The Problem FPrimeC was retained by Golder Associates Ltd. for in-situ evaluation of concrete strength in a recently constructed footing element in Pickering Generating Station, ON, Canada. Concrete element under investigation was a reinforced concrete footing with overall dimension of 3,600 mm (L) x 3,600 mm (W) x 700 mm (H). The minimum specified compressive strength for Read more about In-Situ Evaluation of Concrete Strength[…]

The Problem FPrimeC was retained by Golder Associates to perform Scanning and Imaging of Concrete Slab on Grade elements in Pickering, ON as part of the quality control process. Concrete slab was approximately 22 m x 20 m and 400 mm thick. Concreting was done in a cold day (with temperatures lower than 5 C), Read more about Scanning and Imaging of Concrete Slab on Grade[…]

The Problem FPrimeC was retained by McClymont & Rak Engineers, Inc. to perform quality control of concrete piles using low strain pile integrity testing on newly cast concrete piles, Toronto, ON. Concrete piles were 1000 to 1200 mm diameter, and had 25 to 30 depth. The client was interested in quality control and inspection of Read more about Quality Control of Concrete Piles[…]

The Problem   FPrimeC was retained by GHD group to conduct advanced Seismic Tomography of Mass Concrete Foundations of gas turbines in the Bécancour Cogeneration Plant, QC. Cracking was observed in the mass concrete foundations. The objective of the study was to evaluate the existing condition of the massive concrete foundation blocks. Concrete foundations were Read more about Seismic Tomography of Mass Concrete Foundations[…]

The Problem FPrimeC was retained by Ellisdon to conduct a comprehensive quality control of post-tensioned concrete beams. The beams served as primary load transfer system in a commercial-residential tower in downtown Toronto. Beams were 3 m deep, 2 m wide, and had a free span of approximately 12 m. The post-tensioned beam showed sign of Read more about Quality Control of Post-Tensioned Concrete Beams[…]

Quality Control of Cold Joints in Concrete Construction FPrimeC was retained by Ellisdon to conduct quality control of cold joints in concrete construction in two Go Transit stations in the GTA. Non-destructive testing was used to assess the quality and integrity of concrete walls in Go Station developments in Miliken (MI) and Agincourt (AG) stations. Read more about Quality Control of Cold Joints in Concrete[…]

The Problem FPrimeC was retained by Résolu Produits forestiers in Gatineau, QC, to conduct non-destructive evaluation of concrete tank. The oxygen reactor was a rectangular concrete tank with overall dimensions of 80m x 40m, and a height of approximately 5 m. Horizontal, vertical and diagonal cracks were observed in the exterior surface of concrete. Client Read more about Non-destructive Evaluation of Concrete Tank in Gatineau[…]

Detailed Bridge Condition Survey & Corrosion Monitoring   The Problem FPrimeC was retained by customer conduct detailed bridge condition survey and corrosion monitoring on the Rideau Ferry Bridge in Perth, ON. The 170 m bridge structure had 7 spans, and consisted of a 225 mm reinforced concrete. Detailed Bridge Condition Survey Special traffic control was Read more about Bridge Condition Survey & Corrosion Monitoring[…]

Visual Inspection and Non-Destructive Evaluation of Concrete Dam   The Problem FPrimeC was retained by customer for the inspection and testing of a 100 year old concrete dam in the Township of Brock, ON. The dam appeared to have cracks and concrete degradation in the wing walls, and apparent erosion over the spillway, and the Read more about Non-Destructive Evaluation of Concrete Dam[…]

The Problem FPrimeC was retained by City of Toronto to perform detailed structural condition assessment of parking garage structure at 1229 Ellesmere Rd , Toronto, ON. Preliminary visual inspection was conducted by another consultant. Client was interested to evaluate the adequacy of the structural system. The client was planning to upgraded the waste collection system Read more about Structural Condition Assessment of Parking Garage | City of Toronto[…]