Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Tools for Existing Masonry Structures

Description

A comprehensive understanding of as-built construction and existing conditions is the foundation of engineering analysis for historic and existing masonry structures. Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) techniques offer innovative alternatives to traditional destructive methods, enabling the assessment of subsurface and hidden conditions without causing damage to the structure’s integrity. This webinar will explore a range of NDE tools and methods alongside minimally invasive in situ tests that provide critical data with minimal disruption to the existing fabric. Through case studies, we will demonstrate practical applications of these techniques and the interpretation of their outputs. We will also explore how interpreting results often requires integrating data from multiple tools and methodologies. By combining information from various outputs, a more accurate understanding of the structure’s condition can be achieved, enabling informed decisions for its preservation and maintenance.

Speaker Info

Namratha Kondam, MSHP
Atkinson-Noland & Associates
Email: nkondam@ana-usa.com
Phone Number: 860-804-3017

Speaker Bio

Namratha Kondam, MSHP, is an Engineer Intern II with Atkinson-Noland & Associates in Boulder, Colorado, a consulting engineering firm specializing in the evaluation and repair of existing structures. Her expertise includes structural engineering and historic preservation, with research focused on using infrared thermography for moisture analysis in historic lime-plaster finishes. She has worked on various projects throughout the United States in the field of nondestructive testing and forensic investigation of masonry structures. She has been an active APTI Rocky Mountain Chapter member since 2024.

Partner

Webinar presented by Namratha Kondam and  Rocky Mountain Masonry Institute (RMMI)