ACES has developed a good reputation in "Construction Problems Solving Activities”. Accordingly, ACES established a special studies department to handle a wide range of projects with an open-ended scope. ACES employs highly qualified specialists in highways, structural and geotechnical engineering for this purpose. ACES also utilizes state of the art equipment for destructive and non-destructive testing.

The scopes of services of the special studies department are:

• Non-destructive testing of reinforced concrete structures.
• Design and supervision of earth retaining systems.
• Studies, management and supervision of major excavations.
• Consultation on the design of dams and special foundations.
• Consultation on drainage and dewatering systems.
• Evaluation of condition and damage of existing structures.
• Design of rehabilitation, maintenance and repair of structures.
• Instrumentation and monitoring of structures.
• Evaluation of fire damaged structures and design of repair.
• Pavement evaluation for highways and airports.
• Design of pavement management and maintenance systems.
• Consultation for special problems in construction projects.
• Conduct highly specialized training courses for engineers.