Short Note on Inspection of Fob and Other Steel Structures

 INSPECTION OF FOB AND OTHER STEEL STRUCTURES 

Every structure on the section/sub division shall be inspected in details by the section engineer (works) and Assistant Engineer.

The SE(W) shall record result in ink in the structural steel inspection register, in the standard form and submit the same by the prescribed date to the Asstt. Engineer, who should scrutinized the entries, issue such orders as deemed necessary and return the register, prompt action shall be taken to carry out repairs required. The SE(W) shall accompany the Asstt. Engineer on the later inspection of structures carried out during the prescribed period. The Asstt. Engineer shall record results of his inspection in ink in the structural steel register in the form given, maintained by SE(W) and ensure expeditious compliance of notes recorded. 

STRUCTURES - The condition of which warrant special attention should be inspected more frequently. 

ENTRIES IN COLUMN “Condition of structure at the time of inspection” should be in the nature of statements. A defect once mentioned should not be omitted in future years unless it has been eliminated through repairs in which case a note should be made to that effect. 

DETAILS OF INSPECTION During inspection the following points should receive intention- 

i. The condition of paint 

ii. Whether any corrosion in steel is taken place 

iii. In case of steel work connected to masonry such as tie rods or arched building and roof trusses whether any corrosion is apparent near the masonry. The condition of welds, rivets, bolts and the rods particularly of water storage tanks, cast iron tanks plates should be examined for any cracks whether any deformation of structure has occurred, foundation and bearing with particular references to tightness of anchor bolts. The inspection official shall make a through examination of every part of a structure in all respects, using ladders and scaffolding for examining portions beyond reach from the ground. If so considered necessary, the assistance of the bridge staff may be requisite for the purpose.