Nondestructive Testing Methods in Structural and Building Enclosure Assessment

This course was initially presented at the 2022 International Convention and Trade Show in Orlando, FL. 

In recent years, nondestructive testing (NDT) methods have evolved as important tools for assessing both building enclosure and structural components. At the same time, many practicing engineers and architects are unaware of these methods or their capabilities. This presentation covers selected NDT methods that are currently in use in North America, and it includes a case study for each method presented to demonstrate how the NDT investigation guided the design team to an appropriate repair strategy. Attendees will gain an overview of select techniques for potential use in assessments.

Focusing on building sciences, Maziyar Bolour is a senior project manager and leads Walter P Moore’s Diagnostics Group in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Having joined the architecture, engineering, and construction industry in 1997, he is experienced in structural design, evaluation, and rehabilitation of building structure and enclosure systems. He has completed more than 100 detailed condition assessments and technical audits for insurance companies, private property owners, and developers, and routinely performs audit and condition assessments of existing structures, parkades, and window or curtain wall systems commonly used in North America. Bolour’s extensive knowledge of the National Building Code of Canada /Ontario Building Code and the related design standards for various construction materials, along with a combination of structural engineering and enclosure consulting expertise, have made him an excellent resource for any complex repair and restoration project.

Michael Brown is a project manager within Walter P Moore’s Diagnostics Group, operating out of the Austin, Texas, office. Having joined the industry in 2000, he specializes in the evaluation and repair of reinforced and prestressed concrete buildings and has extensive experience in nondestructive testing. Brown is a member of the American Concrete Institute Committee 228: Nondestructive Testing.