Characterization of structural behaviour

Modelling an old structure to assess its current situation and predict its behaviour calls for experienced and knowledgeable structural engineers proficient in advanced structural analysis software.

Using these tools reliably presupposes having access to a range of tests, equipment and techniques, most of which are non or minimally invasive, to collect the data necessary to build and validate the model.

These methods may be used, not only in structural restoration work, but also during and after this work, whereby the structural modelling is merely a specific stage in the overall process.