ASCE 11-99 PDF Download

The ASCE 11-99 standard serves as a resource for the design community, professional engineers, building owners, and regulatory officials. The standard was developed in response to economic conditions, the need for historic preservation, limited space availability, and rising construction costs. By evaluating and utilizing existing buildings, these concerns can be addressed.

The standard provides guidelines for assessing the structural conditions of buildings constructed using various materials such as concrete, masonry, metals, and wood. It includes an overview of both preliminary and detailed assessment procedures, as well as information on material properties, test methods, and evaluation procedures for different physical conditions of the structure.

Importantly, this ASCE standard has undergone a consensus review and approval by the ASCE Standards Committee on Structural Condition, ensuring its reliability and usefulness. It establishes a much-needed resource for building condition assessment, specifically for selected materials and other areas related to the structural performance of buildings. Ultimately, this guideline aims to assist in making informed decisions regarding the safety, maintenance, and potential reuse of existing buildings.