Structural Consultancy

Structural Due Diligence (With Forensic Science)

forensic structural engineering

structural forensics

non- destructive testing in concrete

Our specialized Structural Due Diligence services involve comprehensive assessments of existing structures through detailed desktop study, site visits and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT). We meticulously evaluate their condition, safety and compliance with codes and standards employing techniques from structural forensics to uncover hidden issues. Our rigorous process yields crucial insights for informed decision-making in property acquisitions or investments, ensuring a solid foundation for projects. With a track record encompassing successful project completions totalling over 50+ million square feet, our assessments provide peace of mind and confidence in property transactions and investments.

Structural Due Diligence helps clients make informed decisions about their buildings that in turn helps them in buying or selling of properties and for the change of use of a particular building.

What is NDT?

NDT stands for Non-Destructive Testing. It's a broad category of techniques used in forensic science and industry to evaluate the properties of structural elements, component or system without causing any damage to the parent element.

It is a powerful technique for evaluating existing concrete structures with regard to their strength and durability apart from assessment and control of quality of hardened concrete without or partial damage to the concrete.

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Why NDT is required:

  • Quality control.
  • Confirming or negating doubt concerning the workmanship involved in batching, mixing, placing, compacting or curing of concrete in the hardened state.
  • Monitoring of strength development in relation to formwork removal, cessation of curing, pre-stressing, load application or similar purpose.
  • Location and determination of the extent of cracks, voids, honeycombing and similar defects within a concrete structure.
  • Determining the concrete uniformity, possibly preliminary to core cutting, load testing or other more expensive or destructive tests.
  • Determining the position, quantity or condition of reinforcement.
  • Confirming or locating suspected deterioration of concrete resulting from such factors as overloading, fatigue, external or internal chemical attack or change, fire, explosion, environmental effects.
  • Assessing the potential durability of the concret.
  • Providing information from the test to know the stability of the structure.