Nondestructive testing of concrete and steel structures.Parking garage assessments and gpr
Public and private #bridgeengineering parking garages are similar to bridges where vehicles are #wireropeinspections constantly entering and leaving on a daily basis. #NDTInspection This creates constant movement of the structure otherwise known as “Moment”.
Over time the load bearing elements weaken and moment increases. IPC performed a concrete deterioration assessments of the traffic ramps and load bearing areas of this garage. We can also perform a concrete crack assessment and monitor a potential increase in deterioration.
This is an image from IPC’s inspection report showing severe deterioration within the top section of the ramp. (Blue color shows minimal to zero deterioration wile the red color shows areas of concern.) This is the top floor section where rain water has leaked through the top floor and onto the ramp. The deterioration was contained within the surface two inches of the ramp and had not reached the top reinforcement (rebar) mat. There was no structural damage to the reinforcement. The deterioration was repaired and the surface of the ramp was sealed.