Why Industrial Rope Access is Critical to Engineering Projects

Structural engineering projects often involve working in environments where traditional access methods, like scaffolding or aerial lifts, simply can’t access. Whether it's the towering facade of a skyscraper, the intricate arches of a bridge, or the rugged terrain of an offshore platform, industrial rope access provides engineers with a direct route to areas that would otherwise be off-limits.

In scenarios where structures are situated in rugged terrain or extend to great heights, industrial rope access becomes indispensable. Instead of relying on cumbersome equipment or erecting elaborate scaffolding structures, engineers can swiftly ascend or descend using ropes, harnesses, and specialized techniques. This agility enables engineers to conduct inspections, perform maintenance tasks, or carry out repairs with precision and efficiency, regardless of the terrain or height.

Inaccessible Areas and Confined Spaces

Structural integrity often hinges on the meticulous inspection of components tucked away in inaccessible corners or confined spaces. Whether it's the interior chambers of a pipeline, the undersides of bridges, or the intricate framework within industrial installations, accessing these areas can pose significant challenges.

Industrial Rope Access offers engineers a nimble and adaptable solution for navigating confined spaces and accessing inaccessible areas. By utilizing techniques such as single rope technique (SRT) or double rope technique (DRT), engineers can descend into narrow shafts, ascend within confined chambers, or traverse complex structures with ease. This capability ensures that no critical component is left uninspected, allowing engineers to identify potential issues early and implement timely solutions.

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Climbing to Great Heights to Evaluate Structures

Our Industrial Rope Access Forensic Team (RAFT) structural engineers are able to efficiently access, inspect, and conduct sampling and testing of building facades, roofs, bridges, dams, tanks, towers, confined spaces, and natural features not otherwise accessible with ladders or boom lifts.  The team is experienced and practicing structural and forensic engineers, so as opposed to performing this work for other engineers, they are engineers themselves.  

Our engineers have been performing this type of inspection work since 1995 across the country. Industrial Rope Access has been used in the United States for over 60 years.  When used by trained professionals, industrial Rope Access techniques are safer, more efficient, and more cost effective than other traditional means of access height including scaffolding, swing stages, and cranes.

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