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EPMC SERVICES FOR REWARI–KANPUR PIPELINE
SPECIFICATION FOR CONSTRUCTION TRANSPORTATION HANDLING AND STORAGE OF COATED LINE
PIPE
5. TRUCK TRANSPORTATION
5.1 Transportation of line pipe by truck to this specification shall comply with the laws and
regulations of authorities having the jurisdiction over transportation of goods in all jurisdictions
between the point of loading and location of destination. Loading and handling procedures shall
comply with the requirements of API RP 5L1 for loading and handling for rail transportation
where applicable.
5.2 Pipe shall be stacked in a nested manner such that the weld seams of the pipes are kept
free from contact with other pipes or blocking.
5.3 Loading of pipes of different outside diameter in one stack shall be avoided.
5.4 If pipes of same outside diameter but different wall thickness or steel grade are loaded in
one stack, the pipe with the higher steel grade shall be loaded under lower steel grade, or
heavier wall thickness shall be loaded under lighter wall thickness. For loads of mixed grade and
wall thickness, the product of steel grade and wall thickness shall be used to determine stacking
order.
5.5 Joints shorter than the average joint length shall be loaded on top, and in any case shall
not be loaded in bottom tiers.
5.6 Permitted stacking height on flat beds depends on pipe outside diameter, wall thickness,
steel grade, coating, blocking, bearing strips and intended route, and shall be evaluated
separately with the outside diameter, wall thickness and steel grade of each individual pipe.
5.7 Trucks shall be provided with fenders/mud flaps to prevent stones and gravel from
impacting the pipe.
5.8 When transporting exterior coated pipe, rubber padding shall be used to separate each
joint from contact with adjacent joints and with the surface of the flat bed. Reasonable care shall
be used in handling to ensure that the pipe reaches its destination with coating intact and
undamaged.
5.9 Details of handling/loading procedures for each size or type of pipe shall be provided in
writing to OWNER for approval, prior to commencement of loading operations. OWNER's review
and/or approval of Vendor's procedures do not relieve the Vendor of any responsibility for
complying with all of the requirements of this specification.
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