ACI 437-12 PDF Download

ACI 437-12 is a standard that outlines the requirements for load testing of existing concrete structures. Its purpose is to provide guidelines for the evaluation of the safety and serviceability of concrete structural members and systems in existing buildings. The standard lays out the procedures and criteria for conducting load tests, which can be used to determine if a building needs repair or rehabilitation, or to verify the effectiveness of repair measures that have been applied.

The standard addresses both cyclic load tests and monotonic load tests. It specifies the magnitudes of the test loads, the protocols for conducting the tests, and the criteria for evaluating the results. By following the guidelines in ACI 437-12, engineers and contractors can ensure that load tests are conducted in a consistent and reliable manner.