Structural assessment of Kalludi Bridge

Requirement:

This existing Kalludi Bridge is said to be constructed around 40 to 50 years back as informed by local people, the bridge is located in Kalludi, Gauribidanur Taluk, Chikkaballapura District, Karnataka, India. At present Debris is filled up to the pier and abutment bottom level with growth of vegetation and the bride is cast in suite, the bridge is open to public and in service from day one. To assess its structural integrity and feasibility, our client entrusted SVC with a detailed evaluation.

Solution:

At SVC, we conducted a thorough structural assessment, including on-site testing, laboratory analysis, and structural evaluations. Our team carefully collected and analysed test data to determine the bridge’s condition.

Steps of our Projects

Step 1

Inspection & observation of bridge

Step 2

Scanning of rebars in concrete members

Step 3

Semi destructive core test

Step 4

Cover meter studies

Step 5

Schmidt Rebound hammer test

Step 6

Ultrasonic pulse velocity test

Step 7

Half-cell potential measurement test

Step 8

Carbonation test

Step 9

Extraction and testing of mortar from SSM

Step 10

Proof checking for structural stability

Outcome

Following the assessment, we compiled a comprehensive report outlining our findings, highlighting critical issues, and confirming areas with no structural concerns. This report was submitted to the client, providing them with valuable insights into the bridge’s current state and necessary actions, if required.