Safety First
Ensure Strength, Safety and Serviceability
We Specialize In Structural Audits And Stability Assessments for Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Infrastructural, Solar, Heritage, old, and Other Structures.
Structural Audit
A structural audit is a comprehensive "health checkup" of a building to assess its safety, integrity, and performance over time. Conducted by a licensed structural engineer, it is a proactive measure used to identify signs of deterioration and recommend necessary repairs.
It is especially important in cities like Mumbai, Pune, and other urban areas in India, where buildings are aging and environmental factors like monsoon rains, humidity, and pollution can accelerate wear and tear.
Purpose of a structural audit
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Ensures safety: Audits identify potential risks, like foundation issues or corrosion, to prevent accidents, collapse, and loss of life.
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Prolongs building life: Regular inspections and timely repairs can significantly extend a property's lifespan.
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Ensures legal compliance: Many jurisdictions, such as in Maharashtra, India, mandate regular structural audits for buildings older than a certain age.
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Protects property value: A structurally sound building retains its market value and is more attractive to buyers and tenants.
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Informs maintenance and repairs: The audit provides a clear roadmap for maintenance, helping building owners budget for necessary preventative or corrective measures.
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Assesses damage: An audit may be conducted after a fire, earthquake, or other natural disaster to assess damage and necessary repairs.
What's included in a structural audit
A thorough structural audit includes several key phases:
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Document review: The audit begins with a review of the building's architectural and structural drawings, maintenance history, and any past repair records.
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Visual inspection: The auditor conducts a detailed visual survey of both the interior and exterior to check for visible signs of distress, such as: 1) Cracks in walls, beams, columns, and slabs, 2) Corrosion or rusting of steel reinforcements, 3) Water leakage or dampness, 4) Signs of foundation settlement, 5) Deflection or deformation of structural members
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Non-destructive testing (NDT): This involves using specialized tools to analyze the structural elements without causing damage. Common NDT methods include:
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Rebound Hammer Test: Measures the surface hardness of concrete to estimate its compressive strength.
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Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity Test (UPV): Detects internal cracks, voids, and flaws by measuring the speed of ultrasonic waves through the concrete.
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Cover Meter Test: Determines the depth and location of steel reinforcements.
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Half-Cell Potential Test: Assesses the probability of corrosion in embedded steel bars.
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Destructive testing (if necessary): In some cases, core samples may be taken for laboratory testing to precisely determine the concrete's strength and other properties.
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Structural analysis and calculations: The data gathered from the inspection and testing are analyzed to assess the building's current load-bearing capacity and stability.
The Audit Report
After the evaluation is complete, the structural engineer prepares a comprehensive report detailing the audit's findings. This report typically includes
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A summary of the observations, including photographs and sketches.
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An assessment of the building's overall structural stability.
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A classification of the structural health, such as "good," "minor repairs needed," or "dangerous".
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A list of recommended remedial measures, including the urgency and estimated cost.
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Specific recommendations for repairs, retrofitting, or strengthening measures.
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Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity Test
To access Quality / Compressive Strength of Concrete, Presence of Cracks and Depth of Crack.
Flat Jack Test
To Determine the Acting Stresses (Single Flat Jack) or to Evaluate the Mechanical Parameters of The Masonry / Concrete Structures
Rebound Hammer Test
Convenient and Rapid Indication of Surface Compressive Strength Up To 50mm Depth of Concrete
Vibration Test
To measure Structural Displacement, Acceleration (Vibration) under the given loading condition
Half-Cell Potential Test
Determination of Corrosion Activity / Percentage of Corrosion the Reinforcing Steel in RCC Members
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Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge
Rapid Non-Destructive Accurate Thickness Testing of Metal Structural Members.
Infrared Thermometer Test
To monitor or control temperatures in building structures by using IR Thermometers.
Pile Integrity Test
To Measure Cross-Sectional Area, Length, Continuity and Consistency of The Pile. Integrity testing of the Pile to discover any flaws before they can cause any damage
Concrete Core Compression Test
To extract a concrete core and Test for The Determination of Compressive Strength and Quality of hardened Concrete in The Structure.
Endoscopy / Bore scope Camera Inspection
To inspect the in-accessible areas of structures, building components, Heritage structures, pipes etc.
Rebar Location & Cover Meter Test
Used to specify the Location of Reinforcement Bars in Concrete and determine the Exact Concrete Cover provided to reinforcement.
Drone Camera Inspection
To inspect the inaccessible structures like Transmission Towers, Chimneys, Bridges, Tall structures, and Multi-storey buildings