Structural Assessment for Escalator Installation at Sunway Velocity Mall

For mall operators, accessibility is a key factor in delivering a better visitor experience.

This is due to the fact that there are countless shopping mall in Malaysia serving not just as a retail spaces; but also as lifestyle hubs, combining shopping, dining, leisure, and community activities.

As part of an accessibility upgrade, Sunway Velocity Mall planned to install a new escalator linking the basement parking to the lower ground floor. The challenge, however, was to carry out the upgrade in a busy, live mall environment without affecting safety or operations.

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That’s where Xradar™ enhanced concrete scanning played a crucial role. We scanned the entire slab area, mapping the post-tension cables and critical reinforcements within the structure. This non-destructive process took under an hour, caused no disruption to ongoing mall activity, and gave the client a reliable view of the slab’s hidden elements.

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Xradar Concrete Scanning

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Armed with this data, the client could proceed with the escalator opening safely, ensuring the slab’s integrity while continuing to serve visitors without interruption.

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