We offer the following troubleshooting and condition evaluation services
During Construction
- Troubleshooting production and construction practices
- Investigation of conditions and mechanisms contributing to defects to prevent reoccurrence
- Investigation for the presence of suspected discontinuities (delaminations and porous areas)
- Validation of position of steel reinforcement and load transfer devices (dowel and tie bars)
- Development of repair recommendations, and confirmation of the soundness of repairs
- Validation of mechanical properties, air-void system, and transport properties of concrete
- Confirmation of concrete proportions and constituting materials for compliance with the approved mixture design
- Diagnosis of causes of early-age cracking, development and implementation of cracking mitigation protocols
Existing Structures & Pavements
- Development and confirmation of as-built documentation
- Condition assessment of concrete, unit masonry, plaster, and stucco
- Condition assessment of reinforcing and structural steel
- Evaluation of material conditions impacting functional and structural performance
- Durability and service life assessment (remaining services life)
- Observations and evaluations for seismic upgrade
- Technical support of planned and emergency repair and rehabilitation
- Condition monitoring
Forensic & Dispute Resolution Support Services
- Determination of material-related distress mechanisms affecting concrete, steel, and integrated reinforced concrete system
- Determination of material-related distress mechanisms affecting cementitious-based building materials
- Determination of distress mechanism initiating conditions
- Sampling of concrete and steel for laboratory testing, examination, and analyses
- Analyses of impacts of design, construction specifications, and practices on distress/cracking
- Assessment of repair options
- Dispute resolution and litigation support
