Structural Root Cause Analysis

Root cause analysis answers the question that repeated repairs never resolve: why does this keep happening? Recurring cracking, persistent corrosion, deflection that returns after patching, or water-related deterioration usually have an underlying mechanism that surface repairs do not touch. Root cause analysis isolates that mechanism so the rectification is durable rather than cosmetic.

Veritas Structures root cause analysis brings together the evidence: design review against the original actions and detailing, construction records where available, the observed defect pattern, non-destructive testing, and laboratory results such as chloride profiling, carbonation depth, and petrographic analysis. We test competing hypotheses against the evidence rather than assuming the most visible cause.

Typical mechanisms include chloride-induced or carbonation-induced reinforcement corrosion, inadequate cover, restrained shrinkage and thermal movement, overload or load-path changes, fatigue, alkali-silica reaction, and detailing or construction defects. The analysis distinguishes the primary cause from contributing factors so resources target what matters.

The deliverable is an engineer-endorsed root cause report with the diagnosis, the supporting evidence, and a rectification strategy that addresses the cause. The report and all supporting data are anchored to the Veritas Ledger, creating a defensible record for owners, insurers, and any dispute or warranty proceedings.