“ARE” was appointed SABIC, Jubail to investigate the newly constructed PEB in Hadeed, Jubail. The elements inspected were steel columns, beams supporting crane rails, etc.
The work involved visual inspection, structural design check of the beams supporting the rails, and dimensional survey. Calculations were carried out to assess the adequacy of the structure according to the international standards. The scope was mainly to check the original design and advise of any deficiencies in the design. The scope also included preparation of tender documents for the necessary strengthening of the structure.