Written by adminApril 8, 2024 Introduction Nondestructive testing and evaluation (NDT&E) play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and integrity of concrete dams and hydro structures. With the growing emphasis on dam safety and the need to prolong the service life of these critical infrastructure assets, the application of advanced NDT&E
Written by adminApril 7, 2024 Application of non-estructive testing for forensic investigation of concrete structures plays an important role in identifying the root cause of incidents, and evaluating the extent and severity of the damages for insurance claims.
Written by adminApril 4, 2024 FPrimeC Solutions Inc. will be presenting at the 2024 Power of Water Canada Conference. The POWC Conference features Canada’s largest hydroelectric trade show with more than 60 venders from across North America. The conference will be held from 8 to 10 May 2024 at the White Oaks
Written by adminFebruary 23, 2024 This article presents a brief review on Nondestructive Evaluation of Concrete Foundations. It also discusses how engineers can utilize NDT to assess defects such as cracking and voids, and the deterioration mechanisms such as alkali-silica reactions, and corrosion of steel reinforcement. Concrete foundations are a key component in
Written by adminFebruary 22, 2024 Non-destructive Testing for Structural Condition Assessment Structural Condition Assessment usually refers to the process of collecting observations and data about the existing condition of the structure through systematic and scientific methods. According to the Professional Engineers Ontario Guideline for “Structural Condition Assessment of Existing Buildings and Designated Structures” (PEO, Nov 2016), structural condition assessment are within
Written by adminFebruary 22, 2024 Quality control of Concrete Caissons is a challenging task. Engineers, and contractors rely on experience and well-established procedures and test standards to verify the strength, and consistency of pile materials. Non-destructive testing help reveal potential defects that might have happened during pile casting (in the case of cast-in-place
Written by adminFebruary 22, 2024 The Crosshole Sonic Logging (CSL) or Ultrasonic Crosshole Test is a widely used non-destructive test for assessing Pile Integrity and quality control of drilled shafts (piles). CSL test is a variation of Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity. In theory, the pulse velocity in concrete is a function of the modulus of elasticity,
Written by adminJuly 7, 2023 Parking garages require routine inspection and maintenance to ensure they remain safe and operational. Whether it is public parking in extremely busy downtown area or a private condominium structure, proper maintenance is needed to keep them safe. The importance of parking garages is often ignored, simply because
Written by adminJune 9, 2023 In this article, we will review 3 non-destructive testing and evaluation methods for detecting voids under concrete slabs. We will review Ground Penetrating Radar, Ultrasonic Pulse Echo, and Impact-Echo/Impulse-Response methods for evaluating the location and extent of voids under concrete slabs and pavements. Voids Under Concrete Slabs
Written by adminMay 24, 2023 Precast concrete elements are usually manufactured and cured in a controlled environment. This controlled process results in high quality and consistency of the end products. However, construction errors, formwork issues, and damages during transportation and installation can impact the quality, and integrity of these precast elements. Non-destructive
