A visual survey was carried out on the reinforced concrete structures of UCT's Upper Campus. The visual inspection identified four structures that showed severe signs of damage. These structures included Leslie Commerce, Leslie Social Science Building, Sports Science Centre and the Humanities Graduate School Building. These four structures were the focus of the condition assessment.

OVERVIEW OF RESULTS

Leslie Commerce is one of the most deteriorated structures on campus. It suffers from severe plaster delamination and spalling concrete. Falling plaster can result in serious injury if it were to fall from the building, making the loose plaster and the immediate area of the building unsafe. 

Leslie Social Science displayed a similar deterioration mechanism to Leslie Commerce, although the effects are less severe. Similar cases of plaster delamination and spalling concrete were identified on the building, creating the same issues as Leslie Commerce

 

SPORTS SCIENCE CENTRE

The Humanities Graduate Building is in the early stages of the corrosion mechanism. Although the building is currently showing minor signs of deterioration, further damage is likely to occur in the future unless action is taken.