RETROFITTING OF EXISTING STRUCTURES

The simple definition of the word “Retrofitting” is modifying existing structures with additional or new components or members.

The buildings were constructed with local available materials such as stone, brick, wood and other local materials with no guidance of an Engineer or Architect will start to fail after some years. Therefore retrofitting (strengthening) is very necessary nowadays for these types of buildings.

When doing a retrofitting project we have to consider many issues. Selecting a proper retrofitting method for the structure is a very important thing when doing retrofitting. The method has to satisfy the structural strength of the structure and it must be cost effective as well. Some buildings may be historical buildings, and it is important to do the retrofitting with additional care and not affecting the old structure.

There are many techniques to retrofit the structure. Selecting the proper method for a particular building will finish most of the retrofitting part of the project.

Here I have uploaded the report about the Project which we have done as a research project in our final year.

Report_Retrofitting of Existing Structures

For simple view and easy to understand the following links also can be followed. Those are the presentation slides we done during our academic year.

Retrofitting of Structures

Wind Load Assessment

Earthquake Load Assessment

Reduction of Displacements

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