Concept Design Report - Babel-2 Residential Tower in Sharjah-2016 - Rev00

Babel‐2 Residential Tower in Sharjah
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION 5. MECHANICAL REPORT

1.1 PURPOSE 5.1 INTRODUCTION
1.2 ISSUE REGISTER 5.2 SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION
5.3 DESIGN CONCEPT
2. ARCHITECTURAL REPORT 5.4 HVAC SYSTEM
2.1 PERSPECTIVE 5.5 WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM
2.2 INTRODUCTION 5.6 DRAINAGE SYSTEM
2.3 PLOT STUDY 5.7 FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEM
2.4 TOWN PLANNING APPROVAL AND AFFECTION PLAN 5.8 NATURAL GAS SYSTEM
2.5 ARCHITECTURE PLANS 5.9 BUILDING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (BMS)
2.6 ARCHITECTURE ELEVATIONS 5.10 CODES AND STANDARDS
2.7 ARCHITECTURE SECTIONS
2.8 AREA SCHEDULE 6. TRANSPORTATION REPORT
2.9 SCHEDULE OF FINISHES 6.1 TRAFFIC ASSESSMENT
6.2 ACCESS TO THE PROPOSED BUILDING
3. STRUCTURAL REPORT
3.1 INTRODUCTION 7. COST ESTIMATE
3.2 DESIGN CRITERIA
3.3 FOUNDATIONS AND SUB‐STRUCTURE WALLS 8. DESIGN WORK PROGRAMME
3.4 CONSTRUCTION JOINTS
3.5 EXPANSION JOINTS
3.6 SHORING AND DEWATERING
3.7 MATERIALS
3.8 DURABILITY REQUIREMENTS
3.9 STRUCTURAL FRAMING SYSTEM
3.10 STRUCTURAL MAIN MODELS
4. ELECTRICAL REPORT
4.1 INTRODUCTION
4.2 SCOPE OF ELECTRICAL WORKS
4.3 BASIC DESIGN CRITERIA
Concept Design Report – Babel‐2 Residential Tower in Sharjah – June 2016 rev00
1. INTRODUCTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.1 PURPOSE
1.2 ISSUE REGISTER
Concept Design Report – Babel‐2 Residential Tower in Sharjah – June 2016 rev00 Section 1 ‐1| 59
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 PURPOSE
• M/s Khatib and Alami has been appointed as a Main Consultant by Mr Munir Al Kaloti to conduct Design and Construction Supervision services, for a tower of G + 5 Parking Levels + 20 Residential
Floors locate at Al Majaz‐3, Sharjah, UAE.
• The purpose of this report is to establish design criteria that will be used as a base for the preparing the schematic and final design.
• This report is part of the Concept design package and it has been submitted for Client’s review, comments and approval prior to proceeding to Schematic Design stage.
1.2 ISSUE REGISTER
S R. DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION DATE ISSUE / REVISION PREPARED BY CHECKED & APPROVED BY
SHOKRI ABUIYADA SAFWAT GHALY

1 CONCEPT DESIGN REPORT MAY 2016 ISSUE 1 / REV. 0
WAEL HABIB HUSSIEN DABAAS
SAMA ALAMI SAMA ALAMI
KHALED SAAB KHALED SAAB
MOHAMMED ABDULRAHIM MUHIB ODEH
IHSAN AL BARRAK
2. ARCHITECTURAL
REPORT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
2.1 PERSPECTIVE
2.2 INTRODUCTION
2.3 PLOT STUDY
2.4 TOWN PLANNING APPROVAL
AND AFFECTION PLAN
2.5 ARCHITECTURE PLANS
2.6 ARCHITECTURE ELEVATIONS
2.7 ARCHITECTURE SECTIONS
2.8 AREA SCHEDULE
2.9 SCHEDULE OF FINISHES
2. ARCHITECTURAL
2.1 PERSPECTIVE
2.2 INTRODUCTION
This tower is composed of Ground floor + 5 stories of parking (Podium) + 20 typical

residential floors + Service roof by total BUA=24,690 sq.m, Plot area= 1372.8 sq.m.
Khatib and Alami understand the need to creating a high rise yet interesting development in
the community that marks its presence distinctively amongst the neighboring high‐rise
buildings.
The intent of this report is to establish the design criteria & guidelines which represent the
principals for preparing the final design PLANS & documents for this project.
The design of the building was based on Client approved concept design, which were
progressed following several review meetings to achieve the Client's satisfaction. Elaboration
of the design has considered the necessary coordination with other disciplines &
international/ local standards as follows:
• Building Regulations for Sharjah Municipality.
• UAE Fire & Life Safety Code of Practice as applicable in conjunction with the NFPA 101,
2009 edition.
• Design parameters: The intention is to maintain the same external colors and appearance
the following points in the design development:
1. The new building will be connected on the 3rd level with the existing building by a
Bridge to allow the residents to use the current health club facilities.
2. The glass panels to be frameless i.e. silicon joints, and the colors to follow the existing
Buildings appearance.
3. No basement was allowed for (water tank only in the subsurface level)
4. Parking spaces are matching the number of residential units.
5. Standby generator’s location, electrical and transformers rooms are coordinated with
The Electrical Department.
6. HVAC system is coordinated with Mechanical Department.
7. Structural Design is coordinated with other disciplines to minimize changes.
The report summarizes the concept design intent prepared by Khatib and Alami, emphasizing
on the key design aspects studied and applied.
2.3 PLOT STUDY
The proposed tower is a high‐rise building located in Al Khan area / Al Khan street Al Majaz‐
3, Sharjah, UAE.
2.4 TOWN PLANNING APPROVAL AND AFFECTION PLAN
TOWN PLANNING APPROVAL
AFFECTION PLAN
2.5 ARCITECTURE PLANS
2.5.1 BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN
2.5.2 GROUND FLOOR PLAN
2.5.3 FIRST FLOOR PLAN
2.5.4 SECOND FLOOR PLAN
2.5.5 THIRD FLOOR PLAN
2.5.6 FOURTH FLOOR PLAN
2.5.7 FIFTH FLOOR PLAN
2.5.8 TYPICAL FLOOR PLAN
2.5.9 ROOF FLOOR PLAN
2.6 ARCHITECTURE ELEVATIONS
2.6.1 ELEVATION ‐ 01
2.6.3 ELEVATIONS ‐ 03 & 04
2.7 ARCITECTURE SECTIONS
2.7.1 SECTION A‐A
2.7.2 SECTION B‐B
2.8 AREA SCHEDULE
• F.A.R ALLOWED = 994 x15 FL. = 14,910 sq.m.
• F.A.R PROPOSED = 745 x 20 FL.= 14,900 sq.m.
• TOTAL B.U.A AREA = 24,690 sq.m.

BASEMENT FLOOR = 400
GROUND FLOOR = 977
PARKING FL. 1,046 x 5 FL. = 5,230
TYPICAL FL. 868.5 x 20 FL. = 17,370
SERVICE SLAP 24 x 20 FL. = 480
ROOF MECH. = 233
• TOTAL APARTMENTS
1 BED = 1 nos. x 20 FL. = 20 Apt.
2 BED = 5 nos. x 20 FL. = 100 Apt.
TOTAL = 20 FL. = 120 Apt.
• TYPICAL FLOOR PLAN

B.U.A AREA = 868.5 sq.m.
Lobby = 84.5 sq.m.
Services = 79.6 sq.m.
Apartments (with Balc.) = 704.4 sq.m.
• TOTAL APARTMENTS / FLOOR = 6 Apt.

1 BED APARTMENTS = 1 nos.
2 BED APARTMENTS = 5 nos.
• PARKING REQUIRED
1 BED = 20 nos. x 1.0 = 20 cars
2 BED =100 nos. x 1.0 = 100 cars
RETAIL = 290 s.m./ 70 = 4 cars
Total Parking Required = 124 Cars
• PARKING PROVIDED
PODIUM FLOORS 25 cars x 5 FL. = 125 cars
Total Parking Provided = 125 Cars
2.9 SCHEDULE OF FINISHES
External Finishes Internal Finishes

TYPE FINISHES
Floor : marble/granite finish with non‐slip strip and nosing
Windows Opening Curtain ‐wall double‐glazing (Joint‐less system) Lobby/Reception/Public area
Entrance door Glass; colour to be clear; non‐reflective Wall: render and paint; any feature wall to follow interior design specs
Ceiling: decorative gypsum ceiling with bulkhead and cove‐lighting to interior design;
colour white
Plaster & Paint: Acrylic polyurethane paint applied on 20 mm thick cement / sand plaster, texture and
Typical Flats Floor : high‐quality homogeneous ceramic tile
color to engineer's approval. ( Refer to arch. Dwg for location )
Wall: plaster and emulsion paint
Super durable powder coated double skin aluminum door / panels with 40mm in fill Ceiling: plasterboard ceiling with emulsion paint; colour white
Aluminum Doors/Panels: thermal insulation.
MEP Rooms Floor : waterproofed epoxy coating
FLOORS : Polyurethane traffic deck system. Water Tanks Wall:Wwaterproofed GRP Lining
WALLS : Anti carbonation paint applied over fair face concrete surface without MEP Rooms Floor : epoxy floor coating
plaster. (HV, LV, Substation) Wall: heavy duty paint on exposed interior wall
CEILING: Anti carbonation paint applied over fair face concrete surface without
Ceiling: heavy duty paint on exposed concrete; colour white
Driveway / Car park plaster.
All fire stairs Floor: ceramic tiles, matt finish
Wall: cement plaster and paint
Ceiling: cement plaster & paint; colour white
All electrical rooms Floor: non‐slip ceramic tiles
Ceiling: gypsum ceiling; colour white
Common corridor Floor: High‐quality homogeneous ceramic tiles, mirror polished
Ceiling: plasterboard/aluminium tiles; colour white
Internal Glass partition Full height safety clear glass panels
Internal Doors Timber/glazed
Toilets Floor: Homogeneous tiles, matt finish
Wall to match floors
Ceiling: Moisture resistant ceiling board; colour white
Storage Rooms/Workshop area Floor: epoxy non‐slip paint
Wall: epoxy paint
Ceiling: paint finish to slab‐soffit
* This Finishes Schedule is preliminary consideration only, subject for further adjustment based on
client’s preference and budget.
3. STRUCTURAL REPORT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
3.1 INTRODUCTION
3.2 DESIGN CRITERIA
3.3 FOUNDATIONS AND SUBSTRUCTURE WALLS
3.4 CONSTRUCTION JOINTS
3.5 EXPANSION JOINTS
3.6 SHORING AND DEWATERING
3.7 MATERIALS
3.8 DURABILITY REQUIREMENTS
3.9 STRUCTURAL FRAMING SYSTEM
3.10 STRUCTURAL MAIN MODELS
3. STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING SYSTEM • Reinforced Concrete Elements

3.1 Introduction
i. ACI 318M‐11: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete
and Commentary.
Babel‐2 Residential Tower in Sharjah Project is a residential building proposed to be built on
ii. ACI 350M‐06: Code Requirements for Environmental Engineering
Plot no. 793 located in Al Majaz 3, Sharjah ‐ UAE. The project consists of twenty six storey
Concrete Structures and Commentary.
building (Ground, five Parking floors and twenty Typical) in addition to Services' Rooms on
iii. ACI 224R‐01: Control of Cracking in Concrete Structures.
Roof. The building also includes a partial basement storey which accommodate Water Tank
and Pump Room.
• Steel Members (if exist)
This report will provide the structural strategy and design criteria of the proposed Project.
The basic design criteria (including design codes, loads, lateral drifts and serviceability i. BS 5950‐Part 1 2000: Structural Use of Steelwork in Building.
checks, etc.) are demonstrated in section 3.2. Foundation, construction & expansion joints, ii. ANSI/AISC 360‐05 Specification for Structural Steel Buildings.
shoring system, materials and durability requirements are demonstrated in sections 3.3 to iii. ANSI/AISC 341‐05 Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings.
3.8.Breifed description of the proposed structural framing system and structural analysis
models are presented in sections 3.9 & 3.10 • Loading Codes
The principal structural design criterion and the construction sequence to be adopted are i. UBC 97 Uniform Building Code
based on efficient functioning, controlled expenses, speed of execution, durability and ii. ASCE Standard: ASCE 7‐05 ‐ Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and
overall safety of the structures and to satisfy the following guiding factors: Other Structures.
i. The configuration imposed by the Architectural concept and layout.

ii. Soil Investigation Report. 3.2.3 Structural Analysis, Design and Drafting Software Package
iii. Authorities requirements.
The following software programs shall be used in the analysis, design and drafting of the
project:
3.2 Design Criteria i. CSI package (SAP 2000, ETABS & SAFE).
ii. MS office package (MS Excel & MS Word).
The structural design of the proposed development will be done based on the following: iii. Drafting software (AutoCAD).
iv. PCA COLUMN.
3.2.1 Units v. PROKON.
vi. RCM ACI Builder (K&A made in ‐ house program)
SI metric units system will be adopted in the calculations as follow:
‐ Force : N & kN. 3.2.4 Loads
‐ Length: mm, cm & m.
‐ Thermal: oC. In addition to the self‐weight of the structural members, the following loads shall be
considered in the strength design and serviceability limit checks:
3.2.2 Codes and Standards
i) Gravity Loads
The ultimate design theory shall be used in the design. The structural design will be
performed based on the following codes and standards: ‐ RESIDENTIAL :
Floor finish .............................. 1.20 kN/m2 (6 Cm finish)
Services + F.C. .............................. 0.50 kN/m2
Live load .............................. 2.00 kN/m2
‐ BALCONIES : ‐ AHU ROOMS:

2
Floor Finish .............................. 2.00 kN/m (to be adjusted based on finishing thickness) Floor finish .............................. 5.0 kN /m2 (to be adjusted based on finishing thickness)
Services + FC .............................. 0.50 kN/m2 Services + F.C. .............................. 0.50 kN /m2
Live load .............................. 5.00 kN/m2 Live load .............................. 5.00 kN /m2
‐
CORRIDORS : ‐ ELECTRICAL ROOMS, FAN ROOM, TELEPHONE ROOM:
2
Floor Finish .............................. 1.20 kN /m (6 Cm finish) Floor finish .............................. 2.0 kN /m2
Services + F.C .............................. 0.50 kN /m2 Services + F.C. .............................. 0.50 kN /m2
Live load .............................. 5.00 kN /m2 Live load .............................. 5.00 kN /m2
‐ TERRACE : ‐ ROOF:
Floor Finish .............................. 3.5 kN /m2 (to be adjusted based on finishing thickness) Floor finish .............................. 3.50 kN /m2
Services + F.C .............................. 0.50 kN /m2 Services + F.C. .............................. 0.50 kN /m2
‐ PARKING & DRIVEWAYS : ‐ LIGHT WEIGHT STORAGE:

2
Floor finish .............................. 0.50 kN /m Floor finish .............................. 2.00 kN /m2
Services + F.C. .............................. 0.50 kN /m2 Services + F.C. .............................. 0.50 kN /m2
‐ RAMPS : ‐ GARBAGE ROOMS:

2
Floor finish .............................. 0.50 kN /m Floor finish .............................. 2.00 kN /m2
Service + FC .............................. 0.00 kN /m2 Services + F.C. .............................. 0.50 kN /m2
‐ STAIRS : ‐ Services :
Floor finish .............................. 2.00 kN /m2 Floor finish .............................. 2.50 kN /m2
Service + FC .............................. 0.00 kN /m2 Services + F.C. .............................. 0.50 kN /m2
‐ TRANSFORMER, HV ROOM & MAIN ELECT.ROOM:

Floor Finish .............................. 6.0 kN /m2 (to be adjusted based on MEP requirements) ‐ PARTITIONS :
Services + F.C. .............................. 0.50 kN /m2 In order to reduce the gravity loads (which is significantly important), we recommend to use
Live load .............................. 7.50 kN /m2 autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) Blocks for partition walls.
Partition loads shall be calculated base on the following (including 1.5 cm plastering each
‐ GENERATOR ROOM: face) :
Floor finish .............................. 6.0 kN /m2 (to be adjusted based on MEP requirements) For AAC Block (with maximum density of 600kg/m3)
Services + F.C. ........................ 0.50 kN /m2 20 cm block wall (height x 1.80 kN/m2)
Live load .............................. 10.00 kN /m2 15 cm clock wall (height x 1.50 kN/m2)
10 cm block wall (height x 1.20 kN/m2)
‐ MECHANICAL ROOMS (PUMP ROOM):
Floor finish ............................... 6.0 kN /m2 (to be adjusted based on MEP requirements) For normal weight block
Services + F.C. ............................... 0.50 kN /m2 20 cm block wall (height x 3.60 kN/m2)
Live load ............................... 7.50 kN /m2 15 cm clock wall (height x 2.90 kN/m2)
10 cm block wall (height x 2.50 kN/m2)
Minimum uniformly distributed partition load shall not be taken less than 2.5 kN/m2 as 3.2.5 Allowed Lateral Drift Limitation for both Seismic & Wind Loads:
required by Sharjah Municipality
Seismic Drift Limitations:
Notes: Story lateral drifts and deformation shall be extracted from 3D‐Model representing degree of
‐ For shoring and substructure wall design, surcharge load shall be 20.00 kN/m2 cracking under ultimate strength level of seismic load. The obtained drifts shall be limited to
‐ All Floor Finish Loads listed above shall be confirmed with the final finishing thickness and the following:
MEP requirements.
‐ All Mechanical Live Loads listed above shall be confirmed with the exact equipments ‐ Maximum seismic inelastic total drift at top of building shall not exceed (H/50 = 0.02H),
weights. where “H” is the total building height used in determination of seismic base shear.
‐ Maximum seismic inelastic inter story drift ratio shall not exceed (0.02HF), where HF is
the height of story under consideration.
ii) Seismic Loads
‐ Total building drift and inter story drift ratio under seismic load shall be extracted from
the following load combination:
Seismic load shall be defined according to UBC 97.
(1.2 + 0.5 Ca Ι) D + f1.L ± Eh
Seismic analysis parameters: Where:
‐ Soil Profile Type‐Sc (to be confirmed by soil report) f1 = 0.5 for Normal Live load not exceed 5kN/m2.
f1 = 1 for garages, public assembly and heavy loaded area with live load exceed 5kN/m2.
‐ Importance factor: Ι = 1.0
‐ Seismic Zone factor (Zone: 2B) , Z= 0.2
Wind Drift Limitations:
‐ Ductility factor R=4.50.
Story lateral drifts and deformation shall be extracted from 3D‐Model representing
‐ Ωo = 2.8: Over‐strength factor used for special elements supporting discontinues systems.
serviceability degree of cracking under service wind load. The obtained drifts shall be limited
‐ Ct = 0.02 (0.0488 for SI metric units system)
to the following:
‐ Minimum accidental eccentricity, e = ±5%.
‐ Maximum wind total drift at top of building shall not exceed (H/500=0.002H), where H is
‐ Concrete damping ratio, ξ = 5%.
the total exposure height of building.
‐ Dynamic Response Spectrum analysis shall be utilized for the analysis.
‐ Maximum wind inter story drift ratio shall not exceed (HF/500=0.002Hf), where HF is the
height of story under consideration.
iii) Wind loads
‐ Total building drift and inter story drift ratio under wind load shall be extracted from the
following load combination:
Wind load shall be defined according to ASCE7‐05.
1.0 D + 0.5 L ± 0.7 Wenv
Wind load analysis parameters:
‐ Design Wind speed = 45m/sec (100 mile/hour) for 3sec gust of 50 years return period. 3.2.6 Load Combinations
‐ Exposure type: “C”.
‐ Topographical factor, Kzt = 1. Load combinations shall be defined according to ASCE7‐05
‐ Directionality factor, Kd =0.85
‐ Importance factor, Ι = 1. Notations:
‐ Determination of Gust factor shall be based on natural frequency analysis of 3D‐Model ‐ D: Dead load.
under serviceability degree of cracking. ‐ L: Live load.
‐ Serviceability drift values shall be extracted from 3D‐Model under serviceability degree ‐ W: Wind load.
of cracking. ‐ E: Earthquake (Seismic) load.
E = Eh + Ev, where:
iv) Thermal Loads [Eh = ρ.QE = QE]: effect of horizontal seismic force. (ρ=1, redundancy factor for zone‐2B).
[Ev = (0.5 Ca Ι) D]: effect of vertical seismic force.
The structural elements shall be designed for a uniform temperature change of +/‐ 25o.
‐ T: Thermal Load. Working load combinations for elements not subjected to earth and hydrostatic pressure:
‐ H: Lateral earth pressure & hydrostatic pressure beneath foundation. D
Gravity
‐ OW: own‐weight of the portion of structure can resist water uplift force after terminating D+L
of dewatering system (Buoyancy check). D+L±T
Gravity + Thermal
D + 0.75 L ± 0.75 T
Ultimate load combinations for elements not subjected to earth and hydrostatic pressure: D + 0.75 L ± 0.75 W
1.4 D Gravity + Wind D±W
Gravity
1.2 D + 1.6 L 0.6 D ± W
Gravity + Thermal 1.2 D + 1.6 L ± 1.2 T D + 0.75 L ± 0.525 QE
1.2 D + f1.L ± 1.6 W Gravity + Seismic D ± 0.7 QE
Gravity + Wind
0.9 D ± 1.6 W 0.6 D ± 0.7 QE
(1.2+0.5 Ca Ι) D + f1.L ± QE
Gravity + Seismic
(0.9‐0.5 Ca Ι) D ± QE Working load combinations for elements subjected to earth and hydrostatic pressure:
1.2 D + f1.L ± Ωo.QE OW + 1.1 H (Buoyancy Check)
Gravity + Special Seismic Gravity
0.9D ± Ωo.QE D + L+H
D +L±T+H
Ultimate load combinations for elements subjected to earth and hydrostatic pressure: Gravity + Thermal
D + 0.75 L ± 0.75 T + H
1.4 D D + 0.75 L ± 0.75 W + H
Gravity
1.2 D + 1.6 L + 1.6 H Gravity + Wind D ±W+H
Gravity + Thermal 1.2 D + 1.6 L ± 1.2 T + 1.6 H 0.6 D ± W + H
1.2 D + f1.L ± 1.6 W D + 0.75 L ± 0.525 QE + H
Gravity + Wind
0.9 D ± 1.6 W + 1.6 H Gravity + Seismic D ± 0.7 QE + H
(1.2+0.5 Ca Ι) D + f1.L ± QE 0.6 D ± 0.7 QE + H
Gravity + Seismic
(0.9‐0.5 Ca Ι) D ± QE + 1.6 H
1.2 D + f1.L ± Ωo.QE 3.2.7 Stiffness Modifiers
Gravity + Special Seismic
0.9 D ± Ωo.QE + 1.6 H
Two models shall be introduced for serviceability limit check and ultimate strength design.
Notes: ‐ Service model ‐with degree of cracking responds to gravity load only‐ shall be used to
‐ f1 = 0.5 for Normal Live load not exceed 5kN/m2. check the lateral wind serviceability limits.
‐ f1 = 1 for garages, public assembly and heavy loaded area with live load exceed 5kN/m2. ‐ Ultimate model ‐with degree of cracking responds to combined gravity and lateral
‐ Load factor on “H” shall be set equal zero if the structural action due to “H” counteracts seismic load and represent the ductile behavior of cracked structure‐ shall be used for
that due to “W” or “E”. ultimate design and to check the inelastic drift response of seismic load.
‐ The stiffness modifiers used for ultimate model are as follow:
‐ For the case of seismic dynamic loads, used value for vertical mass acceleration equal to ¾ Beams: 0.35 x Ig.
2/3 of horizontal mass acceleration. Therefore, load combinations include dynamic loads ¾ Un‐cracked Columns: 0.7 x Ig (Compression controlled).
no need to include (0.5 Ca I) as apportion of dead load as an equivalent to vertical seismic ¾ Cracked Columns: 0.35 x Ig (Flexural controlled).
component. ¾ Conventional Reinforced Concrete Slabs: 0.25 x Ig.
¾ Post Tensioning Slabs: 0.35 x Ig.
¾ Un‐cracked walls: 0.7 x Ig (Compression controlled).
¾ Cracked walls: 0.35 x Ig (Flexural controlled).
Where Ig is the section gross moment of inertia.
‐ The stiffness modifiers used for service model are equal to those mentioned for ultimate
model after multiplying by (1.43).
‐
3.2.8 Serviceability Checks (Vertical Deflection) 3.5 Expansion Joints
The structural members shall be designed to control deflection to comply with adopted The area of floor plan in the building is approximately (31mX42m) accordingly no need to use
codes and standards. expansion joints.
Deflection shall be checked under the following two cases:
i. Immediate short deflection due to Live Load, and this shall be limited to L/180 for 3.6 Shoring And Dewatering
roof slab and L/360 for internal floors where L is span length.
The Architectural Concept layouts show a partial sub‐ground story accommodating Water
ii. The part of total deflection occurring after attachment of non‐structural elements Tank. Hence, in order to reach the required excavation depth, shoring system shall be
(which is the sum of long term deflection due to creep & shrinkage under all required. For such excavation depth, the suitable option for shoring system is contiguous
Sustained Loads, and the immediate deflection due to any additional Live Load), and piles. At other edges (away from sub‐ground boundary) where columns exist at plot limit, a
this shall be limited to (L/240) where L is span length. temporary shoring system for excavation of foundation will be required. For such excavation
depth, the suitable option for shoring system is soldier/sheet pile.
3.2.9 Fire Ratings
Detailed design of the shoring system will be done by the contractor, shop drawings along
The following fire rating shall be applied to the design of structural elements: with calculations shall be prepared by the shoring contractor and submitted to Engineer for
‐ All horizontal members except transfer structures shall be designed for 2‐hours fire review and approval.
rating.
If soil investigation report shows Ground Water Level higher than final excavation level, then
‐ All vertical members and transfer structures shall be designed for 4‐hours fire rating.
dewatering shall be considered and can be terminated only after the construction of ground
floor slab ( this will be confirmed during the detailed design stage).
3.2.10 Construction Sequence
3.7 Materials
Construction sequence should be done by contractor and should be submitted for approval.
Based on our field experience in the area in respect to quality of materials and workmanship,
and in order to avoid delays and problems during construction, such as breaking concrete
3.3 Foundations and Substructure Walls placed with strength below the minimum required, we recommend that all concrete work
should conform to ACI MANUAL OF CONCRETE PRACTICE and to the building code
The foundations design will be based on the findings and recommendations of the soil requirements for structural concrete ACI: 318‐11.
investigation report. Based on our experience in the area, foundation supported on piles will
be used. i) Concrete
Substructure walls shall be designed to resist the following:
‐ Earth pressure (Ko=0.5) (to be confirmed by soil investigation report). Elements Fc' (MPa) Ec (MPa)
‐ Surcharge load = 20kN/m2. Columns, Shear Walls & Coupling 60 36400
Beam
‐ Unit weight of the soil = 20kN/m3 (to be confirmed by soil investigation report). RC Slab, Beams & Stairs 45 31525
‐ Water Pressure (as per soil investigation report). Foundation 45 31525
Piles 40 29725
(Crack width ≤ 0.2mm to be considered in the design of substructure walls and water tanks).
Plain Concrete 14 ‐
3.4 Construction Joints ‐ The type of cement and protection to be used for sub‐structural concrete depends on
the results of the chemical tests performed on soil and ground water.
Construction joints locations, pattern, and number shall be coordinated during construction ‐ Fc'= Cylinder concrete compressive strength at 28 days.
with the supervisory engineers since it is related to the capabilities and equipment used by ‐ Ec= Modulus of elasticity of concrete = 4700XF'c0.5
the contractor. Wc= Unit weight of concrete = 25 KN/m3
ii) Reinforcement Investigating the typical spans at residential areas, it can be concluded that both of the
reinforced concrete and post tension concrete floor plates are feasible. The reinforced
Reinforcing steel bars shall be deformed high strength and high bond steel according to BS concrete is more recommended for the fact that it is more flexible for any future
4999‐97 having minimum yield strength of 460 MPa. requirements of slab penetrations as well as it doesn't need for a specialist contractor.
Thicknesses of slabs shall be confirmed in the detailed design stage. However at the current
3.8 Durability Requirements stage, a preliminary thicknesses of the typical bays have been assessed as following:
To ensure the required durability, concrete quality shall conform to the most conservative Floor Slab Type Slab Thickness
provisions of the following international standards:
Ground Floor R.C 28 ‐ 30 cm
i) Chapter 4 of ACI 318‐11
Parking Floors
ii) Section 6 of BS 8110: Part 1:1997 R.C 25 ‐ 27 cm
(Podium)
iii) BS 5328: Part 1:1991
Typical Floor R.C 25 ‐ 27 cm
Ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS) to BS6699: 1992 shall be added to the concrete Roof Floor R.C 28 ‐ 30 cm
mix of sub structural concrete to provide the required durability.
ii) Lateral load resistance.
Micro silica shall be added to the concrete mix to provide the required durability and
strength.
The vertical elements of towers are allocated to provide support to gravity loads and
distributed on plan to allow for appropriate resistance to lateral loads. Taking into
3.9 Structural Framing System
consideration that arrangement of vertical structural elements and the configuration of
building, Bearing Wall System is more relevant for the Lateral Stability of this project. This
The Structural framing system will be skeleton with rigid cast in‐situ concrete framework
system allows to resist all lateral forces by shear walls and cores which contribute also in
which is an adequate system for the area due to its flexibility, limited maintenance and
resisting most of the gravity loads.
relatively low cost.
The following figure show the preliminary structural framing plans for typical floor.
i) Vertical loads resisting system.
The conceptual Architectural design of the floors is showing the average column spacing of
8.0 to 8.50m. Hence, based on columns, walls and cores arrangement, a flat floor plate (with
drop beams at critical locations only) will be used for typical floors. While for podium floors,
a flat floor plate (with drop panels or drop beams at critical locations only) will be used. A
Flat floor plate is more appropriate for the following advantages:
a) Reduction of structural depth:
This in turn results in a reduced building height and corresponding saving in cladding
and vertical services.
b) Flexibility in services' layout:
A floor system with a flat soffit will provide high flexibility in services' layout.
c) Fast construction:
Elimination of repeated internal drop beam will lead to flat shuttering which increase
the construction' speed.
d) Reasonable cost:
Flat Plate with columns spacing 8.0 to 8.50 m is a cost effective system.
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4. ELECTRICAL REPORT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
4.1 INTRODUCTION
4.2 SCOPE OF ELECTRICAL WORKS
4.3 BASIC DESIGN CRITERIA
4. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING SYSTEMS

4.2.5 Safety Systems:
4.1 Introduction:
Earthing System.
This report describes the electrical systems proposed for the subject project in Sharjah. This Integrated Fire Alarm and Voice Evacuation Systems.
report envisages the client’s requirements taking into account the IEE wiring regulation,
SEWA regulations for electrical installations, Etisalat for the related communication systems 4.2.6 Information and Communication (ICT) Systems:
and applicable international standards.
Telephone/Data/TV Systems.
Video Interphone System.
4.2 Scope of Electrical Works:
4.3 Basic Design Criteria:
The scope of electrical works will mainly include the followings:
4.3.1 Regulations and Standards:
4.2.1 Power Supply and Distribution:
The electrical works within the project shall be designed to comply with relevant standards
Tie‐in medium voltage high tension point with SEWA and regulations issued by SEWA Authorities concerning electrical installations in buildings
Indoor transformer substation and latest Edition of the “Regulations for Electrical Installations”, issued by the British
Emergency (standby) power plant Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE) where not in contradiction with the local regulations.
Un‐Interruptible power supply(UPS) system
Main distribution boards The indoor lighting levels and installations shall be in accordance with the requirements and
Sub‐main distribution boards and final branch circuit distribution boards recommendations of the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) and the Chartered Institution
Cables, wires and related accessories of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE).
Conduits, raceways, supporting systems and related accessories
Voltage drop will be limited to 2% on feeders and sub‐feeders combined. Branch circuits will
4.2.2 Lighting Installations: be allowed a maximum of 2% voltage drop; a total of 4% from substation to farthest end on
any branch circuit.
Indoor lighting
Emergency lighting The emergency lighting levels and installations shall be in accordance with the requirements
Outdoor/Façade Lighting and recommendations of the BS 5266 Part 1, 1988 and the requirements of local Civil
Defense Authorities.
4.2.3 Wiring Devices and Miscellaneous Equipment:
The fire alarm and detection system shall be of the analogue addressable type and shall be
Lighting switches, timers,….etc. designed to comply with BS 5839 Part 1, 1988 and to meet the requirements of NFPA & local
Socket and power outlets Civil Defence Authorities.
Isolating switches
Telecommunication Systems installations shall be designed to comply with ETISALAT
4.2.4 Security Systems: requirements.
Camera Surveillance System (CCTV System). Equipment and materials to be supplied for this work shall be specified to comply with the
Door Access Control System. latest relevant standards of the IEC, or BS, as applicable, where not in contradiction with
Gate Barrier System for Parking Areas. local standards.
4.3.2 Climatic Conditions: 4.3.3.4 Small Power Distribution
All electrical equipment and materials shall be designed, specified and derated for a These main distribution board MDB will feed sub‐main distribution boards (SMDB’s) to be
continuous and trouble free operation at the ambient conditions where the equipment is located in electrical riser rooms or in inside or adjacent to major loads they service pump
located namely: room in basement… etc.
Maximum ambient temperature 50° C The local SMDB will provide power distribution to the Final Distribution Boards FDB's which
Maximum relative humidity = 100% in turn shall feed the power requirements for each apartment unit.
4.3.3 Power Supply Characteristics and Distribution: The final branch circuit sub‐main distribution boards shall house moulded case outgoing
circuit breakers and main incoming moulded case circuit breakers. Earth‐leakage protection
4.3.3.1 Medium Voltage Distribution shall be provided as per Local Power Authorities’ requirements.
The power supply from the Authorities will be tapped from SEWA 11KV network, which will The final branch circuit distribution boards (FDB's) will be equipped with miniature circuit
terminate on M.V. High Tension Switchgear in the ground floor. Adjacent to the High Tension breakers which will provide to the final circuits of lighting, socket outlets, water heaters(if
Room is the Substation Room which will house 3 X 1500 KVA transformers. The estimated any), fan coil units, etc…
demand load of the project is 3750KW approx.
4.3.3.5 Raceways
4.3.3.2 Low Voltage Power Distribution
Separate conduits, wire ways, cable trays shall be dedicated for normal circuits, emergency
The secondary low‐voltage connection from the transformer secondaries shall be connected circuits and low current circuits. Separate conduits and trunking shall be dedicated for
to Main Distribution Boards (MDB's) located in the Main Electrical Room beside the normal lighting and emergency (panic) lighting circuits.
Substation Room. These Main Distribution Boards shall feed the Sub Main Distribution
Boards (SMDB's) located in the electrical rooms located in various floors and areas of the Heavy gauge PVC conduits will be used for all lighting, power and low current systems wiring.
building.
Flexible PVC or galvanized steel conduits, as appropriate, shall be used for terminating all
Main Distribution Boards will accommodate air circuit breakers, draw out type and sub‐main connections to motors and vibrating equipment.
distribution boards will house molded case circuit breakers. The distribution boards will be
providing flexible, reliable, expandable and efficient sub‐distribution system. Cable trays will be of galvanized sheet steel, supported either from ceiling or walls.
The MDB’s shall be rated at 50 KA rms symmetrical at 400 V a.c. and shall meet service short 4.3.3.6 Supplies to Motors and Lift Loads
circuit duty sequence II to IEC 947‐2. The MDB’s shall be IP42 to IEC144.
Mechanical loads throughout the building will be supplied from load cubicle type motor
4.3.3.3 Cable Risers and Distribution Boards control centers or motor control panels. Each motor control center or control panel shall
contain motor starters, Molded‐Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB's), overload relays and control
XLPE armoured cables shall originate from MDBs and feed the floor sub‐main distribution relays. Lock Stop buttons and link boxes will be provided at the final connections to motor
boards. Alternatively the sub‐main distribution boards could be supplied from the main loads.
distribution boards on XLPE armoured cables (where applicable).
All electric motors shall be adequately protected against overload, short circuit, loss of one
or more phases and voltage dips. Emergency fire fighting motors are excluded from this
requirement as they may be required to operate to failure without the provision of
protective devices.
Soft starting and energy saving devices shall be included for motor loads.
4.3.3.7 Standby Generating Systems:
The standby emergency generating system shall be considered as an alternative source of 4.3.3.7.3 Services those are desirable for continuity of business activities
power for essential and life safety circuits. In case of mains failure, essential loads will be fed
by the generator through automatic transfer switch (ATS) once the generator takes off and It is proposed that the following services in this category will be supported on the standby
by proper accepted delay. generators in the event of a mains failure.
Proposed Generator Size: 400 KVA - Lifts partially.

- 30 % of lighting in public areas.
The following services are supported by standby generators power in the event of a mains
power failure:
4.3.3.8 Diesel Generator(s)
4.3.3.7.1 Services Essential for Life Safety
As mentioned above, it is proposed that the standby power system will comprise of standby
These services are required to protect and evacuate the occupants of the building in the generator 400 volt, 50 Hz. The standby generation system will include three phases, diesel
event of a major emergency such as Fire hazard situation. generator, auto mains failure panel, cooling equipment and an oil 8 hrs fuel storage day tank.
The following services will be provided with power from the Standby Generators in the event The standby generator will be housed in a dedicated fire‐rated plant room. Air quantity
of a mains power failure: required for engine aspiration and cooling will be drawn in through louvers in the generator
room or by arranging proper cross ventilation for generator room. Batteries and battery
- Sump pumps. charger are also being considered for starting of the generator. A time delay for the
- Smoke extraction fans changeover from mains to "generator on load" of the order of 20 to 30 seconds can be
- Fire escape staircase pressurization fans anticipated.
- Fire detection and Voice Alarm System.
- Water Supply Pumps. Generator’s standby, operating and trouble conditions will be monitored on the building
management system.
In addition to these services it is proposed that the following essential services are supported
on the generators: Diesel generator’s flues will be routed out of the Generator Room and discharged to the
open atmosphere at suitable location.
- Building Management System.
- Building Security Systems. 4.3.3.9 Fuel Storage
4.3.3.7.2 Services essential to the continuity of communication and business activities Daily service tank will be provided within the generator room. This tank will be sized to
include fuel sufficient to run the generator set for 8 hours on full load.
It is proposed that the following services will be maintained on the standby generator in the
event of a mains’ power failure. Fuel level indication and leak alarm for the daily service tank will be connected to the
Building Management System.
- All equipment supported by the UPS power. The UPS batteries will provide
uninterruptible power supply to essential sensitive equipment and these equipment
will be unaffected by a mains failure. The battery autonomy time 10 minutes. After
the generator has started and stabilized, the UPS will derive its supply from the
standby generator.
- All lighting and air‐conditioning supporting essential equipment.
- Power supplies to communications equipment.
- Ventilation.
Entrances 200‐300 Floor

Corridors 100‐200 Floor
4.3.4 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS): Lift Lobbies 150‐200 Floor
Reception 300 Desk
The UPS system will be located in dedicated UPS room(s) proposed on the relevant floors of Electrical & Mechanical Rooms 150‐200 Floor
the project and will serve all loads recommended and as necessary. The UPS will remain ‘On Lounges 200 ‐300 Floor
Line’ i.e. supply for the essential loads will be via the UPS. In the event of a mains failure, the Security/ Control Rooms 300‐500 Table
UPS battery system will support the load approximately for 15 minutes without a break in Parking 75‐100 Floor
supply. Kitchen 300‐500 Bench
Bathrooms 200 Floor
When the relevant diesel generator starts, the UPS system will derive its supply from the Living Rooms 200‐300 Floor
generator again without a break in supply. The output from the UPS system will be
Bed Rooms 150‐200 Floor
connected to a UPS distribution board. A UPS cable riser will run within the electrical risers
as required to floors needing to provide UPS power supply.
The artificial lighting system shall be installed to provide a comfortable visual environment in
the working and living areas. Compact fluorescent low energy lamps shall be used wherever
The proposed UPS system will be a static type which consists of a rectifier, a battery system,
possible as an energy conservation measure.
an inverter and a solid state by‐pass switch. The static UPS system uses diodes, thyristors or
transistorized high frequency switching to provide stable power supply, to sensitive
High frequency starters will be used in the lighting luminaires to avoid interference with data
equipment.
communication systems. LED down lights will be used to illuminate lift lobbies and corridors.
Recessed splash‐proof decorative lighting fixtures will be used in toilets/bathrooms.
An isolation transformer shall be provided at the bypass switch to avoid any chance of
transferring any transients to the UPS network.
Surface mounted dust‐ and water‐tight LED / tube fluorescent luminaires will be used to
illuminate plant rooms and parking areas. All lighting fixtures in plant rooms will be locally
The battery system for the UPS will be of the sealed lead‐acid type with autonomy of 15‐20
switched.
minutes (for each UPS unit). The areas/loads which will be served by the UPS system are
suggested to include:
Additional luminaries will be provided around the entrance and exits for camera surveillance.
Building Management System
Luminaries will be the standard products of reputable manufacturers and will be the best of
Low current safety/security system not supported by its own UPS.
their respective kind. The protection class of all luminaries will be specified in accordance
Proposed UPS rating is: 15 KVA.
with the nature of the area where they will be installed.
Luminaries with clear diffuser and IP65 degree of protection will be used in parking and
4.3.5 Lighting Installations:
humid areas. Luminaries with parabolic louvers for video display will be used in offices (if
applicable), and control rooms.
4.3.5.1 Indoor Lighting of General Areas:
4.3.5.2 Emergency Lighting:
As the per the new directions to implement the Green Buildings design criteria, lighting
fixtures shall comply and meet this requirement which is mandatory by local
A central battery emergency (panic) lighting system shall be provided in the project to
Authorities/Client. As mentioned earlier the levels of illumination and types of light sources
prevent panic in the crowded area during main power supply failure and emergency power
will in general be based on the recommendations of the CIBSE and IES institutions.
supply transfer. Also, this system will maintain an adequate illumination level at exits, stairs
Indicative illumination levels are mentioned in the table below:
and escape routes, in case of emergency. The exit luminaries will be of the maintained ceiling
or wall mounted type with indication arrow.
Area Designation Illumination Working
(Lux) The system shall be monitored from a central monitoring unit (CMU) located in the control
Offices 300‐500 Table room or at a pre‐selected location by the Engineer.
Waiting Areas 300 Floor
The central battery emergency lighting system shall comply with the requirements of the 4.3.5.4.3 Isolating (Disconnecting) Switches:
local Civil Defense Authorities.
All electrically operated equipment requiring a fixed connection or heavy electric power, will
4.3.5.3 Facade Lighting: be supplied by means of a flexible cord from a suitable isolating disconnecting switch
mounted on the wall adjacent to the equipment.
Provisional load/ panels will be considered for façade lighting. Details of façade lighting if
required can be provided by specialist lighting supplier during construction and according to
the allocated load/ provisions. 4.3.6 Security Systems:
4.3.5.4 Wiring Devices and Miscellaneous Equipment: 4.3.6.1 General
4.3.5.4.1 Lighting Switches: The proposed fully integrated system for the security systems will consist of:
The type of lighting switches is generally dependent on the nature and function of the area - Closed circuit television system for specific locations.
at which the switch is located. - Door access control system,
- Vehicle access control system,
Lighting switches will be installed in most of the areas, at 1400 mm above FFL providing local
lighting control in the relevant rooms such as utility rooms, stores, service rooms and the These systems will use the same cabling of the structured cabling system, and that all the
like. systems components will be based on the IP technology. Security systems as per the design
can be classified as a basic level for residential developments. Access into the building is
Timer will be used to switch lights in common areas & car parking area. controlled at ingress levels for both people and vehicles. Egress routes are totally monitored
by CCTV or door contacts where access is permitted in one direction only (out of the
In other large areas where the whole lighting system within such areas is either ON or OFF, building). Communications between controlled access levels are provided for security
local push‐button or lighting switches could be used, as appropriate. personnel/control room.
Alternatively, the same could be controlled and monitored by the Building Management 4.3.6.2 Camera Surveillance System (CCTV System)
System.
Camera surveillance system will consist of remote cameras ‐ both static and fully functional
4.3.5.4.2 Sockets and Power Outlets: with telemetry receiver units, a central control, monitoring and recording facility. Camera
surveillance will be provided in the areas listed hereunder.
General purpose convenience wall mounted socket outlets will be provided throughout the
project. The type of the sockets will be related to comply with the area where the socket is a. Main entrance
to be installed. General purpose 13 amp switched socket outlets, British type will be b. Egress route doors.
provided in all spaces as per RSB and as advised by the Client. c. External doors covered by door access control system.
d. Lobby and receptions.
Splash‐proof socket outlets will be installed in wet and humid locations such as open spaces, e. Basement and surface parking.
pump rooms, etc… f. Drive ways in ground & basement floors.
g. Car‐park entrance/exit.
General purpose socket outlets will be placed at 400 mm above FFL. Other sockets will be
placed according to the specific requirements in each area, generally at 1200 mm or 1500 All cameras will be connected to monitors in the Control room. The main security control
mm above FFL. panel will also be equipped with network management video recorder and appropriate
software
The cover plate material and design in ID areas shall be selected by the Interior designer in
coordination and to the Client’s approval.
4.3.6.3 Door Access Control System The main earth bar will have two separate earth paths via test links and insulated copper
cables connected with the earth electrode. The main earth source will be designed in
The system will include access cards, access card readers and associated outstation, door accordance with site conditions and to meet the requirements of the IEE Regulations. The
lock strikes and monitoring contacts. A central control and monitoring facility will be located traditional earthing system comprising earth electrode interconnected with underground
in the Control room. bare copper conductor, formed in a loop, is preferable and will be implemented.
Cards can be programmed at the station to allow tenants and maintenance personnel access The earth source must have a resistance value not exceeding 1 ohm measured during the dry
to specific areas. season of the year.
Door access will cover all external doors to the buildings, lift lobbies in parking areas and 4.3.7.2 Integrated Fire Alarm and Voice Evacuation System
control room. To prevent unauthorized access using stolen access cards via these doors,
these areas will be covered by surveillance cameras. Analogue addressable type fire detection system integrated with voice evacuation system
will be considered for the project.
Door contact will be provided for each staircase door on basement, ground & roof floors in
addition to emergency exit doors on ground floor. This door contact will send signal to the The fire detection and voice alarm systems will comprise a two stage system. The first stage
central station if any of these doors opened provided that all staircases are operable in one will be an alert throughout the building. In the event that the cause of the alert is not
direction (egress/escape route direction) by the means of bush‐bar mechanism. located within a predetermined time, the system will give the evacuation signal.
The purpose of the access control system is to also to identify and register all persons 4.3.7.3 Fire Detection System
passing in and out of controlled doors.
Analogue addressable fire alarm system shall be provided for the apartments buildings shall
4.3.6.4 Vehicle Access Control (Road Barriers) comply with BS 5839 part I, and BSEN 54 and the rules, regulations and recommendations of
the Local Civil Defense authorities.
This system will form part of the door access control system described above. This system
will include road arm barriers, vehicle detection loops, and access control card readers. Road The system will provide early automatic/manual fire detection, monitor fire fighting system
barriers will be raised by presentation of a valid access card to an adjacent card reader. The and initiate appropriate signals to actuate auxilliaries and other equipment (audio and visual
barrier will remain open when the vehicle is detected by an adjacent detector loop and will alarm, release magnetic door holders, stop elevators, HVAC system, and others)
only lower after passing a second detector loop.
The activation of any manual call points, smoke or heat sensor will:
Security personnel will be able to control road barriers from the remote location. Road
barriers are located at entry and exit areas of the residents’ car parking and for visitors’ car a. Initiate the first stage alert at the fire detection control panel. The system will go into
parking. the evacuation mode if the alarm is not acknowledged within a preset time.
b. Activate the clean contact interface between the fire detection system and voice
4.3.7 Safety Systems: alarm system.
c. Stop all mechanical ventilation plants and motors then return air dampers to the
4.3.7.1 Earthing System: closed condition.
d. Cause all lifts to go into the fire alarm mode whereby all lift cars shall return to the
The earthing system will be in full compliance with the IEE regulations. The TN‐S system ground floor level and remain parked with doors open.
arrangement will be applicable. This means that separate neutral and protective conductors
throughout the electrical distribution will be implemented on the LV distribution system. The proposed system shall comprise of main control panel (FACP), addressable sensors,
manual call points, sounders, voice alarm speakers and control panels as follows:
Main equipotentional earth bar, 50 mm x 6 mm copper will be mounted in the low voltage
main distribution board room(s).
4.3.8.2 Video Interphone System:
a. Main fire control panel (FACP) of modular expandable design microprocessor An audio visual digital interphone system is proposed to provide an audio visual
controlled, fully electronic, fully supervised and located at the reception area. The communications between apartments and the main entrance/reception/control room. A link
FACP will house all necessary alarm/fault LED's, switches, circuitry and stand‐by shall be provided to the access control system to facilitate entry of tenants who missed their
battery sets with autonomy of 48 hours in normal state, and 30 minutes in alarm cards via the use of a secret code. The system shall provide communications between
state. reception desk operator/control room, master video interphone station and apartment slave
b. Manual call units will be sited in accordance with BS 5839:Part 1 throughout all stations.
level exit points to staircases.
c. The fire detectors could be remotely tested and the sensitivity of fire detectors
could also be controlled remotely from the FACP to prevent false alarms. 4.3.9 Lift Selection
d. Optical smoke sensors will be located in public areas, corridors and similar areas.
e. Ionization smoke sensors will be provided in accordance with BS 5839:Part 1 and Lifts in the project comprises of a total of 4 lifts; 3 passenger group lifts and 1 service lift.
arranged in general to cover normally unoccupied areas, areas of high risk such as Selection of the lifts is based on ISO 4190‐1 standard. The table below summarizes the initial
shafts, riser cupboards, plant rooms, etc... specs for the selection:
f. Heat sensors will be sited in generator rooms, kitchens etc…
g. Ionization sensors in hotel guest rooms shall incorporate a sounder base which will
ring immediately after detecting any fire in the specified area and an “alert” signal
will be passed as specified to all other spaces adjacent. CAR DIMENSION DOOR DIMENSION
h. Volt free normally open/normally closed contacts will be provided in the fire
Car Car Car Entrance
detection control panel to allow interconnection to the Voice Alarm System, HVAC Speed Capacity Door Width
Type Quantity Width Depth Height Height
plant and BMS System subject to be accepted and approved by Local Civil Defense (m/s) (KG) (mm)
(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm)
Authorities.
i. The plant rooms and areas having ambient noise will be provided with flashing Passenger ‐ 1100
beacons in addition to sounders. One group of 3 2 1000 1600 1400 2500 Central 2100
Three Lifts Opening
4.3.8 Communication Systems: 1100

Service Lift 1 1.75 1275 1300 2100 2500 Central 2100
Opening
- Telephone/Data/TV Systems
- Video Interphone System
4.3.8.1 Telephone/Data/TV System:
The regulations of Telecom (ETISALAT) will be applied in the design of the building. Space
allocation for the GSM system will be considered as part of the main telephone room on the
ground floor as required by ETISALAT/EITC. A provisional sum amount will be considered for
the GSM system in this building which will be advised and estimated by ETISALAT at later
stage.
On the roof of the building, 3m x 3m telephone room will be provided to house any future
ETISALAT/EITC requirements.
5. MECHANICAL REPORT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
5.1 INTRODUCTION
5.2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
5.3 DESIGN CONCEPT
5.4 HVAC SYSTEM
5.5 WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM
5.6 DRAINAGE SYSTEM
5.7 FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEM
5.8 NATURAL GAS SYSTEM
5.9 BUILDING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
5.10 CODES AND STANDARDS
5. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SYSTEM

5.1 INTRODUCTION 5.4 HVAC SYSTEM
This report is aimed to present the mechanical services proposed for New Residential 5.4.1 AMBIENT DESIGN CONDITIONS
building at AlMajaz‐3 Sharjah. It also presents the basic assumptions and codes and
standards used in the design. The most widely used method to determine the outdoor design condition is to design the
plant on the average maximum temperature rather than the absolute maximum
This tower is composed of Ground floor + 5 stories of parking (Podium) + 20 typical temperature, which may occur occasionally.
residential floors + Service roof by total BUA=24,690 sq.m, Plot area= 1372.8 sq.m.
Designing a plant to satisfy the most extreme condition may result in latent over capacity
5.2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION which means that the plant will operate well below full capacity, which is uneconomical and
detrimental to the plant working life.
The Mechanical systems shall consist of the following:
A judgment will therefore be made as to how often the outside conditions exceed the design
1. Heating, Ventilating and Air‐conditioning (HVAC) System conditions during the regular working hours. This judgment will, however, be based on
maintaining a high quality internal environment while selecting design temperatures valid for
2. Drainage System.
98% of the year.
3. Fire Fighting System.
4. Water Supply System. Based on the above, the following outdoor conditions will be used in calculating the plant
5. Natural Gas System. cooling load.
• Dry Bulb 46.1°C (115°F)

5.3 DESIGN CONCEPT • Wet Bulb 29.4°C (85°F)
• Daily Range 12.6°C (22.7°F)
The project will be cooled by means of DX split units.
Equipment selection of air cooled AC units will be at 48°C (118°F).
Staircase pressurization and smoke control systems is provided for the building main
corridors as per UAE Civil Defense requirements and UAE fire and life safety code.
5.4.2 INTERNAL DESIGN CONDITIONS
Sanitary discharge from the building is connected to the local sanitary network located
The ideal conditions based on physiological principles of comfort and health are achieved by
around the site. Storm water from the building is connected to storm water network as per
a proper combination of the following parameters.
authority requirement.
1. Dry Air Temperature
Fire fighting pump set is a combined type for both wet riser and sprinkler, the basement
water tanks shall include 60 minutes water reserve for the firefighting, fire pumps set shall 2. Relative Humidity
have electric pump, diesel pump incase of power failure and jockey pump. 3. Air Movement
Domestic water will be stored in underground and over head water tanks. Water from the
over head tanks shall be pumped via booster pumps to the three highest floors and by 4. Activity Level
gravity to the rest of the Project. 5. Clothing Level
6. Mean Radiant Temperature
Natural Gas Supply and related piping network are made for all kitchens at building as per
authority requirements.
This applies to the most common special case for indoor thermal environment in which Following are guidelines for occupancy rates of the main areas:
mean radiant temperature is nearly equal to dry‐bulb air temperature and air velocity is less
than 0.2m/s. Area Occupancy
Main Entry Lobby 10 P/100 m²
Bedroom 2 Persons
The internal design conditions with respect to temperature and humidity are based on
Living / Dining room in 1 Bed room 4 Persons
ASHRAE Comfort Standard. apartments
Living / Dining room in 2 Bed room 6 Persons
Based on the above, the indoor design temperature and relative humidity will be adopted as apartments
follows: Kitchen 1 Person
Retail 15 P/100 m²
Room Summer
Temp. (°C) RH (%) 5.4.3.3 Rate of Heat Gain from Occupants
Bed rooms / Living rooms 22± 1 50 ± 5
Stores, Corridors and Lobbies 22± 1 50 ± 10 The heat gain from occupants shall be considered as per ASHRAE standard recommendations
Bathrooms, Toilets 26 ± 1 Not Controlled for each type of application. Following are guidelines for heat gain rates of the main
Retails 23± 1 50 ± 10 functions:
Kitchens, Pantries ,Garbage Room 24 ± 1 Not Controlled
Mechanical / Electrical Plant room 30 Max. Not Controlled Function sensible heat (w) latent heat (w)
Seated at rest (Bed Rooms) 67 35
5.4.3 OTHER DESIGN FACTORS
Sedentary Work (Dining Areas, 82 79
Kitchens)
The following factors / criteria for calculating the cooling load shall be used based on
ASHRAE Standards: Office work (Living Room) 72 60
5.4.3.4 Lighting and Miscellaneous Power Allowance

5.4.3.1 External Façade
Lighting and miscellaneous power load for different areas shall be considered as per the
Based on the building external facade, the exact U‐factors and glass shading coefficients are electrical design requirements. The lighting values, however, shall be aligned with ASHRAE
according to the final wall and glass specifications as set by the architect. However, the U‐ Standard 90.1 2007 recommendations.
values are as the following:
Following are guidelines for lighting and equipment rates of the main areas:
• The external walls U‐value is 0.32 W/m2. °K
• The basements walls U‐value is 0.15 W/m2. °K Function Equipment load Lighting load w/m²
• The roof U‐value is 0.13 W/m2. °K Living / Dining Rooms 300W 23
• The internal wall partition U‐value is 2.4 W/m2. °K Bed Rooms 200W 12
• The glass U‐value is 1.9 W/m2 °K and SC=0.24 Kitchens 500W 13
• The Retail clear glass U‐values is 2.78 W/m2 °K and SC=0.38 Stores & Corridors ‐ 12
Small Elec. & Tel rooms 300 W/Room 16
5.4.3.2 Population Density Main Electrical room 50 W/m2 16
Retails As per equipment selection 18
In general, the population density shall be used as per ASHRAE standard recommendations.
However these densities shall be coordinated with the space planning at the final design Lift Machine rooms 3600 w/elevator 16
stage, which may tolerate from ASHRAE figures. Mechanical Rooms As per equipment selection 16
Main Telephone room 500 W/m2 16
5.4.3.5 Ventilation (Fresh) Air 5.4.4 Calculation Procedures
Ventilation requirements are furnished in adequate quantities, filtered and tempered as 5.4.4.1 Cooling Load Calculation
required, to maintain functional and comfortable space conditions.
Cooling load calculation is done using HAP 4.8 software developed by Carrier company. This
Minimum ventilation rates and fresh air quantities shall be same as ASHRAE standard software uses the ASHRAE‐endorsed transfer function method for load calculations and
recommendations for each type of application or as per the air flow required for cooling in detailed 8,760 hour‐by‐hour energy simulation techniques for the energy analysis. The
some cases (which is higher). procedure based on latest ASHRAE requirements. The calculation performed for all hours for
the 12 months to determine the peak cooling load required for A/C equipment selection.
Fire escape staircases are equipped with staircase pressurization fans (SPF) to pressurize the Additional calculations were done during other intermediate and off season periods for the
staircases in case of fire as per the local Civil Defense requirements and UAE fire & life safety purpose of humidity control investigation for the areas of high latent loads.
code of practice.
5.4.4.2 Heating and re‐heating load calculation
Each typical floor main corridor is provided with smoke evacuation system to extract the
smoke in case of fire by means of smoke exhaust fans located at the roof level. In case of fire, No winter heating or provisions is considered for this project, since winter outdoor
the fresh air motorized damper in the fired floor will close while the smoke extract damper conditions are very moderate.
will fully open to keep negative pressure in that corridor and air is supplied from corridor
pressurization fan located at the roof to the floors above and below the fired floor. 5.4.5 Air Conditioning System
Service lift shafts that will be used by civil defense staff during fire fighting will be The building is cooled by DX split units, composed of indoor unit located above false ceiling
pressurized to ensure no smoke is transferred to these shafts. in the wet areas and outdoor units located in the podium for GF spaces (Retails, Electrical
rooms, utilities,…) and in technical area at each floor to serve the flats in the same floor.
Each floor garbage chute is provided with extract system fan located on roof level to keep a
negative pressure in the garbage chute shaft and to provide ventilation for the main garbage Centralized fresh air handling unit located at the roof will be used to supply treated fresh air
room. to each fan coil units and air handling units to provide good humidity control and air quality.
This unit is equipped with energy recovery system between exhausted air from toilets and
The ventilation rates (Fresh air and exhaust) are as shown below: kitchens and the fresh air to reduce the energy consumption cost.
The Fan coil units (FCU's) distribution in the apartments will be as follows:
Function Outdoor Air Extract requirements Notes
requirements • 2 FCU's for each 1 BR apartment; one FCU for the bedroom and one FCU for the
‐ 25 L/s / bathroom. ‐ living/dining/kitchen.
‐ 15 L/s/ toilet • 2 FCU's for each 2 BR apartment; one FCU for the 2 bedrooms and one FCU for the
‐ 15 L/s / washing living/dining/kitchen.
Apartments Same as extract
machine closet
‐ 50 L/s / kitchen or • All distribution corridors are air conditioned via FCU's. The number of FCU's per floor
as per cooling load depends on the calculated cooling load.
Corridors &
0.3 l/s/m2 ‐
Extract from adjacent • All staircases are air‐conditioned by the same FCU serving the corridor with the
Lobbies toilets and janitors necessary motorized smoke fire dampers as requested by civil defense.
Make up air from
Garbage Room ‐ 5 l/s/m2 • All mechanical rooms are air‐conditioned by means of exposed type DX fan coil units.
adjacent corridors
Retails 7.8L/S / Person
Local controllers (thermostats) are used to control the temperature of the air conditioned
spaces served by the A/C system to maintain comfort conditions.
The retails will be designed as core and shell, only indoor nad outdoor units will be provided Where piping is to be used, it sloped to maintain a self‐cleansing velocity.
without ducts and grilles.
5.6.2 Sanitary Drainage
5.4.6 Parking Ventilation System
Sanitary drainage will be collected from toilets, kitchen fixtures and indirect waste and
Since more than 50% of the parking area is open there is no need for mechanical ventilation, directed to the municipality sewerage network. The system will consist of three main lines as
however this will be discussed with civil defense for final decision. follows:
• Waste pipe to collect waste water from toilets wash basins and kitchen sinks.
5.5 WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM: • Soil drainage line to collect sewage water from water closets and Bidet.
• Vent line to assure good venting of the waste and soil lines.
5.5.1 Cold Water System
Domestic and firefighting water from SEWA network will be stored in concrete water tanks in Pipes will be adequately vented, sized and laid to slopes, steep enough to maintain a self‐
the basement. The tower tanks will accommodate a one day domestic water reserve in cleaning velocity.
addition to the fire fighting water reserve. And another concrete overhead water tanks with
capacity equivalent to one‐day consumption will be provided at the roof. As per SEWA requirements the Grey water system can be ignored in the buildings which are
not air‐conditioned by water cooling system, therefore the grey water system will not be
Automatic transfer pumps located in GF pump room as per SEWA requirements will be used provided in this project.
to keep the overhead water tanks full. And water pressurizing (booster pump) set is used to
serve the upper three floors and the lower floors are served by gravity risers from the roof 5.7 FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEM
water tanks.
The building will be protected by dedicated fire fighting system according UAE Fire and life
A water meter will be provided for each apartment in water meter cabinets located every safety code of practice and NFPA standards.
floor.
a. NFPA 10 – Standard for Portable Fire Extinguisher
5.5.2 Hot Water System b. NFPA 13 – Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems
c. NFPA 14 – Standard for the Installation of Standpipe & Hose System
Storage type electric water heaters shall be provided for all apartments. The water heaters d. NFPA 16 – Standard for the Installation of Foam‐Water Sprinkler and Foam‐Water
distribution shall be as follows: Spray System.
e. NFPA 20 – Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection
- Two electric heaters in each 1‐bedroom apartment. f. NFPA 22 – Standard for Water Tanks for Private Fire Protection
g. NFPA 24 – Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains & their
- Three electric heaters in each 2‐bedroom apartment. appurtenances.
h. NFPA 2001 –Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing System.
5.6 DRAINAGE SYSTEM:
5.7.1 Wet Rising Main
5.6.1 Rain Water Drainage
This system shall consist of a wet riser with a 65mm x 30m hose, a Φ65mm landing valve,
and hose rack contained within fire hose cabinets in each floor.
The storm drainage system consist of roof and area drains and piping where required,
designed to remove all building and area storm water, and convey it by gravity to the storm
5.7.2 Hose Reel System
water network as per the authority requirements.
The hose reel system will consist of a 25 mm x 30m long hoses installed within the fire hose
cabinet in each floor.
5.7.3 Sprinkler System Maximum travel

Type of Extinguishers to be distance to the
The building will be fully covered by sprinklers. The design and distribution of the sprinkler Location
provided as a set nearest
system will comply with NFPA / BS, local Civil Defense requirements and relevant codes and extinguisher set
standards.
Common Circulation Areas Water Type, 9 Ltrs
22.5 m
Corridors, Lobby's, Passage ways CO2, 2 kg
5.7.4 Fire Fighting Pump Sets
Electrical Rooms, Telephone
Dry Powder Type, 4.5 kg
The fire fighting pump set (for sprinklers and wet riser). The piping network is pressurized Rooms Mechanical Plant Room,
9m
using common fire fighting pump set located at GF pump room. Lift Machine Room, Other service
CO2, 5 kg
rooms
The fire pump set consist of one electrical and, one standby diesel fire pump used with (ABC) Dry Powder Type, 4.5 kg
jockey pump and they are connected to the standby generator, and shall operate in case of Parking Areas CO2, 5 kg 15 m
normal power failure and incase of main electric motor operated pump failure. FFP Foam Trolley Type, 20 Gal.
5.7.5 Breeching Inlet.
CO2, 5 kg
Transformer Rooms 9m
Breeching inlets are provided for wet risers and sprinklers in accordance with the Civil Dry Powder Trolley Type 25 kg per
Defense and NFPA requirements. transformer
CO2, 5 kg
5.7.6 Fire Fighting Water HV / LV Room Dry Powder Type, 4.5 kg 9m
CO2 Trolley Type 12 kg near exit
The fire fighting water tanks shall have a 60 minutes water reserve for the firefighting (based
on the pump flow) will be stored in basement water tanks. One hour water reserve will be Multipurpose (ABC) Dry Powder
available at all the times for firefighting use. Type, 4.5 kg
Diesel Generator Room CO2, 5 kg 9m
5.7.7 Fire Extinguishers FFP Foam Trolley Type, 20 Gal. per
DG set.
Fire extinguishers of the rechargeable type will be provided throughout the building and are Garbage Collection Room Dry Powder Type,6 kg 9m
principally for the tenant use as “First Aid” system. The extinguishers are additional and
complementary to the hose reel system and are intended for containing very small
outbreaks of fire, or small outbreaks of fire in areas where discharging water from a hose Residential Kitchen Fire Blanket ‐
reel would be hazardous. Dry Powder Type, 4.5 kg
Fire extinguishers of different capacities and types are used where needed according to
NFPA‐10 as table (FF‐1): 5.7.8 Specialty Fire Fighting Systems:
Other fire fighting systems like clean agent system, pre‐action system, foam system and/or
water spray system will be applied for all rooms equipped with special equipment where the
use of water is impractical or prohibited as per NFPA‐2001 / BS standard and local civil
defense requirements.
The following table, extracted from the UAE life and safety code of practice, summarizes the Abbreviation Code / Standard Name
rooms that need these systems: ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
Engineers
Auxiliary Rooms and Acceptable Fire Protection Systems ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers
AWWA American Water works Association
Acceptable and Applicable Fire Suppression Systems BS British Standards
Location NFPA National Fire Protection Association
Foam NPC National Plumbing Code
Clean‐Agent Pre‐Action Sprinklers Water Spray SMACNA Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National
System System System System Association
BMS Rooms • CAS ‐ UAE Fire & Life Safety Code of Practice
Battery Rooms • CAS UPC Uniform Plumbing Code of Abu Dhabi City
Control Rooms • CAS UL Underwriters Laboratories
Electrical Rooms • CAS • PAS
Generator Rooms • FSS
HV/LV Rooms • CAS
Lift Machine Rooms • PAS
Main Tel. Rooms • CAS
Transformer Rooms • WSS
5.8 NATURAL GAS SYSTEM:
Natural Gas is supplied to the building by an external network, then thru risers as per
authorities regulation, Meters are provided inside NG cabinet in each floor.
5.9 BUILDING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (BMS)
Since the building is residential and the AC system will be split DX; the Building management
system will not be provided for this project, except if the client request.
The other main MEP systems shall have their own dedicated control system.
5.10 CODES AND STANDARDS
The design of the mechanical works shall be in accordance with the international codes and
standards and the local codes and regulations:
6. TRANSPORTATION
REPORT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
6.1 TRAFFIC ASSESSMENT

6.1.1 INTRODUCTION
6.1.2 STUDY APPROACH
6.2 ACCESS TO THE PROPOSED BUILDING
6.0. TRANSPORTATION REPORT 6.2 Access To The Proposed Building

6.1 Traffic Assessment
This section deals with the provision of road connectivity as part of infrastructure design
6.1.1 Introduction consultancy services for development of proposed Babel‐2 Residential Tower in Sharjah. The
broad components considered are access to the proposed building, drop off area and access
Based on the Master Planning land use data provided, the trip generation estimated for the
to parking.
project generates a maximum of 94 trips during the a.m. peak hours.
Based on the concept layout of the proposed building; access to and from existing service
Traffic Impact Study (TIS) will be required for the project and this has been included as part
road has been shown in the following figure. This will be studied and designed in next stage
of the Lead Urban Planner and Design Consultant Services for the proposed Babel‐2
of submission considering existing features as captured in topographic survey of the area
Residential Tower in Sharjah.
which will be carried out prior to schematic/preliminary design.
The important items that will be considered in the TIS are the accessibility, traffic impact of
K&A will follow up with DTPS and SRTA for necessary approvals during the design
the project generated trips and circulation. The TIS study will be conducted per the development stage.
requirements of Sharjah DTPS Department. The deliverables in the report form will be
submitted to the Client including draft and final TIS reports. The proposed approach to the
TIS is summarized in the following sections.
6.1.2 Study Approach
Our proposed study approach will be as follows:
¾ Task 1 ‐ Inception and Data Collation, including Affection Plan
¾ Task 2 ‐ Methodology (Scoping) Report
¾ Task 3 ‐ Additional Data Collection
¾ Task 4 – Travel Demand Forecasts
¾ Task 5 – Accessibility and Circulation
¾ Task 6 ‐ Traffic Assessment
¾ Task 7 ‐ Development of Mitigation Measures
¾ Task 8 – Parking Analysis, including demand and supply
¾ Task 9 ‐ TIS Report
¾ Task 10 ‐ Liaison with the Client and Authority (SRTA/DTPS)
¾ Attend all meetings with the Client and Sharjah DTPS
¾ If required conduct Traffic Survey; this will be additional cost to client.
Trip Generation Table
Babel‐2 Residential Tower in Sharjah – Trip Generation as per Dubai Trip Generation Manual (DTGM) – April 2013
7. COST ESTIMATE
8. DESIGN WORK
PROGRAMME
BABEL-2 RESIDENTIAL TOWER @ SHARJAH PROJECT MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
Issue Date : 20-Jun-16

Design Work Programme
Activity ID Activity Name Duration BL Project Start BL Project Finish May June July August September October November December January February March April May June July
-1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65
BABEL-2 RESIDENTIAL
R TOWER @ SHARJAH 274d 02-May-16 18-May-17 8A85L-2 R5S7D5N37AL 3OW5R @ S
Project Managemement
Man process 25d 02-May-16 05-Jun-16 Project Manage.e.ent process
PM-100 Award of contract- LOA 0d 02-May-16 Award of contract- LOA
PM-110 Project start 0d 02-May-16 Project start
PM-120 Planning process -(Schedule & Deliverables) 25d 02-May-16 05-Jun-16 Planning process -(Schedule & Deliverables)
Data Collection
Collec & Concept Design Stage 40d 10-May-16 04-Jul-16 Data Collec,on & Concept Design Stage
CD-105 Data Collec,on & Client re-uir.ents 10d 10-May-16 23-May-16 Data Collec,on & Client re-uir.ents
CD-110 Concept Design Prepara,on 20d 24-May-16 20-Jun-16 Concept Design Prepara,on
CD-120 Design Review & Quality Control 5d 14-Jun-16 20-Jun-16 Design Review & Quality Control
CD-140 Sub.ission of Concept Design Report to Client 0d 20-Jun-16 Sub.ission of Concept Design Report to Client
CD-150 Client Review /Approval on Concept Design 10d 21-Jun-16 04-Jul-16 Client Review /Approval on Concept Design
Preliminary Authority approval 15d 05-Jul-16 25-Jul-16 Preli.inary Authority approval
PA-100 Start Re-uired sub.ission for Authori,es Approval 0d 05-Jul-16 05-Jul-16 Start Re-uired sub.ission for Authori,es Approval
PA-110 Obtain Authority approval on Concept / Preli.inary 15d 05-Jul-16 25-Jul-16 Obtain Authority approval on Concept / Preli.inary design- (3enta,ve dura,on)
design- (3enta,ve dura,on)
Schematic Design 54d 26-Jul-16 09-Oct-16 Sche.a,c Design
SD-110 Start of Sche.a,c Design 0d 26-Jul-16 Start of Sche.a,c Design
SD-120 Prepara,on of Sche.a,c Design 40d 26-Jul-16 19-Sep-16 Prepara,on of Sche.a,c Design
SD-130 Sche.a,c Design Review & Quality Control 5d 13-Sep-16 19-Sep-16 Sche.a,c Design Review & Quality Control
SD-140 Cost 5s,.ate 10d 06-Sep-16 19-Sep-16 Cost 5s,.ate
SD-150 Sub.it Sche.a,c Design drawings to Client 0d 19-Sep-16 Sub.it Sche.a,c Design drawings to Client
SD-160 Client's Review/ Co..ents 5d 20-Sep-16 26-Sep-16 Client's Review/ Co..ents
SD-170 Respond & 7.ple.enta,on of Client's Co..ents (8ased 5d 27-Sep-16 03-Oct-16 Respond & 7.ple.enta,on of Client's Co..ents (8ased on Received co..ents)
on Received co..ents)
SD-180 Obtain Clients Approval On Sche.a,c Design 0d 09-Oct-16 Obtain Clients Approval On Sche.a,c Design
SD-190 9inish of Sche.a,c Design 0d 09-Oct-16 9inish of Sche.a,c Design
Detailed Design
De Stage 80d 10-Oct-16 29-Jan-17 Detailed Design Stage
DD-195 Start of Detailed Design 0d 10-Oct-16 Start of Detailed Design
DD-200 Prepara,on of Detailed Design 60d 10-Oct-16 01-Jan-17 Prepara,on of Detailed Design
DD-210 Cost 5s,.ate 10d 19-Dec-16 01-Jan-17 Cost 5s,.ate
DD-220 Sub.it Detailed Design drawings to Client 0d 01-Jan-17 Sub.it Detailed Design drawings to Client
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Remaining Level of Effort
20-Jun-16 Proposed Work Programme NG IAB
Actual Work
Note: 5 Days working calender per week is considered in the schedule
Non-Critical Work
Critical Work Estimated Authories' Duration are tentative and are subject to Change
Milestone
Summary
BABEL-2 RESIDENTIAL TOWER @ SHARJAH PROJECT MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
Issue Date : 20-Jun-16

Design Work Programme
Activity ID Activity Name Duration BL Project Start BL Project Finish May June July August September October November December January February March April May June July
-1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65
DD-225 Detailed Design Review & Quality Control 15d 12-Dec-16 01-Jan-17 Detailed Design Review & Quality Control
DD-230 Client's Review/ Co..ents 8d 02-Jan-17 11-Jan-17 Client's Review/ Co..ents
DD-250 Respond & 7.ple.enta,on of Client's Co..ents (8ased 8d 12-Jan-17 23-Jan-17 Respond & 7.ple.enta,on of Client's Co..ents (8ased on Received co..ents)
DD-260 Obtain Clients Approval On Detailed design 0d 29-Jan-17 Obtain Clients Approval On Detailed design
DD-270 9inish Detailed Design stage 0d 29-Jan-17 9inish Detailed Design stage
Constrcution Tender Documents Stage

Constrcutio 30d 30-Jan-17 12-Mar-17 Constrcu,on 3ender Docu.ents Stage
3D-100 Start Constrcu,on 3ender Docu.ents 0d 30-Jan-17 Start Constrcu,on 3ender Docu.ents
3D-120 Prepara,on of 8OQs/ Speci>ca,on/?pdate Cost 5s,.ate 20d 30-Jan-17 26-9eb-17 Prepara,on of 8OQs/ Speci>ca,on/?pdate Cost 5s,.ate
3D-140 Sub.ission to Client 0d 27-9eb-17 Sub.ission to Client
3D-150 Client's Review/Co..ents 5d 27-9eb-17 05-Mar-17 Client's Review/Co..ents
3D-160 Respond and 7.ple.enta,on of Client's Co..ents (8ased 5d 06-Mar-17 12-Mar-17 Respond and 7.ple.enta,on of Client's Co..ents (8ased on Rece
3D-170 Obtain Client's Approval on 3ender Docu.ents 0d 12-Mar-17 Obtain Client's Approval on 3ender Docu.ents
3D-180 9inish 3ender stage 0d 12-Mar-17 9inish 3ender stage
Verification Stage 20d 27-9eb-17 26-Mar-17 @eri>ca,on Stage
A1000 Design 9inal Coordina,on 4d 27-9eb-17 02-Mar-17 Design 9inal Coordina,on
A1010 Design @eri>ca,on 15d 05-Mar-17 23-Mar-17 Design @eri>ca,on
A1020 7ssue of 3ender Drawings-100% 9inal Design 0d 26-Mar-17 7ssue of 3ender Drawings-100% 9inal Design
Tender Action,
Acti Tender Analysis & Contract Award 39d 27-Mar-17 18-May-17 3ender Ac,onD 3ender Analysis &
3A-100 Start of 3endering Stage 0d 27-Mar-17 Start of 3endering Stage
3A-110 Send 5Bpression of 7nterest LeCer to Contractors 5d 27-Mar-17 02-Apr-17 Send 5Bpression of 7nterest LeCer to Contractors
3A-120 Send 3ender 7nvita,on to Contractors 2d 03-Apr-17 04-Apr-17 Send 3ender 7nvita,on to Contractors
3A-130 7ssue 3ender Docu.ents 5d 05-Apr-17 11-Apr-17 7ssue 3ender Docu.ents
3A-140 7ssue Addendu. 10d 12-Apr-17 25-Apr-17 7ssue Addendu.
3A-150 Prepare 3ender Analysis Report 10d 26-Apr-17 09-May-17 Prepare 3ender Analysis Report
3A-160 Nego,a,on with 3enders 5d 10-May-17 16-May-17 Nego,a,on with 3enders
3A-170 Award of Contract 0d 18-May-17 Award of Contract
Authorities 69d 13-9eb-17 18-May-17 Authori,es
A-100 9inal Authori,es Approval Process- (3enta,ve Dura,on) 45d 13-9eb-17 16-Apr-17 9inal Authori,es Approval Process- (3enta,ve Dur
A-110 Obtain 8uilding Per.it- (3enta,ve Date) 0d 18-May-17 Obtain 8uilding Per.it- (3enta,ve
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Remaining Level of Effort
20-Jun-16 Proposed Work Programme NG IAB
Actual Work
Note: 5 Days working calender per week is considered in the schedule
Non-Critical Work
Critical Work Estimated Authories' Duration are tentative and are subject to Change
Milestone
Summary

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1. INTRODUCTION 5. MECHANICAL REPORT

1.2 ISSUE REGISTER

S R. DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION DATE ISSUE / REVISION PREPARED BY CHECKED & APPROVED BY

SHOKRI ABUIYADA SAFWAT GHALY

SAMA ALAMI SAMA ALAMI

KHALED SAAB KHALED SAAB

MOHAMMED ABDULRAHIM MUHIB ODEH

This tower is composed of Ground floor + 5 stories of parking (Podium) + 20 typical

• Building Regulations for Sharjah Municipality.

2.3 PLOT STUDY

2.4 TOWN PLANNING APPROVAL AND AFFECTION PLAN

TOWN PLANNING APPROVAL

2.5 ARCITECTURE PLANS

2.5.1 BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN

2.5.2 GROUND FLOOR PLAN

2.5.3 FIRST FLOOR PLAN

2.5.4 SECOND FLOOR PLAN

2.5.5 THIRD FLOOR PLAN

2.5.6 FOURTH FLOOR PLAN

2.5.7 FIFTH FLOOR PLAN

2.5.8 TYPICAL FLOOR PLAN

2.5.9 ROOF FLOOR PLAN

2.6 ARCHITECTURE ELEVATIONS

2.6.3 ELEVATIONS ‐ 03 & 04

2.7 ARCITECTURE SECTIONS

2.7.1 SECTION A‐A

2.7.2 SECTION B‐B

2.8 AREA SCHEDULE

• F.A.R ALLOWED = 994 x15 FL. = 14,910 sq.m.

• F.A.R PROPOSED = 745 x 20 FL.= 14,900 sq.m.

• TOTAL B.U.A AREA = 24,690 sq.m.

• TYPICAL FLOOR PLAN

• TOTAL APARTMENTS / FLOOR = 6 Apt.

2.9 SCHEDULE OF FINISHES

External Finishes Internal Finishes

3. STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING SYSTEM • Reinforced Concrete Elements

i. The configuration imposed by the Architectural concept and layout.

‐ BALCONIES : ‐ AHU ROOMS:

‐ PARKING & DRIVEWAYS : ‐ LIGHT WEIGHT STORAGE:

‐ RAMPS : ‐ GARBAGE ROOMS:

‐ TRANSFORMER, HV ROOM & MAIN ELECT.ROOM:

3.2.8 Serviceability Checks (Vertical Deflection) 3.5 Expansion Joints

3.10 Structural Main

mplete study for the bu

Type Program Notes

The following figures show

4. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING SYSTEMS

4.3.2 Climatic Conditions: 4.3.3.4 Small Power Distribution

4.3.3.7 Standby Generating Systems:

Proposed Generator Size: 400 KVA - Lifts partially.

 Entrances 200‐300 Floor

4.3.5.4 Wiring Devices and Miscellaneous Equipment: 4.3.6.1 General

4.3.8.2 Video Interphone System:

4.3.8 Communication Systems: 1100

4.3.8.1 Telephone/Data/TV System:

5. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SYSTEM

• Dry Bulb 46.1°C (115°F)

5.4.3.4 Lighting and Miscellaneous Power Allowance

5.4.3.5 Ventilation (Fresh) Air 5.4.4 Calculation Procedures

5.7.3 Sprinkler System Maximum travel

5.8 NATURAL GAS SYSTEM:

Entrances 200‐300 Floor