definition of "structurally sound"

[MThomey]

I have an associate who is working on a lawsuit involving a residential foundation evaluation report. The report used the phrase, "structurally sound", to describe the condition of the foundation. The house had experienced some settling/differential movement, producing cracks in the brick veneer and slab. The engineer who did the report must have considered them to be within acceptable limits.

Has anyone actually run across a definition (enginering or legal) of the phrase,"structurally sound" before?

If so, what is it, or where can I find it?

Many thanks,
MThomey

 

[apsix]

This was discussed a couple of months ago;

http://www.eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=187257&page=11

 

[JAE]

Here's a VERY similar thread:

thread507-187257

 

[JAE]

Aaah...you beat me to it.

 

[apsix]

As you said; VERY similar