Structural Inspection Essay

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PERIODIC STRUCTURAL INSPECTION OF EXISTING BUILDINGS GUIDELINES FOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS Jan 2012 CONTENTS GENERAL ................................................................................................................. 1 1 Background ..................................................................................................... 1 2 Qualifications and Expectations of Structural Engineers ................................. 1 STAGE 1 : VISUAL INSPECTION............................................................................. 2 3 Scope of Visual Inspection .............................................................................. 2 4 Limitations of Visual Inspection ....................................................................... 3 5 Coverage of Visual Inspection ......................................................................... 3 6 Repair Works arising from Visual Inspection ................................................... 4 FORMAT OF VISUAL INSPECTION REPORT ......................................................... 4 7 Main Contents of Report.................................................................................. 4 STAGE 2 : FULL STRUCTURAL INVESTIGATION ................................................. 8 8 General............................................................................................................ 8 9 Scope of Full Structural Investigation .............................................................. 8 ANNEX A - CHECKLIST FOR PERIODIC STRUCTURAL INSPECTION OF EXISTING BUILDINGS ............................................................................................... i ANNEX B - SUPPLEMENTARY CHECKLIST FOR CRITICAL COLUMNS IN RESIDENTIAL BUILDING(S) BUILT BEFORE 1 JAN 1989 …………………….. iii GENERAL 1

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