Structural Design & Analysis

Our highly skilled team of structural engineers excels in conducting structural analysis of the existing buildings by creating a 3D model using state-of-the-art software like ETABS, Staad Pro, SAP or equivalent. These models are tested against international standards, including AISC, ASCE, UBC, and IBC subjected to live, dead, superimposed, vibratory, wind, drift, and seismic loads. Our mission includes designing steel and RCC structures that prioritize strength, serviceability, and economic efficiency, delivering results that meet your needs and exceed your expectations.

Structural Evaluation & Damage Assessment

Structural audit and evaluation are required when the life of concrete and steel structures exceeds a certain time limit or when structures are exposed to physical damage that causes distress. It is also needed when prolonged exposure to deleterious and corrosive environment causes material deterioration resulting in a deficiency of the structure s ability to withstand existing loading. The need for structural evaluation also arises when the improved performance of the building structure is required to meet the desired functional change in the building structure. Building Standards Limited has the expertise and technical strength to meet the client requirement for improved structural performance in an economical and efficient manner.

Structural Settlement and Ground Improvement Techniques

BSL offers economical and indigenous solutions for building foundation settlement and other structures and also offers soil treatment methods to withstand building loads for area with problematic soils. These methods are helpful in providing solutions for soil that require improvements to withstand loads imposed by the building and infrastructures.

Asphalt mix design and job mix formulas (JMF)

Design services of all types of asphaltic mixtures used in highway construction are provided by BSL. Our designs are based on the proper combination of all individual materials to perform satisfactorily under all types of traffic. The main focus of the design is based on the following characteristics.

Protection of Foundations By Soil Stabilization Method

BSL can provide economical solutions in accordance with international standards to improve the engineering properties of soil to mitigate the potential damage caused by the use of unsuitable soils in foundations. Most soils used as backfill materials are obtained from nearby riverbed that carry untreated wastewater from industries and other chemical pollutants from city wastewater. This can result in efflorescence in brick masonry foundations and is a major cause of deterioration of concrete and steel in subsoil RCC structures. BSL offers cheap soil stabilization techniques for long-term durability and protection for brick and concrete in contact with soil for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.

Construction Monitoring and Quality Control Services

Quality monitoring can be the most critical dimension in a construction project. To ensure that the design criteria are met, an unknown condition detected and potentially costly setbacks and dangers avoided, Building standards provide a system of controls testing, and inspection procedures essential to the lifelong stability and performance of any project.

Third Party Inspection & Testing Services

Apart from a proper design, the essence of successful execution of retrofitting, repair and rehabilitation of concrete and steel structures depends on selection of suitable and compatible materials, methodology for works under the strict guidelines of international standards. If any aspect in the execution of work is compromised or overlooked, then the whole process will bring exactly opposite results in terms of financial and time loss.

Field Testing (DT & NDT)

We have more than 24 years of record in providing efficient and reliable services in-field testing. Our mobile laboratories and competent staff have successfully provided field testing services to hundreds of projects all over the country. Building Standards Limited provides quality control construction testing and inspection.

Core Extraction

We have more than 24 years of record of providing efficient and reliable services in-field testing. Our mobile laboratories and competent staff have successfully provided field testing services to hundreds of projects all over the country. Building Standards Limited provides quality control construction testing and inspection services and has the state of the art equipment for extraction of cores up to 30m in concrete and rock.

Chemical Testing

Building Standards Limited is equipped with the most advanced and modern chemical testing equipment for potentiometric analysis of soil, water, detergents, oils, and food processing materials. We use the latest Hanna equipment for analysis and testing in the following areas.

Pavement Investigation

Our field team is well equipped with reliable and modern equipment specially designed to collect samples from the field. Our lab facility has the capability to perform all necessary tests to provide the failure analysis of flexible & rigid pavements (Roads, all fields & runways). We help the engineers to formulate the design and remedial measures for repairs and rehabilitation of damaged roads and runways.

Concrete Testing

A wide range of concrete testing including pre-construction and post-construction destructive and non-destructive tests are offered in very economical packages. From extraction of cores from 52 mm dia up to 150 mm dia cores from an existing concrete structure and their testing as per BS and ASTM Standards. Concrete material tests with the facility of concrete Mix design to your requirements as per ACI 318.

Soil Testing

Building Standards Limited has a track record of providing soil / geotechnical investigation services for 19 years and more than 1900 projects to its credit. Our expert field team can collect accurate information for the physical properties of soil at construction sites and collect samples from soil/rock strata at any drilled depth. For reliable and accurate test results our lab facility can handle soil/rock and chemical samples. The report of soil investigation is completed and written by highly qualified and expert Geo-technical engineers.

Ferroscanning of RCC

Ferroscan is an NDT analysis and performed on the concrete structure using state-of-the-art Hilti and Proceq equipment. This test provides information regarding steel reinforcement diameter, spacing, and concrete cover. It provides 3D visual scan images to determine reinforcement steel details in RCC structure. This test is an effective means for details of reinforcement steel in any concrete structural member.

Corrosion Analysis

Profometer is the most accurate non-destructive method for the information concerning corrosion activity of steel embedded in concrete. This test may be used at any time during the life of the concrete member. It is an excellent test for corrosion analysis and is used for in-service evaluation of the structural strength of concrete. The test results are very accurate and can be used for analysis, research and development works.

Chloride Ion Penetration Test

Durability testing for concrete resistance.

• Used for quality control and concrete mix design applications.
• Provide surface resistivity indication of concrete ability to resist Chloride ion Penetration.
• More reliable results with latest equipment.

Concrete Resistivity

Complete comprehensive electrical resistivity solution for concrete durability testing with the highest resolution surface resistivity instrument. Ideal test method for use in quality control programs and performance-based solutions.

Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity Test

This test is widely used for the estimation of the strength and durability of concrete structures. This test can also be used for evaluation of homogeneity and uniformity, presence of cracks, voids, and deteriorated regions of concrete. It gives reliable results of dynamic measurement of size and depth of cracks. Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity can also be used to calculate the elastic modulus of concrete.

Rebound Hammer Test

For a quick and general assessment of concrete compressive strength, a rebound hammer test is used all over the world. The commonly used testing facility provided to the site at very economical rates with the highest level of accuracy

Fire Damage Evaluation

A complete range of testing is available for the evaluation of fire-damaged structures. Our services in this sector are available from preliminary site investigation to the detailed examination of structure for the extent of damage and its serviceability. Additionally, services for the rehabilitation and retrofitting design of the fire-damaged structures are provided under the same setup.

Pullout Test

Customized pull-out test services are available, starting from very small anchor bolts to large-scale bolts up to 50mm dia installed in concrete and rock surfaces. Pull Off testing as a semi-destructive test for concrete can also be performed under a similar setup. We are a certified agency to perform pull-out tests for anchor bolts and chemical anchoring systems.

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)

DPT, UTG, coating thickness and surface profile tests.

• 1.Dye Penetration Test.
• 2.UTG-Ultrasonic Thickness Measurement Test.
• 3.Measurement of Coating Thickness.
• 4.Magnetic Pull-off Coating Thickness.
• 5.Surface Profile Gauge Measurement for Blasted Steel & Textured Coating. 6.Concentrations of Salt on Metal Surface.

Capo Test

Capo test is a post-installed pull-out test with ASTM Designation C-900 and Euro Standard EN 12504-3 performed to obtain a reliable estimate of in-place compressive strength of concrete. Capo test is an excellent choice for structural assessment of compressive strength of concrete where concrete cores are difficult to obtain and at places where damages to steel reinforcement can be highly critical especially in bridges with the carbonated surface layer.

Carbonation Depth In Hardened Concrete

The test is used to determine carbonation depth in concrete structures that have suffered or may suffer damage or deterioration due to calcite and other alkali-carbonate products resulting from exposure to moisture and chemical attack. Presence of oxygen and moisture due to carbonation results in corrosion of embedded steel reinforcement in concrete. This test is used to detect carbonation activity at earlier stages in old concrete structures especially bridges and concrete structures exposed to chemically corrosive environments of fertilizer plants and the textile industry.

Building Stones Testing

Marble and Granite are used in high finish buildings for floors, Kitchen & vanity tops, interior & exterior wall finishes.

Building stones are product of nature and each sample varies from the other sample in color, uniformity of veins and other characteristics.

Ceramic Tiles Testing

Ceramic unglazed vitreous acid resisting tiles are used under floor in chemical and related industries and chemical strange towers for protection against corrosive action of chemicals, acids and abrasive actions. Building Standards Ltd. (BSL) offers tests for performance of tiles used for different applications.

Asbestos Survey (ACBM & ACM)

An experienced BSL team can perform Asbestos-Containing Building Material (ACBM) and Asbestos-Containing Material (ACM) inspection surveys of buildings or structures that are to be remodeled or renovated. The need for an asbestos survey arises when buildings or structures require rehabilitation or retrofitting. It is essential to identify the location and quantity of ACM and Presumed Asbestos-Containing Material (PACM) to protect employees from potential health hazards due to asbestos exposure. The survey is conducted under the guidelines of ASTM E2356.

Design of Water Supply System

Building Standards Limited provides customized water supply system design solutions, from manual to fully automated systems. Our services include water tank design, pump optimization, sectional drawings, and cost estimation. Using advanced modeling and calculations, we ensure efficient water flow, pressure control, and energy optimization for reliable and cost-effective performance.