QA/QC Investigation Report – 03

Project : Construction of New Central Public Health Laboratory at Al Khoud

Sub : Cleaning and Painting works to all lightly reinforcement.

Facts:

 The reinforced that was erected was kept outside in the weather for a long time.
 Rain and air moisture caused the mill-scale coating to be washed away, resulting in mild rusting.
 There was little corrosion in most of the exposed rebar.
Physical Parameters:
Size of the Rebars, mm (various): Dia 10, 12, 16, 20, 25 and 32
Field Inspections and Verifications:

 The site inspector always stops by to check the site and gives the constrictor instructions to
clean up any rust.
 After thorough cleaning, a zinc-rich primer coating is applied to all exposed rebar.
 It is strictly forbidden from reducing the rebar diameter. In these situations, new rebar needs to
be lapped or replaced.
Instruction to Contractor: The Contractor was advised to protect all exposed rebar from rusting.
Engineer issued series of site instruction in this respect.
Conclusion: Every rusty rebar was thoroughly cleaned and covered with the approved zinch
rich material. Therefore, we can confirm that the painted rebar's strength remains unchanged.
Attachments: RFI, Drawings & photographs, SI, Method Statement, Lab test reports, etc.

for Al Hatmy Engineering Consultancy LLC

Nittananda Paul Hirak Roy

Sr. Structural Engineer Resident Engineer