As industrial facilities across the country approach, or surpass, their original design life, the need for reliable structural integrity management has never been more critical. Aging civil infrastructure demands proactive monitoring and maintenance strategies to ensure long-term safety and performance. A well-implemented structural integrity management program is the first line of defense against costly disruptions and catastrophic failures in complex industrial environments.
Industrial civil engineering structures often face extreme demands. These assets are typically large, such as towers and chimneys, and are exposed to heavy static loads in reservoirs and silos or rolling loads from cranes and loaders. Many operate in harsh environments with high temperatures, thermal shocks, and continuous dynamic stress from rotating machinery. Each structure serves a specific purpose, and its potential failure modes are directly related to the stresses imposed by the industrial process.
Avoid unplanned shutdowns, reduce operational losses, maintain investor confidence, and help prevent serious accidents.
Monitor infrastructure health continuously and adjust usage to stay within safe operating limits.
Extend the lifespan of your structures to match the overall service life of the industrial site.
Plan and prioritize preventive maintenance activities to control costs and reduce unexpected repairs.
With more than 70 years of expertise in structural inspection, evaluation, and repair, Freyssinet provides tailored support to help you build a comprehensive asset management strategy.
Our approach is backed by a powerful SaaS inspection platform that streamlines data collection and analysis. Using these insights, we recommend targeted corrective actions and performance improvements, applying advanced techniques to extend the life and reliability of your infrastructure.
All visual inspections follow a standardized set of specifications designed to quantify and rank the structural integrity of each asset. Freyssinet USA assists in drafting these specifications by analyzing your operating environment, the function of each structure, potential failure modes, and any visible signs of deterioration.
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Visual inspections are used to detect major damage, incidents, or clear signs of structural deterioration that could impact safety or operations. This method is the most practical non-destructive evaluation technique for large-scale infrastructure, where installing sensors may be too complex or costly. Inspections are typically conducted from ground level or permanent access points.
The success of visual inspections depends on the inspector’s ability to identify issues early and communicate findings clearly and consistently. Freyssinet provides training for your teams and supports detailed inspections to ensure accurate reporting and evaluation.
Ongoing monitoring of structural conditions enables timely decisions regarding diagnostics, laboratory testing, recalculations, and maintenance. It also allows you to verify the effectiveness of previous interventions and plan future actions with confidence.
Freyssinet offers expert support in inspection, diagnosis, structural evaluation, and design phases to help guide your projects from assessment to implementation.
As a global specialist in structural repair and reinforcement, Freyssinet can help address complex challenges such as severe damage, changes in usage, updated utilization rates, modernization efforts, or regulatory shifts. Our team provides expert guidance and advanced solutions tailored to your infrastructure needs.
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Using a tablet, inspectors can upload photos of defects directly into the app in real time. This simplifies the process of cataloging and evaluating structural issues.
Once the inspection data is analyzed, the app automatically generates detailed reports and dashboards for one or multiple sites. These tools consolidate inspection findings along with the status of maintenance activities.
This centralized system allows managers to easily monitor inspection schedules and track the condition of all structural assets. It also supports more accurate planning and budgeting for maintenance operations.
