ANSI/TIA 222-G-2005 

EXISTING STRUCTURES

15.5.1 Feasibility Structural Analysis

A feasibility structural analysis is used as a preliminary review to identify the impact of proposed changed conditions. This type of analysis determines the overall stability and the adequacy of the main structural members to support a proposed changed condition. Acceptance of changed conditions shall be based upon a rigorous structural analysis in accordance with 15.5.2. A feasibility structural analysis does not include the evaluation of connections and may consider that the structure has been properly installed and maintained.

 

The reactions from a feasibility structural analysis may be compared to the original design reactions to identify the impact on foundations due to proposed changed conditions. When the original design reactions are based upon an Allowable Stress Design procedure, the original reactions shall be multiplied by a 1.35 factor for comparison to the reactions determined in accordance with this Standard.

 

15.5.2 Rigorous Structural Analysis

A rigorous structural analysis is used to determine the final acceptance of proposed changed conditions and/or required modifications.  This type of analysis determines the overall stability and the adequacy of structural members, foundations and connection details.  A rigorous structural analysis may consider that the structure has been properly installed and maintained. 

 

For a rigorous analysis of a foundation, site-specific geotechnical and foundation data are required.

 

Note: Certain foundation details and connection details (such as inside weld sizes of flanged leg connections) cannot be determined without dismantling the structure or extensive field nondestructive testing. The assumptions regarding these types of details shall be documented along with the results of the rigorous structural analysis.

 

15.5.4 Structural Analysis Report

The structural analysis report shall specify the type of analysis (feasibility or rigorous). A feasibility report shall state that final acceptance of changed conditions shall be based upon a rigorous structural analysis.

 

15.7 Modification of Existing Structures

 

15.7.1 Design

Modifications to existing structures shall be based on a rigorous structural analysis. A design document shall be prepared indicating the proposed reinforcement of existing members and/or connections and all proposed additional members.

 

Prior to implementation of the changed conditions and/or modifications, the data designated on the design document requiring verification shall be validated.

 

16.0 INSTALLATION

 

Rigging and temporary supports such as temporary guys, braces, false work, cribbing or other elements required for the erection/modification shall be determined, documented, furnished and installed by the erector accounting for the loads imposed on the structure due to the proposed construction method.

  

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