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Retrofitting is the process of strengthening existing buildings to enhance their performance against seismic and environmental risks. Common techniques include jacketing, bracing, shear walls, and foundation strengthening, which aim to improve structural capacity and stability. The practice has gained momentum in Nepal post-2015 Gorkha earthquake, supported by government initiatives and increasing participation from both public and private sectors.

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Final Presentation of Retrofitting Techniques

Retrofitting is the process of strengthening existing buildings to enhance their performance against seismic and environmental risks. Common techniques include jacketing, bracing, shear walls, and foundation strengthening, which aim to improve structural capacity and stability. The practice has gained momentum in Nepal post-2015 Gorkha earthquake, supported by government initiatives and increasing participation from both public and private sectors.

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Retrofitting Techniques for Reinforced Cement Concrete Buildings

Anuj Kunwar (077BCE017)


Bhupendra Singh Thapa (077BCE029)
Introduction

What is Retrofitting? Concept of 3R


REPAIR
• Retrofitting is the process of strengthening or modifying existing buildings or structures • Done in the damaged building to resume all its previous functions and to bring back its
to improve their performance, especially in response to seismic or environmental risks, architectural shape.
enhancing safety, and extending their lifespan. • Does not improve structural strength.
• To be specific, an improvement over the original strength is Retrofitting. RESTORATION
• Relatively New Construction Practice in Nepal. • It is the restoration of the strength the building had
before the damage occurred.
In which condition do we need it? • The main purpose is to carry out structural
• When the evaluation of the building indicates that the strength available before the repairs to load-bearing elements.
damage was insufficient. RESTRENGTHENING(RETROFITTING)
• When restoration alone will not be adequate in future quakes. • An improvement over the original strength.

fig:Retrofitting fig: Retrofitting of column


Introduction
Most commonly used Retrofitting Techniques for RC Buildings

Jacketing Bracings
• Features
The process of strengthening of project
or reinforcing a structural element (such as a column, beam) • Structural elements, typically diagonal members, added to enhance the lateral stability of the
by adding an external layer or "jacket" made of materials like concrete, steel, or fiber- building
reinforced polymers. • Resist horizontal forces, such as wind or seismic loads, by providing additional stiffness and
Challenges
• It improves the structural capacity and stability. preventing excessive movement or deformation.

Impacts of project
fig: Steel jacketting fig:Fiber reinforced polymer jacketting Fig: Steel Bracing fig: Reinforced Concrete Bracing
• fi
Shear wall Strengthening of foundation
• It is a vertical structural element added to resist lateral forces, such as those caused by • Addresses issues with settlement, weak soil, or increased loads.
wind or earthquakes. a.Underpinning: Strengthening or deepening existing foundations by adding new
• It helps enhance the building's stability and stiffness by transferring these forces to the supports like concrete piers or micro-piles.
foundation. b. Grouting: Injecting grout into the soil or cracks in foundations to improve strength and
stability.

Visuals

Fig: Shear wall fig: Detailing of shear wall fig: Underpinning fig:Grouting

Steel Plate bonding Trend of Retrofitting implementation in Nepal

• Attaching steel plates to structural elements like beams or columns using adhesives, • Practise of retrofitting gained momentum after the 2015, Gorkha earthquake.
bolts, or welding.
• Increases load-bearing capacity and reduces deflection. • Government initiatives: Programs and policies promoting retrofitting, such as the National
Building Code and retrofitting guidelines, are being introduced.

• Private and public sector participation: Both the government and private builders are
increasingly engaging in retrofitting projects.

• Use of modern Retrofitting techniques like concrete jacketing, steel bracing has started to
grow.

fig: Steel plate bonding

Acknowledgement:

Referenes:

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