Steel Buildings in Europe

Part 7: Model Construction Specification 7 - 42 Proposed Clauses Commentary 7.4.4 The chemical composition of weather resistant assemblies shall comply with the requirements for Type 3 Grade A fasteners to ASTM standard A325, or equivalent. 7.4.5 Reinforcing steels may be used for foundation bolts. In this case, they shall conform to EN 10080 and the steel grade shall be as specified on the drawings. (Optional clause) 7.4.6 Where locking devices are specified on the drawings, they shall comply with the relevant standards listed in § 5.6.8 of EN 1090-2, and additionally ... ( Insert any particular requirements for locking devices ). 7.5 Grouting materials 7.5.1 Grouting materials to be used shall be as specified on the relevant drawings. 8. PREPARATION AND ASSEMBLY 8.1 Identification 8.1.1 Soft or low stress stamps may be used, except in any areas specified on the drawings. Soft or low stress stamp marks can easily be obliterated by the protective system. The fabricator will usually mask the stamped area after application of primer and complete the coating locally after erection. 8.1.2 Areas where identification marks are not permitted or shall not be visible after completion are specified on the drawings. 8.2 Handling and storage 8.2.1 Structural steel components shall be packed, handled and transported in a safe manner, so that permanent deformation does not occur and surface damage is minimized. Handling and storage preventive measures specified in Table 8 of EN 1090-2 shall be applied as appropriate. 8.3 Cutting 8.3.1 Hand thermal cutting shall be used only if it is not practical to use machine thermal cutting. Cutting shall be carried out in such a way that the requirements for geometrical tolerances, maximum hardness and smoothness of free edges, as specified in § 6.4 of EN 1090-2, are met. 8.4 Shaping 8.4.1 Requirements of § 6.5 of EN 1090-2 shall be applied as appropriate.