In November last year, it became clear that Liljevalchs+ in Stockholm needed to be repaired, just three years after the inauguration. Then, the city's property director stated that shrinkage cracks are normal. But reports from several inspection companies now show that water has entered the shrinkage cracks in the facade and casting joints, writes the newspaper Mitt i.
It has also been revealed that the covering layer of concrete outside the reinforcement is not large enough, and that incorrect reinforcement distances were used.
The reinforcement of the concrete is not mounted according to the documentation, it is not placed deep enough into the facade. Investigations are ongoing to determine if it is connected to the shrinkage cracks in the facade, says Thomas Andersson, project manager at the property office.
He emphasizes, however, that they have good hopes of being able to rectify the faults. Johan Silfwerbrand, professor of concrete construction at KTH, tells Mitt i that an independent investigation should be appointed to determine the scope and causes of the faults.
The extension, designed by architect Gert Wingårdh, cost the city 419 million kronor.
