STRENGTHENING OF EXISTING STRUCTURE-CASE STUDY

Structural elements of any structure are designed to mostly to carry the various types of loadings. Many civil structural elements are required to be upgraded. The main objective of strengthening is to upraise the strength capacity of an existing structural element. Strengthening of structures must be taking into consideration when the existing structure deteriorates adversely or any alteration to the structure has to be made out because of which the structure may fail to serve its desired purpose. In this project various strength method is discussed. The project is carried out by checking the strength of various components and concluded with the suggestions on the basis of strength. It is also becoming environmentally priorty and economically preferable to repair the structure or strengthen the structures. Else replacing them totally, particularly if rapid, effective and simple strengthening methods are available. The strengthening of the structure should be designed with accounting to minimize the maintenance needs and repair needs.