Load Testing of Existing Concrete Structures (Part 2)-Cyclic Load Testing for the Safety Assessment of Existing Reinforced Concrete Structures According to ACI 437 (Recorded Presentation)

Cyclic Load Testing for the Safety Assessment of Existing Reinforced Concrete Structures According to ACI 437 (Recorded Presentation)

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Antonio discusses the application of ACI 437 in load testing of reinforced concrete structures, focusing on various projects in Dubai. His Italy-based company, with offices in Dubai and other locations, specializes in testing and assessing existing structures, including cyclic load tests for both new and damaged structures. He presents three case studies: <br /><br />1) A fire-damaged warehouse in Dubai, where repairs and successful load tests using FRP systems ensured structural integrity.<br />2) A hotel exposed to environmental actions, where cyclic load tests validated structural soundness before project continuation.<br />3) The Meydan Hotel, where load tests assured stability after structural modifications.<br /><br />Antonio emphasizes the importance of ACI 437 in ensuring accurate test protocols, which provide confidence to consultants and clients in regions lacking standardized guidelines. The presentation concludes with an affirmation of cyclic load testing's value in structural assessment and assurance.

Keywords

ACI 437

load testing

reinforced concrete

cyclic load tests

structural assessment

Dubai projects