Scribd Logo
Upload

Welcome to Scribd!

  • 49 views

    Retrofitting

    Uploaded by

    Sougata Das
    concrete

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Retrofitting

    Uploaded by

    Sougata Das
    49 views2 pages
    concrete

    Copyright

    © © All Rights Reserved

    Available Formats

    DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Did you find this document useful?

    Is this content inappropriate?

    concrete

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as docx, pdf, or txt
    49 views2 pages

    Retrofitting

    Uploaded by

    Sougata Das
    concrete

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as docx, pdf, or txt
    of 2

    RETROFITTING

    The engineering which involves in modifying the existing buildings for structural
    behavior without hampering its basic intent of use is termed as retrofitting. It becomes necessary
    to improve the performance of structures including those facing loss of strength due to
    deterioration or which have crossed their anticipated lifespan. The realization of retrofitting
    depends on the authentic cause and measures adopted to prevent its further deterioration. This
    development includes repair, retrofit, renovation and reconstruction wherever required. A
    proper load path has to be analyzed by a structural engineer and a decision has to be taken if any
    additional member like shear walls, etc needs to be added. The engineering analysis, design and
    construction of any necessary retrofitting must be carried out bearing in mind the following
    aspects:

    Functionality aspect: The basic function/ operation of the structure should not be
    hampered.
    Structural safety Aspect: The susceptibility of the structure to an earthquake event
    has to be within acceptable standards.
    Importance Level Aspect: Historic buildings with immense archeological
    importance are sometimes beyond the cost factor for retrofitting. Such structures have
    to be rehabilitated without changing its elegance.
    Construction Methodology Aspect: The retrofitting has to be performed using latest
    construction techniques that have the minimal impact on usual functioning of the
    buildings.
    Economy Aspect: The entire cost of construction has to be practical and logical
    towards extended life of the structure.
    Skilled labour availability: The retrofitting practices need unusual construction
    method and is highly technical job and calls for utmost care to implement it. A very
    skilled workmanship must be provided to instrument the suggested measures.

    Different Retrofitting options for Buildings


    Based on the intensity of the repairs needed and calculations done, various retrofitting options
    listed below are used to enhance the structural strength

    Replacement of structurally fragile concrete,


    Grouting and crack repair,
    Crack repairs and Patch repairs,
    Replacement of carbonated concrete near steel reinforcement,
    Cleaning and passivating corroded steel reinforcement,
    Concrete overlays with normal low or highly fluid concrete, latex modified concrete
    and corrosion protection such as jacketing, etc.,

    Re-alkalization of carbonated concrete,


    Electro chemical removal of chloride from concrete, and
    Water proofing / or protective coating.

    Post Retrofitting tests and measures on the building


    An independent assessment to check the stability of the strengthened structure is suggested post
    the rehabilitation work is done. A Live Load test using concepts of Sand bags or similar arranged
    all over the floor in order to replicate the Live Loading condition may be used. The structure has
    to be assessed for strength and serviceability cases of design.
    Rehabilitation of structures embroils contribution of high end technology, advanced skills and
    calculations. This is a very responsible job to be done to save hazardous failure of structures due
    to deterioration. The success of this subject totally depends on gaining expertise in the field and
    day to day advancements. Rehabilitation is highly recommended for age-old buildings showing
    signs of decent and save human lives from failures.

    You might also like