ACI 437.2-13 PDF Download

The ACI 437.2-13 standard provides guidelines and requirements for conducting load tests on concrete structural members and systems in existing buildings. The purpose of these load tests is to evaluate the safety and serviceability of the structures. The standard specifies the test load magnitudes, test protocols, and acceptance criteria that should be followed during the testing process.

Load tests can be conducted as part of a structural evaluation to determine if repair and rehabilitation are needed for an existing building. They can also be used to verify the adequacy of repair and rehabilitation measures implemented on an existing building. The standard includes provisions for both cyclic load tests, which involve applying repeated loads, and monotonic load tests, which involve applying a single constant load.