Collins
has a wide range of structural engineering evaluation,
design, and restoration experience. Condition assessments
of both structural and building system elements have
been conducted on a number of structures to determine
the existing state and identify any potential distress
that may be detrimental to the owners’ intended
use. The assessments have been conducted in accordance
with national standards and requirements.
Past
projects have included investigations to determine
the cause and origin of structural and building system
failures on residential, industrial, and commercial
structures including marine oil terminal facilities,
wind farm foundations, and hydroelectric plant tunnels.
Investigations focused on steel, concrete, prestressed
concrete, post-tensioned concrete, masonry, and timber
structures. As part of assessments, Collins employees
have used a variety of nondestructive testing and
evaluation techniques to examine the condition of
in-place structures. In addition, Collins has assisted
in repair and rehabilitation support for distressed
structures and façades, including repair design,
development of specifications and details, contract
administration, and site monitoring.
Documentation is tailored to client needs, but generally
includes written reports documenting findings and
contains repair or re-inspection recommendations.
Often, data is assembled into purpose-built databases.
