Diagnostic Surveying
Test Procedures...

1. Hammer Testing - Striking the surface - recording the location of any hollow sounding areas. A uniform pattern of testing is carried out.

2. Ferroscanner / Covermeter / Quickscan -
Ferromagnetic core measures the induced current produced when another ferrous object – usually the reinforcement. Obtain full data analysis.

3. Carbonation Depth Testing - Carbonation testing is carried out to determine the depth of carbonated concrete. The depth of carbonation is assessed.

4. Dust samples for Analysis - (i.e. Chloride, HAC, Sulphate, etc) Dust samples for concrete testing are obtained, giving details of date, location, depth.

5. Determination of chloride content of hardened concrete - Potentiometric method is carried out in accordance with BS1881-124:1988.

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