BRE DG366/2 PDF

This Digest gives guidance to professional engineers on the structural appraisal of existing buildings,including making a structural appraisal for a material change of use. Part 2 introduces structural appraisal, and discusses the factors that might influence the outcome of an appraisal, and what might be involved in preparing for it. It looks at the many factors that can influence the structural behaviour and performance of buildings, including: through-life perspectives; cultural heritage issues; sources of hazard and risk; accidental loadings and actions; structural systems and materials; stability and resilience of buildings; loads and actions; verification criteria; safety considerations; material influences; defects, deterioration and damage mechanisms and sustainability issues.