STRUCTURAL investigation and exploratory works

At Stripout London we have vast experience with structural investigations and exploratory works.  Usually we undertake these works on behalf of structural engineers so they can confirm the building structure is built as it is documented on the building plans.

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We recently undertook some structural investigation work at Alder Castle in the City of London for CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) to enable the structural engineers to  assess whether the roof structure was able to take the loading of the new roof plant install.

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Structural investigations were undertaken at our Stratford Place project to assess the structure of the existing lift shaft and ensure the existing structure was able to take the loading's of the re sited, new lift shaft.

 

Our Central Synagogue project for instance required the installation of a large goal post and in ground beam to facilitate the projects design and layout objectives.  We undertook exploratory works to on behalf of the projects structural engineers.  We procured temporary works designs, manufacture of steel work and specialist fixings and our specialist team installed the beams.

 

On the same project we built various retaining walls with structural reinforcement bar in the basement area to ensure the structural integrity of the area. 

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Structural investigations and exploratory works include the following:

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Opening up of ceilings to assess the structure

Removal of floor boards to view the building structure

Breaking out slabs to assess reinforcement

Drilling of core holes to establish slab thickness

Breaking out to expose column or steel connections

Exposing structural steelworks to confirm dimensions

Checking various areas of the building to confirm the as built drawings are correct