Structural Investigations

Reducing Asset Damage

We reduce the intrusive works and structural damage of our clients’ assets by applying innovative NDT technology alongside the traditional investigative approach. Enabling the investigation of various construction types and materials while limiting structural vibration, site noise and dust.

Structural Investigation categories

1. Construction

Discover not only the construction material but also the construction type, HTA offers a complete remit of works to provide you with all the data required to move forward with confidence.

• Concrete Type
  Is it reinforced, pre-cast, post tensioned or steel encased?
• Concrete Strength
  Determination carried out via NDT and compressive testing
• Steel Reinforcement
  NDT to determine of bar depth and pattern including multiple layers
• Steel Grade
  Determination of tensile strength via removal of samples
• Metal Beams
  Determination of construction details by exposure
• Metal Beam Weldability
  Chemical analysis determining carbon equivalent value
• Metal Type & Grade
  By removal of samples and metallurgical testing
• Cavity Wall Ties
  Determining presence and correct spacing
• Masonry Construction Details
  Determination via NDT, exposure and coring
• Masonry & Mortar Strength
  Determination via sampling and analysis
• Paint Inspections
  Adhesion testing plus sampling for lead content and type analysis
• Timber & Wood
  Visual assessment, grading plus dry and wet rot surveys