Buildings and infrastructure
The quality, condition and deterioration of concrete and masonry can affect the remaining service life, increase maintenance costs and impact safety and aesthetics. When damage appears or renovation is planned, understanding deterioration mechanisms is necessary to carry out correct and cost-effective repair.
We offer investigation and advisory services on material-related issues, supporting the assessment of quality, condition, signs of deterioration, remaining service life and suitability for a given purpose. Damage may result from incorrect use of materials, products or work procedures, environmental exposure, or the need for material replacement. The service is part of our expertise area Buildings and infrastructure.
Challenges
Unknown deterioration complicates repair
When damage appears, unclear causes make it difficult to determine whether deterioration is related to materials, products, work procedures, exposure or wear, which complicates repair decisions.
Unclear material choice increases project uncertainty
At the start of a building project, uncertainty about material properties, products, work procedures, exposure and suitability can make it harder to choose the right solution for the intended purpose.
Exposure conditions reduce durability
Exposure and wear reduce remaining service life. Without understanding their effect on materials in a specific structure, it becomes uncertain how to achieve the longest possible service life.
Benefits
Clarify deterioration in concrete and brickwork
Materials examination provides a clear basis for understanding how and why concrete, brickwork and related materials deteriorate in a specific structure. This enables informed decisions on repair, renovation and prioritisation of maintenance activities.
Support evaluation of remaining service life
Knowledge of physical and chemical properties, deterioration mechanisms and exposure conditions helps assess whether materials can continue in use, require repair or should be replaced. This supports evaluation of remaining service life in both new and old structures.
Provide a basis for material selection
Examination and consultancy support material-technical questions early in a project as well as during renovation or visible damage assessment. By relating material properties to the intended purpose and expected exposure, the investigation provides a technical basis for selecting suitable materials.
If you need clarification of deterioration, remaining service life or material suitability in concrete, brickwork or related materials, our specialists can help with examination and consultancy.
Service scope
The work begins with an evaluation of the structure and its materials in order to identify visible features and anomalies. These observations help assess deterioration patterns and indicate where further examination may be needed in concrete, brickwork, mortar, tiles or natural building materials.
We also offer status assessment and failure analysis of concrete structures.
Reach out to Jens Henriksen for more information.
