Seismic Retrofit

Our company undertake the following services:

a) Concrete capacity testing (non-destructive and destructive):

• Concrete strength testing with Schmidt Hammer.
• Rebar detection. (GPR Scanning)
• Concrete cover quality and thickness measurement.
• Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity testing for the identification of voids, cracks, etc.
• Measuring carbonation depth.
• Nail pull-out test.
• Core Drilling.
• Fire damage evaluation.

b) Seismic Adequacy Evaluation.

c) Structural Intervention Design.

Emedco has significant theoretical knowledge in the field of retrofit and structural assessment with an extensive construction experience, can provide the most appropriate intervention solutions for each case, employing both safety and economic considerations, and respecting the architectural and functionality requirements. The most important of the available services are the following:

• Complete building survey and building measured drawings. Geometry, reinforcement details, materials strengths with destructive and non-destructive testing, foundation uncovering
• Structural assessment studies of existing structures for pre and post-earthquake checks
• Seismic hazard and vulnerability analysis
• Design of strengthening interventions, according to Eurocode
• Design of the repairs for damage due to earthquake, fire, and corrosion. Accurate identification and screening of the sustained damage
• Application of advanced non-linear dynamic & pushover analysis methods
• Restoration and upgrade of traditional masonry buildings

d) Structural Strengthening and Repair construction:

• Shotcrete (gunite).
• Concrete Jacketing.
• Epoxy and Concrete Grouting.
• Concrete Strengthening with Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites (FRPs).
• Strengthening with Steel Bracing.
• Reinforcement Corrosion Protection.
• Concrete Sawing / Breaking / Removal.
• Masonry building Restoration.