A structural audit is a thorough examination and assessment of a building's structural integrity, condition, and safety. It involves a detailed evaluation of the building's foundation, walls, floors, beams, columns, and other structural elements.
Detect any cracks, corrosion, or other forms of damage that could compromise the structure's integrity.
Evaluate the building's ability to withstand various loads, such as gravity, wind, and seismic forces.
Identify potential safety hazards and provide recommendations for mitigation.
Offer guidance on necessary repairs, replacements, and maintenance to ensure the structure's longevity.
A preliminary, non-invasive examination of the structure's visible components.
A comprehensive, invasive examination of the structure's components, including destructive testing if necessary.
Focuses on specific structural elements, such as foundations, roofs, or facades.
A complete check structural drawings and analysis files, and the maintains log
Identifies potential safety risks and provides recommendations for mitigation.
Detects defects and damages early, reducing the need for costly repairs
Provides recommendations for maintenance and repairs, ensuring the structure's longevity.
A well-maintained structure can increase property value and appeal
Visual inspections are the first step in the structural audit process. They involve meticulously examining all accessible areas and components of the building. Our team looked for visible signs of damage, deterioration, and defects during these inspections.
Check for different types of cracks (horizontal, vertical, diagonal, or random) and document their size and locations.
Identify areas where reinforcing steel is exposed and assess the extent of corrosion.
Check for peeling, blistering, or deterioration of protective coatings.
Inspect for signs of bending, buckling, or any deformation..
Identify any missing or loose screws, bolts, or nails.
Check for cracks, chips, or any damage to the glass panels..
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) for RCC parts like columns, beams, and slabs. The tests included
NDT Tests for Coating, Thickness and Hardness will be conducted at different locations in column and tie beam at various locations.
Assess the internal integrity of welds and connections.
Testing metal hardness
Assess metal thickness and coating thickness
The instrument used for the test is called SCALP.
A couplant called ‘Refractive index immersion liquid’ is used for testing, the Index liquid have high refractive index compared to glass.
HS (Heat Strengthened Glass) with thicknesses of 6mm and less shall have a surface compression between 24 to 52MPa and fully tempered glass shall have either a minimum surface compression of 69MPa (10000psi) or an edge compression of not less than 67MPa (9700psi). And for normal glass (Unyielding) the value will be in the range of 10MPa.
