Quantitative Assessment of Drilled Shaft Base Cleanliness

Quantitative Assessment of Drilled Shaft Base Cleanliness

Deep foundations, such as piles and drilled shafts, play a crucial role in ensuring the stability and longevity of structures, especially those built on soft or unstable soils. Given the critical nature of these elements, it is essential to accurately assess their integrity and load-bearing capacity. One

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Corrosion Assessment of offshore Concrete Structures (Dolphins) in Oil and Gas Terminal

¿Cómo Evaluar Estructuras de Concreto en Instalaciones de Oil & Energy?

En este artículo, revisaremos cómo evaluar estructuras de concreto en instalaciones de Oil & Energy. Discutiremos cómo los Asset Managers y sus consultores pueden utilizar pruebas y evaluaciones no destructivas (NDT-NDE) para el análisis de la integridad de activos en una amplia gama de elementos estructurales.  Estructuras

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Ensayos no Destructivos para la Evaluación de la Condición Estructural

En este artículo, presentaremos y discutiremos las aplicaciones de los ensayos no destructivos para la evaluación de la condición estructural. La Evaluación de la Condición Estructural generalmente se refiere al proceso de recopilar observaciones y datos sobre la condición actual de la estructura a través de métodos

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Nondestructive Evaluation of Cooling Tower Basin

7 NDT Methods for Accurate Corrosion Evaluation in Concrete Structures

Early detection of corrosion in concrete structures is crucial for preventing extensive damage and ensuring the longevity of infrastructure. Non-Destructive Testing and Evaluation (NDT) methods play a pivotal role in identifying the onset of corrosion without damaging the structure. In this article, we will quickly review 7

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Enhance Dam Safety using Nondestructive Testing

How to Enhance Dam Safety Through Nondestructive Testing

Introduction Nondestructive testing and evaluation (NDT&E) play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and integrity of concrete dams and hydro structures. With the growing emphasis on dam safety and the need to prolong the service life of these critical infrastructure assets, the application of advanced NDT&E

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FPrimeC Power of Water Canada Conference 2024

2024 Power of Water Canada Conference

FPrimeC Solutions Inc. will be presenting at the 2024 Power of Water Canada Conference. The POWC Conference features Canada’s largest hydroelectric trade show with more than 60 venders from across North America. The conference will be held from 8 to 10 May 2024 at the White Oaks

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Nondestructive Evaluation of Concrete Foundations

This article presents a brief review on Nondestructive Evaluation of Concrete Foundations. It also discusses how engineers can utilize NDT to assess defects such as cracking and voids, and the deterioration mechanisms such as alkali-silica reactions, and corrosion of steel reinforcement. Concrete foundations are a key component in

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Non-destructive Testing for Structural Condition Assessment

In this article, we will present and discuss the applications of non-destructive testing for structural condition assessment. Structural Condition Assessment usually refers to the process of collecting observations and data about the existing condition of the structure through systematic and scientific methods. According to the Professional Engineers

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Quality Control of Concrete Piles

Quality control of Concrete Caissons is a challenging task. Engineers, and contractors rely on experience and well-established procedures and test standards to verify the strength, and consistency of pile materials. Non-destructive testing help reveal potential defects that might have happened during pile casting (in the case of cast-in-place

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