Destructive testing includes taking cores from the existing reinforced concrete structure and crushing the cores to determining the concrete grade/strength. Structural Audits can also include a visual inspection, and measuring of structural elements as well as checking for cracks that may be present.
- Column Coring – The most accurate way to ascertain the concrete grade of an element is via taking cores, ad crushing them to get the strength of the concrete.
- Slab Coring – The most accurate way to ascertain the concrete grade of an element is via taking cores, ad crushing them to get the strength of the concrete.