Proper storage of steel on the site 1

[JoeBaseplate]

On a site visit yesterday, I saw that some steel (some edge angles, a couple of joists) were not properly stored as they were sitting on the ground, exposed to earth and elements. I told the contractor that per specs he needs to place these items properly. He asked me as to how I wanted these stored, my response "means and methods, but for sure they should bot be touching the ground".

Isn't storage a means and methods issue, and was simply pointing it out is enough?

 

[racookpe1978]

ow long will they be laying there?

How will they be moved into position? Crane pickup? Forklift to intermediate station?

What is the material? What is the finish? Primed, painted, galvanized, pwder coated? Interior final trim and finish, or raw structural members?

Rebar? Tool steel fine machined parts? Decorative rails and stair?

Each needs to be handled a little bit different. Laying ANY directly on the ground is "wrong" - but does this guy need a "rule" to build things?

 

[Ron]

The material should be stored off the ground and allowed free drainage and air circulation. Here's part of the commentary from AISC on handling and storage"

[highlight]The Erector is responsible for the proper storage and handling of fabricated Structural Steel at the job site during erection. Shop-painted Structural Steel that is stored in the field pending erection should be kept free of the ground and positioned so as to minimize the potential for water retention.[/highlight]