Techniques used in evaluating material deterioration vary with the material being examined. Those commonly employed by Makers in evaluating concrete degradation, may typically be.
- Carbonation testing
- Hammer testing
- Chloride analysis
- Cement content analysis
- ½ cell contour plotting (potential wheel or manual recording)
- Corrosion rate analysis
- EMAD evaluation
Understanding the causes of concrete deterioration are vital in ensuring long term effectiveness from any remedial treatment undertaken to structures.
Makers can assist is this respect, having Personnel trained in the various diagnostic techniques. We also have the necessary infrastructure resource to back up this investigation work.- Diagnosis of material issues can be followed up with proposals for independent remedial specifications and, where required, budget costings.
- We undertake a complete dialogue with our Client during the investigation process, discussing the findings and arriving at a tailored solution.
- There are of course a range of solutions, based on the anticipate service life of the structure and budget available.
- It may of course be appropriate to recommend a phased approach, dealing with the immediate issues.
- Makers can assist in all parts of this process, with independent advice and a structured testing methodology.
- Specification and budget preparation
- Report and Structural Appraisal
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If you would like to learn more about structural testing and investigation then please see more details about our CPD Seminars. Book a Testing, Investigation and Diagnosis CPD Seminar |
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