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TRSC deploys a suite of 28 non-destructive testing, scanning, sampling, and monitoring technologies to characterise existing structures with measured data. Every technology is selected for the specific investigation objective, evidence-based assessment requires evidence-grade tools.
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1Non-Destructive Concrete Testing
TRSC deploys a comprehensive non-destructive concrete testing programme for reinforced and prestressed concrete structures across Australia. Our NDT suite includes ground-penetrating radar (GPR), Ferroscan electromagnetic scanning, ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV), Schmidt Hammer rebound testing, half-cell potential mapping, and concrete resistivity measurement — each selected to answer a specific structural question without damaging the asset.
Non-destructive testing is the foundation of our investigation methodology. Where conventional approaches default to destructive sampling, TRSC uses NDT to characterise the structure first, then targets destructive testing only where NDT results indicate it is warranted. This approach reduces investigation cost, minimises damage to the asset, and produces a more complete structural picture than sampling alone.
Every non-destructive concrete testing programme is managed by an RPEQ-qualified structural engineer from scope definition through to report certification, with laboratory analysis conducted through NATA-accredited partner facilities.
Integrated Investigation Approach
No single technology provides a complete structural picture. TRSC combines multiple investigation technologies in a coordinated programme — GPR locates reinforcement, Ferroscan measures cover depth, half-cell mapping identifies corrosion zones, core extraction confirms material properties, and structural monitoring tracks behaviour over time. Each technology answers a specific question, and together they build the evidence base that supports proportionate engineering decisions.
The selection of technologies for each investigation is driven by the structural question, not by equipment availability. TRSC scopes every investigation to deploy the minimum technology set required to answer the client's question with confidence, avoiding both under-investigation (which leaves questions unanswered) and over-investigation (which increases cost without improving decision quality).
Discuss your investigation requirements
Every investigation begins with a direct conversation with an RPEQ-qualified structural engineer. Contact TRSC to discuss which technologies are appropriate for your asset and the structural questions you need answered.