Surveys - Inspection and Testing of Concrete Structures

Employing the safest and most cost effective access techniques our clients are assured of a comprehensive survey to identify and make safe all potential hazards, such as spalling concrete cover in accordance with the current HSE recommendations.

The correct determination of the current condition of concrete structures relies upon a full understanding of the methods of construction, properties of reinforced concrete, mechanisms by which it deteriorates and the latest techniques for its long-term repair.

The condition, depth and alignment of reinforcement is of crucial importance to engineers dealing with the refurbishment of reinforced concrete structures.

The accurate measurement of the depth of carbonation is essential to assess the potential for carbonation induced corrosion of reinforcement to occur.

The analysis of samples from reinforced concrete structures confirms levels of chloride within the structure and is essential to assess the potential for chloride induced corrosion of reinforcement to occur.

Laboratory analysis of samples from reinforced concrete structures confirm the presence of blended cements such as HAC which may affect a structures durability.