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 Dubai, UAE - May 9, 2007: BMC Gulf Trading & Contracting
LLC, a subsidiary of Emirates Investment and Development PSC (Emivest),
has successfully completed the Dh12 million waterproofing work on the
Palm Jumeirah Vehicular Tunnel project. The 1,400m Tunnel Is The Only Link For Vehicles Between Jumeirah Palm Island And Crescent Surrounding It. Read on for more info. (Photo
by twocentsworth)
The UAE based company, is one of the leading waterproofing contractors
in the Mena region. It is involved in some of the region's biggest and
most sensitive projects. The company specialises in environmental,
industrial and private projects, including waterproofing and has
professionally trained staff to handle jobs requiring specialised
know-how, materials and installation techniques.
Dipl. Engineer Fouad Ashkar, Managing Partner of BMC Gulf, said: "It is
reassuring to see that BMC Gulf has added another feather to their cap
by completing this major project. The waterproofing system, designed
and executed by BMC Gulf Contracting involved the installation, welding
and testing of a high density polyethylene (HDPE) membrane from AGRU
Austria. The 2mm thick membrane constitutes the main line of defense
against sea water ingress into the Tunnel structure. The choice of a
suitable material, a critical aspect of the whole system and its
performance, was based on the membrane’s high puncture resistance, its
high elongation factor and its chemical and UV resistance. I
congratulate our engineering and installation team on their outstanding
performance and the successful completion of this prestigious project."
Reda Ashkar, Asst General Manager of the company, added: "The Palm
Jumeirah Vehicular Tunnel is one of our latest projects to be completed
and is the first of its kind in the Middle East region. We are proud to
have completed it within the stipulated time and especially that the
system is performing to our fullest satisfaction. The tunnel is the
only connection for vehicles between the Palm Island and the crescent
surrounding it and has a length of 1,400m, a width of 38m and a height
of 9m. The lowest point at its center is 30m under sea water level."
The tunnel is an assembly of 40 segments, having four compartments
each. Every compartment is waterproofed to prevent any potential
leakage from spreading across the structure. All compartments are
connected by external HDPE water-Stops with strong ribs deeply embedded
into the concrete. Four additional defense lines were used to secure
the water tightness of the tunnel including internal PVC water-stops,
Ultra swellable seals from ADEKA, and re-injectable PVC hoses from
SIKA.
Once the installation of the waterproofing system was completed, a
non-woven geotextile layer was used to protect it from damages that
might have occurred to the membrane during backfilling works around the
tunnel. All of the above materials were provided and professionally
installed by BMC Gulf Contracting LLC.
About Emirates Investment & Development Company PSC
Founded in 1997, Emirates Investment & Development (Emivest) aims
at providing credible investment and development services to support
economy, social and environment progress. Emivest’s investment growth
sectors include manufacturing, horticulture, construction, real estate,
education, transport, telecom and finance sectors. Emivest’s impressive
portfolio includes BMC Gulf, Centennial University of Dubai, Desert
Landscape, Desert Leisure, Desert Turfcare, Dubai Garden Centre, Duplas
Al Sharq, Exclusive Acrylic, Ghadeer Mineral Water Company, Wahat Al
Sahraa, Prisma Space Frame, Prisma Windows & Doors, Proglass,
Prometal, and Shehab Italian Furniture LLC.
The BMC Gulf Group comprises three companies, namely BMC Gulf
Contracting LLC, BMC Gulf Trading LLC and BMC Abu Dhabi LLC.
Established in 1998, the companies were set up to serve the local
markets of the UAE, the GCC countries and the Middle East region with
specialized building materials and contracting services for
environmental protection and industrial applications.
The company offers a full range of services including design,
engineering and construction technology using the latest techniques. To
mention a few, the company’s range of activities includes supply and
installation of geosynthetic materials with emphasis on geomembrane
liners. BMC Gulf has also introduced the usage of other geosynthetic
products such as geotextiles, geogrids & geonets for soil
stabilization and drainage applications. These products complement the
liners in such ways as to stabilize the soil on which the liners are to
be laid, especially in applications such as landfills for municipal,
oil and house waste. Shore line protection, waste landfills, concrete
treatment and injection are also applications where BMC Gulf
(www.bmc-gulf.com) is capable of providing turnkey design, supervision
and installation services.
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