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Reza Fashion LtdGorat, Baghbari, Ashulia, Savar, Dhaka.

(23.949330N, 90.305780E)

01 April 2014

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Building Observations

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Cracking of non-structural brick wall infill

4Cracks in non-structural brick wall infill

At annexe building (Utility building at ground floor)

Main building

5Cracking at movement joint

Crude expansion joint fishing

Cracking at expansion joint

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Minor cracking at cantilever slabs, caused by rigid brick infill over flexible slab

Cracking at cantilevers

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Discrepancy of documentation

8Discrepancy of documentation

Soil investigation report for a 6 storey building

Building permit for an 8 storey building

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Priority Actions

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Problems Observed(non structural observations only)

ITEM 1: Cracking of non-structural brick wall infill

ITEM 2: Discrepancy in Building Documentation

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Item No. Observation Recommended Action Plan Recommended Timeline

1Cracking of non-structural

brick wall infillEngineer to regularly monitor cracks and, in case the cracks increase, review structural behaviour

6-months

2Cracking of non-structural

brick wall infillRepair cracks in the external wall to ensure water tightness

6-months

3Discrepancy in Building

Documentation

Before adding additional floors, verify with engineer and soils engineer the capacity of the foundations and the ground conditions to receive the loads of additional floors

6-months