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38B-006 (89) 4C.1-P SMITH COLLEGE - Campus Operations& Facilities 126 West Street Smith College Northampton,Massachusetts 01063 TRANSMITTAL CBCT - 4 2(2,07 Date: October 2, 2007 Project: Smith College Combined Heat and Power Project To: Distribution PLEASE FIND [X] ATTACHED [] UNDER SEPARA-I'E COVER Item Description 1 Allied Testing Laboratories, Inc. Report#20 - Structural Steel Inspection (7/26/07) Report# 21 - Structural Steel Inspection(8/16/07) Report#22 - Structural Steel Inspection (9/4/07) Report# 23 - Structural Steel Inspection (9/6/07) Report# 24 - Structural Steel Inspection(9/12/07) Report# 25 - Structural Steel Inspection(9/13/07) Report# 26 - Structural Steel Inspection(9/24/07) [XI FOR YOUR RECORDS [X] FOR USE Distribution: Dave Chiovoloni,vanZelm Heywood&Shadford Dave Perkins, The Pike Company Tony Patillo,Building Commissioner,Northampton, MA Steven M. White GNBC 130 Elm Street PO Box 802 Old Saybrook, CT 06475 Original received and c '`es distributed by: Gars-J. Hartwell V 413-585-2441 Project Manager F 413-585-2398 Campus Operations & Facilities E ghartwel ,,smith.edu Smith College 126 West Street Northampton, MA 01063 ALLIED TESTING LABORATORIES, INC. 115 St.George Road • Springfield, Massachusetts 01 104 Phone: (413) 736-1846 Fax: (413) 736-1838 Report No. 20 of Structural Steel Inspection Date: 7/26/07 Client: Smith College Project: Smith College, Co-Generation Project Contractor: Pike Construction Sub Contractor: Abington Construction Reported to: Smith College—Attention: Mr. Gary Hartwell, Physical Plant STRUCTURAL STEEL INSPECTION During today's site visit the erection company welded in place the North Beam for the Operation Floor framing in Bay 1. All welds were completed by the same qualified welder previously used on this project. All welds were visually acceptable as per project drawings. Respectfully submitted, ALLIED TESTING LABORATORIES, INC. By: Richard Bellucci President MEMBER: A.S.T.M. / A.C.I. / A.W.S. / A.S.N.T. / M.C.I.B. / I.A.C.R.S. ALLIED TESTING LABORATORIES, INC. 115 St George Road • Springfield, Massachusetts 01 104 Phone: (413) 736-1846 Fax: (413) 736-1838 Report No. 21 of Structural Steel Inspection Date; 8/16/07 Client: Smith College Project: Smith College, Co-Generation Project Contractor: Pike Construction Sub Contractor: Abington Group Reported to: Smith College—Attention: Mr. Gary Hartwell, Physical Plant STRUCTURAL STEEL INSPECTION During today's site visit the superintendent stated there were several new approved field sketches for welded connections on the Operations Floor Framing in Bay#1. Inspector was given copies of the field sketches. A review of the welding of new plates installed between existing columns flange to flange found the certified welder completing vertical full penetration as per new details. Other completed welds were also found visually acceptable today. Approximately 60% were completed at this time. Respectfully submitted, ALLIED TESTING LABORATORIES, INC. By: Richard Bellucci President MEMBER: A.S.T.M. / A.C.I. / A.W.S. / A.S.N.T. / M.C.I.B. / I.A.C.R.S. j ALLIED TESTING LABORATORIES, INC. 115 St George Road • Springfield,Massachusetts 01 104 Phone: (413) 736-1846 Fax: (413) 736-1838 Report No. 22 of Structural Steel Inspection Date: 9/4/07 Client: Smith College Project: Smith College Co-Generation Project Contractor: Pike Construction Sub Contractor: Abington Group Reported to: Smith College—Attention: Mr. Gary Hartwell, Physical Plant STRUCTURAL STEEUREINFORCING INSPECTION During today's site visit the superintendent stated that the subcontractor has completed installation of rebar for a housekeeping pad on the First Floor and continuing structural steel beam framing for the Operation Floor, Bay#1. Inspector noted the following: A) Rebar installed as per Structural Drawings S-9 and S-2. All epoxied anchor rods were secured and rebar tied with proper spacing and clearance. B) Structural Steel Beams for Bay #1 were 100%welded in place as per revised field Sketches SK-8 through SK-12 and E-3. All welds were visually acceptable. Decking to begin and shear studs to be installed soon after. Further inspection requested on decking and studs. Respectfully submitted, ALLIED TESTING LABORATORIES, INC. By: Richard Bellucci President MEMBER: A.S.T.M. / A.C.I. / A.W.S. / A.S.N.T. / M.C.I.B. / I.A.C.R.S. } ALLIED TESTING LABORATORIES, INC. 115 St.George Road • Springfield, Massachusetts 01 104 Phone: (413) 736-1846 Fax: (413) 736-1838 Report No. 23 of Structural Steel Inspection Date: 9/6/07 Client: Smith College Project: Smith College Co-Generation Project Contractor: Pike Construction Sub Contractor: Abington Group Reported to: Smith College—Attention: Mr. Gary Hartwell, Physical Plant STRUCTURAL STEEL INSPECTION During today's site visit the sub contractor completed welding in place the decking and shear studs for the Operations Floor, Bay#1. The puddle welds were acceptable; but six shear studs were rejected as they did not pass a 3 lb. hammer test. The foreman had a welder replace all six shear studs and all were found acceptable. Also installed were side lap screws every 3'. Also noted today was the installation of epoxied rebar into existing slabs. Rebar not completed at this time. Respectfully submitted, ALLIED TESTING LABORATORIES, INC. By: Richard Bellucci President MEMBER: A.S.T.M. / A.C.I. / A.W.S. / A.S.N.T. / M.C.I.B. / I.A.C.R.S. ALLIED TESTING LABORATORIES, INC. 115 St.George Road • Springfield, Massachusetts 01 104 Phone: (413) 736-1846 Fax: (413) 736-1838 Report No. 24 of Structural Steel Inspection Date: 9/12/07 Client: Smith College Project: Smith College Co-Generation Project Subject: Pike Construction Sub Contractor: Abington Group Reported to: Smith College—Attention: Mr. Gary Hartwell, Physical Plant STRUCTURAL STEEL INSPECTION During today's site visit Allied inspector met with the college project manager who stated that the sub contractor has begun erection of the HRSG Framing and visual inspection should begin on the welding and bolting. Inspector met with the erection foreman and was shown the details for the framing. Also today, inspector noted the welders on this erection were both certified for procedures and equipment being utilized. Welding inspection will continue on 9/13/07. Respectfully submitted, ALLIED TESTING LABORATORIES, INC. By: Richard Bellucci President MEMBER: A.S.T.M. / A.C.I. / A.W.S. / A.S.N.T. / M.C.I.B. / I.A.C.R.S. ALLIED TESTING LABORATORIES, INC. 115 St.George Road • Springfield,Massachusetts 01 104 Phone: (413) 736-1846 Fax: (413) 736-1838 Report No. 25 of Structural Steel Inspection Date: 9/13/07 Client: Smith College Project: Smith College, Co-Generation Project Contractor: Pike Construction Sub Contractor: Abington Group Reported to: Smith College-Attention: Mr. Gary Hartwell, Physical Plant STRUCTURAL STEEL INSPECTION During today's site visit the sub contractor began welding the first level of brace framing for the HRSG. Allied inspector noted that the welding detail on S-12 shows only a 5/16 fillet weld vertically, both sides, full length which is typical on all new T-Seats welded to new columns. These were completed and acceptable. Also welded are the overheads, full length. Two were not acceptable as a 5/16 fillet. These were repaired and acceptable as a 5/16 fillet weld. Also inspected and accepted were the typical new beam clips to existing columns 1/4 inch fillets full vertical with a 1/2 inch top return. The welders continued working on bottom gusset plates to existing columns which were not completed by end of day. Further inspection to follow. Respectfully submitted, ALLIED TESTING LABORATORIES, INC. A41ZA-e-� By: Richard Bellucci President MEMBER: A.S.T.M. / A.C.I. / A.W.S. / A.S.N.T. / M.C.I.B. / I.A.C.R.S. ALLIED TESTING LABORATORIES, INC. 115 St. George Road • Springfield, Massachusetts 01 104 Phone: (413) 736-1846 Fax: (413) 736-1838 Report No. 26 of Structural Steel Inspection Date: 9/24/07 Client: Smith College Project: Smith College, Co-Generation Project Contractor: Pike Construction Sub Contractor: Abington Group Reported to: Smith College —Attention: Mr. Gary Hartwell, Physical Plant STRUCTURAL STEEL INSPECTION During today's site visit the superintendent stated that the erection of the HRSG Framing and Oil Container Framing was completed and ready for inspection of high strength bolts and field welds. The following Drawings were reviewed: S-3, S-9 and S-12. Inspection found that all details were followed and high strength bolts were tightened. All the fillet welds for both framings were visually acceptable. Respectfully submitted, ALLIED TESTING LABORATORIES, INC. By: Richard Bellucci President MEMBER: A.S.T.M. / A.C.I. / A.W.S. / A.S.N.T. / M.C.I.B. / I.A.C.R.S.