Rigid Inclusion works successfully delivered for a major industrial development in Abu Dhabi, despite challenging conditions including live underground utilities and highly variable rock levels.
The project
Keller Grundbau GmbH was appointed as the specialist geotechnical contractor for a major industrial glass manufacturing facility in Abu Dhabi, delivering Rigid Inclusion ground improvement to enhance bearing capacity and control settlement.
The works provided a stable foundation platform and were completed to stringent quality and safety standards under challenging site conditions.
The challenge
The works progressed smoothly through effective planning, coordination and site management, enabling successful delivery in full compliance with the required safety and quality standards.
The solution
Based on the project requirements and ground conditions, Keller adopted Rigid Inclusions as the optimal ground improvement solution to achieve the required bearing capacity, settlement control and overall ground performance.
More than 45,000 lm of drilling and concreting were completed ahead of schedule, while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.