: This code is the foundational guide for safe and sustainable construction across the emirate. It incorporates many international standards, such as ACI 318 for concrete, while also including local amendments.
SCS Part 2 establishes a uniform criteria for sourcing, testing, and approving construction materials. This eliminates ambiguity between clients and contractors regarding what constitutes acceptable quality. Alignment with Sustainability Goals
The for Abu Dhabi are a unified code of practice. Before their introduction, Abu Dhabi City, Al Ain, and the Western Region (Al Dhafra) often used disparate standards. The SCS unified these into a single, emirate-wide reference.
: These specifications are required for all roads and road structures construction projects and must be included as part of the formal contract documents. TAMM - Abu Dhabi Government Services 2. Core Technical Components of Part 2 standard construction specifications part 2 abu dhabi
For the latest updates and full documentation, contractors should always refer to the official Abu Dhabi Municipality E-Library .
Specific bonding patterns and reinforcement requirements to prevent cracking. 2.4. Waterproofing and Protection
The use of cement substitutes is standard practice to combat chemical ingress. Part 2 dictates specific blending percentages for Ground Granulated Blast-Furnace Slag (GGBS), Fly Ash (PFA), and Silica Fume. : This code is the foundational guide for
Subgrade and base layers must achieve a minimum of 95% to 98% of the Maximum Dry Density (MDD) under modified Proctor testing.
Part 2 details the exact aggregate gradations, Marshall stability parameters, and Superpave performance grading necessary for durable highways.
Mandatory excavation of 2.2km of road, removal of 12,000m³ of non-compliant sand, refill with 80/20 mix (aggregate/sand), and recompaction. Direct cost: 4.2 million AED. Schedule delay: 7 months. The SCS unified these into a single, emirate-wide reference
While typically covers General Requirements (Preliminaries, contractual procedures, site establishment, and measurement rules), Part 2 is the technical engine room, detailing the specific materials and workmanship standards required for physical execution.
Part 2 bridges the gap between preliminary site investigations (Part 1) and structural works (Part 3). It establishes the minimum technical requirements for: