Structural Condition Assessments

Extend the life of your concrete parking structure with regular inspections

 

Completing regular concrete repairs to parking facilities is crucial to maintaining safety and functionality for years to come. These critical projects begin with in-depth analysis by a professional structural engineer, and MP-Squared is well-versed in such evaluations.

Our structural condition assessments of concrete parking structures involve a thorough visual inspection, combined with a hammer tapping survey. This non-destructive approach allows us to assess the overall structural integrity accurately without invasive procedures, ensuring the safety of users while preserving the existing structure.

Hammer tap survey

 

The hammer tap survey, which also includes chain dragging across the concrete surfaces, is a vital tool for detecting signs of concrete distress such as delaminations and spalls. These issues often manifest as hollow sounds during tapping, which indicate internal separation caused by the corrosion of reinforcing steel.

If these problems aren’t addressed, they can spread over time, weakening the bond between the concrete and steel reinforcement and ultimately compromising the structure’s load-bearing capacity and safety.

Based on problems identified, MP-Squared may recommend implementing protective measures, such as parking coatings, and installing cathodic protection devices in areas identified during inspections. These preventative solutions help mitigate corrosion and deterioration, saving potentially millions in future repairs, maintaining safety and functionality and significantly extending the lifespan of the structure.

Regular concrete inspections like ours are essential for proactive maintenance. Contact us for more information.