. This document provides the standard specifications for the construction of bridges, tunnels, underpasses, and other major road-related structures within the Emirate. TAMM - Abu Dhabi Government Services Primary Objective
Found that the contractor used imported dune sand (low PI) instead of selected granular fill for backfilling deep drainage trenches. SCS Part 2 Clause 6.19 specifically prohibits dune sand for trench backfill below roads.
Finished surfaces are typically required to be within 5mm of the design level, with maximum deviations often limited to 2mm under a 3-meter straight edge. standard construction specifications part 2 abu dhabi
Ground Granulated Blast-furnace Slag (GGBS) or Fly Ash must blend with Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) to reduce permeability.
: Demands low-permeability concrete designed with supplementary cementitious materials—such as Ground Granulated Blast-furnace Slag (GGBS) or Fly Ash—to resist sulfate and chloride attacks. SCS Part 2 Clause 6
Because the water table is high in many parts of the city, continuous dewatering specifications require strict environmental monitoring. Pumping saline groundwater requires dynamic filtration before it can be discharged back into the sea or municipal storm networks. Piling and Deep Foundations
Cement, aggregates, and water must conform to ADQCC and local environmental regulations. High-performance concrete is common due to the high-chloride, high-sulfate environment. Piling and Deep Foundations Cement
Mandating that 100% of temporary and permanent timber used on-site is certified by recognized bodies like the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). 5. Implementation Challenges and Best Practices
Abu Dhabi’s construction sector operates under a unified standard designed to eliminate ambiguities between different municipal jurisdictions (Abu Dhabi City, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra). Eliminating Project Discrepancies
Mandatory shoring, benching, and slope stability requirements for deep excavations, especially near existing structures or high water tables.