| Element | Specification Reference | Typical Compliance Document | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Material source approval | Clause 1.02 | Quarry source certificate + QCC lab test | | Concrete mix design | Clause 5.04 | 7-day & 28-day cube break report (SRPC) | | Subgrade CBR | Clause 3.02 | In-situ DCP or laboratory CBR (soaked 4 days) | | Asphalt Marshall mix | Clause 4.12 | Stability (min 12 kN), Flow (2-4 mm) | | Compaction control | Clause 2.10 | Nuclear density gauge calibration log | | Drainage slope | Clause 6.21 | Laser level traverse (max slope error 0.02%) | | Kerb alignment | Clause 7.03 | 3m straight edge deviation ≤ 5mm | | Backfill material | Clause 2.15 | Sand equivalent test (min 35%) | | Welding of steel pipes | Clause 9.08 (if applicable) | Radiography (RT) or Ultrasonic (UT) report | | As-built survey | Clause 1.16 | Licensed land surveyor’s digital signature |
This is arguably the most scrutinized section in due to the emirate’s heavy truck traffic and extreme heat. standard construction specifications part 2 abu dhabi
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| Section | Topic | |---------|-------| | | Earthworks – Excavation, fill, embankments, subgrade preparation | | 300 | Pavement layers – Sub-base, base course, asphalt (wearing/binder courses) | | 400 | Concrete works (non-building) – Curbstones, channels, manholes | | 500 | Water supply networks – Ductile iron pipes, fittings, thrust blocks | | 600 | Drainage & sewerage – Stormwater, foul sewer, GRP/PE pipes | | 700 | Irrigation networks – PVC/PE pipes, valves, sprinklers | | 800 | Road lighting & traffic signals – Ducts, foundations, cabling | | 900 | Landscaping & softscape (sometimes separate) | | Element | Specification Reference | Typical Compliance
Note: Always verify the version. The current active revision (as of late 2025/early 2026) is the "Abu Dhabi Standard Construction Specifications – Part 2 – Revision 4.0" or later, issued jointly by the Abu Dhabi Digital Authority (ADDA) and the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT). This typically refers to the , published by
This typically refers to the , published by the Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) , formerly DoT (Department of Transport). Part 2 generally covers Civil Engineering Works (Earthworks, Pavements, Utilities, Drainage, etc.), distinct from Part 1 (General Requirements) and Part 3 (Building/Architectural).
Unlike international standards (e.g., BS, ACI, ASTM) which are used as references, Part 2 adapts these to the unique geotechnical and climatic conditions of Abu Dhabi: