Lachimer
Structural Diagnostics
Do you really know the actual condition of your existing structures?
Structural diagnostics provide the information needed to make informed decisions on maintenance, rehabilitation, and structural strengthening. Using both destructive and non-destructive testing techniques carried out on site, we assess the condition of reinforced concrete, steel, and masonry structures, identifying hidden defects before they develop into costly structural problems.
From concrete carbonation and reinforcement corrosion to the assessment of historic masonry and welded steel structures, our investigations provide reliable technical data for the design of safe and cost-effective rehabilitation works.
Our testing complies with current construction standards and provides the documentation required for building permits, structural certification and final acceptance.
Tests on concrete structures
Concrete core sampling
Sampling and restoration of reinforcing bars
Rebound hammer testing
Ultrasonic pulse velocity
SONREB correlation method
Pachometer survey
Infrared thermography
Pull-out / pull-off testing
Carbonation depth measurement
Chloride penetration testing
Half-cell potential measurement of reinforcing steel
Chloride and sulfate content analysis
Geometric and deformation surveys
Crack monitoring and assessment
Video endoscopy
Floor load testing
Parapet load testing
Anchor pull-out testing
Tests on metallic structures
Steel profile sampling and reinstatement
Torque testing of bolted connections
Geometric surveys of steel structures
Assessment of corrosion and general condition
Corrosion protection assessment (coating thickness and pull-oO adhesion testing)
Visual and dimensional inspection of welded and bolted joints
Hardness testing
Parapet load testing
Tests on Masonry Structures
Single flat jack test
Double flat jack test
Sampling of mortar specimens
Mortar penetrometer test
Sampling of masonry units (bricks, stones)
Chemical-physical analysis (on mortar or stone)
Video endoscopy on masonry
