Welcome to Kahaleh Project
WHAT WE DID?
Badr Contracting executed a high-risk structural rehabilitation project in Kahaleh involving two interconnected residential blocks.
The project presented a critical challenge due to a 5 cm differential settlement between the two structures, indicating significant foundation distress and potential structural failure.
Upon geotechnical and structural assessment, the primary cause was identified as weak, unstable subsoil conditions, leading to uneven load distribution. The initial phase of the project included:
Full excavation and exposure of existing footings to assess bearing failure and structural damage.
Geotechnical investigation to determine soil stratification and bearing capacity.
Discovery of inadequate footing design for the existing soil conditions.
To mitigate the settlement and ensure long-term structural integrity, we implemented a multi-phase engineering solution:
Micropile Installation
Drilled and grouted micro piles were installed to bypass weak soil layers and transfer structural loads to deeper,
load-bearing strategy
Piles were designed based on axial and lateral load requirements and installed using specialized low-vibration
equipment suitable for tight residential areas.
Raft Foundation
A new reinforced concrete raft foundation was poured above the existing footings, tying the entire structure
together and distributing loads uniformly.
Reinforcement was designed to integrate with micro pile caps, creating a hybrid foundation system.
Structural Retrofitting and Jacketing
Existing columns and beams were retrofitted and jacketed using reinforced concrete jacketing to restore and enhance
load-bearing capacity.
This involved increasing the cross-sectional area, improving confinement, and integrating new reinforcement with
existing elements using mechanical anchors and epoxy bonding.
This project is a testament to Badr Contracting’s ability to deliver complex foundation rehabilitation and retrofitting works, combining geotechnical expertise with structural engineering precision. We specialize in diagnosing critical structural failures and implementing tailored, technically sound solutions under challenging site conditions.