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STRUCTURAL AUDIT
Structural Audit is a preliminary technical survey of a building to assess its general health
as a civil engineering structure. It is usually initiated as the first step for repair. These audits
are a government mandate for every structure as it ages. Some of the main tasks that we do
as a part of structural audit:
Stability Certification is a document proof that the mentioned structure is safe, stable and
strong to bear the current operations being carried out in the premises. It is important to
have a Stability certificate under the following circumstances – A mandate by MIDC for
newly constructed facility to prove that it is designed as per latest Indian Standards and is
stable and safe to use for the intended purpose. – A mandate to be followed every 5 years
by “Directorate of Industrial Safety & Health” – As a statutory requirement by MIDC &
DISH in event of any internal or external additions, alterations proposed in the existing
structure.
a. Visual survey
b. Understanding the critical points in the structure
c. Performing Detailed survey for critical parts of structure
d. Modelling the structure for detailed structural analysis
e. Report generation & Certification
1. Visual survey
From the external appearance of the structure, peeling, cracking status, rust fluid and free
lime and the like can be surveyed. It is also conducted as needed before performing a
detailed inspection. Primarily qualitative data is obtained through this type of survey; it
would be most effective if this data could be reflected in performance evaluations of the
structure
Reinforcing bar
Diameter / number / pitch / location (If possible)
arrangement
Survey of
interior Covering
Survey of
Foundation conditions Support conditions
foundation
b. Rebound Hammer:
The rebound (Schmidt) hammer is one of the oldest and best-known methods of comparing
the concrete in different parts of a structure and indirectly assessing concrete strength. It is
actually a measure of surface hardness. The rebound hammer should be considered as a
means of assessing variations of strength within a structure rather than an accurate means
of assessing strength.
c. Core Cutting:
To verify the NDT and to get the actual compressive strength core tests were carried out.
The results of which will be summarized in detail.
Carbonation is a serious problem for many reinforced concrete buildings that have been in
service for some decades. Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, when it comes into contact
with concrete, starts off chemical reactions which tend to reduce the concrete’s protective
effect on its reinforcements. It is an invisible and often underrated phenomenon because it
can be easily confused with other better-known ones, but it is inevitable and arduous to
remedy. Carbonation is a precursory condition for corrosion, which will take place when
there is oxygen and water present. Expansion due to corrosion reduces adhesion to the
concrete, and is a risk for the safety factors on which the structural planning is based.