AS 3826:1998 PDF Download

AS 3826:1998 is a standard that provides guidelines for strengthening existing buildings to improve their resistance to earthquakes. The standard specifies the minimum requirements for assessing and analyzing the earthquake resistance of buildings, as well as the design and detailing of any necessary strengthening measures.

It should be noted that this standard does not apply to Class 1 and Class 10 buildings, as defined in the Building Code of Australia. These types of buildings are excluded from the scope of this standard.

Additionally, it is important to mention that the standard does not provide specific provisions for heritage buildings. This means that additional considerations and requirements may need to be taken into account when strengthening heritage buildings against earthquakes.

Appendix A of the standard contains background information related to the standard, which can provide further clarification and context for its application.