Our solutions
- Service-Life & Durability Design Engineering
- Condition Assessment & Structural Integrity Analysis
- Repair & Rehabilitation Engineering
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Litigations – Materials Expertise – Forensic Analyses
- Laboratory Services
- R&D/Innovation
- Durability Support During Construction
Featured projects
- New Champlain Bridge
- Panama Canal – Third Set of Locks
- Central Link Light Rail – Beacon Hill
- New York No. 7 Subway Tunnel
- Fehmarnbelt Fixed Link Tunnel
- EDF Canada, Lac Alfred Wind Park
- Le Plateau Wind Park
- Seigneurie de Beaupré Wind Park
Comprehensive Laboratory Testing Program and Durability Support During Construction to Ensure Compliance to the 125-Year Service-Life Requirements for the New Champlain Bridge
Assist in the design of a series of durable concrete mixtures to meet the 100-year service-life specification set forth by the Panama Canal Authority (ACP)
Produce, heat-cure, and test high-performance concrete mixtures that would be used to produce precast concrete tunnel lining elements
Apply materials durability expertise in developing different concrete mixtures to meet strict construction & durability requirements
Concrete mixture optimization in accordance to durability requirements and for a service life of 120 years
Analyze quality control test results recorded on the concrete used to cast wind turbine bases at Lac Alfred Wind Park in Quebec
Development of an cost-optimal corrective action plan to correct quality problems identified with the concrete in order to prevent any further occurrence
Assess the conformity of the concrete mixture used for the construction of wind turbine foundations in Seigneurie de Beaupré Wind Park
Durability Support During Construction
SIMCO provides quantitative assessment of structural service life. Our unique know-how in optimizing concrete mixes, and strategic material selection meet the industry’s most rigorous requirements for structural construction. SIMCO identifies the most advantageous solutions, combining technical performance and cost-effectiveness to satisfy durability and performance criteria for concrete and steel structures.
MASTERING MATERIALS TO MINIMIZE RISK DURING CONSTRUCTION
The methodologies and tools adopted by SIMCO allow modeling of material behavior and evaluation of the service life of structural components.
Our services :
- Analysis of mitagation strategies for the identified degradation mechanisms
- Technical recommendations for material selection, construction methods, and protective solutions
- Service life calculations for structural elements and materials
- Design and optimization of concrete mixes (minimum composition, use of local materials, etc.)
- Analysis of early-age cracking and thermal stresses
- Corrosion initiation calculations
- Development of thermal control plans
- Assistance in case of non-compliance and troubleshooting during construction
- Validation of concrete mix compliance
REGULATING HEAT DEVELOPMENT IN MASS CONCRETE ELEMENTS
Our experts analyze temperature dissipation in mass concrete elements over time to develop thermal control plans aimed at mitigating early-age cracking and regulating heat of hydration in critical project components.
SUPPORT FOR DEFECTS, DEVIATIONS, VARIABILITY, AND NON-COMPLIANCE
When issues arise during construction, SIMCO can identify the root cause and assess the impact of the defect on the service life of the element and the structure. Our experts review deviation requests and propose corrective actions to ensure compliance with durability requirements, working collaboratively with project stakeholders to minimize schedule impacts.
Our unique expertise supports and represents stakeholders at every stage of construction, including post-construction dispute resolution