Structural survey
Understanding in order to preserve and minimise risk.
Understanding in order to intervene effectively.
Structural survey provides essential information for conservation projects, identifying problems, assessing structural safety and recommending appropriate interventions.
Through non-destructive testing methods and advanced data analysis, we identify damage and risks that may compromise structural safety.
When to use
When assessing the condition of a building prior to conservation or change of use.
When visible signs of structural damage are present, such as cracking, deformation, settlement or material deterioration.
Following extreme events (earthquakes, flooding, impact) or when structural risk is suspected.
As part of preventive maintenance programmes for historic properties or heritage buildings.
Structural survey are essential for informed decision-making regarding the conservation and safety of buildings.
Damage identification
Accurate identification of structural damage and its causes before it develops into more critical conditions. Provides essential information for defining intervention techniques and priorities.
Cost reduction
Definition of targeted intervention solutions addressing existing structural issues, avoiding unnecessary works, reducing costs and promoting sustainability.
Decision support
Supporting informed decisions regarding rehabilitation, strengthening or structural replacement through a comprehensive diagnosis.
Risk mitigation
Minimising unforeseen issues during construction through detailed prior knowledge of the structure, reducing costs associated with variations and project delays.
Structural preservation
Enhancing structural durability through detailed understanding and the adoption of appropriate intervention measures.
Heritage enhancement
Enhancing the value of built heritage through well-founded interventions that preserve original elements.
Identify, Diagnose and Preserve
Deliverables:
- Detailed technical report including structural characterisation, damage assessment, structural safety evaluation (where applicable) and recommended intervention measures
- Photographic and graphic records of identified damage
- Structural drawings and documentation
- Laboratory or in situ test results
- Intervention recommendations (priorities, suggested techniques and materials)
- Cost estimates and possible phasing of interventions (where applicable)
Collection of background information
Review of historical archive records, collection of testimonies, analysis of usage and previous reports.
In Situ and Laboratory testing
Application of testing techniques and tools (predominantly non-destructive) for structural and condition assessment.
Structural survey report
Comprehensive structural survey report including the technical opinion of the team and intervention recommendations.
On-Site visual inspection
Geometric, material and construction characterisation. Damage identification and photographic documentation.
Structural safety assessment
Structural modelling to evaluate behaviour and safety. Use of specialised software appropriate to each construction typology.
Presentation, consultancy and follow-up
Meeting for presentation and discussion of results; technical consultancy to design teams for project development.
Looking for specialized structural consultancy for your project?
Need to inspect, assess the safety of, or intervene on a building or structure? Our team is ready to help.