Public engineering firm profile
Fuchs Consulting, Inc.
Leesburg, VA
Advanced nondestructive evaluation and laser metrology for critical infrastructure
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Overview
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.
Services
Structural Nondestructive Evaluation
Provides 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.
Laser Metrology and Virtual Assembly
Delivers 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.
Custom Instrumentation Development
Designs and integrates specialized hardware and software systems for demanding civil infrastructure and military applications.