PIP STC01016-2025 PDF

Full title and description

PIP STC01016:2025 — Structural Design Criteria for Onshore Modules. This Practice establishes minimum structural design requirements and acceptance criteria for modules intended for installation at onshore process-industry sites; it addresses structural loads, transport and lifting conditions, and interfaces with existing PIP structural practices.

Abstract

This Practice describes the minimum requirements for the structural design of modules for process-industry facilities that will be installed at onshore sites. It includes design criteria associated with transportation and lifting of modules, acts as an overlay to relevant marine/transport load guidance (notably DNV-ST-N001 Section 5), and is intended to be used in conjunction with other PIP structural and architectural practices (for example PIP STC01015). The document is presented as a complete revision published in 2025.

General information

• Status: Current.
• Publication date: 01 January 2025.
• Publisher: Process Industry Practices (PIP).
• ICS / categories: Indicative ICS coverage — 91.100 (Construction materials / building construction) and 91.080 (Structural and geotechnical engineering); also relevant to industry-specific categories for process/energy facilities. (Indicative — ICS allocation in vendor listings is not always explicit.)
• Edition / version: 2025 edition (complete revision).
• Number of pages: 8 pages.

Scope

The scope covers structural design criteria for modules intended to be installed at onshore process-industry sites, including structural load cases, transport and lifting conditions, module interfaces and structural integrity checks during handling and installation. It provides overlay guidance to align module structural design with transport/handling requirements (referencing DNV-ST-N001 Section 5) and is intended to be used alongside PIP STC01015 and other PIP practices where indicated.

Key topics and requirements

• Minimum structural design criteria for onshore modules, including assessment of normal operating loads and exceptional loads during transport and lifting.
• Design considerations for transportation and lifting (rigging, lift points, load paths, temporary supports and handling loads).
• Overlay and alignment with DNV-ST-N001 Section 5 (Loading and Structural Strength) for transport-related load cases.
• Interfaces and coordination with other PIP documents (notably PIP STC01015 and related ARC/CVC practices).
• Weight management, securement for land transport, and recommendations to support heavy-lift and haul operations.

Typical use and users

Primary users include structural engineers, module fabricators, EPC firms, heavy-lift and transport contractors, owners/operators of process facilities, and authorities having jurisdiction who review module structural designs. The Practice is used during module design, fabrication planning, transport planning, lifting and installation phases where module structural integrity and safe handling must be demonstrated.

Related standards

Commonly referenced documents and standards include PIP STC01015 (general structural design criteria), DNV-ST-N001 (loading and structural strength sections used for transport/lift loads), ASCE/SEI 7 (minimum design loads), IBC/ACI/ANSI/AISC guidance where applicable, and industry-specific transport and heavy-lift guidance. PIP STC01016 is explicitly described as an overlay to DNV-ST-N001 Section 5 and is intended to be used alongside other PIP structural practices.

Keywords

Module design, onshore modules, structural design criteria, transport loads, lifting loads, heavy lift, DNV-ST-N001 overlay, PIP, modular construction, weight management.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: PIP STC01016:2025 is a Process Industry Practices (PIP) Practice that defines structural design criteria specifically for onshore process-industry modules, covering structural requirements for design, transport and lifting.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers minimum structural design requirements for modules, with particular emphasis on loads and conditions associated with transportation and lifting, module interfaces, and coordination with other PIP practices and applicable industry codes. The document serves as an overlay to transport-oriented guidance (e.g., DNV-ST-N001 Section 5).

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Structural engineers, module fabricators, EPC contractors, heavy-lift and transport specialists, owners/operators, and code/permit reviewers use this Practice during design, fabrication, transport planning, and installation.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: As of its publication date (01 January 2025) the document is listed as the current edition and a complete revision for STC01016. Users should confirm with PIP or authorized distributors for any subsequent technical corrections or revisions after 2025.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — STC01016 is part of the PIP suite of architectural, civil, and structural practices (STC/ARC/CVC series). It is intended to be used in conjunction with related PIP documents such as PIP STC01015 and other ARC/CVC practices for comprehensive project design criteria.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Module, onshore module, structural design, transport loads, lifting, rigging, heavy-lift, DNV-ST-N001 overlay, PIP.