Conducting a structural assessment and reinforcement study requires a series of specialized tasks, all of which our office undertakes in their entirety. Our goal is to ensure the absolute reliability and safety of your constructions, offering comprehensive solutions based on the most modern regulatory provisions.
Our office undertakes all necessary on-site and laboratory tests, ensuring an accurate and reliable assessment of your building’s structural condition.
The sequence of tasks includes:
1. Building Structural Survey
To achieve an accurate survey and ensure the reliability of the study, we begin by collecting a series of essential information related to the quality of the existing materials, as well as the geometric and reinforcement depiction of the load-bearing structure. The minimum number of necessary investigative tasks is clearly defined by the Retrofit Regulation (KAN.EΠE), depending on the desired Level of Data Reliability.
2. On-Site & Laboratory Tests
The tests we conduct are categorized into destructive and non-destructive, aimed at thoroughly assessing the structural integrity of the building.
Destructive tests include:
Core Sampling
Extraction of cylindrical cores from structural elements to determine the compressive strength of the concrete in a recognized laboratory.
- Rebar Exposure
Conducting a cut to reveal reinforcement—verifying the quality of steel and reinforcement details.
Non-destructive tests include:
- Rebound Hammer Tests
Using a rebound hammer, such as the Original Schmidt Hammer Proceq, to determine the compressive strength of the concrete.
- Rebar Scanning
Using a scanner, such as the PS 300 Ferroscan, to detect reinforcement in load-bearing structural elements.
3. Preparation of Structural Drawings
Based on the data collected from the above tests, we proceed to create detailed drawings that depict the structural condition of the building. These drawings form the basis for conducting the structural assessment study.
4. Structural Assessment Study
The structural adequacy study is conducted in accordance with the provisions of KAN.EΠE for reinforced concrete structures, KAΔET for masonry buildings, or by applying Eurocode 8 – Part 3.
5. Structural Reinforcement Study
The structural reinforcement study addresses cases of structural inadequacy of the existing building, applying the appropriate reinforcement method from a technical and economic perspective.