Ensuring Material Quality, Durability and Design Compliance

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Precast and prestressed concrete products are an integral part of today’s construction industry. The quality, durability and safety of these products can only be ensured through rigorous quality assurance inspections, test practices and procedures.

TRC’s qualified inspectors perform checks and tests to confirm the quality of precast or prestressed concrete components and support you throughout the concrete production process, from inspecting forms to monitoring shipping. Our plant inspectors are equipped with the latest digital technology to document their inspections and quickly disseminate their reports on your behalf. Our engineers and inspectors typically represent our clients in a technical support role.

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Protect Your Assets with Our Certified Precast/Prestressed Concrete Fabrication Inspection Experts

TRC sources concrete plant fabrication inspection throughout the Americas and globally. Our associated staff have one or more of the following respected credentials from the Precast Concrete Institute (PCI), American Concrete Institute (ACI) and the Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC):

  • PCI Level 2 and 3 Inspector
  • ACI Grade I Concrete Field Technician
  • SSPC Concrete Coatings Inspector 2

Our fabrication inspection team remains up to speed with the ever-changing standards through continuous involvement in professional societies and active participation in certification programs. Additionally, we provide comprehensive in-house training and rigid QA protocols to ensure that our inspectors maintain their achieved competencies.

We help you enhance compliance with applicable codes and gain real-time insights that support a smooth construction process. When you work with TRC for precast or prestressed concrete fabrication inspections, you can protect your assets and gain cost savings. Our inspections identify and correct problems early to reduce the costs of repairs and replacements.

These inspections also enhance workforce safety and the safety of all who use the structure once it’s built, helping ensure the concrete can support the loads it will carry.

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Comprehensive Precast/Prestressed Concrete Fabrication Inspection Services

We provide inspections at multiple stages throughout fabrication to confirm that precast or prestressed concrete components hold up to their expected use. From checking concrete mixes to overseeing the curing process, we ensure concrete products meet all applicable standards.

Our services include:

  • Ensuring adherence to approved plant QA/QC programs
  • Observing that production methods adhere to applicable standards and specifications
  • Verifying that appropriate sampling and testing are performed by plant personnel
  • Recommending acceptance/rejection of products that deviate from specification
  • Verifying appropriate certification of materials to be used
  • Ensuring the proper calibration of equipment
  • Inspecting product storage and shipping procedures
  • Verifying tension calculations and monitoring
  • Providing independent assurance support or audit services
  • Inspecting prefabricated forms, rebar, cable and inserts to plan specifications
  • Inspecting dimensional assurances, chamber measurements and skew verification after fabrication

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are answers to some common questions about our inspection services for precast or prestressed concrete.

TRC works with you to follow all codes applicable to your concrete project. These codes include standards from:

  • American Concrete Institute
  • American Society for Testing and Materials Standards
  • Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute

Beyond these American standards, we follow all international codes or local regulations for your project.

Our expert team of concrete inspectors ensure ongoing compliance with evolving regulations by keeping current with industry standards. As standards change, we provide in-house training to keep our teams updated so they provide reliable inspection services.

The inspection process for precast or prestressed concrete typically follows these steps:

  1. Review material documentation for product quality.
  2. Inspect forms and reinforcements.
  3. Verify the concrete mixing, placement and finishing.
  4. Monitor concrete curing, stripping and detensioning.
  5. Confirm concrete quality after the pour.

TRC supports you throughout inspections, meeting all the key points to check that the finished quality matches the applicable standards.

Inspections should follow concrete production throughout every stage of the process. This thorough and regular inspection method allows you to confirm the quality before moving to the next step. You can identify issues early in production for faster resolution.

TRC offers the flexibility to accommodate your project schedules with our inspection services. We’ll work with you to provide a smooth process that suits your timeline.

Proper curing is an integral part of creating strong, durable concrete products. The main methods used to manage the curing process include monitoring temperature and moisture. Various methods exist to keep the temperature and moisture levels where they should be, such as spraying concrete with water as it dries and using a heating system to prevent freezing.

Our inspection services allow us to monitor the curing process, including details like the type of cure, the curing time and the curing temperature. Based on these details, we can confirm the strength of the finished product.

While inspections can verify the quality of precast or prestressed concrete, proper workforce training supports a better result. When training a workforce, learn applicable precast or prestressed concrete standards. Then, communicate these standards to teams and ensure they have the necessary knowledge to work with concrete.

Comprehensive inspections and concrete testing services allow you to confirm the quality of precast or prestressed concrete. These inspections can also identify areas for improvement to enhance concrete quality. Here are some common issues we find during inspections:

  • Cracking due to temperature changes or improper handling
  • Inconsistency in concrete production and materials
  • Joint sealing issues or misalignment
  • Deformation of concrete components

Move Forward With Peace of Mind and Confidence — Contact TRC Today

TRC offers comprehensive concrete inspection services to help verify that precast or prestressed concrete components meet applicable standards. Our services can enhance safety and reduce overall costs. We work with you wherever you produce concrete projects with our worldwide presence. Contact our experts today to learn more about our capabilities.

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