Visual Indicators of Structural Spalling and Carbonation in Concrete Elements
Concrete spalling is easy to see. The reason it happened is often much harder to establish. A broken soffit exposing reinforcement, a longitudinal …
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Mapping Crack Patterns: Interpreting Structural Movement Through Visual Inspection
A crack is not a diagnosis. It is a visible response to stress, strain, movement, deterioration or material behaviour somewhere within a structure.…
Visual Structural Condition Surveys: The First Line of Defence in Asset Management
A visual structural condition survey is often the first engineering step in understanding the condition of an existing building or structure. Befo…
Structural Investigation Explained: Methods and Reporting
A structural investigation is a planned process used to establish how an existing building, structure or structural element was constructed, what c…
How to Locate Reinforcement in Concrete: Methods and Equipment
Locating reinforcement in concrete is an important part of structural investigation, drilling control, concrete sampling and refurbishment planning…
How to Calculate Hand-Arm Vibration ELV
Hand-arm vibration exposure is one of the construction risks that can look harmless in the moment but become serious over time. A breaker, grinder,…
Why Structural Investigations Are Becoming Critical Before Engineers Approve Retrofit and Demolition Designs
Structural engineers are increasingly being asked to make major design, demolition and temporary works decisions using buildings that no longer full…