Written by adminMarch 9, 2026 The Ultimate Guide to Foundation Decarbonization: Applications of Non-Destructive Testing in Foundation Re-use The global construction industry is undergoing a seismic shift. As the realities of climate change become impossible to ignore, civil engineers, asset owners, and urban planners are heavily scrutinizing the environmental footprint of our
Written by adminFebruary 3, 2026 Concrete tunnel linings are critical structural elements that protect highways, railways, utilities, and underground infrastructure from ground loads, water ingress, and dynamic loads. Over time, defects such as voids behind linings, delamination, cracking, poor grouting, and material degradation can compromise performance and service life. The nondestructive evaluation
Written by adminSeptember 18, 2025 Introduction Modern transportation infrastructure is changing rapidly, and modernizing inspection practices for evolving transportation infrastructure plays a crucial role. With growing demands for durability, longer service life, and fewer maintenance needs, engineers and asset managers are embracing innovative construction materials and systems. Across North America and beyond,
Written by adminSeptember 6, 2025 Advanced NDT Techniques for Concrete Infrastructure in Oil and Gas, and Mining Sectors Optimizing durability and asset management in reinforced concrete structures within the oil, gas, and mining sectors is critical for ensuring long-term performance and safety. Corrosion remains one of the most pervasive and damaging deterioration
Written by adminJune 4, 2025 As Canadian cities evolve and densify, one engineering challenge resurfaces over and over: How can we confidently assess the length of existing piles and deep foundations when documentation is missing or incomplete? This question is particularly important during rehabilitation, retrofitting, or underground construction (e.g., tunneling) near existing
Written by adminJune 3, 2025 This article explores the applications and advantages of Non-destructive Testing for Water Treatment Plant Rehabilitation projects across Canada. Water and wastewater treatment facilities are critical infrastructures that ensure public health and environmental protection (read more). In Canada, many of these facilities are aging and require regular assessments,
Written by adminJanuary 28, 2025 This articles aims at exploring the capabilities and limitations of 4 NDT methods for Evaluating Shotcrete. Shotcrete is widely used in the construction industry for their versatility, strength, and ability to conform to complex shapes. However, like any construction material, shotcrete is not immune to quality issues
Written by adminJanuary 22, 2025 Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing various industries, and the field of non-destructive testing (NDT) of concrete structures is no exception. By integrating AI with traditional NDT methods, engineers and inspectors can achieve more accurate, efficient, and insightful assessments of concrete infrastructure. In this article, we explores 5
Written by adminSeptember 3, 2024 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
Written by adminAugust 27, 2024 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
