ASSESSMENT
Structural, Durability, Safety
At TechnoCrete, our Assessment and Diagnosis service provides a comprehensive evaluation of existing buildings, structures, and infrastructure assets to determine their current condition, structural adequacy, and long-term performance. This service is essential for ensuring safety, planning maintenance, guiding rehabilitation strategies, and extending the service life of critical assets.
We combine field investigations, advanced testing methods, and engineering analysis to develop a clear and accurate understanding of structural behaviour and deterioration mechanisms. Our approach is both diagnostic and predictive, enabling informed decision-making for asset owners, managers, and stakeholders.
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Assessment Approach
TechnoCrete’s Assessment and Diagnosis service is grounded in engineering precision.
By combining field investigation and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) with structural FE modelling, load-bearing capacity calculations, and service life prediction, TechnoCrete delivers clear and actionable insights into asset behaviour and long-term performance.
We aim not only to identify problems but to provide the engineering intelligence required to manage assets and infrastructures safely, efficiently, and sustainably throughout their lifecycle.
Visual Inspection and Condition Assessment
The assessment process begins with detailed visual inspections carried out by experienced structural engineers. This includes identifying signs of distress such as cracking, corrosion, deflection, spalling, leakage, and material degradation.
These inspections form the foundation of our condition assessment, allowing us to map damage, classify severity, and identify potential causes of deterioration.
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
TechnoCrete employs a wide range of non-destructive testing techniques to evaluate the internal condition of structural elements without causing damage. These methods provide critical insights into material integrity and hidden defects.
Typical NDT techniques include but not limited to:
- Rebound hammer testing (RH)
- Ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV)
- Ultrasonic-Pulse Echo (UPE)
- Ground-penetrating radar (GPR)
- Corrosion Monitoring and Measurement of Corrosion Parameters such as Corrosion Potential, Resistivity, and Corrosion Current Density
- Cover meter surveys
- Infrared thermography using Drone
These tools allow us to assess reinforcement condition, concrete quality, voids, and other hidden structural issues with high accuracy.
Asset Evaluation & Management
We implement intelligent monitoring systems that provide continuous tracking of structural behaviour, allowing early detection of weaknesses and proactive maintenance planning.
Load-Bearing Capacity Evaluation
A key component of our service is the determination of the load-bearing capacity of existing structures. We assess whether structures can safely continue to carry current loads or accommodate proposed changes in use, loading, or configuration.
This includes evaluating:
- Ultimate and serviceability limit states
- Strength reduction due to deterioration
- Structural redundancy and load distribution
- Safety margins under current conditions
Service Life Modelling and Prediction
TechnoCrete provides advanced service life modelling and prediction to estimate the remaining useful life of structures based on observed conditions, environmental exposure, and material deterioration mechanisms.
This predictive approach enables asset owners to:
- Plan maintenance and rehabilitation strategies
- Prioritise interventions based on risk
- Optimise lifecycle costs
- Extend service life safely and efficiently
Completed Projects
Blowering Dam Dividing Wall Safety Review and Temporary Bulk Gate Design
Blowering Dam Access Road, Wereboldera, NSW
Comprehensive Level 3 Structural Inspection, NDT, Modelling, Load Rating, and Repair Strategy for 56 Bridges and Major Culverts
Queensland Outback – Boulia, Winton, Longreach, Jundah, Blackall, QLD
Detailed Structural and Durability Assessment, Repair Strategy, Repair Tender Preparation for Griffith Water Treatment Plant
Griffith, NSW
Durability and Design Life Compliance Review and Advisory Report of Reinforced Concrete Slabs
Aquinas College Basketball Courts, 46 Great Ryrie Street, Ringwood, VIC
Inspection, Condition Assessment, Modelling, and Design Control of an 11 ML Concrete Water Tank
Kerr St, Wangaratta, VIC
Inspection, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), and Structural Assessment of Beechworth Swimming Pool
Beechworth Swimming Pool, Beechworth VIC
Level 2 Visual Inspection, Condition Assessment, Load Rating, and Drawing Preparation for 182 Bridges and Major Culverts
Wodonga, VIC
Level 3 Inspection, NDT, Structural Assessment, and Repair Design with Cost Estimation of 6-Span Composite Steel Girder Road Bridge
Wodonga, VIC
Level 3 Inspection, NDT, Structural Assessment, and Repair Design with Cost Estimation of 6-Span Composite Steel Girder Road Bridge
Athole Road Bridge, NSW
Level 3 Inspection, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), Structural and Durability Assessment of Three Sewage Pump Stations, Including Repair Design
Griffith, NSW
Structural and Material Quality Assessment of Dam Spillway Concrete Slab Using Tomographic Survey
Kangaroo Creek Dam, SA
