Observations and Discussions:

Office block 1 (cob 101):

From the overall observations, the building sounds good and minor distress is
observed at some locations, due to age of the building as well as presence of water or
moisture. The renovation works are underway at Third and Fourth Floors. This
includes, minor repair works, toilet renovation and interior works. Many of the
suggestions made in our previous stability report issued dated 15.06.2020. Some of
the new distresses are identified along with our previous comments and are discussed.

Presently, third and fourth floor renovation works are ongoing. At fourth floor roof,
at some locations corrosion of reinforcement is observed and the spalling of cover
concrete is also observed (Fig.1). At these location NDT tests are conducted and it is
found that the strength of concrete is good (Fig.2). This may be due to the provision of
less or no cover provided for slab reinforcements. Also, there may be some leakages
from terrace. This has to be identified and rectified. A proper treatment procedure shall
be carried out to fix this issue.

Fig.(1) Corrosion in Fourth Floor roof slab

 Fig.(2) NDT in Fourth Floor roof slab

At terrace floor as discussed in our previous report, still water stagnation is

observed (Fig.3). Damages in weathering course is also observed. The source for
water is mainly from AC units or due to rain. The AC drains may be properly routed so
that no water leaks over terrace slab. A proper slope with neat finish of weathering
course will solve this issue.

Fig.(3) Water stagnation at roof

 At terrace, the parapet wall reinforcement got corroded at exposed out. This also
may be due to poor or less cover to reinforcement (Fig.4). This has to be repaired
properly.

Fig.(4) Damages and corrosion in parapet wall

A very critical issue is also observed at the sunshade projection at top level. The
reinforcement got corroded in slab and beam (Fig.5). Part of cover concrete is also
spalled at some location. This may be due to water stagnation at top of the slab
projection and the damages observed at top surface finishes (Fig.6). This has to be
corrected such that no water stagnates over the slab projection. In addition to that a
proper retrofitting shall be carried out in the damaged slab and beam. Part of plastering
spalled at some location (Fig.7). This may be due to poor bonding of plaster with the
slab. All such loose plater has to be removed and re plastered properly with proper
hacking at the RCC surface.

Fig.(5) Damages and corrosion in Slab projection

Fig.(5) Damages and corrosion in Beam and Slab projection

Fig.(6) Damages in platering at the top of Slab projection

Fig.(7) Spalling of platering at the Slab projection

 The service staircase Eastern wing at Fourth floor area shows dampness (Fig.8)
which has been discussed already and this has to be properly treated.

Fig.(8) Dampness at the staircase location

(East wing Staircase)
 At the DNox & EAX lab location in Ground Floor sever dampness is observed at
the wall, floor and RCC columns (Fig.9). This may be due to the chemicals used in the
lab or the humidity due to AC. But this has to be rectified. Otherwise, this will lead to
corrosion of reinforcements in RCC column, which will be a serious issue.

Fig.(9) Dampness in walls and RCC column in DNox and EAX Lab
Non-Destructive Test - Office block 1 (cob 101):

Since, the age of the building is more than 10 years, it is decided to check the
strength of the concrete elements. Since, the renovations are underway at Third and
Fourth Floors, the structural elements such as columns, beams and slabs (Fig.10)
were exposed and tested for its compressive strength. A detailed methodology and
report are enclosed in Annexure II.

Fig.(10) NDT at Fourth Floor

Office block 2 (cob 102):

This is relatively new block constructed during 2015 and not much distress is
observed and the building is found to be sound at present. From the overall
observations, minor distress is observed at some locations, due to age of the building
as well as presence of water or moisture.

The settlement and wall cracks are identified in HT panel room and is reported
already. This has been addressed partly. The cracks are developed at the same
locations due to settlement of huge wall (Fig.11). The main door also got settled and
presently unable to close fully (Fig.12). At some locations flooring also got settled and
cracks are identified (Fig.13). This room has a wall of height 5.5m, which developed
cracks and showing settlement. This may be due to the height of the wall with no
intermediate ties, as well as no foundation.

Fig.(11) Wall Cracks in Panel room

Fig.(11) Wall Cracks in Panel room

Fig.(12) Door settlement in Panel room

Fig.(13) Floor cracks and settlement in Panel room
Due to ageing some wall cracks are observed at toilet wall tiles (Fig.14).

Fig.(14) Cracks in Toilet wall tiles

At the main entrance (Western side) canopy area, dampness is observed. This may be
due to water leakage through the drain pipe connection at the slab level. This has to be
rectified (Fig.15).

Fig. (15) Dampness in front canopy area

 Front ramp and step location got minor settlement (Fig.16). These are all Non-
structural cracks and may be addressed with less priority.

Fig. (16) Floor settlement in front canopy area

The external constructions made on the eastern side emergency entry,

settlements are observed at the ramp, steps (Fig.17). The external wall also developed
some crack at lintel level. These Settlements are to be properly addressed.

Fig.(17) Floor settlement at east side entry

Fig.(17) Floor and wall settlement at east side entry
 It is also observed at the AHU rooms, a trough is made to clean the filters. But
these troughs are not properly finished and a severe dampness observed at these
locations (Fig.18). Tiles are provided inside the trough and not sealed properly with
epoxy (Fig.19). This has to be properly done with epoxy filling and made water tight.
Else, this will lead to corrosion of reinforcement and damage to the slab and beam.

Fig.(18) Dampness at AHU rooms

 Fig.(19) Washing Troughs at AHU rooms

At terrace, damages in weathering course are also observed (Fig.20). This has to
be properly finished. Else, this will further damage in due course and allow water to
seep in, results in damages to the roof slab and beam.

Fig.(20) Damages in weathering course at roof (102)

Canteen block:

In canteen block Terrace floor level beam got corroded at some locations on
eastern side and bulging of concrete is seen (Fig.21). The water stagnation at this
location to be checked and rectified. At terrace floor, water stagnation is observed. The
solar water heater provided is leaking and this becomes the perennial source of water.
This has to be arrested. The weathering course floor finish also got damaged at some
locations and need to be rectified (Fig.22).

Fig. (21) RCC beam bulging and cracks at roof beam

Fig. (22) Water

stagnation and leakage
at terrace
Service blocks:

Service blocks consist of genset rooms, Steel Chimney and chiller plant above.
The chimney platform got corroded and damaged (Fig.23). This has to be replaced.
The supporting angle structure found to be in good condition. However, while removing
the platform plate, this has to be checked and to be finalized. The chimney wall
thickness may be checked once in five years and the stability may be ascertained. At
some locations in chimney wall connections, bolts are missing (Fig.24). This has to be
provided.

Fig. (23) corrosion and damages in chimney platform and chimney wall
Fig. (24) Missing bolts in connection

At terrace floor water stagnation and dampness at the wall is observed. This is
due to improper position of drain pipe (Fig.25). This need to be rectified.

Fig. (25 a) Improper position of drain pipe

Fig. (25 b) Dampness in the wall

The walls in the genset room shows cracks at some locations. This may be due
to minor settlement of floor or plinth beam (Fig.26). It is found to be non-structural and
requires some more time to observe. Presently it is in safe condition.

Fig. (26) Wall cracks in power room

Fire pump room:

This consists of two numbers of fire sump with a fire pump room located below
ground level. At present this room is found to be in good condition. But there is a water
leakage is observed from the fire sump (Fig.27) and this has to be arrested
immediately.

Fig. (27) Water leakage in the fire sump