Structural Strengthening Design
Engineering design of strengthening and repair - developed from the evidence of your building and tied to the question the assessment raised.
Quick Answer
When an assessment identifies a deficiency, New Nordic can design strengthening or repair measures to address it. The design starts from the building’s existing-condition information and the change or concern being resolved.
Assumptions are stated, the available information is recorded, and the proposal is explained so that owners and contractors understand what is being designed and why.
Who This Is For
- - Owners with identified defects
- - Facility and asset managers
- - Developers & contractors
- - Owners planning increased loading
When It Is Needed
- - After an assessment finds a deficiency
- - Before increased loading
- - Following damage or deterioration
- - Before a change of use
What Problems This Service Solves
Finding a defect is only part of the task. A strengthening design should respond to what the evidence shows about the particular building.
Reduced Capacity
Where an element appears to lack capacity, design options are developed from the assessed condition and the loading required.
Deteriorated Concrete or Reinforcement
Corrosion and spalling call for repairs matched to the cause, not only the visible symptom.
Planned Load Increase
New equipment, floors or uses can change demand. The existing structure is reviewed before strengthening is proposed.
Damage Following an Incident
Reinstatement follows assessment of the damage and a defined investigation scope.
Incomplete Existing-Condition Information
Missing records are recorded as gaps, and further investigation is identified where it matters to the design.
Repair Without Explanation
Contractors need to understand why a measure is proposed. The design explains its basis and limitations.
The Design Process
Assessment Review
Establish the deficiency and available information
Basis of Design
Record assumptions, loading and the proposed change
Option Development
Consider suitable strengthening or repair approaches
Design & Detailing
Prepare drawings and specification for the agreed scope
Site Support
Review works or answer queries as agreed
Methods & Techniques
The approach is chosen to suit the structure and the deficiency identified. These are examples of measures that may be considered where appropriate.
Concrete Repair Design
Repair of spalled or corroded concrete, matched to the cause.
Fibre-Reinforced Polymer
Plating or wrapping options considered where suitable.
Section Enlargement
Jacketing of columns or beams where appropriate.
Slab Strengthening
Measures to restore or increase slab capacity.
Analytical Verification
Calculation or modelling to check the proposed solution.
Corrosion Mitigation
Protection measures considered where corrosion is a factor.
What You Receive
Deliverables are agreed for each assignment and shaped around the project's stage, available information and the question to be resolved. Findings are recorded with their basis and limitations, so decisions can follow the evidence.
Strengthening Design
Drawings and specification for the agreed measures
Basis of Design
Recorded assumptions, loading and existing-condition information
Supporting Calculations
Analysis supporting the proposed approach
Method Guidance
Notes to help the contractor follow the design intent
Limitations Statement
What the design relies on and what remains uncertain
Site Review
Review of works where included in the scope
Why New Nordic
Defined Scope
Each assignment starts with a clear question, an agreed scope and a stated reporting format.
Site-Specific Approach
Location, building use and available records shape the work, not assumptions from another market.
Evidence-Led Findings
Observations are recorded with their location and context, with limitations stated plainly.
One Connected Team
Planning, design, supervision and review can be discussed together, with responsibilities agreed from the outset.
Related Services
Structural Inspections
Visual and technical inspection of building structure, recording defects and reporting what they may mean for the building.
FEM Analysis
Finite element analysis for complex load paths, strengthening and modifications, based on project-specific assumptions and condition data.
Construction Supervision Services
Supervision that links project documentation with the work on site, with clear observations and action records.
Frequently Asked
What strengthening methods do you consider?
Methods such as concrete repair, fibre-reinforced polymer systems and section enlargement can be considered, selected to suit the deficiency and the structure.
Do you need an assessment first?
A design depends on knowing the existing condition. If a recent assessment exists, we review it; if not, we can discuss what is needed first.
How do you deal with missing records?
We record the gap and identify whether further investigation is required before design assumptions are relied on.
Can you supervise the works?
Yes, supervision can be added to the scope so the works are reviewed against the agreed design.
Does this include statutory approvals?
Any submissions are agreed as part of the appointment. We do not assume authority to issue statutory certificates.
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Talk to Us About Structural Strengthening Design
Tell us where the project is, what stage it has reached and the questions you need to resolve. We will discuss the scope of support required.