When significant cracking and troublesome slab curling threatened structural integrity at a community college building, a detailed petrographic and structural investigation uncovered surprising causes hidden beneath the surface. Issues ranged from overlooked control joints and excessively thick underlayments to embedded radiant heating tubing—all compounding the slab's distress. Discover how precise forensic analysis and targeted repair strategies not only resolved these hidden challenges but restored durability and safety for the long term.

At first glance, the Saratoga Creek Bridge stands as a quiet, historic landmark nestled among redwoods. But beneath its stone arches, a deeper story was unfolding—soft concrete, hidden voids, and signs of corrosion threatening its long-term stability. Concrete Science, Inc. was called in to uncover the unseen. Through advanced petrographic analysis, chemical testing, and meticulous fieldwork, the investigation revealed critical structural vulnerabilities and environmental threats.

From chain drag to petrography, see how a targeted condition assessment turned scattered symptoms into a prioritized repair and coating plan for a post tensioned parking deck.

Comprehensive fire damage assessment of bridge girders, evaluating structural integrity through pulse velocity testing and petrographic analysis. Findings identified critical areas of deterioration, guiding targeted repairs and long-term rehabilitation strategies for restoring concrete durability.