Written by adminJune 18, 2021 This article describes non-destructive testing (NDT) applications and evaluation in the inspection and condition assessment of culvert structures. Depending on their particular application, concrete culverts can be exposed to water, wastewater, and other chemicals. This can result in the deterioration of culverts during their life cycle. Non-destructive
Written by adminAugust 3, 2021 Introduction The tragic collapse of the 12-Storey Beachfront Condo in Florida has reignited discussion around proper inspection and maintenance of buildings in North America. At the moment there is limited information available about the condition of the Florida building prior to its collapse with the inspection report
Written by adminApril 17, 2023 In this article, we will review the applications and use cases of non-destructive testing methods for the evaluation of concrete structures in mine facilities. We will discuss how structural engineers can use data obtained from NDT/NDE to assess the structural details of a wide range of structural
Written by adminJanuary 17, 2023 In this article, we discuss how digital solutions such as 360 Cameras, LiDAR, and Digital Inspection platforms can help structural engineers in reducing the inspection timeline, enhance the reliability and accuracy of inspection workflow, and minimize the data processing and analysis timelines. What is Digital Inspection? Digital
Written by adminOctober 22, 2021 Tower silos are widely used for the storage of grains in agricultural projects, storage of cement and slag in ready-mix concrete plants, and for bulk material storage in mines and ports. Tower silos can be made of Aluminum, Steel, Concrete and Reinforced Concrete. In this article, we
Written by adminApril 29, 2023 In this article, we will discuss the non-destructive evaluation of concrete in oil and energy facilities. We will discuss how structural engineers can use data obtained from NDT/NDE to assess the structural details of a wide range of structural elements, and accurately evaluate the structural integrity, and
Written by adminAugust 17, 2016 Ontario Structure Inspection Manual The Ontario Structure Inspection Manual has been used for bridge inspections in Ontario since 1985. The manual underwent significant modifications in the year 2000 (OSIM, 2008). This FAQ provides general definitions and terminology used in the OSIM 2008.
Written by adminFebruary 16, 2017 Corrosion inspection of structural anchor bolts can be quite challenging. The reason is that access to these buried elements is often very difficult. The visible part of the bolt is usually in poor quality, and mechanical tests such as pull-out is not an option. Non-destructive ultrasonic testing
Written by adminMarch 7, 2017 Acoustic Emission is referred to the radiation of acoustic waves in solids as a result of damage or any irreversible change in its internal structure. Acoustic emission monitoring is well-known for its application in structural health monitoring of civil infrastructure. Structural Health Monitoring Health monitoring is a process of
Written by adminSeptember 6, 2016 NDT methods can be used in routine inspection projects; they can be used to follow up the state of damages in periodical checks. The other advantage of NDT methods is that they can be performed by minimum intervention to the structure. This helps prevent aggravating the problems
