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Mastering Compliance: A Guide to Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards (Civil)

• Bedding Thickness: 150mm of select granular material (max particle size 19mm) below the pipe.
• Backfill: Native material is rarely acceptable directly over the pipe. Usually, a "flowable fill" (lean concrete slurry) is required in congested areas or under roads to prevent settlement.
• Thrust Blocks: For changes in pipe direction (elbows, tees), concrete thrust blocks must bear against undisturbed native soil. SAES-P-100 provides the bearing capacity calculations, but civil engineers must ensure the block does not foul cathodic protection systems (non-conductive formwork is sometimes required).

: Specifically details requirements for concrete foundations. SAES-Q-007 Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards For Civil

Live Loads for Industrial Facilities: Aramco is notorious for conservative live loads. Pipe racks must be designed for 20 kN/m² (approx. 417 lbs/sq ft) to account for future expansion and hydrotest water filling. Mastering Compliance: A Guide to Saudi Aramco Engineering

Safety: Site work is governed by specific General Instructions (GIs). Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards For Civil Bedding Thickness: 150mm of select granular material (max