Scope and completeness
Compare the calculation scope with the drawings, interfaces and stated requirements. Identify omissions, conflicting revisions and missing input information.
INDEPENDENT DESIGN REVIEWIndependent design review.
Independent design review.
Clear technical actions.
A defined review of drawings, calculation reports and proposed details, helping project teams identify gaps and resolve technical questions before the next design stage.
ENGINEERING SUPPORTA second look
A second look
at the engineering basis.
A useful review tests the assumptions behind the numbers as well as the calculation itself.
OTOS reviews agreed aspects of engineering designs and calculation packages for composite structures and associated interfaces. The review depth is agreed at the outset: a document review, selected independent checks or a defined recalculation scope.
DEFINED SCOPE
What the review can examine.
Assumptions and load paths
Examine support conditions, loading, geometry, material properties and the transfer of forces through the arrangement.
Calculation methodology
Review the selected approach and the supporting evidence. Independent recalculation is included only for the checks expressly agreed.
Results and design actions
Identify matters requiring clarification, additional assessment or revision. Record technical comments against the relevant drawing or report.
REVIEW DELIVERABLES
An actionable review record.
Receive a review note or comment schedule with the agreed findings, assumptions, information requests and next actions.
Provide the latest drawings, existing calculations, design criteria, material data and the question you need answered. Tell us who prepared the original design and what review level the project requires.
PRACTICAL QUESTIONSBefore you send
Before you send
your brief.
Is a review the same as certification or approval?
No. A defined technical review does not itself provide statutory approval, construction release or certification. The project team must establish its required assurance and acceptance process.
Can you review a design OTOS did not prepare?
Yes, subject to scope and capability. We confirm the extent of checking and the information needed before accepting the work.
Can you provide a formal category check?
Do not assume a formal project checking category is included. Any named category, qualification requirement or checking standard must be reviewed and expressly agreed before appointment.
RELATED SERVICES
Find the right scope.
SEND YOUR BRIEFDrawings. Requirements.
Request a quote ↗Drawings. Requirements.
A defined next step.
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