Due to Mumbai's coastal climate , there are many old buildings which have reduced strength in due course of
time. If further use of such deteriorated structure is continued it may endanger the lives
of the occupants and surrounding habitation. Appropriate actions should then be
implemented to improve the performance of structures and restore the desired function
of structures. Thus, it is utmost important to perform structural audit of existing
buildings and to implement maintenance/ repair work timely which will lead to
prolonged life of the building and safety of the occupant.
To act more responsible and preemptive towards the dilapidated buildings, the municipal corporation must issue notices to the buildings and co-operative societies which are more than 30 years old to carry out mandatory structural audit and submit the audit report.
Structural audit should highlight and investigate all critical areas and recommend immediate remedial and preventive measures. It should cover the structural analysis of existing frame and find critical elements for all types of loadings. It also helps in delivering a strong building structure with cost effective solutions and appropriate maintenance program. Detailed study of different parameter of structural audit including visual inspection, non-destructive testing, core sampling and testing should be done. It should also emphasize on different repairs and retrofitting measures to be used for buildings after structural audit.
What is Structural Audit?
Structural Audit is an overall health and performance checkup of a building like a doctor examines a patient. It ensures that the building and its premises are safe and have no risk. It analyses and suggests appropriate repairs and retrofitting measures required for the buildings to perform better in its service life. Structural audit is done by an experienced and licensed structural consultant.
To act more responsible and preemptive towards the dilapidated buildings, the municipal corporation must issue notices to the buildings and co-operative societies which are more than 30 years old to carry out mandatory structural audit and submit the audit report.
Structural audit should highlight and investigate all critical areas and recommend immediate remedial and preventive measures. It should cover the structural analysis of existing frame and find critical elements for all types of loadings. It also helps in delivering a strong building structure with cost effective solutions and appropriate maintenance program. Detailed study of different parameter of structural audit including visual inspection, non-destructive testing, core sampling and testing should be done. It should also emphasize on different repairs and retrofitting measures to be used for buildings after structural audit.
What is Structural Audit?
Structural Audit is an overall health and performance checkup of a building like a doctor examines a patient. It ensures that the building and its premises are safe and have no risk. It analyses and suggests appropriate repairs and retrofitting measures required for the buildings to perform better in its service life. Structural audit is done by an experienced and licensed structural consultant.
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