Evaluation, Repair and Modification

IPE Engineering Practice IPE-EP-4-3-4DS

Document number: IPE-EP-4-3-4DS · Section: 4 — Structures and Foundations

4. LOAD DATA (Project Engineer)

Name Date

On the following table input the original , current and proposed load information described below and attached any supplemental information.

Major Equipment includes pressure vessels, tanks, drums, heat exchangers, air coolers, machinery and other equipment whose weight is greater than 2000 lbs. Indicate operating weights in table. UNIT = LBS.
Piping is categorized as "major piping," overheads , risers, and transfer lines  16 NPS that is supported on equipment structures, and "rack piping". Indicate "rack" or "major piping" in table. Attach isometrics to this data sheet, indicating line sizes, insulation, valves, support points, etc. NO UNITS.
Other Dead Loads may include shelters, HVAC equipment, etc. Indicate weights in table. UNIT = LBS.
Indicate design value for live loads (e.g. 100 psf). UNIT = PSF.
Indicate design wind parameters (list all that apply) -- speed, exposure, gust factor, importance factor, etc. UNITS = VARIOUS.
Indicate design seismic parameters (list all that apply) -- zone, importance factor, etc. UNITS = VARIOUS.
Indicate design snow parameters (list all that apply) -- ground load, exposure, thermal factor, importance factor, etc. UNITS = VARIOUS.
Other loads may include cranes supported by the structure, known dynamic loads, known thermal or settlement effects from piping, etc. Also, indicate a test load, here. UNITS = VARIOUS

LOADS

	Original	Existing	Proposed
Dead Loads:
Major Eq (1)
Major Eq
Major Eq
Major Eq
Major Eq
Piping (2)
Other DL (3)
Live Loads (4)
Wind Loads (5)
Seismic Load (6)
Snow Load (7)
Other Loads (8)
Other Loads

Will existing Major Eq. be re-located or will any new Major Eq. be located in areas of the structure that currently do not support Major Eq? Yes No

*If yes, attach drawings indicating old and new support locations.

RESULTS OF FIELD EXAMINATION AND TESTING (Project Engineer)

Name Date

Have structural modifications been made that do not appear on existing drawings? Yes No Describe locations and extent:

Describe the general condition of columns (i.e., spalling, cracking, excessive deformation. exposed re- bar, etc.):

Describe the general condition of beams (i.e., spalling, cracking, excessive deformation. exposed re-bar, etc.):

Describe the general condition of connections (i.e., spalling, cracking, excessive deformation. exposed re- bar, etc.):

Describe the general condition of secondary members -- platform/grating and associated members, bracing, etc. (i.e., corroded - steel, spalling, cracking, excessive deformation. exposed re-bar, etc.):

Does fire damage (excessive spalling, discoloration, softening of surface) exist on
main structures?	Yes	No
On secondary or auxiliary structures?	Yes	No

ANALYTICAL RESULTS (Analyst)

Name Date

Were hand calculations performed? Yes No Were load tests performed? Yes No Were Computer Analyses performed? Yes No (Name of Program: )

Fire-Exposure

Were calculations performed to determine fire-exposed concrete temperature? Yes No Max. Concrete Temp Est:

If max. concrete temperature is  570°F, attach drawings (elevations and cross-sections, where appropriate) of concrete temperature across the structure and through individual members.

Approximate percentage of structure  570°F:

Summary of analytical results:

Attach to this data sheet, results of analytical evaluations, fire-exposure analyses and load test

REUSE APPROVAL (Lead Structural Engineer)

Name Date

(Check appropriate box, see EP 4-3-4 Figure 1):

OK for REUSE, SAME SERVICE*, NO REPAIR
OK for REUSE, NEW SERVICE*, NO MODIFICATION
OK for REUSE, SAME SERVICE*, AFTER REPAIR
OK for REUSE, NEW SERVICE*, AFTER MODIFICATION

REUSE PROHIBITED

See explanation for guidance on the use of the structure in a shored or braced condition until de- commissioning.

* See Section 2 for description of the approved service.

Explanation

Lead Structural Engineer: Date:

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