CHAPTER 1 Design Criteria - General Requirements Rev 0

CHAPTER 1 GENERAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Item No Title Page No

1.01 SCOPE.................................................................................................................1

1.02 STANDARD OF QUALITY...................................................................................1

1.03 RESPONSIBILITIES AND COORDINATION ......................................................2

1.04 CODES AND STANDARDS.................................................................................3

1.05 BUILDING CODES AND REQUIREMENTS........................................................3

1.06 GUIDELINE SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................................5

1.07 STANDARD DRAWINGS AND DRAFTING GUIDELINES AND GUIDELINES DRAWINGS...................................................................................5

1.08 SYSTEM OF MEASURES ...................................................................................6

1.09 CIVIL DEFENSE AND INDUSTRIAL SAFETY..................................................22

1.10 SAUDI ARABIAN GOODS AND SERVICES.....................................................23

1.11 LANGUAGE FOR SIGNS ..................................................................................24

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1.01 SCOPE

A. These General Design Guidelines are to be followed by Architectural/Engineering (A/E) Contractors for projects in Jubail and Yanbu Industrial Cities in the preparation of Engineering Manual, calculations, engineering studies, drawings and specifications. In order to ensure uniformity throughout the project and for compatibility within the Royal Commission Boundaries, these Guidelines provide the framework within which all the Royal Commission Consultants, A/E Contractors and all others designing and constructing facilities shall perform their works.

B. A/E Contractors as referred to in this procedure include Engineer, Procure and Construct (EPC) Contractors.

C. The General Design Guidelines indicate the level of quality required by the Royal Commission, define the responsibilities of the A/E Contractor and provide a reference basis for Saudi Arabian and International Codes and Standards. They also provide a reference basis for the Building Codes, Guideline Specifications and Guideline Details issued by the Royal Commission, highlighting certain specific requirements of the Royal Commission and emphasize the utilization of Saudi Arabian goods and services.

D. More specific design criteria, however, are included in the Building Codes (See Section 1.05), the Guideline Specifications (See Section 1.06) and the Standard Drawings (See Section 1.07). In addition, the relevant Sections of the updated Community Plan, Support Industry and Secondary Industry Master Plans include other plans and design parameters that shall be adhered to by all designers of community facilities.

1.02 STANDARD OF QUALITY

A. It is the intent of the Royal Commission that a high Standard of Quality be achieved at a reasonable cost. All design work shall be consistent with professional standards of skill, care and diligence as adhered to by recognized firms performing services of a similar nature.

B. The A/E Contractor shall consider, in performing the work, the latest proven and tested developments known and successfully employed by such firms.

C. The Design shall accomplish the following general objectives:

1. Saudi Standards

a) Utilize all standards issued by Saudi Arabian Government Agencies.

2. Saudi Products

a) Utilize Saudi Arabian products and services to the greatest extent possible by using the specifications of Saudi Arabian manufacturers and requiring the use of all Saudi Arabian manufactured products.

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3. Suitability

a) Provide materials and equipment suitable for the desired use and life of the facility under the conditions of exposure to the environment at this location.

4. Practicality

a) Be practical for implementation at the jobsite in areas of both procurement and construction.

5. Reliability

a) Incorporate particular attention to reliability and accessibility of all components, simplicity of operation and maintenance and safety of operators and the public.

6. Aesthetic

a) Be aesthetically pleasing and harmonious with other facilities in the Project.

7. Expansion

a) Where appropriate, provision should be made for future expansion.

D. Systems shall be designed to be as simple and as durable as possible. Even in areas where highly trained operators are available, experience has proven that they are apt to make mistakes during emergencies. Simple systems are easy to understand and operate during both normal and emergency conditions and consequently are considered more desirable.

E. Different types of systems should be compared on the basis of cost, function and operation. In making cost comparisons, it is important to include all parts of the system from the power source to and including the utilization of equipment. Cost comparison should include equipment, its installation and operation and maintenance costs.

F. All permanent facilities, buildings, components and systems shall be designed to keep their structural, operational and aesthetic integrity for a minimum of 30 years.

1.03 RESPONSIBILITIES AND COORDINATION

A. The A/E Contractor is responsible to the Royal Commission for the execution of the work.

B. The A/E Contractor shall guarantee and be responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy, completeness and coordination of the work, in order that the Royal Commission may rely upon the work for subsequent procurement, construction and implementation at Jubail and Yanbu Industrial Cities.

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C. Design criteria, calculations, drawings, specifications, schedules, estimates and other products of the engineering process as prepared by the A/E Contractor shall be reviewed by the Royal Commission.

D. The Royal Commission shall conduct general coordination of the work of the various A/E Contractors within Jubail and Yanbu Industrial Cities and at the Royal Commission boundaries, in order to secure uniformity of design which meets the requirements of the Royal Commission.

E. Each A/E Contractor shall be required to coordinate and cooperate with other A/E Contractors with whom he has interfaces.

1.04 CODES AND STANDARDS

A. Compliance with Saudi Arabian laws, regulations and applicable codes and standards is mandatory.

B. The Saudi Arabian Standards Organization (SASO) at Riyadh has a long-range program for development of standards that must be applied to all Contracts awarded.

C. Various Saudi Arabian Government Ministries and agencies publish material specifications, engineering standards and installation standards, which may apply to Jubail and Yanbu Industrial Cities or interface with it.

D. In the absence of published Saudi Arabian codes and standards, the A/E Contractor shall use codes, standards and publications published by the organizations listed in Appendix A and the Building Codes referred to in Section 1.05.

E. The A/E Contractor may propose other International Codes and Standards, provided two different types of codes and standards are not mixed for the same building or facility. Proposals shall be accompanied by an English language translation of the Codes or Standards but their use shall not be allowed unless accepted in writing by the Royal Commission.

F. In all cases, the Royal Commission reserves the right to require the use of specific codes and standards for systems and facilities for which continuity of practice is considered necessary for safe and efficient operation.

G. The Royal Commission Building Codes shall be the prevailing documents, as required by the Royal Commission, to be used in conjunction with current Engineering Manual, Standard Drawings and Guideline Specifications.

H. Also, see Section 1.10 for the mandatory use of Saudi Arabian goods and services.

1.05 BUILDING CODES AND REQUIREMENTS

A. General

1. All construction shall conform to the Building Codes and Building Requirements adopted by the Royal Commission, whichever is applicable. In addition, all construction shall conform to Planning and Zoning Regulations adopted by the Royal Commission in its "Planning Manual."

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B. Building Code

1. The Royal Commission has adopted comprehensive design and construction codes especially formulated to suit the physical, cultural and social environment of Jubail and Yanbu Industrial Cities. Collectively these publications are termed the "Building Code." The following individual codes have been prepared:

a) Building Code Administration.

b) Architectural Code.

c) Structural Code.

d) Mechanical Code.

e) Plumbing Code.

f) Electrical Code.

g) Fire Code Administration.

h) Fire Code.

2. The foregoing codes are comprehensive and detailed documents. They cover a wide range of building types, occupancies and hazards. Their purpose is to provide minimum standards to safeguard life, health, property and public welfare. They are not intended to impose bureaucratic or financial burdens or set standards of elegance, lifestyle or quality.

3. The provisions of the adopted codes shall not be construing to prohibit the use of any material or method not specifically included therein, provided that the material or method can be shown to be satisfactory for the intended purpose. The Royal Commission may approve such materials or methods where he finds that they meet the intent of the code, or he may prescribe requirements for their use to assure that acceptable standards are met.

4. A related code which may at times bear on private construction has been prepared for regulation of matters related to Public Health. This code, entitled "Health Code" is issued, administered and enforced by the Health Services Group of the City.

C. Residential Building Codes

1. Since residential construction constitutes the overwhelming majority of Building Permits, "Residential Building Codes" has been prepared and issued by the Cities. This code contains the requirements from all other codes that pertain to residential construction, extracted and organized into a single volume.

2. For special criteria peculiar to the Jubail site, a special pamphlet has been prepared by the City, outlining minimum requirements of the City in addition to the Code criteria. The pamphlet contains mandatory requirements as well as helpful suggestions for designing projects in the Jubail area. Titled "Building Requirements," the pamphlet is available through the Building Official at the

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Municipality of Jubail.

1.06 GUIDELINE SPECIFICATIONS

A. The Royal Commission Guideline Specifications are issued by the Royal Commission of Jubail and Yanbu Engineering Departments for a wide range of construction and procurement activities. They ensure uniformity, quality, safety and economy as required by the Royal Commission.

B. Each Contractor (A/E or EPC) shall receive a full set of the Royal Commission Guideline Specifications and shall incorporate the appropriate Guideline Specification Sections into the Construction Contract Package he prepares. The Contractor shall not prepare Specifications for any construction or procurement activity covered by the Royal Commission Guideline Specifications. If the Contractor concludes that a Guideline Specification is not suitable or applicable, he shall submit an explanation with the 30% Submittal for the Royal Commission's evaluation and decision before he prepares a Specification on a construction or procurement item covered by the Royal Commission Guideline Specifications. If the Contractor concludes that a portion of the Royal Commission Guideline Specification is not applicable or it requires revision, he shall submit, with the 30% Submittal, the proposed revision with an appropriate explanation for the Royal Commission's evaluation and decision. A/E Contractor shall ensure that any material or system described in his design is compatible to the pertinent Guideline Specification Section revised by him.

C. If the Royal Commission approves the proposed revision, the A/E shall prepare an Appendix for each Section being revised. He shall cross-reference the revised Articles or Clauses and provide the approved revised text. This Appendix shall be inserted following the Section being revised and also listed and identified in the index of Specifications. The cover sheet of the Specification Section shall be clearly marked to indicate that the text of the Specification Section has been amended. The Guideline Specification shall be included in its entirety.

D. The Guideline Specifications shall be incorporated (as they are issued by the Royal Commission), into the Contract Package without change and without retyping, including the original Cover Sheet, Royal Commission Revision Number and Page Number.

E. In addition, the Contractor shall identify the Construction Contract Package Number on each page of the Guideline Specification. No other alteration, revision or addition shall be made except as stated in the above paragraph.

F. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section, the Contractor shall remain totally responsible for the design and the Contract Package provided by him.

G. The complete Royal Commission Guideline Specifications shall be incorporated only into the Node 3 submittal of the Contract Package. The 30%, 60% (for Lump Sum Contract), 90% and 100% Submittals shall identify the Guideline Specifications in the Specification Index sheet; copies of the cover sheets of Guideline Specifications used shall be attached to the Package.

1.07 STANDARD DRAWINGS AND DRAFTING GUIDELINES

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A. Generally, Guideline Details are issued by the Royal Commission in the forms of Drawings and corresponding explanatory notes for specific Construction Details, Design Aids and specific Lists of Equipment. They shall be used and incorporated into the Contract Packages.

B. A/E Contractor shall utilize all applicable Standard Drawings and Guideline Details in preparing his Contract Package. These are of the following types:

1. Standard Drawings.

2. Drafting Guidelines.

3. Sample Drawings.

4. Specific Equipment Lists.

C. Drafting Guidelines Chapter 13, provide the mandatory requirements for the preparation of Contract Documents including scales to be utilized, lettering to be used, line work, symbols and other specific features required by the Royal Commission. Included in this document are the mandatory drawings checking procedures and practices, approval procedures, revision procedures and issue procedures to be adhered to by the Contractor.

D. Guideline Drawings shall be incorporated as they are issued by the Royal Commission, including drawing numbers, except that portion of a number and the Royal Commission revision number which are unique for a Contract. As an addition, the Contractor shall identify the Construction Contract Package number on each drawing. No other alteration, revision or addition shall be made.

E. Specific equipment lists are to be incorporated directly into the documents where applicable. These lists have been prepared for conditions where standardized lists of equipment have been identified.

F. In the event that the Contractor concludes that a particular Guideline Drawing or any portion of it shall not be incorporated into the Contract Package, he shall submit the proposed revision with appropriate explanation for the Royal Commission's evaluation and decision.

G. Notwithstanding the provisions of the above article, the Contractor shall remain totally responsible for the design provided by him.

1.08 SYSTEM OF MEASURES

A. The International System of Units (SI) shall be used for all designs, specifications, calculations and drawings on this Project. The use of the SI System is a Government requirement as indicated in the Saudi Arabian Standards Organization (SASO) list. Reference shall also be made to Table 1A, “Metric System of Measurement."

TABLE 1A: METRIC SYSTEM OF MEASUREMENT

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Typical Application Quantity Symbol Name

Discipline* Description

Length m meter E & S

Trenches, curbs, fences, timber lengths, pipes and conduits, length of building materials generally.

A & E Levels, over-all dimensions; spans column heights, etc.

L S Boundary and cadastral surveys; survey plans; height, geodetic surveying; contours.

H E Pipe and channel length, storage depth of reservoirs, aquifer thickness, draw down in wells, height of potentiometric head, hydraulic head, level meters, staff gages.

L S Geographical and statistical purposes.

km kilometer

H E Longer pipes and channels.

mm millimeter E & S

Timber cross-sections; thick-nesses, diameters, gages of sheet metal, fasteners; all building product dimensions.

A & E

Spans; dimensions in buil-dings; depth and width of sections; displacement, sett-lement, deflection, elongation; slump of concrete, size of aggregate; radius of gyration; eccentricity; detailed dimensions generally, rainfall.

L SMeasurements carried out on maps, plans and photographs.

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HE

Pipe diameters, radius of ground water wells, height of capillary rise, depth of irrigation watering, rainfall precipitation, evaporation.

µm micron A & E

Thickness of coatings (paint, galvanizing, etc.) thin sheet materials, size of fine aggregates.

Area m2 square meter E & S

Site clearing, paving, brickwork, roofing, glass areas, wall and floor finishes, surface treatment, paintwork, plas-tering, membranes, lining materials, insulation, rein-forcing mesh, formwork; areas of all building components.

A & E Small and areas; area of cross-section of earthworks.

L S Small land areas, area in general.

H E

Cross-section area of channels and longer diameter pipes, surface areas of reservoirs, smaller catchment areas.

mm2 square millimeter A & E

Area of cross-section of structural and other sections; bars, etc.

L SMeasurement carried out on maps, plans and photographs.

H E Cross-sectional area of small diameter pipes.

km2 square kilometer H E Large catchment areas.

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ha hectare L SArea on boundary and cadastral survey plans; other survey plans.

H E Land area, irrigation areas.

Volume m3 cubic meter E & S

Excavation, filling, waste removal supply of concretes and, all bulk materials supplied by volume and large quantities of timber.

A & E

Volume, capacity (large quantities volume of earthwork excavation, concrete, timber, fluids, etc.

L S General applications.

H E

Water distribution, irrigation diversions, sewage, storage capacity, underground basins. As far as possible the cubic meter should be the preferred unit of volume for engineering and scientific purposes.

M E

Volume of fuel oil tanks, water tanks and containers. Gas volumes. Generally the cubic meter is to be used in calculations, specifications, etc.

E & S Liquid materials and containers for same.

A & E Volume of fluids and containers for fluids only.

L liter

L S Small liquid volumes.

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H E

The liter and its multiples and sub-multiples may be used for domestic and industrial supplies where an interface with the public exists domestic supply, domestic billing. All recommended units of volume can be expressed 'per day' (3/d), 'per year' (3/a), etc., if the context implies the total volume delivered over the particular period.

M E

Will only be used where an interface with the public arises, or when the volumes concerned are less than 1 m3.

Mass kg kilogram E & S All bulk materials supplied by mass.

A & E Mass of quantities of materials in general.

M E

Masses of structures, machines, etc. Generally the kilogram is to be used in calculations, specifications, etc.

ton ton E & S Large masses, aggregates, structural steel and reinforcement.

A & E

Mass of large quantities of structural steel, reinforcement, concrete, ratings of lifting equipment.

M EMasses of the order of 10 kg and greater may conveniently be expressed in tons.

g gram A & E Mass of samples of material for testing.

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Mass per unit length (Linear

density) kg/m kilogram per

meter A & E

Mass per unit length of sections, bars, and similar items of uniform cross-section.

M EEvaluation of the masses of structural sections, cables, etc.

gm/m gram per meter A & E

Mass per unit length of wire and similar material of uniform cross-section.

Mass per unit area (Area

density) g/m2 gram per

square meter A & E Mass per unit area of thin sheet materials, coatings, etc.

kg/m2 kilogram per square meter A & E

Mass per unit of slabs, plates and similar items of uniform thickness or depth; rating for load-carrying capacities of floors (for display on notices, not for use in calculations.

M EEvaluation of the masses of walls, floors, glass, plates, sheets, etc.

Mass per unit volume

(Density) kg/m3 kilogram per

cubic meter A & E

Density of materials in general, mass per unit volume of materials in a concrete mix.

M E Evaluation of the masses of structures and materials.

kg/s kilogram per second Mass per unit

timeton/h ton per hour

M E Rate of transport of material on conveyors. Rate of gas flows in special cases.

Time h hour E & S All calculations involving time; labor time, plant hire, testing periods.

A & E Time used in methods of test.

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s second A & E Time use in methods of test; used for coherent derived units involving time.

day day A & E Time used in methods of test.

Temperature °C degree Celsius A & E

Calculations involving thermal expansions; temperature value and temperature interval in test methods etc.

M E

Most commonly used temperature scale. Will be used in meteorology, engineering and all facets of building and construction. Heat transfer calculations.

K Kelvin M E

Expression of thermodynamic temperature, calculations involving units of temperature.

Forces kN kilonewton A & E

Forces in columns, piles ties pre-stressing tendons, concentrated forces, axial forces; reactions, shear force, gravitational force(load).

M ECalculations involving dynamic forces, forces in cables.

Stress MPa megapascal E & S Concrete strength grade, steel strength grades.

Force per unit area kN/m2 kilonewton per

square meter E & S

Uniformly distributed loads on floors, under footings, wind load, dead and live load, etc.

Force per unit length kN/m kilonewton per

meter A & E

Transverse force (load) per unit length on a beam, columns, etc; force distributed in a linear direction.

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Pressure Pa kPa MPa

Pascal kilopascal

megapascal H E Hydraulic head is measured

in meters.

M E Bearing pressures, stresses in materials, vapor pressure.

E & S Pressure in fluids and gases.

N.m Newton meter

kN.m kilonewton meterMoment of

force or torque

MN.m meganewton meter

E & S

Bending moment, torsional moment; overturning moment; tightening torque for high-strength bolts, etc.

M E

Calculations involving rotational motion, bending moments in structural sections, torque in engine drive shafts, axles, etc.

Stress – Modulus of elasticity

MPa megapascal E & S

Modulus of elasticity; stress (ultimate, proof, yield, permissible calculated, etc.) in structural material.

m3 meter to third powerModulus of

section mm3 millimeter to

third power

A & E Geometric properties of structural section.

m4 meter to fourth powerStatic moment

of inertia mm4 millimeter to

fourth power

A & E Geometric properties of structural sections.

Velocity Speed m/s meter per

second A & E Velocity and speed in general; velocity of fluids. Wind speed.

H E River or stream flow velocity, pipe flow velocity.

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M ECalculations involving rectilinear motion, wind velocities.

km/h kilometer per hour A & E Wind speed.

M E The speed of cars and vehicles of all descriptions.

Acceleration m/s2 meter per second square M E Kinematics and calculation of

dynamic forces.

Momentum kg.m/s kilogram meter per second M E Evaluation of impact and

dynamic forces.

Angular velocity r/s revolutions per

second

r/min. revolutions per minute

M E

Calculations involving rotational motion. The revolution per second will be used for describing machinery speeds.

Plane angle

rad

°

‘

“

radian

degree

minute

second

L S Bearings shown on boundary and cadastral survey plans; geodetic surveying.

m3/s cubic meter per second Instantaneous

volumetric flow rates L/s liter per

second

H E

Flow in pipes, channel flow, flow in rivers and streams, sludge flow, Irrigation spray demand. Attention is drawn to the remarks opposite 'Volume'.

Volume flow rate m3/s cubic meter

per second M E

Flow (general), comparatively high rate. Flows in pipes, air conditioning ducts and the like.

L/s liter per second M E

Flow (general), fluids only. Comparatively low rate fluids only.

Concentration mg/L milligram per liter H E

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µg/m3 microgram per cubic meter ME Pollution control.

Sewagecontribution

m3/ person/ day

cubic meter per person per

dayH E

Work, Energy

J

kJ

MJ

joule

kilojoule

megajoule H E

Work done, energy available, quantity of heat. The kilowatt hour is a unit for the measurement of electrical energy only.

kWh kilowatt hour M E Electrical metering purposes only.

Power

W

mW

kW

MW

watt

milliwatt

kilowatt

megawatt

H E Heat flow meters, motor power rate of doing work.

M E

Power input, output, rating, etc., of heavy power plant. Power in general (mechanical, electrical, thermal, etc.); input, output rating etc., of motors, engines, heating and ventilating plant and other equipment in general. Heat flow rate through walls windows, etc.

Moment of Inertia kg.m2 kilogram meter

square M E

Rotational dynamics. Evaluation of the restraining forces required for propellers, windmills, etc.

Dynamic viscosity Pa’s pascal second M E Shear stresses in fluids.

Kinematicviscosity mm2/s

square millimeter per

second M E Computing Reynolds

number.

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EnthalpyLatent heat

Sensible heat

J

kJ

MJ

joule

kilojoule

megajoule M E

Thermal energy calculations. Mechanical and electrical energy.

Coefficient of linear

expansion 1/°C reciprocal of

degree Celsius M E

Expansion of material subjected to a change in temperature; expressed as a ratio per degree Celsius.

W/m2 watt per square meter Heat flux

density, intensity of heat flow kW/m2 kilowatt per

square meter

M E

Flow of heat through buildings, walls and other heat transfer surfaces. Transmission cal-culations.

Thermal conductivity, heat transfer

coefficient (k-value)

W/m °C watt per meter degree Celsius M E

Estimation of thermal behavior of materials and systems. Heat transmission calculations.

Thermal conductance

(U-value) W/m2 °C

watt per square meter degree Celsius

M E Heat transmission calculations.

Thermal resistivity m °C/W

meter degree Celsius per watt

M E Heat transmission calculations.

Thermal resistance (R-

value)m2 °C/W

square meter degree Celsius

per watt M E Heat transmission

calculations.

Heat Capacity J/°C joule per degree Celsius M E

Thermal behavior of materials. Heat transmission calculations.

Specific heat capacity kJ/kg °C

kilojoule per kilogram

degree CelsiusM E Heat transmission

calculations.

Specificenergy kJ/kg kilojoule per

kilogram M E Heat and energy contained in materials. Calorific values of fuels.

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Specificsensible heat, Specific latent

heat

MJ/kg megajoule per kilogram M E

Psychrometric calculations.

Specificvolume m3/kg cubic meter

per kilogram M E Calculations involving fluids.

kg/kg kilogram per kilogramMoisture

content g/kg gram per

kilogram

M E Psyhcrometric calculations.

Permeability ng/Pa s m nanogram per pascal second

meterM E Water vapor transmission.

Permeance ng/Pa s m2nanogram per pascal second meter square

M E Water vapor transmission through walls, etc.

Luminuos intensity cd candela I E

Used in the determination of illumination levels and lighting layouts.

Luminous flux lm lumen I E

Illuminance lx lux I E

Luminance cd/m2 candela per square meter I E

Electric current (intensity of

electric current)

kA

A

mA

µA

kiloampere

ampere

milliampere

microampere

E E Maintenance rating of an electrical installation. Leakage current.

Electric charge.

Quantity of electricity

kC

C

µC

nC

pC

kilocoulomb

coulomb

microcoulomb

nanocoulomb

picocoulomb

E E

The voltage on a unit with capacitive type characteristics may be related to the amount of charge present (e.g., electrostatic precipitators). Storage battery capacities.

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Electric potential.Potentialdifference

Electromotive force

MV

kV

mV

µV

megavolt

kilovolt

millivolt

microvolt

E E

The electric field strength gives the potential gradient at points in space. This may be used to calculate or test electrical parameters such as dielectric strength.

Electric field strength MV/m megavolt per

meter

kV/m kilovolt per meter

mV/m millivolt per meter

µV/m microvolt per meter

E E

The electric field strength gives the potential gradient at points in space. This may be used to calculate or test electrical parameters such as dielectric strength.

Capacitance

F

mF

µF

NF

pF

farad

millifarad

microfarad

nanofarad

picofarad

E E Electric components. Electrical design and performance calculators.

A/m2 ampere per square meter Current

density kA/m2 kiloampere per

square meter

E E Design of cross-sectional area of electrical conductor.

Magnetic field strength

A/m

kA/m

ampere per meter

kiloampere per meter

E E

Magnetic field strength used in calculation of magnetic circuitry such as transformers, magnetic amplifiers and general cores.

magnetotiveforce.

Magnetic potential

difference

kA

A

mA

kiloampere

ampere

milliampereE E Used in the calculations

involved in magnetic circuits.

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Flux of magnetic induction.

Magnetic flux

mwb milliweber E E Used in the calculations involved in magnetic circuits.

Magnetic flux density.

Magnetic induction

T

mT

µT

nT

tesla

millitesla

microtesla

nanotesla

E E Used in the calculations involved in magnetic circuits.

Magnetic vector

potentialkwb/m kiloweber per

meter E E Used in the calculations involved in magnetic circuits.

Self-inductance.

Mutualinductance

H

mH

µH

nH

pH

henry

millihenry

microhenry

nanohenry

picohenry

E E Used in analysis and calculations involving trans-formers.

Permeability

H/m

µH/m

nH/m

henry per meter

microhenry per meter

nanohenry per meter

E E

Permeability gives the relationship between the magnetic flux density and the magnetic field strength.

Resistance

G

M

k

m

n

gigaohm

megaohm

kilohm

ohm

millionohm

nanohm

E E

The design of electrical devices with infinite resistance such as motors, generators, heaters.

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Conductance, Admittance,Susceptance

MS

kS

S

mS

µS

megasiemens

kilosiemens

siemens

millisiemens

microsiemens

E E

The design of electrical devices with finite resistance such as motors, generators, heaters.

Resistivity G .m

M .m

gigaohm meter

megaohm meter

k .m

.m

m .m

n .m

kilohm meter

ohmmeter

microhm meter

nanohm meter

E E

The design of electrical devices with finite resistance such as motors, generators, heaters.

MS/m megasiemens per meter

kS/m kilosiemens per meter

S/m siemens per meter

Conductivity

µS/m microsiemens per meter

E E

The design of electrical devices with finite resistance such as motors, generators, heaters. A parameter for measuring water quality.

Reluctance H-1 reciprocal henry E E Design of motors and

generators.

Permeance H henry E E

Impedance Reactance

M

k

m

magohm

kilohm

milliohmE E

The design of electrical motors, generators and transmission lines.

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Active Power

TW

GW

MW

kW

W

mW

µW

terawatt

gigawatt

megawatt

kilowatt

watt

milliwatt

microwatt

E E The useful power in an electrical circuit.

TV-A tearravoltampere

GV-A gigavoltampere

MV-A megavoltampere

kV-A kilovoltampere

V-A volt ampere

mV-A millivoltampere

ApparentPower

µV-A microvoltampere

E E

The total volt-amperes in an electrical circuit. Reactive power is expressed in vars (var).

Standardatmosphere

pressure (Pa) kPa kilopascal G U 100

Absolute zero (temperature)

(T)°C degree Celsius G U - 273.15

Standardacceleration

due to gravity (g)

m/s2 meter per second square G U 9.80665

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Velocity of sound in air (Po, 20°C,

50% R.H.) (M)

m/s/s meter per

second per second

G U 344

Volume of perfect gas at

STP (Vo) m3/kmol G U 22.414

Characteristic gas constant for air (Ro)

J/kg-K joule per kilogramKelvin

G U 287.045

Characteristic gas constant

for water vapor (Rv)

J/kg-K joule per kilogramKelvin

G U 461.52

Natural logarithms e G U 2.7182818285

Pi G U 3.1415926536

Note: *Discipline abbreviations:

1. E & S - Estimating and Specifying

2. A & E – Architecture and Engineering

3. L S – Land Surveying

4. I E – Illumination Engineering

5. H E – Hydraulic Engineering

6. M E – Mechanical Engineering

7. E E – Electrical Engineering

8. G U – General Use

1.09 CIVIL DEFENSE AND INDUSTRIAL SAFETY

A. A/E Contractors shall incorporate in their design Saudi Arabian requirements for civil defense and industrial safety where applicable.

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B. Areas of interest to Saudi Arabian agencies having jurisdiction include but are not limited to:

1. Air Raid Shelters.

2. Fire Resistance of Building Materials.

3. Spacing and Isolation of High-Risk Facilities.

4. Fire Fighting Systems.

5. Stand-by Fire Water Systems.

6. Fire Exits from Structures.

7. Electrical Wiring and Color Coding.

8. Dikes and Drainage Systems for Flammable Liquids.

9. Civil Defense Warning System.

10. Fire Alarm Systems within Facilities.

11. Lightning Protection Systems.

12. Earthquake Design Criteria.

13. Industrial Safety.

14. Operating Manuals for Safety-Related Systems.

15. Communications Systems.

16. Emergency Power Systems.

17. Security Systems.

C. As per the High Commission for Industrial Security and Safety, Ministry of Interior Decisions 1208 and 1217, all plans to construct, build or remodel shall be reviewed and approved by the Public Safety Departments of Jubail and Yanbu Industrial Cities.

1.10 SAUDI ARABIAN GOODS AND SERVICES

A. On all Saudi government projects, the A/E Contractor shall specify and require the use of materials, supplies, goods, equipment, crafts and services of Saudi Arabian origin for incorporation into the Design and Specifications.

B. A list of Saudi Arabian manufacturing firms may be obtained from the Ministry of Industry and Electricity or the Royal Commission. The Specifications for goods produced by these manufacturers may be obtained directly from the firms. These Specifications shall be incorporated in design work for the Project provided they meet basic standards of quality as established by the Royal Commission. If the A/E Contractor judges that the use of these Specifications would be detrimental to the work, he shall report this to the Royal

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Commission, supported by a complete justification of this judgment, and await further instructions. Decisions by the Royal Commission shall be final and binding. Notwithstanding the above, the A/E Contractor shall remain entirely responsible and liable for the Specifications.

1.11 LANGUAGE FOR SIGNS

A. Arabic is the official language for all public signs and instructions such as traffic signs, warning signs, street signs, etc. The Arabic shall always be to the right or above the English. The Arabic lettering shall be 1.5 times as high as the English and the style of Arabic lettering for all signs shall be in "NASKH" characters. When appropriate the use of graphics shall be maximized. See the "Planning Manual" of the Royal Commission for other details.

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