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United Arab Emirates University – AL Ain

In January 2000, the Campus Development Department of the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) appointed CRHI to carry out a structural assessment of over sixty of their campus buildings. The conclusions were presented in October 2000 and since that time another commission has been made to appraise a further twenty-five buildings at their headquarters campus.

Investigative works included visual appraisal, chemical analysis, strength testing, cover metre survey, and degree of carbonation. Specialist testing work is undertaken by qualified sub-contractors closely monitored by Campbell Reith Hill engineers. As part of the service, CRHI programmed the works to minimise disruption to student and staff activities.

Once all factual data was collected, there follows a detailed assessment of the existing condition and risk of future deterioration of structural elements, in conjunction with strength analyses. Comprehensive reports containing firm recommendations for remedial works and/or strengthening measures are then presented. Detailed Bills of Quantities are prepared to facilitate procurement and cost control of remedial works contracts.

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Zayed University – Knowledge Village

The increasing interest in making Dubai the Middle East technology and cultural center in addition to its being one of the largest trading and tourism environment in the Gulf area, has increased the need for high profile educational institutions to establish themselves in the U A E.

Therefore Zayed University has added a new campus to their existing portfolio in the new Knowledge Village in Dubai. A design competition was held by Zayed University in which CRHI was a member of the successful design team lead by Dewan Architects.

The unique architectural layout along with the optimal use was the main criteria for winning the project. The building comprised 2 basement car park and 2 storeys of educational facilities including lecture halls and auditoria.
A reinforced concrete frame with waffle slab was used on all levels with raft foundation on tension piles to counter balance the uplift forces due to existing high water table. The design program was fast track to enable early start on site for the facility to be ready for the following academic year.