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Verification of existing building structures

Publication Year

2025

Document Status

Current

Abstract

Considers various factors to verify existing building structures, from maintenance, flexibility, and refurbishment. Explores the history, evolution and different methods of construction, detailing some notable failures that resulted in change to guidance and codes of practice. Outlines the different stages of the verification process: from desk studies, research, surveys, investigation, tests, analysis and evaluation. Includes 7 case studies.

Document History

First published (version 1.0) November 2025.

Author

Rolf, A., et al

ISBN

9781906335892

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Institution of Structural Engineers

The Institution of Structural Engineers publishes authoritative books and technical reports that provide essential, accurate information for structural engineers.