5Appendix 5 Evaluation of existing structures

This appendix applies to the evaluation of the strength and stiffness of existing structures by structural analysis, by load tests, or by a combination of structural analysis and load tests where specified by the engineer of record or in the contract documents. Load testing in accordance with this appendix applies to static vertical gravity load effects.

The appendix is organized as follows:

5.1. General Provisions 5.2. Material Properties 5.3. Evaluation by Structural Analysis 5.4. Evaluation by Load Tests 5.5. Evaluation Report

• 5.1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
• 5.2 MATERIAL PROPERTIES
• 5.3 EVALUATION BY STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
• 5.4 EVALUATION BY LOAD TESTS
• 5.5 EVALUATION REPORT