Patient Details
A structural damage assessment and forensic testing project was completed in Pacific Palisades to evaluate a foundation subjected to intense heat from the recent Palisades fire. The scope of work focused on determining the extent of concrete and rebar damage to ascertain what portions of the grade beam and stem wall systems were salvageable. Following permit history research and field verification, a Schmidt Test was performed to determine optimal coring locations. The team then extracted approximately 30 core samples from the perimeter and internal stem wall lines, which were submitted to a laboratory for compressive strength testing. Upon completion of the materials testing, a structural plan was drafted to outline the recommended foundation reuse and clearly specify any required repair areas.
