Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering Design
Asset Management
Inspections, Lifecycle Design & Structural Remediation
Asset management that protects critical infrastructure and extends asset life
Infrastructure assets are ageing, operational demands are increasing, and regulatory expectations are tightening. Arthian’s asset management service gives owners a clear, defensible understanding of condition, risk and required interventions, backed by multidisciplinary engineering expertise.
We support industrial sites, COMAH facilities, utilities, energy operators and local authorities with inspection, assessment, lifecycle design and strengthening solutions that keep assets safe, compliant and operational.
Asset Management
Arthian provides a complete asset management framework covering inspection, assessment, prioritisation and intervention design.
- Asset registers and condition grading
- Risk‑based prioritisation and criticality scoring
- Lifecycle planning and investment modelling
- Inspection strategies aligned with regulatory requirements
- Remediation, strengthening and extension‑of‑life solutions
The outcome? A clear, data‑driven strategy for managing assets safely, efficiently and cost‑effectively.
Asset Lifecycle Design Solutions
Lifecycle design ensures assets remain safe and functional throughout their operational life — not just at handover.
- Lifecycle modelling and deterioration forecasting
- Design for maintainability and inspection access
- Strengthening and upgrade strategies
- Carbon‑aware lifecycle optimisation
- Integration with asset management systems
The ouutcome? Assets designed for long‑term performance, reduced whole‑life cost and lower carbon impact.
Asset Inspections & Condition Surveys
Arthian delivers inspections that are technically robust, regulator‑aligned and practical for asset owners.
- Visual, intrusive and specialist inspections
- Defect identification and structural risk assessment
- Load capacity checks and modelling
- Corrosion, fatigue, deformation and stability assessments
- Clear, prioritised reporting for maintenance planning
The outcome? A reliable understanding of asset condition and the actions required to maintain safety and compliance.
Spotlight Case Study: Inspection & Assessment of 173 Bridges at a COMAH Facility
Arthian delivered a large‑scale inspection and assessment programme for a major COMAH installation, covering 173 bridges across a 160‑hectare industrial site. This case study demonstrates our capability to manage complex, high‑hazard asset portfolios with precision, clarity and sustainability at the forefront.
Project Overview
The client required a full structural review of diverse bridge types, including precast concrete, steel, and sheet‑pile structures.
The objectives included:
- Identifying bridge construction types
- Reviewing historic inspection records
- Assessing deterioration trends
- Evaluating inspection standards
- Recommending management strategies
Key Findings
Two bridge types accounted for 76% of inspection failures:
- Precast concrete C‑section bridges
- Larssen sheet pile bridges with concrete decks
Technical Challenges Identified
- Soffit spalling and exposed reinforcement driven by water ingress
- Restricted access due to congested pipework
- Soft clay foundations on reclaimed land limiting bearing capacity
- Maintenance access issues requiring deck removal in some cases
Sustainable Engineering Solutions
A major success factor was the reuse of existing bridge foundations, which:
- Reduced geotechnical risk
- Accelerated construction programmes
- Avoided service congestion
- Reduced operational disruption
- Delivered 25–33% embodied carbon reduction compared to full replacement
Outcome
The programme delivered:
- A complete, risk‑based asset picture
- Clear prioritisation for remediation
- Sustainable, low‑carbon strengthening strategies
- Improved inspection standards and maintenance access planning
Bridge Inspections & Strengthening
Arthian provides bridge inspections, assessment and strengthening design for industrial, highway, rail and private networks.
- General, principal and special inspections
- Structural assessment and load rating
- Strengthening and remediation design
- Scour, bearing and joint assessments
- Access, safety and traffic management planning
Pipebridge Design
Pipebridges are critical, high‑risk assets — often ageing, heavily loaded and exposed to corrosion and environmental degradation.
- New pipebridge structural design
- Assessment of existing pipebridges
- Strengthening and remediation design
- Fatigue, vibration and thermal movement analysis
- Foundations, supports and access platforms
Pipe Gantry Design
Pipe gantries require precise structural engineering to manage loads, access, maintenance and safety.
- New gantry design and modelling
- Assessment of existing gantries
- Strengthening and extension‑of‑life solutions
- Integration with process, access and safety requirements
- Fire, blast and environmental considerations
Process Structures
Arthian designs and assesses process structures across industrial, chemical, energy and manufacturing sites.
- Structural design for platforms, towers, frames and supports
- Dynamic, fatigue and vibration analysis
- Integration with process, mechanical and safety systems
- Access, maintenance and operability considerations
- Fire, blast and corrosion environment design
Corrosion Under PFP (Passive Fire Protection)
Corrosion under PFP is one of the most significant hidden risks in industrial assets.
- PFP removal and inspection strategies
- Corrosion mapping and defect categorisation
- Structural capacity checks under reduced section
- Remediation and recoating design
- Integration with fire and safety requirements
Extension of Life (Remediation & Strengthening Design)
Extending the life of existing assets is often more cost‑effective and lower‑carbon than replacement.
- Strengthening design for steel, concrete and composite structures
- Remediation of corrosion, fatigue and structural defects
- Load upgrades and change‑of‑use assessments
- Temporary works and construction sequencing
- Whole‑life carbon and cost optimisation
Why choose Arthian for asset management?
- Multidisciplinary engineering capability across structural, civil, industrial and process environments
- Risk‑based, regulator‑aligned methodologies
- Clear, actionable reporting for asset owners and operators
- Strong track record across bridges, pipebridges, gantries and industrial structures
- Carbon‑aware, whole‑life thinking embedded throughout
Ready to strengthen your asset management strategy?
Arthian supports asset owners across the full lifecycle — from inspection and assessment to strengthening, remediation and long‑term planning.
