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Code Requirements for Evaluation, Repair and Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete Buildings
Larry Kahn Georgia Institute of Technology
Sustainability
Change
International Existing Building Code: 302.2
Where elements are found to be unsound or otherwise structurally deficient, such elements shall be made to conform to the requirements for new structures
Use of ACI 318 for existing structures Creativity, innovation & use of new materials
What do you do if
Evaluation
Carbonation Chloride contamination Reinforcement As Tie-hoop requirements Foundation & adjoining members
Analysis
If dimensions, fc and fy known, then = ? & load factors = ? Moment redistribution: 20[1- (-)/bal] % Actual area: As provided/ As required Location of corrosion
Location of Corrosion
Location of Corrosion
Location of Corrosion
Seismic Considerations
ASCE 31 (Evaluation) and 41 (Seismic Rehabilitation
Repair
Repair
External Repair
FRP
Anode corrosion initiated Durability design: material selection + add cathodic protection
Repair considerations
Repair categories: Surface/cosmetic and Structural Repairs Unloading columns / frames Redistribution of load Concrete Removal cutting ties Supplemental vertical reinforcement Inside or outside of tie cage Corroded ties effect of removal Corrosion protection
D+L
The results:
improves built environment lowers cost reduces use of energy and resources maintains our architectural heritage legally protects structural engineers and constructors
Discussion