CDR Contract No.

3429: HYDRO AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT OF SOUTH LEBANON

IRRIGATION AND WATER SUPPLY SCHEME – CONVEYOR 800
CALCULATION NOTE: STEEL STOPLOGS AT QELIA CANAL

Contents
Calculation Note, Structural Analysis for Steel Stoplogs at Qelia Canal..............................................3

1. Introduction.................................................................................................................................................... 3

2. Design Basis.................................................................................................................................................... 3

2.1 Design for Strength Using Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD)........................4

2.2 Design for Strength Using Allowable Strength Design (ASD)............................................4

2.3 Load Computation............................................................................................................................... 5

2.4 Design of HSS Member for Limiting Deflection.......................................................................6

2.5 Design of HSS Member for Resisting Flexure...........................................................................7

2.5.1 LRFD Provision................................................................................................................................ 7

2.5.2 ASD Provision................................................................................................................................... 7

2.5.3 Calculation of Nominal Flexural Strength (Mn)...................................................................8

2.5.3.1 Yielding........................................................................................................................................... 8

2.5.3.2 Flange Local Buckling................................................................................................................ 8

2.5.3.3 Web Local Buckling.................................................................................................................... 9

2.5.4 Classification of Sections for Local Buckling.....................................................................10

2.6 Design of HSS Member for Resisting Shear............................................................................ 11

2.6.1 LRFD Provision.............................................................................................................................. 11

2.6.2 ASD Provision................................................................................................................................. 11

2.6.3 Calculation of Nominal Shear Strength (Vn)....................................................................... 12

2.7 Design of HSS Member for Resisting Floatation...................................................................12

3. Calculations.................................................................................................................................................. 13

3.1 Computation Parameters............................................................................................................... 13

3.1.1 Geometrical Properties of HSS (200mm x 150mm x 5mm)........................................13

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3.1.2 Material Properties...................................................................................................................... 13

3.1.3 Constants......................................................................................................................................... 13

3.2 Load Computation............................................................................................................................ 14

3.3 Design of HSS Member for Limiting Deflection....................................................................15

3.4 Design of HSS Member for Resisting Flexure........................................................................16

3.4.1 Classification of Sections for Local Buckling.....................................................................16

3.4.1.1 Flange Local Buckling............................................................................................................. 16

3.4.1.2 Web Local Buckling................................................................................................................. 17

3.4.2 Calculation of Nominal Flexural Strength (Mn)................................................................18

3.4.3 LRFD Provision.............................................................................................................................. 18

3.4.4 ASD Provision................................................................................................................................. 19

3.5 Design of HSS Member for Resisting Shear............................................................................ 20

3.5.1 Calculation of Nominal Shear Strength (Vn)....................................................................... 20

3.5.2 LRFD Provision.............................................................................................................................. 21

3.5.3 ASD Provision................................................................................................................................. 21

3.6 Design of HSS Member for Resisting Floatation...................................................................23

Annex I – Welding Process for Stoplogs.................................................................................................... 24

Annex II – Seal Specification.......................................................................................................................... 28

Annex III – Pages of AISC Manual 13th edition – 2005......................................................................... 29

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Calculation Note, Structural Analysis for

Steel Stoplogs at Qelia Canal

i. Introduction
This chapter introduces the structural design and analysis required for the stoplogs at Qelia
Canal.

Stoplogs are hydraulic engineering control elements that are used to temporarily block the
water flow through a canal during routine maintenance by adding individual stoplogs. Each
log is lowered horizontally into a space between two slots.

The design of the stoplogs was done referring to the American Institute of Steel Construction
AISC Manual 13th edition – 2005 (Annex III – Pages of AISC Manual 13 th edition – 2005) and
the technical specification for Conveyor 800 Project volume 2.2 section 7.5.17.

ii. Design Basis

The stoplogs will be manufactured from three hollow steel sections (HSS 200mm x 150mm x
5mm), welded together to range a height of 60cm and a width of 15 cm (As described in
Annex I – Welding Process for Stoplogs). The whole structure will be sealed with neoprene
rubber fixed at the bottom and the end sides of the stoplog by means of steel frame (As
described in Annex II – Seal Specification). Each stoplog will be inserted vertically in a slot U-
Channel shaped 162mm x 150mm x 5mm. Detailed drawing is provided in shop drawing
reference number CS2-01-ST-DE-005, submittal reference number SDS-CS2-01-ST-005.

According to technical specification - volume 2.2, section 7.5.17.3, each element of the
stoplog shall be considered as simply supported beam spanning the opening and receiving
uniform load from water pressure.
According to technical specification - volume 2.2, section 7.5.17.1, sufficient stoplogs of
different dimensions shall be provided in order to ensure that any realistic combination for
usage at multiple locations can be accommodated.
Therefore, HSS members will be checked for resisting flexure and shear at maximum
conditions of 3.20m span and 4.00m height at the End Structure, with limiting deflection to
1/480 the span and ensuring that the stoplog is heavy and of sufficient weight to be safe
against floatation.

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Design shall be made according to the provisions for Load and Resistance Factor Design
(LRFD) and to the provisions for Allowable Strength Design (ASD), as per AISC – Part 2
“General Design Considerations”.

2.1 Design for Strength Using Load and Resistance Factor Design
(LRFD)
Design according to the provisions for Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) satisfies
the requirements when the design strength of the structural component equals or exceeds
the required strength determined on the basis of the LRFD load combinations, according to
the following equation:

R u ≤ ∅ Rn

Where:

Ru: Required strength based on LRFD load combination

Rn: Nominal strength

Φ: Resistance factor

ΦRn: Design Strength

All of the above mentioned variables are specified in sections 2.5 and 2.6 of this calculation
note.

2.2 Design for Strength Using Allowable Strength Design (ASD)

Design according to the provisions for Allowable Strength Design (ASD) satisfies the
requirements when the allowable strength of the structural component equals or exceeds
the required strength determined on the basis of the ASD load combinations, according to
the following equation:

Rn
Ra ≤
Ω

Where:

Ra: Required strength based on ASD

Rn: Nominal strength

Ω: Safety factor

Rn/ Ω: Allowable strength

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All of the above mentioned variables are specified in sections 2.5 and 2.6 of this calculation
note.

2.3 Load Computation

For calculating the required strength based on LRFD load combination (R u), the ultimate load
(wu) is considered. However, for required strength based on ASD (R a), the allowable load
(wa) is considered.

Where:

wu = 1.6 wL

wa = wL

And wL is the live load due to water pressure, calculated according to the following equation:

wL = H P

Where:

H: Overall height of HSS member [m]

P: Water pressure at center of lowest HSS member [Ton/m2]

P = P s + Pd

Ps: Static water pressure (Including surge pressure) [Ton/m2]

Ps = ε Pw

ε: Allowance for surge pressure coefficient (25%)

Pw: Allowable working pressure at center of lowest HSS member [Ton/m2]

H
Pw =(h w − )γ
2 w

hw: Maximum height of water [m]

ɣw: Specific weight of water [Ton/m3]

Pd: Dynamic water pressure [Ton/m2]

1
Pd = γ w v2
20

v: Velocity of water [m/s]

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v=Q/A

A: Cross sectional area of stoplogs [m2]

A = l x hw

l: Span of HSS member [m]

Q: Volume flow of water [m3/s]

Q = 7.97m3/s (According to contract documents)

2.4 Design of HSS Member for Limiting Deflection

The maximum deflection for simply supported HSS member of uniformly distributed load is
calculated as per AISC Manual Table 3-23 Case I according to the following equation:
4
5 wL l
Δ max =
384 EI

Where:

l: Span of HSS member [m]

E: Modulus of elasticity of steel [Ton/m2]

I: Moment of inertia of HSS member [m4]

Since the HSS member is oriented vertically, then the moment of inertia about the principal
y-axis (Iy) will be considered for selecting the adequate HSS.

Thus, by limiting the deflection to l/480, the following equation must be satisfied:
4
5 wLl l
Δ max = ≤
384 E I y 480

480 ×5 w L l 3
I y ≥ I y (min )=
384 E

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2.5 Design of HSS Member for Resisting Flexure

2.5.1 LRFD Provision

Applying the requirements for LRFD ( Ru ≤ ∅ Rn ), the following equation must be satisfied:

M u ≤ ∅b M n

Where:

Mu : Required flexural strength for LRFD [Ton.m]

2
wul
M u= (According to AISC Manual Table 3-23 Case I)
8

ΦbMn: Design flexural strength [Ton.m]

Φb: Resistance factor for flexure = 0.9 (According to AISC Manual Chapter F)

Mn: Nominal flexural strength (Specified in section 2.5.3 below) [Ton.m]

2.5.2 ASD Provision

Rn
Applying the requirements for ASD ( Ra ≤ ), the following equation must be satisfied:
Ω

Mn
Ma≤
Ωb

Where:

Ma: Required flexural strength for ASD [Ton.m]

w a l2
M a= (According to AISC Manual Table 3-23 Case I)
8

Mn/Ωb: Allowable flexural strength [Ton.m]

Ωb: Safety factor for flexure = 1.67 (According to AISC Manual Chapter F)

Mn: Nominal flexural strength (Specified in section 2.5.3 below) [Ton.m]

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2.5.3 Calculation of Nominal Flexural Strength (Mn)

According to AISC Manual Chapter F, the nominal flexural strength (M n) shall be the lowest
value obtained according to the limit states of yielding (Plastic moment M p), flange local
buckling and web local buckling.

2.5.3.1 Yielding
M n=M p=F y Z

Where:

M p: Plastic moment [Ton.m]

Fy: Yield strength of HSS member [Ton/m2]

Z: Plastic section modulus about the axis of bending [m3]

2.5.3.2 Flange Local Buckling

a- For compact sections, the limit state of flange local buckling does not apply
b- For sections with noncompact flanges:

M n=M p−(M p−F y S)(3.57

b
t √ Fy
E
−0.4 )≤ M p

Where:

S: Elastic section modulus about the axis of bending [m3]

t: Design wall thickness [m]

t = 0.93 times the nominal wall thickness (t n) (According to AISC Manual

Section B.3.12)

b: Overall width (B) minus three times the thickness (t) [m]

(According to AISC Manual Section B.4.2 Part d)

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c- For sections with slender flanges:

M n=F y S eff

Where:

Seff: Effective section modulus [m3]

2.5.3.3 Web Local Buckling

a- For compact sections, the limit state of web local buckling does not apply
b- For sections with noncompact webs:

M n=M p−(M p−F y S)(0.305

√
h Fy
t E
−0.738)≤ M p

Where:

h: Overall Height (H) minus three times the thickness (t) [m]

(According to AISC Manual Section B.4.2 Part d)

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2.5.4 Classification of Sections for Local Buckling

Flanges and webs of HSS members are classified as compact, noncompact or slender sections
(According to AISC Manual Section B.4).

For a flange to qualify as compact, its width-thickness ration (λ f) must not exceed the limiting
slenderness parameter for compact flange (λpf).
For a flange to qualify as noncompact, its width-thickness ration (λ f) must exceed the limiting
slenderness parameter for compact flange (λpf) but does not exceed the limiting slenderness
parameter for noncompact flange (λrf).
For a flange to qualify as slender, its width-thickness ration (λ f) must exceed the limiting
slenderness parameter for noncompact flange (λrf).

For a web to qualify as compact, its width-thickness ration (λ w) must not exceed the limiting
slenderness parameter for compact web (λpw).
For a web to qualify as noncompact, its width-thickness ration (λ w) must exceed the limiting
slenderness parameter for compact web (λ pw) but does not exceed the limiting slenderness
parameter for noncompact web (λrw).
For a web to qualify as slender, its width-thickness ration (λ w) must exceed the limiting
slenderness parameter for noncompact web (λrw).

The above parameters are calculated according to AISC Manual Table B4.1 as follows:

b
λf =
t

λ pf =1.12
√ E
Fy

λ rf =1.40

h
√ E
Fy

λ w=
t

λ pw =2.42
√ E
Fy

λ rw =5.70
√ E
Fy

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2.6 Design of HSS Member for Resisting Shear

2.6.1 LRFD Provision

Applying the requirements for LRFD ( Ru ≤ ∅ Rn ), the following equation must be satisfied:

V u ≤ ∅v V n

Where:

Vu: Required shear strength for LRFD [Ton]

wul
V u= (According to AISC Manual Table 3-23 Case I)
2

ΦvVn: Design shear strength [Ton]

Φv: Resistance factor for shear = 0.9 (According to AISC Manual Chapter G)

Vn: Nominal shear strength (Specified in section 2.6.3 below) [Ton]

2.6.2 ASD Provision

Rn
Applying the requirements for ASD ( Ra ≤ ), the following equation must be satisfied:
Ω

Vn
Va≤
Ωv

Where:

Va: Required shear strength for ASD [Ton]

wa l
V a= (According to AISC Manual Table 3-23 Case I)
2

Vn/Ωv: Allowable shear strength [Ton]

Ωv: Safety factor for shear = 1.67 (According to AISC Manual Chapter G)

Vn: Nominal shear strength (Specified in section 2.6.3 below) [Ton]

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2.6.3 Calculation of Nominal Shear Strength (Vn)

According to AISC Manual Chapter G, the nominal shear strength (V n) according to the limit
states of shear yielding and shear buckling is:

V n=0.6 F y A w C v

Where:

Aw: Web Area [m2]

Aw = 2bt

Cv: Web shear coefficient

a- For b /t ≤1.10 √ k v E/ F y C v =1.0

1.10 √ k v E /F y
b- For 1.10 √ k v E/ F y < b/t ≤ 1.37 √ k v E / F y C v=
b /t
1.51 E k v
c- For b /t >1.37 √ k v E/ F y C v= 2
(b /t) F y

kv: Web plate buckling coefficient

For HSS members kv = 5

2.7 Design of HSS Member for Resisting Floatation

For and object to float, its weight must be less than or equal to the buoyant force exerted on
the object. The buoyant force is due to the difference between the pressure at the bottom of
the object pushing up on it, and the pressure at the top pushing down. Therefore, to resist
the flotation of the HSS member, the following equation must satisfy:

F B=( P B−P T ) B< s f W n

Where:
FB: Buoyant force per linear meter of stoplog [Ton/m]

PT: Water pressure at the top of the HSS member [Ton/m2]

PT =( hw −H )γ w

PB: Water pressure at the bottom of the HSS member [Ton/m2]

PB =h w γ w

Wn: Nominal weight of HSS member per linear meter [Ton/m]

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Sf: Safety factor for buoyancy = 0.90

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iii. Calculations
The HSS member will be checked for limiting deflection, resisting flexure, resisting shear and
resisting floatation at a span (l) of 3.20m, maximum height of water (h w) of 4.00m and
volume flow of water (Q) of 7.97m3/s.

3.1 Computation Parameters

3.1.1 Geometrical Properties of HSS (200mm x 150mm x 5mm)

HSS (200mm x 150mm x 5mm) is equivalent in US units to HSS (8in x 6in x 3/16in), thus referring
to AISC Manual Table 1-11, the geometric properties for HSS (200mm x 150mm x 5mm) are:
1- Overall height: H = 200.00mm
2- Overall width : B = 150.00mm
3- Nominal wall thickness: tn = 4.76mm
4- Moment of inertia about the principal y-axis: Iy = 1173.77cm4
5- Plastic section modulus about the principal y-axis: Zy = 175.34cm3
6- Elastic section modulus about the principal y-axis: Sy = 153.87cm3

3.1.2 Material Properties

The material properties included in the following calculations are:

1- Nominal weight of HSS member per linear peter Wn = 25.42Kg/m

2- Modulus of elasticity of steel: E = 2.00x107Ton/m2
3- Yield strength of HSS member: Fy = 2.50x104Ton/m2
4- Specific weight of water: ɣw = 1.00Ton/m3
5- Density of concrete: ρc = 2400.00Kg/m3

3.1.3 Constants
The coefficients, resistance factors and safety factors included in the calculations are:

1- Allowance for surge pressure coefficient: Ɛ = 1.25

2- Resistance factor for flexure: ϕb = 0.90
3- Safety factor for flexure: Ωb = 1.67
4- Resistance factor for shear: ϕv = 0.90
5- Safety factor for shear: Ωv = 1.67
6- Web plate buckling coefficient: kv = 5.00

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7- Safety factor for buoyancy: sf = 0.90

3.2 Load Computation

The ultimate load (wu) and the allowable load (wa) are calculated as follows:

wu = 1.6 wL

wa = wL

Where the live load (wL) is calculated according to the following equation:

wL = H P

Knowing that:

P = Ps + P d

Ps = ε Pw

Pd = ½ ɣw v2

H
Pw = (h w − )γ
2 w

v =Q/A

A = l x hw

H = 200.00mm

l = 3.20m

Q = 7.97m3/s

hw = 4.00m

ɣw = 1.00Ton/m3

ε = 1.25

Substituting the above values:

Pw = 3.90Ton/m2

Ps = 4.88Ton/m2

A = 12.80m2

v = 0.62m/s

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Pd = 0.02Ton/m2

P = 4.89Ton/m2

wL = 0.98Ton/m2

wa = 0.98Ton/m2

wu = 1.57Ton/m2

3.3 Design of HSS Member for Limiting Deflection

For limiting the deflection to l/480, the following equation must be satisfied:

I y ≥ I y (min )

Where:
3
480 ×5 wL l
I y (min )=
384 E

Knowing that:

wL = 0.98Ton/m2

l = 3.20m

E = 2.00x107Ton/m2

Substituting the above values:

Iy(min) = 1002.37cm4

Thus Iy = 1173.77cm4 > Iy(min) = 1002.37cm4

Therefore, HSS (200mm x 150mm x 5mm) satisfy the condition for limiting deflection.

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3.4 Design of HSS Member for Resisting Flexure

3.4.1 Classification of Sections for Local Buckling

3.4.1.1 Flange Local Buckling

The width-thickness ration for flange (λ f), the limiting slenderness parameter for compact
flange (λpf) and the limiting slenderness parameter for noncompact flange (λ rf) are calculated
as follows:
b
λf =
t

λ pf =1.12
√ E
Fy

λ rf =1.40

Where:
√ E
Fy

b = B – 3t

t = 0.93 tn
Knowing that:
B = 150.00mm

tn = 4.76mm

E = 2.00x107Ton/m2

Fy = 2.50x104Ton/m2

Substituting the above values:

t = 4.43mm

b = 136.71mm

λf = 30.87

λpf = 31.68

λrf = 39.60

Thus, λf = 30.87 < λpf = 31.68

Therefore, the flange is compact.

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3.4.1.2 Web Local Buckling

The width-thickness ration for web (λw), the limiting slenderness parameter for compact
web (λpw) and the limiting slenderness parameter for noncompact web (λ rw) are calculated as
follows:
h
λ w=
t

λ pw =2.42
√ E
Fy

λ rw =5.70
√ E
Fy

Where:

h = H – 3t

t = 0.93 tn

Knowing that:

H = 200.00mm

tn = 4.76mm

E = 2.00x107Ton/m2

Fy = 2.50x104Ton/m2

Substituting the above values:

t = 4.43mm

h = 186.71mm

λw = 42.16

λpw = 68.45

λrw = 161.22

Thus, λw = 42.16 < λpw = 68.45

Therefore, the web is compact.

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3.4.2 Calculation of Nominal Flexural Strength (Mn)

For HSS with compact flange and compact web, the limit states of flange local buckling and
web local buckling does not apply. Therefore, the nominal flexural strength (M n) shall be
obtained according to the limit states of yielding (Plastic moment M p), given by the following
equation:

M n=M p=F y Z

Since the HSS member is oriented vertically, then the plastic section modulus about the
principal y-axis (Zy) will be considered.

Knowing that:

Fy = 2.50x104Ton/m2

Zy = 175.34cm3

Substituting the above values:

Mp = 4.38Ton.m

Mn = 4.38Ton.m

3.4.3 LRFD Provision

For resisting flexure according to LRFD provision, the following equation must be satisfied:

M u ≤ ∅b M n

Where:

w u l2
M u=
8

Knowing that:

wu = 1.57Ton/m

l = 3.20m

ϕb = 0.90

Mn = 4.38Ton.m

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Substituting the above values:

Mu = 2.00Ton.m

ϕbMn = 3.95Ton.m
Thus Mu = 2.00Ton.m < ϕbMn = 3.95Ton.m

Therefore, HSS (200mm x 150mm x 5mm) satisfy the condition for resisting flexure
according to LRFD provision.

3.4.4 ASD Provision

For resisting flexure according to ASD provision, the following equation must be satisfied:

Mn
Ma≤
Ωb

Where:

w a l2
M a=
8

Knowing that:

wa = 0.98Ton/m

l = 3.20m

Ωb = 1.67

Mn = 4.38Ton.m

Substituting the above values:

Ma = 1.25Ton.m

Mn/Ωb = 2.62Ton.m
Thus Ma = 1.25Ton.m < Mn/Ωb = 2.62Ton.m

Therefore, HSS (200mm x 150mm x 5mm) satisfy the condition for resisting flexure
according to ASD provision.

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3.5 Design of HSS Member for Resisting Shear

3.5.1 Calculation of Nominal Shear Strength (Vn)

The nominal shear strength (V n) according to the limit states of shear yielding and shear
buckling is:

V n=0.6 F y A w C v

Where:

Aw = 2bt

b = B – 3t

t = 0.93 tn

{
1.00 ,∧b /t ≤1.10 √ k v E /F y
1.10 √ k v E/ F y
C v= , 1.10 √ k v E /F y <¿ b /t ≤1.37 √ k v E /F y
b /t
1.51 E k v
2
,∧b /t>1.37 √ k v E /F y
(b /t) F y

Knowing that:

B = 150mm

tn = 4.76mm

E = 2.00x107Ton/m2

Fy = 2.50x104Ton/m2

kv = 5.00

Substituting the above values:

t = 4.43mm

b = 136.71mm

Aw = 12.11cm2

Cv = 1.00
b
t
k E
Fy √
since =30.87 ≤ 1.10 v =69.57

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Vn = 18.17Ton

3.5.2 LRFD Provision

For resisting shear according to LRFD provision, the following equation must be satisfied:

V u ≤ ∅v V n

Where:

wul
V u=
2

Knowing that:

wu = 1.57Ton/m

l = 3.20m

ϕv = 0.90

Vn = 18.17Ton

Substituting the above values:

Vu = 2.51Ton

ΦvVn = 16.35Ton
Thus Vu = 2.51Ton < ϕvVn = 16.35Ton

Therefore, HSS (200mm x 150mm x 5mm) satisfy the condition for resisting shear according
to LRFD provision.

3.5.3 ASD Provision

For resisting shear according to ASD provision, the following equation must be satisfied:

Vn
Va≤
Ωv

Where:

wa l
V a=
2

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Knowing that:

wa = 0.98Ton/m

l = 3.20m

Ωv = 1.67

Vn = 18.17Ton

Substituting the above values:

Va = 1.57Ton

Vn/Ωv = 10.88Ton
Thus Va = 1.57Ton < Vn/Ωv = 10.88Ton

Therefore, HSS (200mm x 150mm x 5mm) satisfy the condition for resisting shear according
to ASD provision.

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3.6 Design of HSS Member for Resisting Floatation

To resist the flotation of the HSS member the following equation must satisfy:

F B=( P B−P T ) B< s f W n

Where:

PT =( hw −H )γ w

PB =h w γ w

Knowing that:
H = 200.00mm

B = 150.00mm

Wn = 25.42Kg/m

hw = 4.00m

ɣw = 1.00Ton/m3

sf = 0.90
Substituting the above values:
PT = 3.80Ton/m2

PB = 4.00Ton/m2

FB = 30.00Kg/m

sfWn = 22.88Kg/m
Thus FB = 30.00Kg/m > Wn = 22.88Kg/m

Therefore, HSS (200mm x 150mm x 5mm) is not heavy enough to avoid flotation.
In order to avoid the floatation of the HSS member it will be filled with plain concrete of
density (ρc) equal to 2400Kg/m3. The volume of concrete filled in HSS member per linear
meter (Vc) is then equal to the inside area of HSS member (V c = h x b), where the dimensions
h and b are calculated above as 186.71mm and 136.71mm respectively. Therefore V c =
0.0255 m3/m, the weight of concrete filled in HSS member per linear meter is W c = ρc x Vc =
61.26Kg/m, the weight of HSS member filled with concrete per linear meter is W T = Wn + Wc
= 86.68Kg/m and sfWT = 78.01Kg/m > FB = 30.00Kg/m.

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Therefore, HSS (200mm x 150mm x 5mm) filled with plain concrete satisfy the condition for
resisting floatation.

Annex I – Welding Process for Stoplogs

This process describes in details the welding process for the Stoplogs, including the welding
procedure specification.

The filler metal shall be delivered in sealed containers that do not show evidence of damage
and shall be stored in warm and dry conditions and kept free from oil, grease and other
matter once they have been removed from their containers.
For root pass, Electrode E7018 will be used having the following properties:

- Tensile strength as welded: 540MPa

- Yield strength as welded: 445MPa

- Elongation percent as welded: 29%

- Welding current: DC+

For fill and cap passes, flux cored wire FCAW: E81T-Ni1M-JH4 will be used. E81T-Ni1M-JH4
is well established in the offshore sector, alloyed with 0.9% nickel and produces reliable
charpy impact properties down to -60°C and CTOD performance to -10°C. The wire exhibits
a smooth stable arc with virtually no spatter:

- Tensile strength as welded: 610MPa

- Yield strength as welded: 520MPa

- Elongation percent as welded: 22%

- Welding current: DC+

The edges or surfaces of parts to be joined by welding shall be prepared by grinding. All
surfaces and edges shall be free from fins, tears, cracks or any other defects which would
adversely affect the quality of the weld.
All moisture, grease or other foreign material that would prevent proper welding or produce
objectionable fumes, shall be removed.

All surfaces to be welded shall be wire brushed prior to welding. In multi-pass welds the
weld bead shall be wire brushed between passes.

The HSS members shall be welded from both sides on the whole length of contact. Then two
plates shall be welded at the edges to close the gaps, with one plate welded at one side,

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followed by filling the HSS members with plain concrete, and after concrete harden, the
second plate shall be welded at the other side. Moreover, two lifting pads for handling shall
be welded on each side as well.

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Annex II – Seal Specification

Each stoplog will be sealed with neoprene rubber fixed at the bottom and the end sides by
mean of steel frame. The side rubber seals will be cut from one end at 45 degrees and the
bottom seal will be cut at 45 degrees from both ends. The seals will be dragged into the steel
frame and sealed at the corners with “Soudal Fix All” adhesive to ensure the strong contact
between the seal and the slots.

Fix All is a flexible adhesive for heavy duty bonding of all type of materials onto all common
substrates. It combines high green strength with exceptional end strength of 320Kg/10cm 2.
It is a flexible, waterproof and U.V. resistant material.

The material specifications of the neoprene rubber seal are:

 Trade Name: Neoprene
 Common Name: Chloroprene
 Chemical Name: Chloro-Butadiene Rubber
 Shore Hardness: (A) 60 ± 5
 Gasket Type: Water Stoplog Gasket
 Steel Lamination: None
 Textile Lamination: None
 Oxidation Resistance: Excellent
 Ozonification Resistance: Excellent
 Operating Temperature: -20⁰ to +100⁰
 U.V. Exposure: U.V. Resistant (Stabilized)
 Elongation at Break: 600%
 Compression Set: 10% to 15% from initial thickness
 Vertical Load Resistance: 20Kg/cm2

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Annex III – Pages of AISC Manual 13th edition – 2005

iv. AISC - Part 2 “General Design Consideration”

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v. AISC – Table 3-23 Case I

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vi. AISC – Chapter F

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vii. AISC – Section B.3.12

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viii. AISC – Section B.4

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ix. AISC – Table B4.1

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x. AISC – Chapter G

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xi. AISC – Table 1-11

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