scope:

The requirements of this code shall govern for the evaluation of safety and serviceability of members in existing concrete structures by load testing.

The requirements of this code shall apply to reinforced concrete with prestressed reinforcement, nonprestressed reinforcement, or both.

Procedures and requirements provided in this code are not applicable to existing structures having concretes with compressive strengths above 55 MPa unless permitted by the licensed design professional.

For structures being erected under the requirements of a legally adopted general building code, of which ACI 318-11 forms a part, this standard shall not replace Chapter 20 of ACI 318-11.