Geotechnical Expert Report for Industrial Pavement: Claim for Compaction Defects
A logistics operator required an expert report on severe pathologies in the pavement of a new logistics platform — subsidence, deflections and premature cracking — in order to hold the construction company liable.
The assignment
A logistics operator required an expert report on severe pathologies in the pavement of a new logistics platform — subsidence, deflections and premature cracking — in order to hold the construction company liable.
The technical investigation
Inspection of the platform, core extraction with a rotary drill (HILTI), mechanical borings (SPT), DPSH dynamic penetration tests and laboratory testing (granulometry, plasticity, collapse oedometers). Cross-checking of data against the original project drawings.
The expert report
The report evidenced serious construction negligence: non-compliant compaction (1.5 m layers vs. the required 20-25 cm), critical bearing capacity (CBR < 3 vs. required ≥ 6) and breach of Spanish road standard 6.1 IC on pavement thicknesses.
The outcome
Valuation of over €115,000, with the certified report serving as definitive evidence for the claim for full repair of hidden defects against the builder.
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