A severe shortage of trustworthy information regarding building renovations is emerging as an increasing number of buildings are being rehabilitated rather than being demolished. Although they tend to concentrate on particular kinds of structures and relatively specific issues, technical publications and specialty conferences offer a wealth of information, sometimes contradicting each other. On the other hand, this course offers the widest overview of common issues that come up when renovating buildings.

Course Objectives:

Learn when a renovated building must be upgraded to comply with the code for new construction and when it can be grandfathered. Find out when it is appropriate to renovate and when to consider replacement instead. Discuss typical code provisions for structural renovations.
Study the available methods of investigating existing conditions. Learn where to find information about the original structural design and how load testing can help determine load-carrying capacities of the framing when its exact properties are unknown.
Learn about the early practices for cast-iron and steel construction, the allowable stresses of vintage steel and fasteners, how to determine whether the steel is weldable, and how to identify open-web joists in the field. Explore various methods of strengthening steel framing and connections.
Discuss the methods of strengthening various concrete structural systems. Find out how to improve load-carrying capacities of beams, one- and two-way slabs, columns, and how to safely make openings in slabs. Examine the typical properties of old concrete and reinforcing steel. Discover the most effective methods of concrete repair and how to prevent premature—and unfortunately very common—failures of concrete repairs.
Learn how pre-engineered buildings work, where the areas of potential weakness are, and how to strengthen, expand, or modify these deceptively simple structures.
Discuss why many common wall materials fail prematurely and how to specify them correctly. Learn about the typical weaknesses of various systems and the must-have details for their repair.

Who Should Attend?

Structural and civil engineers, architects, facility managers, building officials, and competent contractors seeking to broaden their knowledge of building renovation methods. While the discussion topics are technical in nature, those who are not engineers will not be overwhelmed because the instruction is kept to an enjoyable and easy to understand level. The course is appropriate for professionals with all levels of experience

Course Outlines:

Introduction
Why renovate?
Challenges of structural renovation
Code provisions for renovations
Renovate or rebuild?
Investigating existing conditions
Renovating steel-framed buildings
Strengthening concrete buildings
Repairing deteriorated concrete
Renovating wood buildings
Renovating masonry buildings
Wind and seismic retrofit
Renovating building façade
Renovating metal building systems
Conclusion

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