These specifications must be included as part of the contract documents for all roads and road structures construction projects in the Abu Dhabi Emirate.
Abu Dhabi’s Vision 2030 prioritizes sustainable urban development through the Estidama Pearl Rating System. Part 2 of the Standard Construction Specifications is explicitly structured to support these green initiatives. Recycled Materials
Water conservation fixtures, greywater recycling infrastructure, and insulation of hot/cold water pipes to prevent thermal gains. 3. Material Approval and Quality Control (QC) Protocols
, Part 2 often organizes requirements into logical execution phases: Focus Area Description Material Standards Covers pipes, fittings, bridge bearings, and accessories. Installation standard construction specifications part 2 abu dhabi
For broader building projects, these standards align with the Abu Dhabi International Building Code (ADIBC) , which became mandatory in 2014 to modernize regional construction practices.
Geotechnical ground modifications must achieve rigorous performance limits before structural loading can proceed. For instance, according to recent updates to the technical codes: Engineering Parameter Structural/Utility Foundations Pavement/Road Subgrade ≤ 25mm for footings / ≤ 50mm for rafts ≤ 25mm under 100% design load Factor of Safety (Liquefaction) Minimum In-Situ CBR Value Determined by structural design requirements ≥ 10% at 5mm penetration Waterproofing and Substructure Protection
Structural concrete elements subjected to soil or groundwater contact must utilize High-Durability Mix Designs. Contractors are required to blend Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) with supplementary cementitious materials such as Ground Granulated Blast-Furnace Slag (GGBS) or Silica Fume to lower permeability. 2. Reinforcement Steel These specifications must be included as part of
The contractor must implement a multi-tiered inspection framework. Every stage of earthworks, steel fixing, and concrete pouring outlined in Part 2 requires a formal WIR signed off by the supervising consultant. Non-Conformance Report (NCR) Management
This section establishes the engineering protocols for preparing a site before structural works begin.
: Total settlement (immediate and long-term) must not exceed for footings and for rafts at 100% design load. Liquefaction Safety : A minimum safety factor of against liquefaction is required for all improved ground. Ground Improvement Criteria Part 2 – Road Structures
Abu Dhabi's Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) develops and maintains the comprehensive Standard Construction Specifications, which are divided into distinct parts. , covering elements such as earthworks, pavements, drainage systems, and traffic management. Part 2 – Road Structures , on the other hand, focuses exclusively on the construction of major, load-bearing structures typically found in large-scale road and highway projects. The official publication of the second edition was released in September 2020, and its use is mandated for all applicable public infrastructure projects across the Emirate.
Abu Dhabi’s construction landscape is regulated by several bodies, primarily the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) and the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (ADQCC).