Earthquake Projects

REPAIRS & RESTORATION

Client

Health department and Roads and Bridges department of Government of Gujarat

Project

Structural Audit Non-destructive Testing Cost Estimates Tendering

Location

Bhuj, Gujarat

Project Details

  • On 26th January 2001, a major earthquake hit Gujarat having epicentre in Bhuj. The earthquake devastated mini structures all over Gujarat.
  • Structwel was appointed by Health Department and Roads and Bridges Department of Government of Gujarat for carrying out Condition Assessment of the structures including Non-destructive testing and preparation of Cost estimate and tenders.
  • Structwel audited around 2500 structures spanning in 9 districts of Gujarat. These structures included important structures like Circuit houses, Hospitals, Community Health Centres & Primary Health Centre at Taluka & Village Levels.

Client

Government of Maharashtra

Project

Structural Audit Non-destructive Testing Cost Estimates Tendering

Location

Latur, Maharashtra

Project Details

  • On 30th September 1993, Latur district was hit by a massive earthquake leaving many load bearing structures constructed with stone masonry walls with Mangalore tile roofing & some of the RCC structures severely damaged.
  • Structwel was appointed to carry out the Condition Assessment of the structures that were still standing; but were affected with major cracking and partial collapse etc.
  • The project also included preparation of BOQs, Estimates and Tenders.

Client

H. H. Maharani Saheb of Morvi

Project

Architectural Conservation | Structural Restoration

Location

Morvi, Gujarat

Project Details

  • This 100-year-old historic stone masonry palace was under use by the state government until it was destroyed beyond repairs in the Gujarat Earthquake of 2001.
  • The Palace occupies an area of approximately 2 Lakh Sq. ft. with a massive temple in its front courtyard. It has a height of up to 40’ and the temple Shikar top reaches beyond 150’.
  • Structwel was appointed as an Architectural and Engineering Consultants for the Project with the mandate to restore and retrofit the entire structure.