Concrete Assessment & Repair
Using our decades of experience of inspecting and repairing concrete at nuclear facilities and hydro dams to research, develop, and qualify concrete repair materials.
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Our Global Team
Canada
Mina Shinouda
Senior Director, Tech. & Strategic Ventures, CanadaOur Global Team
Canada
Ken D'Silva
Senior Business Development Director, CanadaOur Global Team
United States
Jenna Gatto
VP, Operations, United StatesOur Global Team
International
Shahrokh Zangeneh
Chief Commercial Officer, International
Concrete, poured and set correctly and maintained properly, is one of our most durable structural materials. It is used to fulfill many important functions, often in circumstances where failure could have significant consequences. In the energy industry, containment structures within nuclear facilities and hydroelectric dams rely on long-lasting concrete integrity to sustain high levels of safety.
Concrete ages under the effects of in-service conditions such as weathering, and mechanical or chemical action involving cyclical load, wear, abrasion, and chemical exposure. To meet regulatory standards the concrete is routinely inspected, using destructive and non-destructive techniques, and repaired if necessary.
We operate an extensive concrete performance database, a full-service concrete testing laboratory, and a comprehensive site testing and repair service. As a result, we can support the full lifecycle of your concrete use, undertaking research and developing new solutions, advising on formulation and design, and inspecting, repairing, and problem-solving to provide optimum solutions.
Our Advantages in Concrete Assessment & Repair
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In-House Research, Development and Testing
Our ISO 9001 concrete testing laboratory includes universal testing machines with wide temperature capabilities, high-temperature ovens, walk-in environmental chambers, an outdoor exposure facility, and mixing, casting, and curing facilities.
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Extensive Nuclear and Hydro Experience
Decades of experience in providing oversight on all concrete-related issues at nuclear facilities and hydro dams enable us to offer design, specification, installation of plant modifications, inspections, forensic analysis, and repair services.
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The Best Possible Advice
Site inspections, the experience of subject matter experts and the data in our extensive concrete performance database are combined to ensure you get the best possible advice on the management of your concrete assets,
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Unique Tests and Procedures
Unique tests and procedures, evaluation of new formulas, and the conduct of a complete range of concrete tests prescribed by regulators, customers, and codes and standards are made possible by our concrete testing laboratory.
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Full Lifecycle Service
You can benefit from our services from the moment you give consideration to using concrete, through its correct installation, and on to maintaining its in-service integrity.
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Full Package of Services.
We provide inspection and repair services, programmatic and outage inspections, coatings, material qualifications, as well as field services and field oversight.
Concrete Assessment & Repair Technical Abilities
CSA N287.7 and N291 Concrete Inspections
We are a primary supplier of services to CANDU multi-unit stations for both CSA N287.7 and N291 inspections. Our services include self-managing site access and utility training requirements, mobilization with a field repair kit, performing inspections, providing advice on immediate repairs, producing a detailed inspection report, and undertaking post-inspection repairs.
Concrete Testing Laboratory
Our ISO 9001 concrete testing laboratory supports our leading-edge capabilities to provide life extension, protection, and improvement services for concrete structures. It enables us to offer a complete range of standard and specialized concrete tests as prescribed by customers, regulators, and/or codes and standards.
The laboratory includes:
- CSA N287.2 qualification of materials for nuclear containment structures
- Universal testing machines with the capability to test specimens at temperatures ranging from -73C to 315C
- A large walk-in environmental chamber with a temperature range of -35C to 90C and humidity capabilities
- High temperature ovens for conditioning and exposure to elevated temperatures
- Laboratory-scale mixing, casting, and curing facilities
- Data acquisition and instrumentation
- Outdoor exposure facility
Site Services
Our ISO 9001 registered site services are delivered by certified technicians using high quality specialized equipment and include:
- Site Investigation
- Visual Inspection and Concrete Assessment
- Non-destructive Testing
- Precision Vertical Drilling with Tolerances < 25mm
- Concrete and Rock Drilling and Coring
- Grout Injection (epoxy, polyurethane, cementitious)
- Coating Installations
- Installation of New Waterstops (grouted or precast swellable materials)
Engineering Services
Our concrete engineering services include:
- Procurement Specifications
- Assessment or Implementation of Aging Management Programs
- Comprehensive Condition Assessment
- Detailed Recommendations for Concrete Rehabilitation Options
- Technical Reports
- Detailed Design and Specifications
- Construction Management
Related Capabilities
Our Proven Experience
Quality Assurance & Technical Standards
- CSA N287 Series
- Requirements for concrete containment structures for nuclear power plants
- CSA N291 (2019)
- Requirements for safety-related structures for nuclear power plants
- ISO 9001
- Quality Management System
Key Clients
Projects
Public Transit Electrical Equipment Asset Condition Assessment
Thank you, Kinectrics for completing this work to the highest standards to ensure Bruce Power is safe, successful and sustainable.
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Whether it’s about our world-renowned team, our laboratories, or our lifecycle management solutions, we’re happy to answer any questions you might have.
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