Kota SAS: Vol 3

SUPER-STRUCTURE CHECKS

1.0 Introduction

This is the Volume 3 report concerning the project “Projek Cadangan Pembinaan Pusat
Pentadbiran Sultan Ahmad Shah Di atas Lot 26179, Pahang Darul Makmur” and is a
continuation of the previous Volume 1 and 2 reports issued earlier. Thus many sub-
headings relevant to this report shall be cross checked with the previous one.

In our Volume 1 report we have provided the checks for the sub-structure works. In
Volume 2 we have provided the checks for the superstructure of Block C and D from
Level 1 to Level 3, whereas this volume will present the checks of the superstructure
for the remaining level in Block C and D.

Before issuing this report, we wish to note that several discussions with the designer
have been carried out in order for us to ‘understand’ the design and its fundamental
and any assumption made. Several issues on design matters have been highlighted and
answered by the designer satisfactorily. To certain extend while preparing this report
we are still involved in the discussion with the designer as the design for certain
structural elements is being revised.

This report namely Volume 3 Report will provide the findings of the structural checks
for Block C and D from Level 4 up to Level 6, where this is in tandem with the works
progress at the site.

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2.0 Scope of Services

This has been detailed out in Volume 1 and 2 reports. We reproduce as follows;

- Overall review of the design concept

- Evaluate and analyse structural design and drawings
- Ascertain the structural design concept
- Verify the structures being designed are consistent with the architectural layout
- Determine the Code of Practices in preparing the design and its compliance
- Check the design of the structural elements i.e slabs, beams, columns and other
structural elements for gravity and and lateral loadings (if applicable)
- Design assumption verification
- Material strength and properties
- Design loading
- Determine the adequacy of other aspects of design which are essential to the
structural integrity of the building
- Check structural detailing

The tasks to the process of checking involve the technical suitability and reliability of the
original consultant’s structural design in relation to adequacy, robustness, stability and
serviceability.

Again it is worth to note that the independent checking should be viewed as a beneficial
second professional opinion to assist and ensure safe design. The design engineers shall
remain liable on the design of the subject matter.

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3.0 Scope of Works

Scope of works fall under this report shall be the following;

 Block C – Slab, beams for Level 4 up to Level 7, as well as columns and walls

 Block D – Slab and beams for Level 4 to Level 6, as well as columns and walls

4.0 Documentation Reviewed

The following drawings that are relevant to this report, are reviewed;

A) Architectural Drawings

 The drawings have been listed in our previous reports.

B) Structural Drawings

The drawings which are reviewed and relevant to this scope of work report are as follows;

ITEM DRWG TITLE DRWG NO

C/GCU/JCS035/C/
BLOCK C
1 COLUMN AND WALL SETTING OUT PLAN 4010/LP/002
2 COLUMN SCHEDULE 4200/SH/001
3 LEVEL 4 FLOOR PLAN 4010/LP/041
4 LEVEL 4 FLOOR PLAN BOTTOM REINFORCEMENT 042
5 LEVEL 4 FLOOR PLAN TOP REINFORCEMENT 043
6 LEVEL 5 FLOOR PLAN 051
7 LEVEL 5 FLOOR PLAN BOTTOM REINFORCEMENT 052
8 LEVEL 5 FLOOR PLAN TOP REINFORCEMENT 053
9 LEVEL 6 FLOOR PLAN 061
10 LEVEL 6 FLOOR PLAN BOTTOM REINFORCEMENT 062

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11 LEVEL 6 FLOOR PLAN TOP REINFORCEMENT 063

ITEM DRWG TITLE DRWG NO

C/GCU/JCS035/D/
BLOCK D
1 COLUMN AND WALL SETTING OUT PLAN 4010/LP/002
2 COLUMN SCHEDULE 4200/SH/001
3 LEVEL 4 FLOOR PLAN 4010/LP/041
4 LEVEL 4 FLOOR PLAN BOTTOM REINFORCEMENT 042
5 LEVEL 4 FLOOR PLAN TOP REINFORCEMENT 043
6 LEVEL 5 FLOOR PLAN 051
7 LEVEL 5 FLOOR PLAN BOTTOM REINFORCEMENT 052
8 LEVEL 5 FLOOR PLAN TOP REINFORCEMENT 053
9 LEVEL 6 FLOOR PLAN 061
10 LEVEL 6 FLOOR PLAN BOTTOM REINFORCEMENT 062
11 LEVEL 6 FLOOR PLAN TOP REINFORCEMENT 063

ITEM DRWG TITLE DRWG NO

C/GCU/JCS035/SD/
BLOCK C & D
1 GENERAL NOTES AND MISCELLANEOUS DETAIL 1 4000/GN/001
2 - DETAIL 2 002
3 - DETAIL 3 003
4 - DETAIL 4 004
5 - POST TENSIONING 005
6 - TYP SLAB REINF DETAILS 006
7 - TYP RC WALL REINF DETAILS 007

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In addition to the above, we have also received all the design calculation documents;

 Pilecap Design Report (Volume I)

 Pilecap Design Report (Volume II)
 Raft Foundation Design Report (Volume III)
 Structural Design Calculation Report (Volume IV)
 Structural Design Calculation Report (Volume V)
 Structural Design Calculation Report (Volume VI)

As mentioned in Volume I and Volume II Reports, in general all the above design
calculations are the out-put results of spreadsheet and/ or computer program with some
design brief.

The document relevant to this report, i.e calculations for Block C & D is Structural Design
Calculation Report Vol V.

5.0 Project Description

5.1 Architectural Layout

This has been described in the Volume I report.

5.2 Structural System and Layout

This has been described in the Volume II report.

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6.0 Checking Approaches

The checking procedures have been described in Volume I and II Report where it was
carried out based on the drawings available. The checking is made such that we treat it as
a ‘new design’ using our own design data, the results will then be compared. For this
superstructure check (from Level 4 to 6), we have carried out by both simplified manually
check and also by using our own computer program modelling. The simplified manual
checking is done in order to have the ‘feel’ of the structure.

Again, it is worth noting that the designer has submitted a comprehensive structural
calculations as well as design data. As mentioned in Volume II Report, the calculations for
beams, slabs and columns can also be understood by following its step-by-step
calculations (out-put data). Column loads are tabulated in details and in proper manner
too. Where possible, our checking is carried out by going through the submitted
calculations and cross-checked with our own calculations.

The checking is carried out in following manners;

 The structural key plans are cross-checked with the architectural drawings for
their consistency.
 The arrangement of beams is checked so that the load transfer path can be clearly
identified and positioned in a safe way.
 The data submitted and the step-by-step design calculations by the designer were
thoroughly checked.
 Slabs, beams and columns were modelled using ESTEEM, which is different from
the program used by the designer consultant. This check is necessary to determine
the adequacy in its ultimate limits.
 The structural elements were also checked for its serviceability limits.
 Finally, the output selected from ESTEEM is then compared with the designer’s
drawings.

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7.0 Findings

The findings of the check on the superstructure design of Block C and D from Level 4 to
Level 6 are as follows;

7.1 Design Criteria

 All design data and design criteria submitted by the designer are in order and
acceptable. We append in appendix the design brief by the designer for easy
cross-reference. This includes the design fundamental, design codes and By-law,
material data and loadings.
 Some of the design parameter and criteria are written/ drawn on the drawings
such as concrete grade of 40 for all structural elements. This is acceptable and in
accordance with JKR specification of minimum Grade 35.
 Like our comment in Volume I and II Report, despite it is not clearly mentioned
about other design criteria such as FOS for material and loading, but from the
output of the design this have been considered and found acceptable.
 Cover to rebars specified on the drawings which are 25 mm, 30 mm and 40 mm
for slab, beam and columns is well in order and acceptable.
 Design load and its appropriate factors of safety adopted also found in order.

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Block C

 We have modelled the layout for Level 4 to Level 6 by our own using a computer
program ESTEEM. As mentioned above, exact dimension, sizing and layout with
that of the designer’s, but using our own data.
 Sample of our out-put computer modelling layout is given in appendix. The out-
put results also given in appendix. As can be seen from our prepared layout, they
are identical with the designer drawings.
 We have then checked all the beams, slab and columns and are found in order.
 For comparison sake, we have randomly taken some of the beams, slab and
column and tabulated the out-put based on own design against the designers and
presented herewith.

7.2 Slab Design

 Our checked show that the slab thickness and rebars provided in the design are in
order.
 Our own calculations show that the deflection of the slab is only approximately 11
mm and this is acceptable.
 For example we append here the result for Level 4, Panel 7-8/A-D, top rebar
provided is T12-100c/c(T1) + T10-250c/c(T2) whereas our check is T12-250c/c,
while for bottom rebar provided is T12-200c/c(B1) + T12-200c/c(B2) whereas our
check is T12-125c/c. The same rebar provided for panel 8-9/A-D.
 Hence, it is clear that the rebars provided are acceptable and well in the safe side.
 For Level 5 and Level 6, the same comparison is made and can be seen from the
table append in this report. Again, it is evident that the slab design is in order and
acceptable.
 Rebars detailing is also in order and acceptable.

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 Our checks on the designer calculations, i.e by following through step-by-step

their design documents is also found in order. The sample calculations submitted
by the designers is in appendix for easy reference.

7.3 Beam Design

 Our checked shows that the beam sizes and rebars provided in the design are in
order.
 Our own calculations show that all the beams are in order and acceptable in its
ultimate and serviceability limit states.
 For example, we append herewith the result for Level 4, Beam BP 03 where top
rebar provided is 13T20 where our check only required 13T16, while for bottom
rebar provided is 13T20 and our check is only needed 13T16. Stirrup provided is
T10-225c/c whereas our check needed T10-250c/c.
 Other beams that are randomly selected are tabulated in the table attached
herewith.
 It is clear that the rebars provided are acceptable and in the safe side.
 For Level 5 and Level 6, the same comparison is made and can be seen in the table
in this report. Again, it is evident that the beams design is in order and safe.
 Rebars detailing is also in order and acceptable.

 Our checks on the designer’s calculations, i.e by following through step-by-step

their design documents is also made and found in order. The sample calculations
submitted by the designers attached herewith in the appendix for easy reference.

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7.4 Column Design

 Our computer program has modelled the column too. Exact size of the columns as
per designer’s were modelled, with all the floors above.
 Our checks show that the columns designs are in order.
 Some of the columns output results we attached herewith in the table. For
example, column at grid 14/B (identified as column C3 in designer’s drawing),
rebar provided is 12T32 whereas our check is only 9T25 needed. The stirrup
provided is T10-175 whilst our check need T10-225.
 Other columns can be seen from the table in overleaf.
 From this comparison, it is clear that the column load by designer is acceptable
and well in the safe side.

7.5 Wall Design

 We have carried out checks on the wall and also found it is in order and
acceptable.
 The wall thickness of 300 mm T16-150c/c rebars both faces is in order.
 Rebars detailing is also in order.

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BLOCK D

Design for Block D is identical to Block C as evident from the designer’s drawings.
However, we still modeled the Block D design with our own data using ESTEEM program.
Our sample out put from this modeling is attached in appendix together with the results
out-put print out.

The same as what we did for Block C, we then compared the results of the checks against
the designers drawings. Some selected slab, beams and columns for Level 4, Level 5 and
Level 6 are given in the table overleaf.

From the table, as can be seen that the design for slab, beams, columns are in order with
regards to its ultimate, serviceability and its detailing.

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8.0 Conclusion

Independent structural check with regard to super-structure design of Level 4 to Level 6

for Block C and Block D was carried out. The checks were done by modeling the structure
using a program ESTEEM and the results are then compared. Our check confirms that the
design for slab, beams, columns and wall are in order and acceptable in its ultimate limit
and serviceability limits. Size of the section and its rebar content are in order. Likewise
the design fundamental, design criteria and loading data are also in order and acceptable.

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