The Science of Structural Integrity

Structural Evaluation Services

Data-Driven Condition Assessments & Forensic Engineering to Diagnose, Predict, and Prescribe

Before any strengthening or repair can begin, you must know the truth of your structure’s condition. Arabian Company provides authoritative structural evaluation services that deliver the clarity and confidence needed to make critical decisions about safety, maintenance, and investment.

Our Core Principle: Diagnosis Before Prescription

An accurate, comprehensive evaluation is the non-negotiable foundation of all lasting protection. Our licensed engineers act as structural diagnosticians, employing a combination of advanced technology, forensic analysis, and deep experience to uncover not just symptoms, but root causes.

1. Comprehensive Evaluation Services

We tailor our investigations to the specific questions your project demands.

  • Condition Assessments & Routine Inspections:
    Systematic visual and instrumental examinations to document the current state of a structure, establish a maintenance baseline, and identify early signs of distress before they become failures.

  • Forensic Engineering & Failure Analysis:
    Determining the cause and origin of structural failures, collapses, or significant damage. We provide clear, evidence-based reports for insurance claims, litigation support, or remedial design.

  • Load Rating & Capacity Analysis:
    Evaluating existing structures for changes in use, new equipment loads, or compliance with updated codes. We calculate real remaining capacity and identify necessary upgrades.

  • Seismic & Lateral Force Vulnerability Studies:
    Assessing a building’s resilience to earthquake forces or high winds, identifying weak links in the lateral load path, and prioritizing retrofit strategies.

  • Pre-Purchase & Due Diligence Inspections:
    Providing potential buyers or investors with an unbiased, expert analysis of a property’s structural condition and anticipated lifecycle costs.

2. Our Advanced Diagnostic Toolkit

Our evaluations are powered by both expertise and technology.

  • Non-Destructive Testing (NDT):
    Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Impact-Echo, Ground-Penetrating Radar (GPR), and Half-Cell Potential Mapping to assess concrete quality, rebar location, and corrosion activity without damage.

  • 3D Laser Scanning & Photogrammetry:
    Creating precise “as-built” digital twins of structures to document existing conditions, measure deformations, and facilitate accurate design for repairs or retrofits.

  • Material Sampling & Laboratory Analysis:
    Petrographic examination, chloride ion content tests, and compressive strength tests to understand material properties and degradation mechanisms.

  • Structural Health Monitoring (SHM):
    Installation of sensor networks (strain gauges, tiltmeters, crack monitors) for long-term, real-time monitoring of structural behavior under load or over time.

The Arabian Company Evaluation Advantage

 
 
Licensed Engineering Authority Actionable Reporting Seamless Path to Implementation
Every evaluation is supervised and stamped by our in-house Professional Engineers (PE), guaranteeing professional accountability and adherence to the highest ethical standards. We deliver clear, prioritized reports with definitive findings, risk classifications, and actionable recommendations—not just raw data. You get a roadmap for decision-making. As a full-service contractor, our evaluation directly informs the scope, design, and budget for the subsequent repair or strengthening work, ensuring a perfectly aligned outcome.
Objective & Unbiased Cost-Effective Risk Management Regulatory & Code Expertise
We work for you, not equipment manufacturers or repair product vendors. Our findings and recommendations are solely focused on your structure’s best interest. A precise evaluation prevents over-engineering and unnecessary repairs, focusing investment where it’s truly needed and avoiding catastrophic costs down the line. Our assessments are benchmarked against current local building codes and international standards (ACI, ASCE, ISO), ensuring your path to compliance is clear.

Case Example: Evaluation of a Distressed Parking Structure

Challenge: A 30-year-old parking garage exhibited widespread cracking and sagging, but the extent and cause were unknown, halting a planned sale.
Our Evaluation Process:

  1. Conducted visual mapping, GPR scanning to locate rebar, and concrete coring for chloride testing.

  2. Used 3D laser scanning to map slab deflections and column alignment.

  3. Performed a structural analysis based on “as-built” scan data and material test results.
    Findings & Outcome: Identified chronic water infiltration leading to rebar corrosion and section loss in primary girders. The report provided a phased repair plan with cost estimates, allowing the sale to proceed with a clear understanding of liability and required investment.

Our Structural Evaluation Methodology

  1. Project Scoping & Historical Review – Define objectives and review available drawings, maintenance history, and previous reports.

  2. Field Investigation & Data Collection – Execute planned visual inspections, NDT, surveying, and instrumentation.

  3. Laboratory Testing & Analysis – Analyze material samples and process field data.

  4. Engineering Analysis & Synthesis – Integrate all data into structural models and forensic analysis to determine cause, effect, and risk.

  5. Reporting & Recommendations – Deliver a comprehensive report with photographs, diagrams, findings, and a prioritized action plan.

  6. Client Briefing & Strategy Session – Walk you through the results and discuss the logical next steps for protection, repair, or monitoring.