommendations.
835.28.03 SURFACE PREPARATION BEFORE APPLYING FINISHING
COATS
1. Not more than eight (8) hours prior to application of a finishing coat the
surface shall be washed with fresh clean water to remove any salt, sand,
dust, grit, grease and cement or other contaminants and allowed to dry
thoroughly. If necessary suitable solvents shall be used to remove
contaminants that are not water soluble and the areas concerned rewashed with water.
835.29
INTERMEDIATE COATING
1. The intermediate coating to all exposed surfaces of steelwork shall be
epoxy micaceous iron oxide paint (E-MIO). The paint used shall be a
product approved by the Australian Paint Approval Scheme and shall be to
Specification APAS 2971.
2. The minimum dry film thickness of the intermediate coating shall be
150 microns.
3. Where the manufacturer's recommended coating thickness for the paint is
less than 150 microns the required thickness shall be built up by the
application of additional coats.
835.30
FINISHING COATS
1. The finishing coats to all exposed surfaces of steelwork shall be a catalysed
acrylic vehicle to Australian Paint Approval Scheme Specification APAS
2919.
2. The catalysed acrylic top coats shall be built up by the application of at least
two coats of paint with no single application having a minimum dry film
thickness of less than 60 microns.
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3. The final finishing coat shall be applied on site after the erection of the
steelwork, placing of in situ concrete, removal of falsework and all site
repairs have been completed.
835.31
FINISH COLOUR
1. The finish colour for all steelwork shall be "Bottle Green" (G11) as defined
by AS 2700.
2. All paint pigments shall be suitable for outdoor exposure.
835.32
APPLICATION
835.32.01 TIE COATS
1. When recommended by the manufacturer tie and/or mist coats shall be
used to ensure compatibility of coatings.
835.32.02 WEATHER CONDITIONS
1. Painting shall not be carried out under the following climatic conditions:
a. When the ambient temperature is below 10oC.
b. When the metal surface temperature is above 55oC.
c. When the relative humidity is above 85%.
d. When the steel temperature is less than 3oC above the dew point.
e. When weather conditions are unsuitable such as in high winds or
rain.
f.
When the surface in direct strong sunlight
835.32.03 METHOD OF APPLICATION
1. Tie and finishing coats may be applied by spray brush or roller except that
the following conditions shall apply:
a. On site application of paint by spray can be carried out only after the
Contractor has taken every precaution to ensure that there is no
danger of overspray damaging property or passing traffic.
b. Special precautions shall be taken to prevent paint staining concrete
surfaces.
c. Paint thickness specified shall be maintained on all edges by stripe
painting.
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835.33
ACCEPTANCE TESTING
835.33.01 INTRODUCTION
1. Paintwork shall be subject to visual examination and measurement of the
dry film thickness after the application of each type of coating. Galvanised
surfaces shall be subject to visual examination and measurement of the
galvanising thickness as detailed in this clause.
835.33.02 VISUAL EXAMINATION
1. All surfaces shall be subject to a visual examination after blast cleaning and
after priming and after application of top coats. Each coat of paint shall be
free of cracks and wrinkles and blisters and lumps or any other defects.
Whenever these defects occur the whole paintwork system of the affected
area shall be removed by abrasive blast cleaning as set out in Clause
835.26 and replaced at the Contractor's expense.
835.33.03 MEASURING INSTRUMENT
1. The Contractor shall measure the dry film thickness using a non-destructive
type film thickness gauge. The gauge shall be either:
a. A magnetic instrument used in accordance with AS 1580 - "Methods
of Test for Paints and Related Materials" Method 108.1 except that
gauges of the 'Tinsley' type shall not be used.
or
b. An instrument operating on the eddy current principle and used in
accordance with British Standard 3900 - "Methods of Test for Paints"
Part C5.
835.33.04 PROCEDURE
1. In order to determine the dry film thickness of each coating the following
procedure shall be adopted:
a. Dry film thickness gauges shall be calibrated using shims of known
thickness set on the blast reference sample. The calibration
procedure shall consist of taking not less than 30 readings on the
shim on the reference blast sample and from these determining the
mean reading. This mean reading shall be subtracted from the
known shim thickness to produce a correction factor which shall be
added algebraically to all subsequent readings of dry film paint
thickness in order to obtain the true "above peaks" value.
Alternatively the gauge itself may be adjusted to yield the
appropriate reading equivalent to the known shim thickness. In this
case not less than 30 readings shall be taken until the gauge mean
reading is equivalent to the known shim thickness.
This calibration shall be maintained throughout the duration of the
contract except where blasting techniques or procedures are varied
in which case the calibration procedure shall be repeated.
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b. Readings shall subsequently be taken of the total dry film thickness
after the application of each type of coating.
c. At each stage the Contractor shall use the average reading for that
surface.
d. The dry film thickness for any coating is the difference between the
values obtained for this coating and the average total dry film
thickness at the completion of the preceding coating.
e. Film thickness measurements will be taken at random to suit the
shape of the area being tested and the number of such
measurements shall be given as below:
i. For large flat surfaces like the webs and flanges of beams
the number shall be one per square metre.
ii. For hand railing panels the number shall be six per linear
metre.
iii. For guard railings the number shall be four per linear metre.
iv. For guardrail posts the number shall be four per post.
2. For assessing the compliance of a coating with the thickness requirement of
this Specification all measured values of the dry film thickness on each
surface shall equal or exceed the specified minimum dry film thickness for
that coating. Surfaces not meeting this requirement shall receive further
coats of primer or finishing coat as appropriate to build up the paint
thickness required.
835.34
PROTECTION
1. The paint system shall be fully cured before any components are handled.
It shall be properly protected during all transport and erection procedures to
maintain it in a clean and undamaged condition. In particular proper
precautions are to be taken during lifting operations to ensure a minimum of
damage is caused by slinging or guying or supporting or similar operations.
835.35
SITE REPAIRS
1. Repairs to areas of damaged paintwork shall be carried out at the time of
application of the final finishing coat except that where corrosion of the steel
may occur adequate cleaning and protective priming shall be carried out
immediately.
2. Areas of paintwork which have been damaged and areas of site welded
connections shall be cleaned by power wire brush to AS 1627 Part 2 Class
3 followed by abrasive paper to provide a surface profile. In addition the
edge of the surrounding undamaged paint shall be feathered with abrasive
paper.
3. In areas of site welded connections all weld splatter and slag shall be
removed by mechanical means and all sharp edges and rough welds shall
be rounded off before cleaning.
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4. The damaged areas and areas of site welded connections shall then be
painted as laid down in Clauses 835.28 to 835.30 except that the primer
shall be an approved two pack epoxy-zinc-rich coating conforming to Type 2
of AS 3750.9. The paint used shall be a product approved by the Australian
Paint Approval Scheme and shall be to Specification APAS 2916. The new
paint shall overlap the existing paint by at least 50 mm all round the affected
area.
5. Areas of galvanising which have been affected by welding or otherwise
damaged shall be thoroughly painted with Zinga Liquid Galvanising or
similar approved cold galvanised paint followed by the required amount of
finishing paint.
835.36 –835.80
NOT USED
AS BUILT AND HANDOVER REQUIREMENTS
835.81 – 835.90
NOT USED
CONTRACT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
835.91 – 835.99
NOT USED
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ANNEXURE 835A
SCHEDULE OF SURFACE TREATMENTS
Treatment No.
Description of Treatment
Surfaces to be treated
1.
Galvanise
All steel unless otherwise specified
2.
Galvanise
Epoxy Primer
Two Pack Acrylic Top Coat
(HDG600P6 of AS/NZS 2312)
Kerbside face of guardrails.
3.
Abrasive Blast
Inorganic Zinc Silicate Prime Coat
Epoxy Paint Intermediate Coat
Catalysed Acrylic Top Coat
Exposed surfaces of structural
members
4.
Hot metal Spray (for pot bearings only)
Exposed surfaces of structural
members in severe atmospheres
where galvanising is impractical.
5.
Single - Coat Inorganic Zinc Silicate
Exposed surfaces of structural
members where galvanising is
impractical.
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GUIDANCE NOTES
FOR REFERENCE ONLY – DELETE GUIDANCE NOTES FROM FINAL DOCUMENT
1. All edits to downloaded Specifications shall be made using Track Changes, to clearly show
added/deleted text.
2. If all information relating to a clause is deleted, the clause number should be retained and the
words “NOT USED” should be inserted.
3. The proposed documents with tracked changes shall be submitted to the Project Manager for
review, prior to printing the final batch of documents. When this final printing is carried out, the
tracked changes option is to be turned off.
4. Before printing accept all changes in the document, turn off Track Changes and refresh the
Table of Contents.
5. The Custodian of this specification is the Structures Design and Standards Engineer.
1.
SYSTEM DESIGN BY CONTRACTOR
1.1
Although there has been a move towards Contractor design of protective systems, there is
a concern that this could lead to excessive management problems in the future.
Consequently, the Specification has been kept in a prescriptive form as required by AS
2312.
2.
SCHEDULED SURFACE TREATMENTS (Annexure 835A)
2.1
Annexure A lists preferences but needs to be modified for each Contract.
2.2
Hot metal spray would be a preferred CONTRACT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT to be
added where required at this stage.
3.
CORROSION PROTECTION OF STEEL PILES (Clause 835.91)
3.1
Insert Clause 835.91 where required.
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CONTRACT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
The following clauses are to be placed under the CONTRACT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS, as
required. After inserting the clause, change the clause number and heading to style “H2 SP” so it
appears in the Table of Contents.
835.91
CORROSION PROTECTION OF STEEL PILES
1. Piles shall receive corrosion protection as specified herein and to the extent
indicated on the drawings.
2. The corrosion protection system shall be abrasive blast cleaning followed by
an approved two-pack epoxy paint system which conforms with APAS 2971.
3. The surface to be painted shall be abrasive blast cleaned as detailed in
Clause 835.26 of this Specification.
4. Before painting, the cleaned surface shall be dry and free from dust.
Painting shall not take place when climatic conditions are unsuitable as
detailed in Clause 835.32.02. The paint shall be applied in one coat to give
a total dry film thickness of not less than 400 microns. Coating shall be
applied as soon as possible after blast cleaning before deterioration has
taken place and in any case within four hours. Any surface showing
deterioration before being coated shall be rejected.
5. Acceptance testing of paintwork shall be in accordance with Clause 835.33.
A minimum period of seven days shall elapse to permit paint to harden
before handling or driving piles.
6. Where piles are to be spliced the corrosion protection treatment shall be
omitted or removed for 100 mm each side of the weld.
7. Should pile protection be damaged during pile driving any such operation
shall cease to permit reinstatement as specified. Pile driving shall not
proceed until the reinstatement compound has cured.
8. Areas of paintwork which have been damaged and areas of site welded
connections shall be cleaned and/or repaired as specified in Clause 835.35.
Any piles which are to be embedded in pilecaps shall have the corrosion
protection removed from the end of the pile to within 50 mm of the surface
of the concrete.
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AMENDMENT CHECKLIST
Specification No. 835
Title: PROTECTIVE TREATMENT OF
STEELWORK
Revision No:
Project Manager:
Signature:
Date:
Checked by:
Signature:
Date:
Contract No:
Contract Description:
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
SIGN OFF
Note: All changes/amendments must be shown in Tracked Changes mode until approved.
1.
Project Manager has reviewed Specification and identified Additions and
Amendments.
2.
CONTRACT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS addressed? Contract specific
materials, products, clauses added? (Refer Specification Guidance Notes for
guidance).
3.
Any unlisted materials/products proposed and approved by the Project
Manager? If “Yes” provide details at 16.
4.
Standard clauses amended? MUST SEEK approval from Manager
Commercial.
5.
Clause deletes shows as “NOT USED”.
6.
Appropriate INSPECTION AND TESTING parameters included in Spec 201
(Text Methods, Minimum Testing Frequencies verified).
7.
ANNEXURES completed (refer Specification Guidance Notes).
8.
HANDOVER and AS BUILT requirements addressed.
9.
Main Roads QS has approved changes to SMM.
10.
Project Manager certifies completed Specification reflects intent of the
design.
11.
Completed Specification – independent verification arranged by Project
Manager.
12.
Project Manager’s review completed.
13.
SPECIFICATION GUIDANCE NOTES deleted.
14.
TABLE OF CONTENTS updated.
15.
FOOTER updated with Document No., Contract No. and Contract Name.
16.
Supporting information prepared and submitted to Project Manager.
Further action necessary:
Signed:
Document No: DXX#XXXX
Contract No: XXX/XX [Contract Name]
(Project Manager)
Date:
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