Coating blisters are rarely just a surface problem. On this project, we paired Schmidt Rebound Hammer surveys, Impact Echo, petrography, and in slab relative humidity testing to show a strong concrete structure beneath a weak coating system. High relative humidity was trapped under an unbonded deck coating, and uneven substrate prep let moisture move where it should not.

Built without expansion joints and battered by decades of salt-laden air, the Runit Dome showed signs of cracking, spalling, and discoloration. Tasked with diagnosing these failures on a remote Pacific atoll, Concrete Science, Inc. applied forensic engineering methods to uncover the root causes and design practical, field-ready solutions that could be executed with local labor and limited resources.

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.

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.

Post-fire concrete assessment and repair in Santa Rosa. Expert services include petrographic analysis, foundation testing, and structural evaluations to ensure code-compliant rebuilding. Specializing in fire-damaged concrete restoration, spalling repair, anchor bolt testing, and footing depth verification. Serving homeowners and engineers with advanced testing and restoration solutions.