On a construction site, the Consultant/Engineer uses Part 2 to:
| Code/Regulation | 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 |
| Parameter | 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 | standard construction specifications part 2 abu dhabi
Given Abu Dhabi’s flat topography and occasional intense rainfall (e.g., 2024 storms), Part 2 mandates:
The Standard Construction Specifications Part 2 Abu Dhabi is not a bureaucratic formality—it is the legal and technical DNA of the emirate’s sustainable growth. Whether you are laying a single manhole or a 20km highway, strict adherence to Part 2 ensures that your work withstands the region's harsh environment, meets the DMT’s zero-defect policy, and ultimately, protects public safety. On a construction site, the Consultant/Engineer uses Part
Final action steps for your project team:
Remember: In Abu Dhabi, the specification is king. Part 2 is its constitution. Engineer your work accordingly. | Parameter | Abu Dhabi Part 2 |
Before submitting a work method statement (WMS) to the Resident Engineer, verify these 10 items against SCS Part 2:
| Element | Specification Reference | Typical Compliance Document | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Material source approval | Clause 1.02 | Quarry source certificate + QCC lab test | | Concrete mix design | Clause 5.04 | 7-day & 28-day cube break report (SRPC) | | Subgrade CBR | Clause 3.02 | In-situ DCP or laboratory CBR (soaked 4 days) | | Asphalt Marshall mix | Clause 4.12 | Stability (min 12 kN), Flow (2-4 mm) | | Compaction control | Clause 2.10 | Nuclear density gauge calibration log | | Drainage slope | Clause 6.21 | Laser level traverse (max slope error 0.02%) | | Kerb alignment | Clause 7.03 | 3m straight edge deviation ≤ 5mm | | Backfill material | Clause 2.15 | Sand equivalent test (min 35%) | | Welding of steel pipes | Clause 9.08 (if applicable) | Radiography (RT) or Ultrasonic (UT) report | | As-built survey | Clause 1.16 | Licensed land surveyor’s digital signature |