Structural & Forensic Engineering Services
Foundation Analysis
From 40 story high-rises to single-family residential structures, R.M.G’s professional staff utilizes their extensive experience to fully evaluate structure load and soil conditions. Whether it be for a shallow footing system or a deep pile or pier foundation, we provide our clients with a thorough foundation analysis and comprehensive recommendations. Our experience includes a wide range of foundation systems including piles, raft or mats and concrete piers.
Forensic Analysis
R.M.G’s extensive experience enables us to conduct comprehensive forensic analyses and evaluations for existing developments and structures exhibiting problems such as foundation failure because of collapsible, settlement or expansion of soils or fills. This is in addition to concrete structural testing and evaluation for modifications or repurposing buildings.
Structural Steel
Structural steel is inspected and tested by R.M.G’s qualified inspectors to ascertain that all steel connections meet the acceptable criteria specified. This is achieved by visual, mechanical, nondestructive, or destructive methods. Tests are performed in accordance AWS (American Welding Society), AISC (American Institute of Steel Construction) and ASTM (American Society for Testing Materials) codes and Iraqi standard specifications.
Bolts and Nuts Inspections
Bolt and nut sizes are verified, torque test and connections are inspected in accordance with the project specifications and Iraqi standard specifications.
Welding Inspection
Welder certifications are verified and visual welding inspection is performed on field welds.
Non-Destructive Testing
Ultrasonic Testing
Ultrasonic method of determining concrete strength.
Swedish Hammer Test
To determine rebound numbers and concrete strength.
Welding Inspection
Visual inspection of welds to insure quality of welding.
Dynamic Cone Penetration Test
Visual inspection of welds to insure quality of welding
Plate Load Test
To determine bearing capacity of soil subgrade
Loading Test
To insure the stability of designed and executed structure.
Endoscope
To inspect pipe lines and other hard to reach locations in construction.