Structual Inspection – The Constructor

How to Identify Concrete Distress in Visual Inspection Report?

Madeh Izat Hamakareem — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 17:54:36 +0000

Distress of concrete refers to the deterioration and decomposition of concrete caused by environmental conditions, autogenous internal influences, and exposure to operation services and testing. Concrete may suffer from several types of distresses, such as delamination, chalking, crack, and flaking, that must be accurately described and identified in the visual inspection report. This helps engineers […]

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Façade Inspections Using Drones

Neenu S K — Sun, 30 Jan 2022 18:25:38 +0000

Drones are being used widely in various work sectors of construction. It is estimated that around a million drones are being used today across the construction industry. They are safer than other traditional methods like swing stages, boom lifts, rope-access, or other similar means where workers have to gain close access to the façade. Despite […]

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Fire Damage Mechanism of RC Structure and Assessment Method

Madeh Izat Hamakareem — Sat, 14 Mar 2020 19:18:51 +0000

Fire cause concrete surface cracking and crazing, chemical decomposition, and microcracking and spalling. These impacts can significantly change the properties of structural concrete, reducing strength and durability, and altering structural behavior. Assessment and evaluation of damages caused by fire is substantially significant to specify the condition of the structure. The assessment of damages is used […]

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Inspection of Underwater Concrete Structures -Methods, Types and Purpose

Madeh Izat Hamakareem — Thu, 16 Feb 2017 13:00:08 +0000

Inspection of underwater concrete structures is required for maintenance and repair works. Methods, types and objectives of underwater concrete structure inspection is discussed.

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Different Types of Failures in RCC Buildings with Case Studies

Gopal Mishra — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 17:21:17 +0000

Types of failures in RCC buildings such as failure due to poor quality concrete, reinforcement corrosion, failure of foundations etc. with case studies are discussed.

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Repair of Post Concreting Defects in Structures and Methods of Repair

Gopal Mishra — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 15:25:09 +0000

Post concreting defects in structures are seen after the removal of formwork. Repair of these post-concreting defects and methods of repairs are discussed.

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Strength Evaluation of Concrete Structures with Physical Load Test

Gopal Mishra — Fri, 23 May 2014 16:10:21 +0000

Physical load test is required to determine the serviceability of the structure. Load arrangements, load intensity, loading criteria, instrumentation are explained.

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Inspection of Concrete Structures: Motivations, Types, and Procedures

Madeh Izat Hamakareem — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 00:51:25 +0000

Inspection of concrete structures in necessary to assess the building of damages, its strength, rehabilitation strategies, repair methods etc. to keep the structure safe.

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