Checklist For Forensic Structural Engineering Inspection 3s1r70

CHECKLIST FOR STRUCTURAL INSPECTION OF EXISTING BUILDING AT _____________________________________________________ <Building Address>

1. STRUCTURAL PLANS AND DETAILS a. Reference to structural layout plans b. Description of foundation system c. Description of structural system 2. PRESENCE OF CRITICAL STRUCTURE AND STRUCTURE WITHOUT REDUNDANCIES a. Transfer girders b. Narrow/slender columns c. Cantilever structure d. Long span structure e. Cable structure f. Timber structure 3. LOADING a. Compatibility of existing usage with the design loading b. Deviation from intended use or ing higher design imposed load as recommended by NS 2010 c. Signs of overloading 4. ADDITION AND ALTERATION WORKS (A&A) a. Presence of A&A (to show location on plan) b. Impact of A&A on the building structure 5. SIGNS OF STRUCTURAL DEFECTS AND DETERIORATION a. Building tilt/settlement b. Structural deformation c. Major structural defects (e.g. structural cracks) d. Minor structural defects e. Nonstructural defects 6. TERMITE ATTACK a. Need for inspection by anti-termite specialist b. Termite treatment by anti-terminate specialist 7. EXPOSURE TO AGGRESSIVE ENVIRONMENT a. Column immersed in water b. Aggressive chemical which may accelerate deterioration of structural elements 8. SAFETY BARRIERS a. Any defects b. Any continuous handrail for full glass barriers