Domestic Xypex Projects

5 Star Delux - Retaj Hotel

Initially, the leaking areas and defective concrete were treated with Xypex Concentrate and Patch’n Plug Dry-Pac system before two coats of Xypex Concentrate were applied in this suspended swimming pool.

Al Bayraq Hotel in Bin Mahmoud

Doha Xypex Concentrate and Patch’n Plug Dry-Pac was applied to stop critical leakage from areas in the basement of this hotel. Subsequently, two coats of Xypex Concentrate were applied as a protection from further leakages. The project was successfully completed and handed over.

Al Merqab Mall

Xypex Concentrate was applied as a two-coat application on all water tanks and wet areas. Initially, defective concrete was treated with a Xypex Concentrate and Patch’n Plug system before two coats of Concentrate was applied.

Al Sharq Resort & Spa Area

Two coats of Xypex Concentrate was applied in the pool and other wet areas. Successful completion of the project was done after several test conducted by client.

Asian Games Cauldron at Khalifa Stadium for Sports City

Two coats of Xypex Concentrate were applied in the fountain base, water tank and the surrounding landscaped areas to protect the concrete.

Commercial Bank Head Quarters

Xypex Concentrate and Patch'n Plug were used to provide better protection and to enhance the concrete durability of the existing water tanks and wet areas.

Commercial Building (3B+G+7) at Umm Guwalina

Xypex Concentrate was used as a mud slurry application over the blinding concrete and surrounding wall areas to have an enhanced protection of the concrete as well as a steel reinforcement. The mud slurry application was initiated 4 hours prior to concrete pouring schedule. Concrete with Xypex Admix C-1000 NF was poured in the entire raft as the primary and only waterproofing solution for the project. Enhanced chemical protection and durability of the concrete was the requirement of the client.

Doha New Traffic & Patrol Headquarters at Madinat Khalifa

Xypex Admix C-1000 NF was used to waterproof and protect the foundation raft, retaining walls and floor slab in new traffic and patrol headquarters. Xypex Concentrate was used to coat in-between the pours and construction joints. The water tanks were also coated with Xypex Concentrate.

Doha Tower

Doha The Doha Tower, built in 2011 and designed by Jean Nouvel, is located in West Bay of Donha, Qatar, overlooking the Persian Gulf. The Tower has a height of 232 meters (761 ft) with 46 floors above ground and 3 floors below ground with a total of 110,000 m² gross floor area.

Xypex Admix C-1000 NF was used to waterproof and protect the foundation raft, retaining walls, floor slab, and water tanks in the tower. Xypex Concentrate was used to coat in–between the pours, construction joints and other wet areas.

In 2012, the building received the CTBUH Skyscraper Award for the “Best Tall Building Worldwide” and is an iconic part of Doha’s skyline.

Emiri Diwan (King's) Office & Underground Car Park Area

Xypex Admix C-1000 NF was used to waterproof and protect the foundation raft, retaining walls, floor slab, and tunnel walls in the king's palace. Xypex Concentrate was used to coat in-between the pours and construction joints. The access tunnel was coated with Xypex Concentrate.

Energy Centre & Multi Level Car Parking at Cultural Village

Xypex Admix C-1000 NF was used to waterproof and protect the foundation raft, retaining walls, floor slab, and water tanks in the multi-story car parking project. Xypex Concentrate was used to coat in-between the pours and construction joints. The access tunnel and LPG tanks were coated with Xypex Concentrate.

Four Seasons Hotel

Doha Due to poor concrete practices, severe cracks were discovered in the foundation of the Four Seasons Hotel in Doha. Xypex was selected to protect the concrete and steel from future deterioration. The Xypex Dry-Pac system was applied and followed by a two-coat Xypex Concentrate application to the raft slab. This will enhance the durability and sustainability of the structure.

Gulf Mall at Al Ghraffa

Xypex Concentrate and Patch’n Plug were chosen to provide concrete protection and durability to this project. This includes the existing water tanks, lift pits, sewage tanks and wet areas like public toilets, cleaning areas, cold storage areas, etc.

Hamad Medical Corporation

Doha The operation theatre room roof in Qatar’s main hospital started leaking after a massive rainfall. Initially, the leaking areas and defective concrete was treated with Concentrate and Patch’n Plug Dry-Pac system and then two coats of Xypex Concentrate were applied to the entire roof deck areas. After the application, a water tightness test was conducted successfully.

Hilton Doha Hotel

Doha A two-coat Xypex Concentrate application, to the new potable water tanks and wet areas, waterproofed and protected the concrete structures.

International Islamic Bank Headquarters

Xypex Concentrate was applied as a two-coat application on all water tanks and wet areas. Initially defective concrete was treated with Concentrate and Patch’n Plug before two coats of Xypex Concentrate were applied.

Jaidah Square - Corporate Headquarters

Doha Xypex Concentrate and Patch'n Plug were used to repair and protect the 3-storey underground parking garage at Jaidah Square in Doha, Qatar. The building’s original traditional membrane had failed due to a high groundwater table and extreme hydrostatic pressure. Xypex was successfully used to stop the leaks and the developer was very happy with Xypex’s ability to perform in critical situations. The 70,000 m² commercial building completed on time and in 2011 Jaidah Square won Commercial Project of the Year in Qatar.

Nakilat Ship Repair Yard Phase 5 - Caisson & Quay Area

Ras Laffan Royal Haskoning DHV specified Xypex crystalline products to protect deteriorated concrete in the caisson and quay walls. Before initiating the Xypex coating, all defective concrete areas were repaired by the Xypex Concentrate and Patch’n Plug Dry-Pac system. All internal chambers of the caisson went through water tightness tests and were handed over for operation in harsh marine environment.

Nakilat Ship Repair Yard Phase 5 - Dry Dock and Shipyard

Ras Laffan Royal Haskoning DHV specified the Xypex coating system to protect the concrete structure and enhance durability from the harsh marine environment. The structure is approximately 20 meters below ground level and under severe hydrostatic pressure as well as exposure to severe chloride attack and high salinity. The two-coat application of Xypex Concentrate was initiated after repairing the defective concrete with the Dry-Pac system.

New Hamad Port Project at Qatar

The New Hamad Port project in Qatar is one of the world’s largest ongoing Green Development. The project is located south of Dohan, with a 26.5 square kilometer span and a value of 7.4 billon USD. Xypex was selected by Royal Haskoning DHV and Worley Parsons to provide protection and durability to exposed concrete terminals, deck areas and quay walls. Xypex was used to repair all cracks over 0.2 mm with a Xypex Concentrate and Patch’n Plug solution on the exposed concrete deck areas. For durability and sustainability of the concrete terminal decks on extremely harsh marine environment, Xypex Concentrate was coated throughout the 11 terminal deck areas. Around 90 tons of Xypex Concentrate was used to protect the concrete and enhance durability.

New Holiday Inn Hotel - Airport Road

Doha Xypex Concentrate was applied as a two-coat application on six water tanks and wet areas in this hotel. Initially, the defective concrete was treated with Concentrate and Patch’n Plug before two coats of Xypex Concentrate was applied.

Qatar Chemical Company - Expansion Project Phase II

Xypex was chosen to protect the deteriorated concrete and surrounding area of the sea water intake basin from the extreme marine environment. Firstly, Xypex Concentrate and Patch’n Plug Dry-Pac system were applied and then followed by two coats of Xypex Concentrate.

Qatar Civil Defense Headquarters – Ministry of Interior

Xypex Concentrate and Patch’n Plug were used to provide better protection and to enhance the concrete self-life at the new central firefighting water reservoir and irrigation tanks.

Qatar North Road Project Contract 2 & 3

Xypex was selected to repair and protect the concrete sewage inspection chamber for the Public Work Authority – ASHGAL. The critically leaking areas were treated with the Xypex Concentrate and Patch’n Plug Dry-Pac system and followed by two coats of Concentrate.

Ras Abu Fontas A3 Reverse Osmosis Project - IWPP (Potable Water Reservoir)

Doha Mitsubishi & Toyo Thai Corporation Ltd were awarded this Qatar Reverse Osmosis project with a value of 502 million USD and the first of its kind on a large scale. TTCL & Qatar General Electric & Water Corp. recommended Xypex coating solution as the primary waterproofing system for the entire potable water reservoir. The project has the capacity of delivering 164,000 cubic meters per day of potable water to Doha. Xypex Concentrate was applied as a two-coat application on all internal walls and deck areas of the East and West potable water reservoirs, approximately 32,000 square meters. The 24,000 tie holes and joint areas were protected with Xypex Patch'n Plug and Concentrate Dry-Pac solution. This project has been successfully handed over after several water tightness tests, conducted by Qatar General Electricity and Water Corp.

Ras Abu Fontas A3 Reverse Osmosis Project - IWPP (Seawater Intake)

ACCIONA AGUA was awarded EPC of the SEADAF structure from Mitsubishi & TTCL for Ras Abu Fontas A3 project in Qatar. ACCIONA & Fichtner Engineering & Consulting Germany selected Xypex Crystalline Technology to protect the SEADAF structure from high salinity and sea water bound chemical attacks. Xypex Concentrate was applied as a two-coat application on the DAF internal walls, base slabs, upper slabs and the periphery wall surface (20,000 m²). Initially defective concrete was treated with Concentrate and Patch’n Plug Dry-Pac system before two coats of Xypex Concentrate was applied. Each vault successfully passed water tightness tests.

Ras Laffan CIWP Independent Power Plant (Rasgirtas)

Ras Laffan Xypex Concentrate and Patch’n Plug were used to protect the slabs and walls (area of 22,434 m²) of this sea water intake tank for the power plant cooling tower.

Ras Laffan CIWP Independent Power Plant (Rasgirtas)

Ras Laffan The Xypex two-coat system of Xypex Concentrate was used to waterproof and protect 48,000 m² of this potable water reservoir. It’s one of the largest in the Middle East with a 65 million gallon per day capacity. The potable water reservoir is currently operational and is catering 45% potable water supply to all of Qatar.

Ras Laffan CIWP Independent Power Plant (Rasgirtas)

Ras Laffan Xypex Concentrate was used to protect this wastewater tank where the pH<5 and the structure had notable concrete defects. The defects were repaired by a Xypex Concentrate and Patch’n Plug system before two coat Concentrate application.

Ras Laffan Reservoir

Ras Laffan The Ras Laffan Reservoir, part of the highly prestigious Ras Laffan C project, will hold 63 million gallons and produce 275,000 m³ of potable water per day by 2011. The Xypex two-coat system of Xypex Concentrate and Modified was used to waterproof and protect 37,999 m² of potable water tanks. The largest of these tanks will take 1½ years to fill. Xypex products were also used on the cooling tower of 11,300 m² and the sewage treatment plant of 377 m².

Ras Laffan C is one of the most prestigious projects in the Middle East and, by 2011, will be the largest integrated water and power plant in the country, providing 30% of Qatar’s electricity and 20% of its potable water. It will also help to provide electricity to other Gulf States through a regional grid.

Residential Tower at Muntazah (3B+G+7)

Xypex Admix C-1000 NF was chosen for concrete durability as the building’s design life was more than 50 years old and the groundwater level was at -1 meters. Six tons of Xypex Admix C-1000 NF was used as a second line of protection and an intermediate coating of Xypex Concentrate was applied throughout all joint areas.

Residential Villa at New Al Hitmi (B+3)

Xypex Admix C-1000 NF was mixed in the concrete for waterproofing and durability of the structure as the prime protection. Four tons of Xypex Admix C-1000 NF was used as the ground water level was at -0.5 meters. An intermediate coat of Xypex Concentrate was applied throughout all joint areas and Patch’n Plug and Concentrate Dry-Pac system was used for all of the tie holes.

Toyota Tower

Doha Xypex was used to repair and protect the parking structure located two levels below grade. Initially, the leaking areas and defective concrete were treated with Xypex Concentrate and Patch’n Plug Dry-Pac system, before two coats of Xypex Concentrate were applied to all of the basement walls.

Treated Sewage Effluent - Scada Project

Xypex Concentrate and Patch’n Plug were used successfully to stop critical leakages throughout the floor and side walls of SCADA valve chambers. This project was done for the Public Work Authority.

VVIP Mansion at Pearl Qatar

Xypex Concentrate was selected to waterproof and protect the areas subject to extreme hydrostatic pressure at this mansion. The scope of work included the swimming pool and Jacuzzi balancing tank, the underground domestic primary water tank and the underground irrigation water tank.

WOQOD Petrol and Service Station

The use of Xypex Admix as a standalone waterproofing product has proved to be a turning point in the design and construction of WOQOD petrol stations. With tight schedules, the use of Xypex Admix saves nearly 3 weeks of critical project time. Additionally, the cost of dewatering was significantly reduced since Xypex waterproofs concrete during the concrete hydration phase itself. Xypex-treated concrete has also demonstrated its ability to self-heal hairline static cracks even under high hydrostatic conditions. By replacing the conventional waterproofing system with Xypex, WOQOD is able to meet its exacting environmental and operational standards saving both time and expense in the process.

Zig Zag Tower

Doha Xypex was chosen to repair and protect this buildings three level basement parking area. The leaking areas and defective concrete were initially treated with the Xypex Concentrate and Patch’n Plug Dry-Pac system, before two coats of Xypex Concentrate were applied to the entire basement walls and floor area. The leakage occurred due to failure of the original membrane waterproofing system.