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Conducting post tension cables location survey in London is crucial before any redevelopment project starts.
London is a dynamic city with ongoing development and redevelopment projects. The city has many historical and iconic buildings that use post tensioned construction techniques.
Understanding the condition of existing post tensioned structures is essential for intergrading new developments with old ones and for ensuring that redevelopment projects do not compromise structural safety.
In severe cases, especially if multiple cables are damaged, there is a risk of partial or total collapse of the structure, posing serious safety hazards not only for people working on site but also for residents of the neighbouring properties.
KB Surveys has been involved in a number of successful GPR, EM post tension cables detection surveys in London, allowing our clients to save large amounts of money on repair costs and insurance claims and making constructors feel safe on their sites.
1.What is post tension cables location survey in London?
Locating post tension cables in London utilising Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and Electromagnetic detection technology is a fully non-destructive and non-intrusive method of detecting and mapping existing post tension cables.
This type of survey can take place in parallel to other site operations, causing minimal or no disruption, so there should be no delays in the project schedule. On top of that, using either Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) or EM will cause no damaged to the scanned surface and construction materials laying below that surface and poses no health risks if used near humans.
2. What is the cost of post tension cables location survey in London?
The cost of post tension cables location survey in London will depend on the size of the project and duration of the survey. If you would like to discuss your project or request a free quote, please contact us on info@kbsurveys.co.uk
3. Why would I choose post tension cables location survey in London?
Post tension structures in London are an integral part of London’s architectural landscape, utilised in various types of buildings and infrastructure projects due to their structural advantages.
Damaging post tension cables during redevelopment, however, can have server consequences, both structurally and financially. Here are some of the primary consequences:
-structural integrity – post tension cables are critical for maintaining the structural integrity of a building. Damaging these cables can compromise the strength of concrete, leading to potential structural failures such as cracking and deflection. In sever cases the part of all structure can collapse.
-safety hazards- Severed or damaged cables can recoil with great force, potentially causing injury or even fatalities to workers or nearby individuals. There are also long-term safety hazards for buildings occupants with a risk of future collapses or other structural failures, if the damage is not reported or poorly repaired.
-financial implications- repairing damaged post-tension cables in complex and costly. It often involves extensive work to expose the cables, retensioning, or even replacing sections of the concrete structure. It also causes project delays and legal and insurance issues.
-inspection and approval delays- Structural engineers involved in the repairs will need to conduct thorough inspections to assess the extend of the damage and the necessary repairs, which can be time consuming. Moreover, obtaining approvals from building authorities for repairs can add further delays to the project timeline.
Our company has been involved in a number of post tension cables detection surveys in London and we have clear understanding on all those consequences.
Avoiding damage to post tension cables can save significant repair costs and project delays.
4. How post tension cables detection survey in London is performed?
Any post tension cables location survey in London is treated with the utmost importance.
We follow strick processes to ensure the outcome of the survey will meet industry standards. Our approach can be broken down into four phases:
-Preparation- we will review existing structural drawings and plans to understand the layout and expected locations of post tension cables.
-Site survey- our surveyors will attend your site to conduct a survey using GPR, electromagnetic detection, or other appropriate methods to locate the cables.
-Data analysis- our data analysts will analyse the collected data to map out the exact locations and conditions of the post tension cables
-Reporting- our company will provide a detailed report that includes the finding, maps of cables, any areas of concern, and recommendations for future actions if necessary.
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Our senior surveyors have large experience of providing post tension cables location surveys in London |
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We are trusted by London based construction companies and architects |
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We are fully insured and accredited |
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Our surveyors conduct themselves in a professional manner |
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