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Building integrity assessment

Stage 1: Visual Inspection: Scope of work in this phase includes the following-
Task 1: Review existing building documents and proposed building plan
Step 1: Collect necessary documents from client and review the documents
Step 2: Evaluate soil test report
Step 3: Assess whether the building comply with the building design documents provided by client. Analyze in detail foundation, column and necessary structural components of the building.
Task 2: Site visit and visual inspection
Step 1: Visit the site
Step 2: Identification of any structural defect or deterioration of building
Step 3: Report with recommendation
Stage 2: Full investigation:
Full investigation is required if sufficient documentation is not found during stage 1. Full investigation may include the following activities based on the availability of documentation-
1. Tests
  - Tensile strength test of rebar
  - Rebar scanning
  - Concrete Strength test with rebound hammer
  - Core test for column and beam concrete strength
  - Soil test
2. Preparation of Drawing
  - Preparation of as-built layout drawings
  - Preparation of as built structural system
  - Preparation of as-built foundation system
  - Preparation of slab reinforcement details
3. Structural analysis
  - Deflection study of the structure
  - Study on the adequacy of beam
  - Study on the adequacy of column
  - Study on the adequacy of footing
  - Study on the adequacy of slab