Corrosion and structural integrity facilities
A list of facilities for corrosion and structural integrity testing for various construction materials
Construction Materials
Our dedicated team possess a wide ranging knowledge and many years experience in the field of construction and infrastructure. State-of-the-art facilities are available to support consultancy and development work in this area
Life cycle asset management
Our services in this area include modelling of long-term deterioration processes in reinforced concrete; development of expert systems for bridge management and building maintenance; expert advice on repair and maintenance of infrastructures; and independent investigations of PFI assets.
New sol-gel coatings fight corrosion and improve environmental friendliness
Researchers from Sheffield Hallam University’s Materials and Engineering Research Institute are developing a range of customised sol-gel coatings to be used on a range of products
Failure analysis
We can carry out analysis of corrosion-induced failures with the intent of identifying the cause in order to reduce the likelihood of future occurrences
Assessment of material suitability
If you need to understand the performance of different materials used within specific applications where corrosion is a potential, we can undertake analysis of your candidate materials
Elemental analysis
We can perform elemental analysis on a wide range of materials by using X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (XRF). We have a state-of-the-art X-ray Fluorescence spectrometer that can provide manufacturers with detailed information on the composition of solids, powders and liquids.
Structural design and stress analysis
Our services in this area include design and analysis of reinforced concrete and steel structures; reliability analysis of bridges; design and stress analysis of pipe coupling systems for water, gas and oil; numerical and finite element analysis
Product Development
The Centre for Infrastructure Management provides research and development (R&D) expertise to industry (especially SMEs) to develop innovative and novel products which enable the companies to maintain a lead market position.
Diagnosis and remediation strategies
Our services in this area include condition monitoring, inspection and surveys of infrastructure, remediation for steel and concrete corrosion and developments in novel monitoring systems