Fuchs Consulting, Inc.
Advanced nondestructive evaluation and laser metrology for critical infrastructure
About the firm
Fuchs Consulting, Inc. (FCI) specializes in the development of systems and instrumentation for nondestructive evaluation (NDE) and structural assessment of highway bridges, military applications, and civil infrastructure. Operating in partnership with its ThermalStare division, the practice provides advanced infrared-based diagnostics and high-precision laser metrology services. Its proprietary technologies, such as the Bridge Virtual Assembly System (BRIDGE VAS) and Bridge Retrofit Laser System (BRIDGE RLS), modernize steel bridge fabrication and structural retrofit workflows by replacing traditional, labor-intensive manual measurements with highly accurate digital data.
- Firm type
- Civil Engineering · Structural Engineering · Transportation Engineering · Materials Testing
Capabilities
Structural Nondestructive Evaluation
Service websiteProvides advanced testing and assessment methods to identify internal defects and measure material properties without causing damage. Specializing in concrete and steel infrastructure, these diagnostic techniques support longevity and safety.
- Infrared Bridge Deck and Soffit Inspection
Employs thermal imaging to detect subsurface delamination and voids in bridge decks and overhead concrete soffits.
- Steel Bridge Weld Stress Measurement
Utilizes specialized thermal stress and physical instrumentation to evaluate structural integrity at critical weld details.
- Coating System Assessment
Inspects and monitors protective coatings on steel structures to prevent corrosion and premature wear.
- Long-Term Civil Monitoring Systems
Installs continuous monitoring instrumentation to track structural performance and environmental effects over time.
Laser Metrology and Virtual Assembly
Service websiteDelivers highly accurate three-dimensional measurements for structural components using advanced non-contact laser scanning. This approach streamlines fabrication and retrofit design by replacing manual, physical methods with precise digital alignment.
- Bridge Virtual Assembly (BRIDGE VAS)
Replaces physical shop assembly and match-drilling with virtual fit-up simulations and custom-designed splice plates.
- Bridge Retrofit Laser Scanning (BRIDGE RLS)
Captures precise dimensions of structural members, gusset plates, and girder geometry over live traffic without requiring lane closures.
Custom Instrumentation Development
Service websiteDesigns and integrates specialized hardware and software systems for demanding civil infrastructure and military applications.
Industries
Transportation · Bridges · Tunnels · Highways & Roads · Defense · Petrochemical · Aerospace · Automotive
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