Just before the NAI wanted to renovate the entrance area, the organisation has found itself confronted with an unexpected constructional problem. Cracks have appeared in the walls and floor of the basement, which is mainly used for storage. It is clear by now that the basement floor, which is a few metres below the water table, is slowly rising. This is because the anchor piles no longer function. These anchor piles are situated beneath the central part of the museum building and compensate the upward pressure of the ground water.
The problem is probably due to a combination of changing ground water conditions and works in the immediate vicinity of the NAI. The NAI is bringing in external experts to determine the exact cause. To limit damage to the building, counterweight up to 500,000 kg is being placed on the floor of the basement. This counteracts the upward pressure and prevents the formation of more cracks. The renovation was planned to start at the beginning of July, but that remains uncertain until the cause of the formation of the cracks has been discovered.
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On the eve of the recently announced renovation of the entrance area of the NAI, the organisation is confronted with an unexpected constructional problem. There are cracks in the walls and floor of the basement, which is mainly used for storage. Investigation has revealed that the basement floor, which is a few metres below the water table, is rising because the anchor piles no longer function.
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