Structural Safety Assessment

Critical Column Analysis: Perform detailed stress calculations on identified critical columns to determine their load-bearing capacity and adequacy.

Overall Structural Evaluation

Conduct a cursory calculation of column working stress to assess overall structural performance

Concrete Assessment

  • Inspect for cracks on major structural elements
  • Evaluate concrete spalling on slabs
  • Assess water damage caused by dampness and water ingress

Load Analysis

  • Review existing load plan and identify discrepancies
  • Account for the impact of multiple water tanks on the roof.

Structural Modifications

  • Evaluate the impact of vertical extensions and additional steelwork on the roof
  • Assess the adequacy of the roof drainage system
  • Evaluate the structural implications of the fire steel staircase and non-engineered fire escape ladders

Building Envelope

  • Inspect for cracks on the façade
  • Assess the condition of exposed reinforcement and the absence of anti-rust paint
  • Evaluate the lack of handrails and edge protection

General Structural Condition

  • Identify and document minor hairline cracks in structural elements
  • Inspect roof bracing for tightness

DEA/DESIGN REPORT

  • Data Collection gather required documents, including master layout plan, as-built architectural and structural drawings, and material testing reports.
  • Architectural Drawing detailed floor plans, elevations, sections, and roof plans.
  • Structural Drawing design of beams, columns, slabs, and load- bearing walls
  • Structural Modeling develop a detailed structural model of the building using appropriate software
  • Load Calculations calculate live, dead, and other relevant loads acting on the structure
  • Structural Analysis perform structural analysis to determine internal forces, stresses, and deflections
  • Design Calculations design necessary structural reinforcements or modifications based on analysis results
  • Floor Load Plan prepare a revised floor load plan considering the building's actual usage and occupancy