BQCIS

Assuring the Strength and Safety of Critical Structures

BQCIS Structural Integrity Verification provides third-party assurance of the design, construction, and maintenance integrity of structural assets — from bridges, buildings, and silos to offshore platforms and industrial plants.

Our engineers assess structural stability, load capacity, and material performance through field inspection, analytical modeling, and laboratory validation. Each verification is aligned with relevant codes and standards such as Eurocode, ACI, API RP 2A, and ISO 19902 for offshore structures.

By integrating advanced inspection technologies and simulation tools, BQCIS helps clients prevent catastrophic failures, extend asset life, and maintain regulatory compliance.

Key Activities in Structural Integrity Verification

Design Compliance Review

Evaluation of structural drawings, calculations, and materials to confirm conformity with applicable codes and specifications.

On-Site Structural Inspection

Physical inspection of components, joints, foundations, and connections using NDT and visual techniques.

Load & Stress Analysis

Computational modeling to assess load paths, deflection behavior, and critical stress concentrations.

Material Characterization

Testing of steel, concrete, and composite materials to validate strength and fatigue properties.

Damage & Corrosion Assessment

Identification of cracks, corrosion, and degradation that compromise structural integrity and service life.

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Simulation of structural response under static, dynamic, seismic, or wind loading conditions.

Remedial Design & Strengthening

Engineering recommendations for repair, retrofitting, or reinforcement of deficient structures.

Integrity Certification

Issuance of third-party verification certificates confirming compliance and residual life adequacy.

Lifecycle Management & Extension

Providing strategies for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to safely extend the operational life of assets.

Key Benefits of Structural Integrity Verification

Safety Assurance

Enhanced Safety Assurance

Prevents failures through early detection of structural weaknesses and stress anomalies.

Regulatory Compliance

Regulatory Compliance

Demonstrates conformity with national and international design and safety standards.

Failure Prevention

Failure Prevention

Avoids costly downtime and catastrophic incidents through predictive structural evaluation.

Extended Asset Life

Extended Asset Life

Supports lifecycle planning through reliable data on residual strength and degradation rate.

Success Story

Bridge Structural Integrity Audit for Urban Infrastructure Authority

The Challenge:

A regional authority required independent verification of aging bridge structures to assess residual life and load capacity under increased traffic volumes.

Our Solution:

BQCIS performed ultrasonic and magnetic particle inspections, material sampling, and load simulations using finite element modeling aligned with Eurocode standards.

The Result:

The audit identified critical reinforcement needs and prioritized bridge rehabilitation programs, enabling safe operation and optimized public investment.

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