Structural Steel Testing and Non-Destructive Examination
GCI's structural steel testing and non-destructive examination (NDE) testing staff are trained and certified to provide a broad range of observation and testing services to keep clients' construction projects on track and compliant with applicable codes.
Applicable codes and standards
GCI's professionals hold certifications that meet the testing requirements for the following codes.
- ACI – American Concrete Institute
- AAMA – American Architectural Manufacturers Association
- ICC – International Code Council
- AWS – American Welding Society
- OBC – Ohio Building Code
- IBC – International Building Code
- API – American Petroleum Institute
- AISC – American Institute of Steel Construction
- ASTM International – American Society for Testing and Materials
- ASME – American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- AASHTO – American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
- AWCI – Association of The Wall and Ceiling Industries
Structural Steel and NDE Testing Services:
- International Building Code (IBC) special inspections
- Visual weld inspections
- Bolt inspections
- Ultrasonic weld testing and thickness testing
- Magnetic particle testing
- Liquid dye penetrate testing
- Calibrated wrench bolt torque testing
- Hydraulic anchor pull testing
- JackJaw load cell stake/anchor pull testing
- Skidmore-Wilhelm tension control testing
- Locating of reinforcing steel in concrete and masonry
- Structural steel observation and testing
- Fireproofing – density and thickness observation and testing
- Paint thickness testing
- AAMA – Water intrusion testing
Contact GCI's steel and NDE testing department at 614.895.1400 to arrange services for your next project.
Bob Hiles - bhiles@gci2000.com
Glenn McLaughlin - gmclaughlin@gci2000.com
