Structural Stability Certifications of existing structure
Structural Stability Certifications of existing structure
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Pupose:
○ Renovations or Modifications, Post-Damage Assessment, Building Occupancy, Real Estate Transactions
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Documentation:
○ Architectural Drawings (existing), Structural Plans (if available), Construction History (including any modifications or extensions), As-built Drawings (if the original plans are not available), Previous Inspection Reports (if any), Material Specifications (concrete, steel, etc.), Maintenance Records (if the building has been in use for some time)
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Site Visit and Inspection:
○ Detailed visual inspection of the building or structure -Foundation, Superstructure (beams, columns, slabs, and load-bearing walls), Roofing System, Floor System, Staircases, Elevators, and Access Areas, Exterior and Facade.
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Detailed Investigation:
○ Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) (Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity, Rebound Hammer, etc.)
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Structural Modeling and Analysis to evaluate its overall stability, load-carrying capacity, and safety of existing building
○ Review of Design Specifications
○ Load Calculation
○ Compliance with the latest structural design codes and seismic standards
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Prepare structural stability report
○ Inspection Findings
○ Structural Analysis Results
○ Testing Results
○ Conclusion and recommendations
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Issue of the structural stability certificate