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August, 2019
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ANNEXURES
Annexure – A (ENCLOSURES)
Annexure – E (GATES)
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NATIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES PAKISTAN PRIVATE LIMITED
NESPAK HOUSE, 1-C, BLOCK N, MODEL TOWN EXT. LAHORE
PAKISTAN CRICKET BOARD GADDAFI STADIUM
VISUAL INSPECTION REPORT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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NATIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES PAKISTAN PRIVATE LIMITED
NESPAK HOUSE, 1-C, BLOCK N, MODEL TOWN EXT. LAHORE
PAKISTAN CRICKET BOARD GADDAFI STADIUM
VISUAL INSPECTION REPORT
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background
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NATIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES PAKISTAN PRIVATE LIMITED
NESPAK HOUSE, 1-C, BLOCK N, MODEL TOWN EXT. LAHORE
PAKISTAN CRICKET BOARD GADDAFI STADIUM
VISUAL INSPECTION REPORT
The objective of the current exercise is to carry out detailed visual inspection of the
stadium and to develop a comprehensive visual inspection report for enabling the Client
for proper maintenance and necessary structural interventions, where required.
FAR END
PEVILION
PCB
BUILDING
The main components of the stadium are PCB Building, Far End Pavilion, Enclosures
(i.e. seating steps), Shops (under the enclosures) and Gates with entrance corridors.
The Enclosures consist of reinforced concrete steps over which plastic chairs have been
installed. The area under the enclosures is enclosed and consists of shops and offices.
Cantilevered steel trusses, with fiber glass arrangement, are provided to counter for
sunlight and rainy weather. Expansion joints at approximately 15 m have been provided.
PCB building is located at main entrance to the stadium. It is three storey reinforced
concrete frame structure consisting of offices, boxes, player block, dining hall, kitchen and
stores etc. with infill masonry walls. False ceiling is provided in offices/ rooms. Majority of
the floors have tile flooring. Wall paneling is also provided at certain locations in offices/
rooms. No expansion joint was observed in the building.
Far End Pavilion lies opposite to the PCB building. It is also a three storeyed reinforced
concrete frame structure housing offices, boxes, kitchen and dining hall. Masonry walls
are provided as infill walls. False ceiling is provided in most of the areas. Expansion joints
have been observed at irregular intervals along the circumference of the building.
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NATIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES PAKISTAN PRIVATE LIMITED
NESPAK HOUSE, 1-C, BLOCK N, MODEL TOWN EXT. LAHORE
PAKISTAN CRICKET BOARD GADDAFI STADIUM
VISUAL INSPECTION REPORT
3.2.1 Enclosures
As already discussed in general arrangement that enclosures are open seating areas
made up of reinforced concrete. Half of the steps are covered with fiber glass shells which
are supported on cantilever steel trusses (Refer Figure 1.1 of Annexure-A). There are 14
entry points for the enclosures.
During visual inspection it was observed that reinforced concrete steps, slabs and beam
structure are intact. No structural distress has been noted or observed.
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NATIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES PAKISTAN PRIVATE LIMITED
NESPAK HOUSE, 1-C, BLOCK N, MODEL TOWN EXT. LAHORE
PAKISTAN CRICKET BOARD GADDAFI STADIUM
VISUAL INSPECTION REPORT
The points of distress/ deterioration observed, other than structural elements, during
visual inspection are as follows;
i. Expansion Joints
The purpose of the expansion joint is to accommodate the movements caused due to
expansion and/or contraction in the structure as a result of thermal variations. These
joints are provided by separation/discontinuity in structure and filling it with
compressible material. For these joints to work properly routine maintenance is
essential. Disrupting/minimizing its envisaged function can result in cracking of
structure.
In the enclosure area, expansion joints are provided in the stadium at regular interval
(at an approximate distance of 15 m).The presence of expansion joints is only
observed in walkways/passage (See Figure 1.2, Annexure-A) at the top of the steps
near parapet. While within the concrete steps expansion joints are not observed since
they are totally covered with tiles (See Figure 1.8, Annexure-A).
During visual inspection, it was observed that continuity of expansion joint is not
ensured during construction/maintenance works. In fact the joints have been closed
with improper material almost at all locations (See Figure 1.3, 1.4 & 1.8, Annexure-A)
thereby eliminating its intended purpose. Due to this reason cracks have been
developed and propagated in its vicinity (See Figure 1.2, 1.3 & 1.4, Annexure-A).
There is also a misalignment in expansion joint at certain locations (See Figure 1.2 &
1.5, Annexure-A).
Signs of leakage/ dampness have also been observed through expansion joints at
various locations due to improper maintenance (See Figure 1.6 & 1.7, Annexure-A).
ii. Sealing of Joints
It was observed that during the modification of the passage area of the enclosures
carried in 1996, concrete pedestals have been added for steel truss roof covered with
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NATIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES PAKISTAN PRIVATE LIMITED
NESPAK HOUSE, 1-C, BLOCK N, MODEL TOWN EXT. LAHORE
PAKISTAN CRICKET BOARD GADDAFI STADIUM
VISUAL INSPECTION REPORT
fiber glass. Passage slab was punctured as a result. Thereby a Joint was introduced
around the concrete pedestal and the passage slab (See Figure 1.25, Annexure-A).
The joint has not been properly sealed/addressed.
iii. Tile Work
Almost all the area of the enclosure has tile work. Cracks have appeared because of
closing of the expansion joints with tiles (See Figure 1.8 & 1.10, Annexure-A). In certain
areas tiles which were broken or disrupted have been replaced with cement mortar
causing unsightly look (See Figure 1.9, Annexure-A).
iv. Corrosion of Steel Roof Trusses
Corrosion of steel is observed in roof trusses at many locations specifically in steel
drainage channels between two fiber glass panels (See Figure 1.11 & 1.12, Annexure-
A). Fiberglass panels are also damaged due to improper maintenance and require
replacement (See Figure 1.13, Annexure-A) at certain locations. Pipes of the steel roof
truss also require paint work (See Figure 1.14, Annexure-A).
v. Distresses in other Areas of Enclosures
Cracks have been observed in brick arches at parapet wall of enclosures (See Figure
1.15 & 1.16, Annexure-A). Some cracks are also observed in slabs of the entrance
corridor (See Figure 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19, Annexure-A). Cracks are also observed in
plaster of the masonry walls besides enclosures (See Figure 1.20 & 1.21, Annexure-
A). Top parapet walls also exhibit cracks due to restricted functioning of expansion
joints (See Figure 1.23, 1.24, Annexure-A).
Slab in the score board area has been punctured to accommodate columns for the
score board structure (See Figure 1.22, Annexure-A). Joint developed due to
puncturing around the circular column in the slab has not been properly sealed.
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NATIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES PAKISTAN PRIVATE LIMITED
NESPAK HOUSE, 1-C, BLOCK N, MODEL TOWN EXT. LAHORE
PAKISTAN CRICKET BOARD GADDAFI STADIUM
VISUAL INSPECTION REPORT
PCB building is located at main entrance of the stadium (as shown in the above
picture). Three storeyed reinforced concrete structure houses offices, boxes, player
block, dining hall, kitchen and stores etc. Brick masonry is used as infill walls. No
expansion joint has been observed during the visual inspection.
Structural elements such as slabs (where access was available), beams, and columns
are intact and no structural distress/deterioration has been observed.
The points of distress/ deterioration, other than structural framing, observed during
the visit are as follows;
i. Dampness has been observed in walls and slabs at different locations such as
in store, media room, operator room and besides player block (See Figure 2.1 –
2.6, Annexure-B). Major source of dampness is due to improper maintenance of
Kitchen and Bathroom areas. Improper management of air conditioner’s drain
pipes can also be reckoned as a source of dampness.
ii. Cracks have been observed in masonry infill walls at few locations (See Figure
2.7 & 2.8, Annexure-B) and can be referred as surface cracks since they are
mainly in plaster.
iii. Cracks in walls of Admin office, kitchen and MD office were also observed (See
Figure, 2.9, 2.10 & 2.11, Annexure-B). Cause of the crack in Admin office is due
to the provision of door in the wall. While crack in the kitchen wall (Figure 2.10)
may be due to the localized settlement. Majority of the cracks in walls are found
near openings (doors, windows etc.). Possible causes of these cracks may
include non-provision of lintel beams, insufficient bearing of lintel beams and/or
creation of new openings.
iv. Cracks are also found in walls of the store and around opening of the wash room
of Chairman office (See Figure 2.12, 2.13 & 2.14, Annexure-B). Cause of the
crack in the store room is due to the presence of wall just behind the crack.
Thermal expansion of the wall may have caused an extra push resulting in
development of the crack in the long wall of the room.
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NATIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES PAKISTAN PRIVATE LIMITED
NESPAK HOUSE, 1-C, BLOCK N, MODEL TOWN EXT. LAHORE
PAKISTAN CRICKET BOARD GADDAFI STADIUM
VISUAL INSPECTION REPORT
The points of distress/ deterioration, other than structural framing elements, observed
in Far End Pavilion building are as follows;
i. Dampness has been observed in walls at various locations (See Figure 3.1 &
3.2, Annexure-C).
ii. Water ponding was observed at front terrace of Far End Pavilion building (See
Figure 3.3, Annexure-C).
iii. Cracks have been observed in walls at different locations. Figure 3.4 shows
cracks in lift wall at parapet level of roof. It is observed that the portion of the
wall constructed above roof level is not monolith with the walls of the lift well
causing development of cracks. Cracks were also observed around window
openings (See Figure 3.5, Annexure-C).
iv. Wall joint separation was observed at various locations (See Figure 3.6, 3.7 &
3.8, Annexure-C). These owe to the poor workmanship due to which proper
jointing of brick courses has not been developed. Moreover, there are certain
locations where new wall is inserted in corridors without developing proper joint
in existing and new masonry work.
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NATIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES PAKISTAN PRIVATE LIMITED
NESPAK HOUSE, 1-C, BLOCK N, MODEL TOWN EXT. LAHORE
PAKISTAN CRICKET BOARD GADDAFI STADIUM
VISUAL INSPECTION REPORT
The points of distress/ deterioration observed in shops and offices are as follows;
i. Edge beam of the corridor running on exterior columns have been cut at different
locations (See Figure 4.1, Annexure-D) to accommodate exhaust duct running
out of the certain shops. No proper structural intervention has been done to
manage this modification.
ii. Lintel beam is also damaged at entrance location in some shops for shutter
installation (See Figure 4.2, Annexure-D) exposing existing reinforcement.
iii. Expansion Joints are either closed in some shops or ill-treated due to which
sealant material is removed causing considerable leakage (See Figure 4.3, 4.4
& 4.7, Annexure-D). Due to leakage plaster is peeling off at various locations.
iv. Retaining walls show sign of dampness owing to in-effective water proofing (See
Figure 4.5, Annexure-D).
v. Dampness in walls adjoining toilets and washrooms area is also observed (See
Figure 4.6, Annexure-D). Improper maintenance of toilets and washroom area is
major cause of this dampness.
vi. Efflorescence have been observed in brick masonry in shops at various locations
(See Figure 4.8, Annexure-D).
3.2.5 Gates
Gates with entrance corridors have been provided at different location through
stadium enclosures. There are total 14 entry points/gates consisting of double storey
masonry structure, circular in shape. Access to first floor is through circular stairs.
Washrooms on both sides at the end of entrance corridors have been provided.
Slabs of the washrooms are covered with false ceiling. Figure below shows front
view of an entrance gate.
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NATIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES PAKISTAN PRIVATE LIMITED
NESPAK HOUSE, 1-C, BLOCK N, MODEL TOWN EXT. LAHORE
PAKISTAN CRICKET BOARD GADDAFI STADIUM
VISUAL INSPECTION REPORT
Majority of the entrance gate structures were inaccessible (as informed by PCB
staff). Therefore, only Gate No. 1 was thoroughly inspected. Roof of Gate 1 is also
inaccessible.
The points of distress/ deterioration observed in gate with entrance corridors and
washrooms are the following.
i. Crack just below the roof slab in circular stair well is observed (See Figure 5.1,
Annexure-E). Pattern of the crack shows localized settlement. It is also visible at
the outer wall of the circular portion. Cause of the settlement cannot be
ascertained since no structural drawings are available with PCB.
ii. Seepage through ceiling due to the presence of kitchen and wash basins in the
upper floors is observed at various locations (See Figure 5.1 – 5.5, Annexure-E).
Sanitary pipes have been laid on the slabs through digging causing exposure of
reinforcing steel.
Please note that the structural drawings and design/ construction records for the
buildings are not available due to which proper structural assessment through
computer modeling and analytical evaluation to ascertain the performance of various
structural components is not possible. In such a situation, it is very difficult to
accurately predict the structural behavior of the building and to establish its structural
adequacy only on the basis of visual observations and historic accounts from the
relevant staff member.
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NATIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES PAKISTAN PRIVATE LIMITED
NESPAK HOUSE, 1-C, BLOCK N, MODEL TOWN EXT. LAHORE
PAKISTAN CRICKET BOARD GADDAFI STADIUM
VISUAL INSPECTION REPORT
iv. No coatings should be applied under adverse weather conditions such high
winds.
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NATIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES PAKISTAN PRIVATE LIMITED
NESPAK HOUSE, 1-C, BLOCK N, MODEL TOWN EXT. LAHORE
PAKISTAN CRICKET BOARD GADDAFI STADIUM
VISUAL INSPECTION REPORT
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NATIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES PAKISTAN PRIVATE LIMITED
NESPAK HOUSE, 1-C, BLOCK N, MODEL TOWN EXT. LAHORE
PAKISTAN CRICKET BOARD GADDAFI STADIUM
VISUAL INSPECTION REPORT
v. Insert foam backer rod. Measure the amount of backer rod and cut off a piece
that's the right size. Push the strip into the joint, making sure to push it in all
the way.
vi. Cover and seal the joint. Apply a layer of sealant.
vii. Block off the area so nobody should walk on the newly placed joints until the
sealant has dried.
6. REFERENCES
Following references were used.
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NATIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES PAKISTAN PRIVATE LIMITED
NESPAK HOUSE, 1-C, BLOCK N, MODEL TOWN EXT. LAHORE
PAKISTAN CRICKET BOARD GADDAFI STADIUM
VISUAL INSPECTION REPORT
ANNEXURE - A (ENCLOSURES)
Figure 1.2 Cracks in the Vicinity of Expansion Joint (Misalignment also Visible)
Figure 2.7 Crack in Wall below Gallery – PCB Building Ground Floor
Figure 2.9 Cracks along Door Jambs – PCB Building Ground Floor
Figure 2.14 Cracks along Door Jambs – PCB Building First Floor
Figure 3.3 Water Ponding after Rain fall – Far End Pavilion Third Floor
Figure 3.5 Crack along Window Jambs – Far End Pavilion Third Floor
Figure 3.6 Wall Joint Separation – Far End Pavilion Third Floor Terrace
Figure 3.8 Wall Disjointed – Far End Pavilion Third Floor Corridor Entrance
ANNEXURE - E (GATES)