Burj Rizk - Structural Work
Restoring structural integrity and repairing critical damages in a high-rise residential building with precision and engineering expertise.
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Project Descriptions
Client: Jean-Louis Mainguy
Consultant: Said Bitar Architecture
Status: Completed on October 2016
Location: Achrafieh, Beirut
Case Study
Rizk Tower is a 27-story high-rise building in Beirut. The apartment at the 10th floor sustained extensive structural damage due to electro-mechanical works that involved cutting reinforcement bars and removing concrete cover to install electrical conduits.This resulted in weakened beams and walls, requiring urgent structural repair and rehabilitation.
Works Description
All damaged structural elements were carefully assessed and repaired in accordance with engineering recommendations. Cut reinforcement bars in beams and walls were reconnected using mechanical couplers to restore structural continuity. All openings and shafts created during previous works were filled and rebuilt using reinforced micro-concrete systems. Stripped concrete areas were treated and repaired using high-performance repair mortars to ensure durability and structural performance. The repair process focused on restoring both structural capacity and long-term reliability of the apartment.
Chalenge
- The primary challenge was repairing structural elements that had been severely compromised by unauthorized modifications.
- Working within an occupied high-rise building required precision, safety, and minimal disruption.
- Ensuring proper reconnection of reinforcement and restoring load paths was critical to maintaining the building’s structural integrity.
- All works had to comply with strict engineering standards while adapting to site constraints and existing conditions.
