Project Description
Client: Lebanese Republic High Relief Committee
Location: Ehden, North Lebanon
Value: 1,021,0863
Renovation of the existing cathedral Residence covering a gross area of725m2 and construction of an annex for clergymen with 3,736m2 of gross space. The works included other civil works, trades, installation and finishing works. The work organization was dictated by site constraints (the closest section of the city center, restricted spoil disposals and transports, close vicinity of historical and cultural heritage sites. Protection of the building pit involved the use of micro-pile support system).
Replacement of the church roof and renewal of the entire building structure with waterproofing included. All assigned works were performed under the supervision of a competent National Trust Office because the church is on the list of National Ancient Monuments.
Included in the assigned works were civil works, trades, installation and finishing works for this building covering a net area of approximately 2,500m2.
- Execution of 308 micro-piles diameter 30cm depth 13-lm inside and outside the church.
- Connection of the piles with pre -stressed ground beams.
- Connection among beams and walls with shear connectors.
- Fixing of walls by installation of cables all around the church to prevent cracks widening.
- Casting of slab on grade.
- Reinstallation of marble tiles.
- Execution of draining system around the church to prevent water infiltration into footings.
- Dismantling and reinstallation of bell bridge