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// CODE SNIPPET

3.7 Evaluation of Materials and Conditions

California Administrative Code 2019 > 6 Seismic Evaluation Procedures for Hospital Buildings > 3 Procedures for Building Systems > 3.7 Evaluation of Materials and Conditions
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3.7.1 Deterioration of Wood

None of the wood members shows signs of decay, shrinkage, splitting, fire damage or sagging, and none of the metal accessories is deteriorated, broken or loose.

The deficiency is in the capacity of the deteriorated elements. Determine the cause and extent of damage. Identify the lateral-force-resisting system and determine the consequences of the damage to the system. The system shall be judged adequate if it can perform with the damaged elements. Check the structural systems with appropriate reductions in member properties.

3.7.2 Overdriven Nails

There is no evidence of overdriven nails in the shear walls or diaphragms.

The deficiency is in the capacity of the fasteners. Check the wall demand and capacity, using reduced strength due to overdriven fasteners.

3.7.3 Deterioration of Steel

There is no significant visible rusting, corrosion or other deterioration in any of the steel elements in the vertical- or lateral-force-resisting systems.

The deficiency is the reduction in cross-section of the elements. Check the structural systems with appropriate reductions in member properties. See Article 4 for inspection requirements for welded steel moment-resisting frame structures.

3.7.4 Deterioration of Concrete

There is no visible deterioration of concrete or reinforcing steel in any of the frame elements.

The deficiency is the reduction in member properties. Check the structural systems with appropriate reductions in member capacities.

3.7.5 Post-Tensioning Anchors

There is no evidence of corrosion or spalling in the vicinity of post-tensioning or end fittings. Coil anchors have not been used.

The deficiency is the reduced area of the prestress strands and, with coil anchors, the ability of the anchorage to maintain its grip under cyclic loading. Inspect a sample of the concrete in the area of the anchorage to determine its condition. Determine the cause and extent of the deterioration. Consider the effects of anchorage failure on the vertical and lateral load-carrying capacity of the structure.

3.7.6 Concrete Wall Cracks

All diagonal cracks in the wall elements are 1.0 mm or less in width, are in isolated locations and do not form an X pattern.

The deficiency is the reduced capacity of the wall. Determine the cause and extent of the cracking. Check the structural systems with reduced wall capacity.

3.7.7 Cracks in Boundary Columns

There are no diagonal cracks wider than 1.0 mm in concrete columns that encase the masonry infills.

The deficiency is the reduced capacity of the wall. Evaluate the wall with limited capacity assigned to the deteriorated elements. Determine the cause and extent of the damage.

3.7.8 Precast Concrete Walls

There is no significant visible deterioration of concrete or reinforcing steel or evidence of distress, especially at the connections.

The deficiency is in the strength of the connections. Determine the cause and extent of distress and check the structural systems with appropriate reductions in capacity.

3.7.9 Masonry Joints

The mortar cannot be easily scraped away from the joints by hand with a metal tool, and there are no significant areas of eroded mortar.

The deficiency is in the strength of the wall. Check the adequacy of the walls with the strength determined by tests. This evaluation statement also applies to masonry veneers present on the exterior or interior walls of the building.

3.7.10 Masonry Units

There is no visible deterioration of large areas of masonry units.

The deficiency is in the strength of the units. Determine the cause and extent of deterioration and use reduced capacity in determining the adequacy of the units.

3.7.11 Cracks in Infill Walls

There are no diagonal cracks in the infilled walls that extend throughout a panel or are greater than 1.0 mm wide.

The deficiency is the reduced capacity of the wall. Determine the cause and extent of the cracking. If appropriate, check the structural systems with reduced wall capacity.

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3.7 Seismic Evaluation Procedures for Hospital Buildings, Evaluation of Materials and Conditions
in the area of the anchorage to determine its condition. Determine the cause and extent of the deterioration. Consider the effects of anchorage ...
California Administrative Code 2019 > 6 Seismic Evaluation Procedures for Hospital Buildings > 3 Procedures for Building Systems > 3.7 Evaluation of Materials and Conditions
3.7 Seismic Evaluation Procedures for Hospital Buildings, Evaluation of Materials and Conditions
in the area of the anchorage to determine its condition. Determine the cause and extent of the deterioration. Consider the effects of anchorage ...
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3.7.11 Seismic Evaluation Procedures for Hospital Buildings, Cracks in Infill Walls
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California Administrative Code 2016 > 6 Seismic Evaluation Procedures for Hospital Buildings > 3 Procedures for Building Systems > 3.7 Evaluation of Materials and Conditions > 3.7.11 Cracks in Infill Walls
3.7.2 Seismic Evaluation Procedures for Hospital Buildings, Overdriven Nails
There is no evidence of overdriven nails in the shear walls or diaphragms. The deficiency is in the capacity of the fasteners. Check the wall demand ...
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3.7.2 Seismic Evaluation Procedures for Hospital Buildings, Overdriven Nails
There is no evidence of overdriven nails in the shear walls or diaphragms. The deficiency is in the capacity of the fasteners. Check the wall demand ...
California Administrative Code 2016 > 6 Seismic Evaluation Procedures for Hospital Buildings > 3 Procedures for Building Systems > 3.7 Evaluation of Materials and Conditions > 3.7.2 Overdriven Nails
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