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Digest 366 Part 1 Structural appraisal of existing buildings including for a material change of use: Requirements for a structural appraisal
Publication Year
2012
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Gives guidance on the structural appraisal of existing buildings, including making a structural appraisal for a material change of use. Considers the overall regulatory requirements, in particular issues relating to disproportionate collapse associated with requirements of Approved Document A. Provisions in the Eurocodes against sensitivity to disproportionate collapse are also discussed.
Document History
BRE Digest 366-1, -2, -3 and -4 replace Digest 366 (1991).
Author
Matthews, S.
ISBN
9781848062689
Publisher Information
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