NBS Retaining Wall Crack Rectification Completion Report
NBS Retaining Wall Crack Rectification Completion Report
Severe water leaks incident were Fronting the NBS Hallway during
observed in SM City San Jose del severe water ponding and flooding
Monte’s National Book Store dated
June 24, 2019, during the heavy
downpour experience from evening to
early morning. This caused the water
ponding up to hallway in front of the
shop. It affected the store’s operational
activities and its customers. The leaks
are originated from the cracks in the
retaining wall, which is behind the
shelves of the store.
PROBLEM: Reoccurrence of leaks since 2019 from heavy rains that affected the • Inadequate process
National Book Store’s operation and customers. of repair due to
WHY 1 limited access for
tracing damaged
Why there is reoccurrence of leaks at National Book Store since 2019? waterproofing and • Insufficiency of
Buildup of water during heavy rains between gap from the retaining wall to the back of cracks that needs Quality control
National Book Store’s built in shelves. restructuring.. monitoring.
WHY 2
METHOD MAN
Why there is buildup of water during heavy rains between the gap of
retaining wall and the back of built in shelves? Due to retaining wall crack and
damaged waterproofing.
Continuing Leak
WHY 3 existence during
Why there are wall cracks and damaged waterproofing in the retaining rainy season at
wall? During first site inspection with general contractor, there are existing debris, metal NBS
studs and punctured nails on the slab. NGCB cleaned the area and rectified the wall with
epoxy injection. Still leak reoccur after the repair. Structural consultant provided
recommendations but was not fully implemented..
MATERIAL
WHY 4 ENVIRONMENT
Why leaks still exist after the repair? Due to limited access in rectification and the • No waterstop
• Tropical Storms
previous injected epoxy sealant worn off. Damaged waterproofing was not treated as at construction
• Typhoons
well.. joints where • Located within
WHY 5 NBS retaining operational
wall is located. tenant (NBS)
Why there is limited access in rectification? The whole side of the retaining wall
within NBS is not inspected totally due to limited movement or access, in effect, tracing • Damaged • Limited access
the visibility of the cracks and damaged waterproofing were challenging. It can only be waterproofing for repairs
reached through openings at built in shelves and ceiling access panel/manhole. and retaining • Existence of
Moreover, the tenant is already operational and would affect their business.. wall cracks. metal studs,
punctured nails
ROOT CAUSE on the slab
NBS WALL CRACK RECTIFICATION COMPLETION REPORT
RECTIFICATION ACTIVITIES:
1. Board up works to conceal working area for retaining wall
crack repair.
Note: Awarded Contractor is Green Concept Systems 8. NBS Retaining Wall Crack Rectification completed. (Subject
Philippines Inc.
for testing and turnover)
BEFORE REPAIR
END