The Paddo Durability Investigation
Durability testing programme for The Paddo focused on chloride and carbonation outcomes from retrieved concrete core samples.
Scope
Chloride and carbonation testing of retrieved core samples with interpretive technical reporting.
Challenge
The client needed quantified durability evidence to define remediation scope and sequence with confidence, rather than relying on visual judgement alone. Testing had to produce clear decision-grade outputs for engineering planning.
Approach
SiteOps coordinated targeted core retrieval, laboratory durability testing, and interpretation into a focused report package. The workflow linked field sampling decisions directly to practical remediation implications.
Outcome
The investigation delivered a clear durability evidence base to support repair prioritization and scope development. Teams were able to move from uncertainty to targeted planning.
Investigation data
Key findings
Lab-tested chloride and carbonation outputs provided objective condition evidence
Results supported a targeted remediation pathway instead of blanket treatment
Sampling and reporting workflow improved decision traceability
Scope remained focused while still delivering design-useful certainty
Outputs helped define urgency and sequencing for likely intervention zones
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