For a deep dive into the specific drawings and geometric details, you can explore the Standard Drawing Guidelines (TR-541-2) or the Pavement Design Manual for related roadwork standards. TR-509-2 - Sign In
Interesting note: The specifications often mandate the "stricter" option. If the local code says one thing but the referenced British Standard says another, the specification will clarify which takes precedence (usually the one ensuring higher quality). standard construction specifications part 2 abu dhabi
| | Abu Dhabi Part 2 | BS 6031 (UK) | AASHTO (USA) | |---------------|----------------------|------------------|------------------| | Max fill lift thickness | 200–300 mm (depending on compaction equipment) | 250 mm | 200 mm (modified) | | Compaction (granular), % mod. Proctor | 95–98% | 95% | 95% (light), 98% (heavy) | | Sabkha prohibition | Explicitly banned | Not applicable | Not addressed | | Salt/chloride limits for fill | Yes, strict (<0.3% near rebar) | No (except marine environments) | Some state DOTs | | Dewatering requirement | Compulsory if GW <1.5 m below excavation bottom | Risk-based | Risk-based | For a deep dive into the specific drawings
In Abu Dhabi, you don't just build to specification; you build to survive the specification. Make Part 2 your project’s daily handbook, not a shelf decoration. | | Abu Dhabi Part 2 | BS
: Detailed technical requirements for managing runoff and subsoil drainage. Landscaping and Irrigation
Load testing for structures and safety factors against liquefaction (min 1.25). 4. Regulatory Compliance and Enforcement In Abu Dhabi, the International Code Council (ICC)
| | Relation to Part 2 | |---------------------|------------------------| | Abu Dhabi International Building Code (ADIBC) 2021 | Part 2 provides earthwork provisions not detailed in ADIBC Chapter 18 (Soils and Foundations) | | Estidama Pearl Building Rating System (PBRS) | Earthwork surplus, dust control, and reuse of excavated material contribute to resource efficiency credits | | EAD Waste Management Rules | Mandatory segregation of C&D waste and disposal at approved landfills (e.g., Al Dhafra) | | Abu Dhabi Occupational Safety & Health Center (OSHAD) | Excavation depth > 1.2 m requires shoring; confined space protocols for deep excavations |