Detailed Engineering Assessment (DEA)

Comprehensive Detailed Engineering Assessment and Precision Technical Evaluation Services for Optimal Project Outcomes

 

Structural Integrity Assessments
  • Visual Condition Surveys
  • Non-Destructive Testing (NDT): UT, Rebound Hammer, Half-Cell Potential, GPR
  • Load Capacity Analysis (Dead, Live, Wind, Seismic Loads)
  • Crack Width Monitoring & Mapping
  • Deflection and Vibration Monitoring
  • Fatigue Life & Stress Range Evaluations
  • Structural Retrofit Need Identification
MEP Systems Performance Audit
  • HVAC System Efficiency Benchmarking
  • Electrical Load Flow and Harmonics Analysis
  • Power Quality Monitoring (THD, Flicker, Voltage Dips)
  • Plumbing & Drainage Flow Modeling
  • Fire Alarm and Suppression System Testing
  • Lighting & Emergency System Evaluation
  • BMS/Automation System Functional Testing
Geotechnical & Foundation Reviews
  • Soil Condition Re-evaluation
  • Settlement and Subsidence Analysis
  • Bearing Capacity Validation
  • Slope Stability Risk Assessment
  • Retaining Structure Monitoring
  • Groundwater Table Behavior Study
Materials Forensic Engineering
  • Core Sampling & Concrete Petrography
  • Carbonation Depth & Chloride Penetration Tests
  • Steel Corrosion Rate & Loss Assessment
  • Reinforcement Mapping & Cover Meter Analysis
  • Material Identification & Compliance Testing
  • Chemical Composition & Microstructure Analysis
Code Compliance & Gap Analysis
  • Local Building Code Compliance Check
  • International Standards Alignment (ISO, ACI, BS, EN, ASTM)
  • Safety & Life Protection System Review
  • Structural Redundancy & Robustness Review
  • Documentation & As-Built Drawing Validation
Risk & Resilience Evaluation
  • Disaster Vulnerability Scoring (Flood, Earthquake, Fire)
  • Climate Impact Forecasting (Temperature, Wind, Moisture)
  • Single Point of Failure Identification
  • Business Continuity Risk Mapping
  • Emergency Egress & Redundancy System Review
Asset Optimization Strategies
  • Remaining Useful Life Estimation
  • Life-Cycle Cost Evaluation
  • Maintenance and Retrofit Feasibility Studies
  • Energy Efficiency Improvement Measures
  • Adaptive Reuse Potential Assessment
Specialized Assessments
  • Equipment Foundation Performance (Industrial & Vibrating Loads)
  • Tunnel and Bridge Structural Health Monitoring
  • Historic Structure Assessment & Adaptive Reuse
  • Load Rating for Transportation Structures
  • Inspection of Hard-to-Access Structures (via drones, rope access)

Comprehensive Detailed Engineering Assessment for Structural Integrity and MEP System Optimization

  • Data Collection & Review: Gather construction records, as-built drawings, maintenance logs, and prior inspection data for evaluation.
  • Visual & Instrumented Inspections: Conduct field inspections using manual and advanced digital tools (NDT, sensors, drones, etc.) to detect surface and sub-surface defects.
  • Load & Structural Evaluation: Analyze existing structures under service loads to identify vulnerabilities due to overloading, fatigue, settlement, or design flaws.
  • MEP System Analysis: Assess mechanical and electrical systems for inefficiencies, compliance issues, and aging-related risks.
  • Geotechnical Verification: Validate current soil/foundation conditions against original design assumptions and updated geological data.
  • Material Health Checks: Perform lab testing on core samples and materials to determine degradation, composition, and repair viability.
  • Regulatory & Safety Gap Analysis: Verify current compliance against local building codes and international standards; assess fire safety and escape readiness.
  • Resilience and Disaster Readiness: Evaluate how well the structure can withstand natural and man-made threats and propose resilience improvements.
  • Recommendations & Retrofit Planning: Propose interventions, repair priorities, phasing plans, and budget estimates aligned with safety and sustainability.
  • Lifecycle Optimization: Determine whether repair, retrofitting, or full replacement is the best-value option based on structural and functional longevity.

 

Detailed Engineering Assessment Job Framework and Risk-Based Structural Evaluation for Informed Decision-Making

Phase

Key Activities

Primary Roles Involved

Phase 1: Desktop Study

Collect and review all existing documentation (drawings, reports, maintenance logs, permits, usage history)

Project Lead, Document Control Specialist, Structural Engineer

Phase 2: Field Investigations

Conduct site visits, NDT surveys, instrumentation (strain gauges, GPR, vibration sensors)

Site Engineer, NDT Technician, Geotechnical Consultant

Phase 3: Analytical Modeling

Build simulation models (FEA, BIM), test structure/system under current and extreme conditions

Structural Analyst, Electrical/Mechanical Auditor, BIM Engineer

Phase 4: Risk Prioritization

Identify and categorize threats, performance failures, and code violations based on risk and criticality

Risk Engineer, Compliance Officer, Safety Consultant

Phase 5: Actionable Report

Draft detailed findings report, include repair/retrofit strategies, life cycle analysis, and cost scenarios

DEA Team Lead, Cost Engineer, Retrofit Strategist

 

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