Basement Seepage and Waterproofing Assessment for a Tower – Abu Dhabi

Project overview

Super Arc Consultant (SAC) assessed water seepage and waterproofing failures in the basement levels of a tower in Abu Dhabi for EFS.

Scope of work

Document review, visual inspection and acoustic hammer testing.

Mapping of cracks, spalling, corrosion, dampness and leakage points.

Half-cell potential, carbonation depth, core compressive strength, and chloride and sulphate testing.

Thermal and ground penetrating radar scanning to locate leaks and check reinforcement.

Ultrasonic pulse echo testing for delamination.

A condition assessment report, repair recommendations, scope of works and bill of quantities.

Value delivered

The assessment linked mapped defects and test results to a documented repair scope that contractors could price.

Engineering context

Basement leaks can come through walls, joints and cracks, and groundwater with chlorides can also corrode reinforcement. Locating the water paths and testing the concrete first gives the waterproofing repair a clear target.

Related work and reading

Related projects: Basement Leakage and Concrete Assessment – Diamond Tower, Dubai and Basement Structural Assessment – Roda Tower, Abu Dhabi.

Further reading: Finding the source of recurring seepage.

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