The document discusses proper analysis and design of structures to avoid water leakages. It states that structures and foundations must be analyzed and designed accounting for short- and long-term settlements, including differential settlement, as these stresses can cause cracks and movements. It also states that if concrete structures are designed and constructed properly according to the specified procedures, waterproofing products may not be needed as the concrete itself can become waterproof, allowing substantial cost savings. The author provides his credentials and experience designing various structures.

1. PARTICULAR CONSIDERATION ON ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF STRUCTURE TO AVOID WATER LEAKAGES ON
BUILDING:
BY: EDUARDO H. PARE
November 2004
Itshall alsobe notedthatthe structureanditsfoundationshallalsobeproperlyanalyzedanddesignedwithcorrect
assumptive applications of short and long term settlements including differential settlement since such stresses
resultingfromthese inducedsettlementsshall affectthejointsstiffnessresistance ofthe structure whichcanresult
indiminishingthedesignedcapacityandresistance of eachmemberof the structureandof whichthenshall create
cracks and deflections or movements at such lines or locations of settlements stresses.
If the above specified procedures on design and construction applications of concrete structures are properly
applied in the design processes and construction works of RCC frame structures, waterproofing proprietary
products are indeed not required in controlling water ingress onto concrete elements - the elemental concrete
substrates of the RCC structures shall attain their own internal waterproofing and damp proofing resistance -
though concrete elementsare hypotheticallyassumedasnominallyhavingporousinternal fibers,andof whicha
substantial costsavingson waterproofing productsapplicationsandmaintenance worksare foreseen - andthese
procedures and actual resulted applications were actually proven effective and applicable on design and
construction works of my RCC frame structure 600 square meter floor area residence - and such procedures and
applicationsare actuallystill currentlyeffective andapplicable manyyearsfromoccupancy periodof my own all-
concrete residence.
Authors:
Eduardo H. Pare

2. Eduardo H. Pare, B.S. Civil Engineering
ProfessionalEngineer
Civil &Structural Design& Construction
LinkedInProfile Link: https://qa.linkedin.com/in/eduardo-h-pare-05468721
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I have had more than 25 years of post-graduate extensive Civil & Structural design experience as a Professional
Civil & Structural EngineerincludingPMC& EPCC ProjectManagement& Contract Administration.Iwas involved
inthe design,analysesandapplicationsof HeavyIndustrial&PetrochemicalPlants,Oil &GasMarine Structures&
Offshore Platforms including deep-sea Caissons & Piles foundations, International Airports, Power Generation
Plants,SCADA Control Building,Gridstations&Substations,CommercialBuildings,PrestressedandPost-tensioned
Concrete Highway Bridges& Culverts, Large Storage Tanks & Towers. Utilizing the latest CAD Design Softwares, I
analyze & design Reinforced Concrete & Steel Structures including complex underwater Reinforced Concrete
RepairWorks.Ihave hadbroadexperience inPre-TenderandPost-TenderingWorks,andDesignManagementand
Coordination including Design Drawings & Documents Systems management.
Relevant Projects Experience:
Senior Structural Engineer – ERGA Architects, Planners, and Consulting Engineers, Doha, Qatar; Responsible for
Structural Works Supervision in one or various ERGA projects sites in Qatar. Review and Approve Contractors
Submittals (Construction Drawings, Shop Drawings, As-Built Drawings, Structural Design Calculation Documents,
Method Statements, Concrete Mix Designs, Subcontractors Prequalification Documents, and Material Samples).
Responsible for structural designs and analyses, construction executions, and construction supervisions for
numeroustypesof civilengineeringworksthatincluderesidentialbuildings,commercialbuildings,infrastructures,
roads and all other related works. Responsible for group of Engineers and Draftsmen for Design and Supervision
Works.
SeniorStructural Engineer–LahmeyerInternationalGmbH,aGermanybasedInternationalEngineeringConsultant
engagedinthe designandsupervisionof KAHRAMAA,FEWA,DEWA,ADWEA andTRANSCOpowergenerationand
distributionprojectsinQatar&United ArabEmirates.Assignedwithinthe DesignandEngineeringDepartmentfor
the designandengineeringreviewsandapprovalsof the Civil,Structural,andArchitectural aspectsof Substations
Buildings,OHLStructures,andSCADA Control BuildingProjectsin Qatar& UAE. Assignedtoreview andcoordinate
relevantContractorsdesignandengineeringdocumentsanddrawingssubmittalsforthe projects.Involvedinthe
Pre-TenderingandPost-TenderingWorksincludinggenerationof designcriteria,specifications,andrelevantScope
of Works for the projects.
Structural Engineer, COWI Consulting Engineers and Planners LLC, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman; a Denmark based
International EngineeringConsultantengagedintheDesignandSupervisionof the new 3BillionUSDOman(Muscat
and Salalah) International Airports Project. Assigned within the Buildings Structural Department and involved in
the Structural AnalysesandDesignsincludingApplicationsof relevantBuildingStructuresof the Projectsuchasthe
50 years life Passenger Terminal Building.
Site Technical Office Manager, Enel Power C & D Saudi Arabia Ltd, Yanbu, Saudi Arabia; an Italy based EPCC
company for 130 MW STG Power Plant. Main responsibilities include Engineering Designs Management &
Applications,Design&ShopDrawings&DocumentsControls,Coordinationof interdisciplinedesigninterfaces,and
Head Office Technical Coordination.
Civil & Structural Design Engineer, Enel Power C & D Saudi Arabia Ltd, Yanbu, Saudi Arabia; an Italy based EPCC
company for 130 MW STG Power Plant. Responsible for the Civil & Structural Designs & Analyses of the Project
including technical coordination with Client’sDesign Manager. In charge for the acquisitionsof Design & Shop
Drawings & Documents approval.
Lead Civil & Structural DesignEngineer,RasLanuf Oil &Gas ProcessingCo.Inc.,RasLanuf,Libya;one of the largest
governmentoil companies.Assignedwithinthe Technical ServicesDepartment,PlantEngineeringDivisionasLead
Civil & Structural Design Engineer responsible for the Civil & Structural Designs & Analyses aspects of the whole
plant. Leading a group of Civil & Structural Engineers, Designers & Draftsmen, devise design & drafting schedule
including Design & Shop Drawings & Documents System Controls. In charge for Technical Coordination &
Discussions with Contractors Design Managers & Engineers.