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Structural Audit & Consultancy

Inspection, assessment and strengthening solutions for existing buildings.

Our structural audit service provides a thorough, independent assessment of your building's structural condition — identifying deficiencies, evaluating safety and recommending practical, cost-effective remediation strategies.

Service Overview

Structural audits are essential for older buildings, buildings that have experienced distress or damage, and structures being considered for change of use or additional floors. VIZHUMAM™ Design & Build provides comprehensive structural audit and consultancy services that give building owners and managers a clear, authoritative picture of their structure's health.

Our audit process begins with a detailed visual inspection of all structural elements — columns, beams, slabs, foundations and walls — followed by non-destructive testing (NDT) where required. We assess the extent and severity of any defects, identify the likely causes and evaluate the impact on structural safety and serviceability.

Based on our findings, we prepare a detailed audit report with clear recommendations for repair, strengthening or monitoring. Where strengthening is required, we provide full structural design for the remediation works, ensuring the building is restored to a safe and compliant condition.

Scope of Work

Visual structural inspection
Crack mapping and distress survey
Non-destructive testing (NDT)
Rebound hammer testing
Ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV) testing
Carbonation depth testing
Cover meter survey
Structural stability assessment
Load capacity evaluation
Strengthening design

What You Receive

Detailed structural audit report
Distress mapping drawings
NDT test results and interpretation
Structural assessment summary
Repair and strengthening recommendations
Strengthening design drawings
Specification for repair works
Photographic documentation

Suitable For

Ageing residential buildings
Buildings with visible cracks or distress
Pre-purchase structural assessment
Buildings before additional floor construction
Post-earthquake or flood assessment
Government & institutional buildings

Applicable Standards

IS 13311 — NDT Methods for Concrete
IS 456:2000 — Concrete Structures
IS 15988 — Seismic Evaluation & Strengthening
ACI 318 — Building Code for Concrete
CPWD Guidelines for Structural Audit

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