Repair and strengthening of damaged or vulnerable reinforced concrete Structures is important in order to guarantee the safety of residents or Users. Beams are important structural elements for withstanding loads, so finding the efficient repair and strengthening methods are necessary. In terms of maintaining the safety of the structures. This research study investigated various repair, retrofit, and Strengthening techniques for reinforced concrete beams. The Comparison and summary of each repair and strengthening method are provided in this thesis. The thesis involves the literature review of current experimental test of Repair and strengthening techniques for reinforced concrete beams. The Experimental studies were summarized by describing the specimen and loading details, all the methods in the research were categorized into five chapters: section enlargement and concrete jacketing, external Reinforcement, steel plates, unbounded-type strengthening, and concrete Repairs.
Distress of concrete structures & their repair techniquesZaid Ansari
This document discusses concrete distress and repair techniques. It begins by explaining that concrete structures may need repair after 25-30 years of service without maintenance. It then lists common causes of concrete distress like weathering, environmental effects, poor design/construction, and water leakage leading to corrosion. The document outlines expected service lives for different structure types. It also describes common concrete failure modes and causes of early deterioration. The remainder of the document discusses techniques for identifying distressed concrete, various repair materials and methods, and the need for trained concrete workers.
This document discusses various techniques for repairing and rehabilitating concrete structures. It covers topics such as concrete deterioration mechanisms, materials used for repair like cement mortars and polymers, and techniques like grouting, jacketing, and external bonding. Assessment of damaged structures involves preliminary investigation, detailed investigation using techniques like core cutting, rebar location, corrosion measurement, and pull-out tests to determine repair requirements. Underwater repair of structures also requires special considerations and techniques.
This document provides information on concrete mix design, including objectives, basic considerations, and the IS (Indian Standards) method for mix design. The objectives of mix design are to achieve the desired workability, strength, durability, and cost. Basic considerations include cost, specifications, workability, strength, durability, and aggregate grading. The IS method is then described in steps, including selecting target strength, water-cement ratio, air content, water and sand contents, cement content, and aggregate contents. An example application of the IS method is also provided.
Vacuum dewatering is a process that removes excess water from freshly poured concrete to achieve an ideal water-cement ratio and improved properties. Concrete is poured and a vacuum pump then removes 15-25% of the water through a suction mat and filter pads. This results in higher strength, less cracking and shrinkage, improved abrasion resistance, and a smooth, level surface. Vacuum dewatering is commonly used for industrial and commercial floors that require high durability.
This document discusses concrete distress, its causes, and concrete repair systems. It defines distress as damage to concrete that can occur during production or service life due to varying conditions. Common causes of distress include structural loads, errors in design and construction, drying shrinkage, corrosion, and deterioration over time from chemical reactions, freezing/thawing, or weathering. Proper concrete repair requires determining the cause of damage, evaluating its extent, selecting repair methods, preparing the surface, applying repair materials, and curing. Durable repairs depend on high quality workmanship and materials to ensure the repair is well-bonded and resistant to future distress.
This document discusses retrofitting of structures. Retrofitting is required when structures are damaged or do not meet current seismic standards. It summarizes various retrofitting techniques such as adding shear walls, infill walls, steel bracing, wall thickening, wing walls, mass reduction, base isolation, and jacketing structural elements. It provides examples of existing retrofitted structures in Gujarat. Retrofitting increases strength and ductility but can reduce space and increase foundation loads. Materials discussed include steel, fiber reinforced polymer, and reinforced concrete.
Causes of deterioration of concrete structuresKarthi Kavya
The document discusses types of deterioration that can occur in concrete structures. It identifies three main types: distress in concrete, permeability of concrete, and aggressive deterioration agents. Distress can be physical, chemical, or mechanical due to issues like high water-cement ratio, inadequate curing, poor aggregates, overloading, or design deficiencies. Permeability is increased by porosity, microcracks, and dampness/seepage, allowing chemicals to enter. Major agents are chlorides, sulfates, and alkali-silica reaction, which can cause corrosion, cracking, or expansion through carbonation, sulfate attack, or silica gel formation.
Distress of concrete structures & their repair techniquesZaid Ansari
This document discusses concrete distress and repair techniques. It begins by explaining that concrete structures may need repair after 25-30 years of service without maintenance. It then lists common causes of concrete distress like weathering, environmental effects, poor design/construction, and water leakage leading to corrosion. The document outlines expected service lives for different structure types. It also describes common concrete failure modes and causes of early deterioration. The remainder of the document discusses techniques for identifying distressed concrete, various repair materials and methods, and the need for trained concrete workers.
This document discusses various techniques for repairing and rehabilitating concrete structures. It covers topics such as concrete deterioration mechanisms, materials used for repair like cement mortars and polymers, and techniques like grouting, jacketing, and external bonding. Assessment of damaged structures involves preliminary investigation, detailed investigation using techniques like core cutting, rebar location, corrosion measurement, and pull-out tests to determine repair requirements. Underwater repair of structures also requires special considerations and techniques.
This document provides information on concrete mix design, including objectives, basic considerations, and the IS (Indian Standards) method for mix design. The objectives of mix design are to achieve the desired workability, strength, durability, and cost. Basic considerations include cost, specifications, workability, strength, durability, and aggregate grading. The IS method is then described in steps, including selecting target strength, water-cement ratio, air content, water and sand contents, cement content, and aggregate contents. An example application of the IS method is also provided.
Vacuum dewatering is a process that removes excess water from freshly poured concrete to achieve an ideal water-cement ratio and improved properties. Concrete is poured and a vacuum pump then removes 15-25% of the water through a suction mat and filter pads. This results in higher strength, less cracking and shrinkage, improved abrasion resistance, and a smooth, level surface. Vacuum dewatering is commonly used for industrial and commercial floors that require high durability.
This document discusses concrete distress, its causes, and concrete repair systems. It defines distress as damage to concrete that can occur during production or service life due to varying conditions. Common causes of distress include structural loads, errors in design and construction, drying shrinkage, corrosion, and deterioration over time from chemical reactions, freezing/thawing, or weathering. Proper concrete repair requires determining the cause of damage, evaluating its extent, selecting repair methods, preparing the surface, applying repair materials, and curing. Durable repairs depend on high quality workmanship and materials to ensure the repair is well-bonded and resistant to future distress.
This document discusses retrofitting of structures. Retrofitting is required when structures are damaged or do not meet current seismic standards. It summarizes various retrofitting techniques such as adding shear walls, infill walls, steel bracing, wall thickening, wing walls, mass reduction, base isolation, and jacketing structural elements. It provides examples of existing retrofitted structures in Gujarat. Retrofitting increases strength and ductility but can reduce space and increase foundation loads. Materials discussed include steel, fiber reinforced polymer, and reinforced concrete.
Causes of deterioration of concrete structuresKarthi Kavya
The document discusses types of deterioration that can occur in concrete structures. It identifies three main types: distress in concrete, permeability of concrete, and aggressive deterioration agents. Distress can be physical, chemical, or mechanical due to issues like high water-cement ratio, inadequate curing, poor aggregates, overloading, or design deficiencies. Permeability is increased by porosity, microcracks, and dampness/seepage, allowing chemicals to enter. Major agents are chlorides, sulfates, and alkali-silica reaction, which can cause corrosion, cracking, or expansion through carbonation, sulfate attack, or silica gel formation.
Deterioration of concrete structures can occur through various chemical, physical, and mechanical processes over time. Scaling and disintegration are forms of physical deterioration where the concrete's surface layers break down from freezing and thawing or weathering. Corrosion of reinforcement rebar can develop due to penetration of chloride ions or carbonation reducing the pH. Other causes include sulfate attack, alkali-aggregate reactions, abrasion, high temperatures, and erosion. Proper mix design and concrete quality can increase durability and prevent deterioration.
In this you will find some of the basic thing regarding the elevated water tank and this is our one of the team project work in college. Hope you will enjoy it....
The document discusses repair techniques for masonry structures like brick buildings. It describes common types of cracks that occur in masonry, such as vertical cracks at corners or around openings. Damage can be caused by aging, construction errors, chemicals, and other factors. Repair techniques discussed include using sand/cement mortar, polymer modified mortars, epoxy resins, epoxy injection into small cracks, and crack stitching to reinforce large cracks. The conclusion advocates for cost-effective repair and retrofitting of damaged structures rather than full reconstruction.
Techniques for various structural repairUdayram Patil
Structural damage is crucial to safety. Proper remedial measures should always taken to avoid measure loss. This presentation provided various measure to repair structural damage.
The document discusses the design of footings for structures. It begins by explaining that footings are needed to transfer structural loads from members made of materials like steel and concrete to the underlying soil. It then describes different types of shallow and deep foundations, including spread, strap, combined, and raft footings. The document provides details on designing isolated and combined footings to resist vertical loads and moments based on provisions in IS 456. It also discusses wall footings and combined footings that support multiple columns. In summary, the document covers the purpose of footings, various footing types, and design of isolated and combined footings.
The document provides an introduction to the repair and rehabilitation of structures. It discusses factors contributing to damages in buildings from construction through use. Common causes of distress in concrete structures are then outlined, including construction errors, environmental factors, and chemical reactions. The objectives of conducting a condition survey of a distressed structure are presented, including identifying causes and assessing the extent of damage. The stages of a condition survey are described, beginning with a preliminary inspection, planning, visual inspection, and potentially field and laboratory testing. Classification of damage into different classes is also covered to help assess repair needs.
This document discusses the components, classification, properties, workability, and strength testing of concrete. Concrete is made up of cement, coarse aggregate, fine aggregate, air, and water. It can be classified as hardened or fresh concrete. The properties of fresh concrete include workability, segregation, and bleeding, while hardened concrete properties include strength, impermeability, durability, and dimensional variations. Workability is tested using slump, compaction factor, and Vebe tests. Compressive strength of hardened concrete is tested using cube or cylinder tests.
Prestressed concrete is concrete that is placed under compression prior to service loads being applied through tensioning of steel tendons. This counteracts tensile stresses from loads to improve the performance of the concrete. Eugene Freyssinet is considered the father of prestressed concrete, developing techniques like high strength steel wires and conical wedges for post-tensioning in the 1930s-1940s. Prestressing can be through pre-tensioning or post-tensioning, depending on if the steel is tensioned before or after the concrete is cast. Popular post-tensioning systems include Freyssinet, Magnel Blaton, Gifford-Udall, and Lee-McCall methods. Prestressed concrete provides
This document provides an overview of concrete, including its history and types. It focuses on high-strength concrete (HSC), describing how it is made with a low water-cement ratio and additives. Guidelines are given for selecting materials for HSC to achieve different compressive strengths. The differences between normal strength concrete and HSC are outlined. Applications of HSC include reducing column sizes in buildings and bridges and increasing floor area in high-rise buildings. Examples are given of bridges that used HSC to decrease volume and increase spans.
Reasons and solution to cracks in buildings.
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This document discusses ductile detailing of reinforced concrete (RC) frames according to Indian standards. It explains that detailing involves translating the structural design into the final structure through reinforcement drawings. Good detailing ensures reinforcement and concrete interact efficiently. Key aspects of ductile detailing covered include requirements for beams, columns, and beam-column joints to improve ductility and seismic performance. Specific provisions are presented for longitudinal and shear reinforcement in beams and columns, as well as confining reinforcement and lap splices. The importance of cover and stirrup spacing is also discussed.
This document discusses column jacketing, which is a method of retrofitting and strengthening existing columns. It involves adding reinforced concrete, steel, or fiber-reinforced polymer around the column. The key steps are preparing the column surface, adding shear keys and reinforcement, applying a bonding agent, and casting the new concrete or installing the jacket. Column jacketing increases the strength and seismic capacity of the column. It improves confinement and increases axial, shear, and foundation load capacity without significant weight addition.
Chapter 3 materials & techniques for repairsAnkit Patel
The document discusses various types of polymer concrete, including polymer impregnated concrete (PIC), polymer Portland cement concrete (PPCC), and polymer concrete (PC). PIC involves impregnating hardened Portland cement concrete with a monomer, then polymerizing it in place. PPCC is produced by incorporating a polymer or monomer emulsion into ordinary concrete. PC uses a polymer as the sole binder instead of Portland cement. Polymer concrete has improved strength, adhesion, chemical resistance, impact resistance, and impermeability compared to ordinary concrete.
High performance concrete provides improved durability and structural capacity compared to conventional concrete. It has a denser microstructure due to a lower water-cement ratio, making it more impermeable and durable. Various methods can be used to produce high strength concrete, including seeding, revibration, and using admixtures. High performance concrete requires careful material selection and mixing to obtain properties like low permeability, high early strength, and resistance to chemical attack. It is an engineered concrete that achieves optimized performance for given loading and exposure conditions.
This document discusses the durability and permeability of concrete. It defines durability as the ability to last a long time without significant deterioration. Permeability is defined as the property that governs the rate of flow of a fluid into a porous solid. The document discusses factors that affect the durability and permeability of concrete such as water-cement ratio, cement properties, aggregate type and quality, curing methods, and use of admixtures. Maintaining a low water-cement ratio and limiting chloride and sulfate levels in concrete are important for ensuring durability.
1. Concrete repair refers to modifying damaged concrete structures to restore their load-bearing capacity and durability.
2. Common repair techniques include removing damaged concrete and replacing it with new concrete.
3. Shotcreting is a repair method that projects a concrete mixture at high velocity to repair large areas or strengthen structures. It produces a dense, homogeneous material without formwork.
the report about designing of crcp pavement.
it helps to b,tech students in the final year of engineering.
the all the data about crcp is true and based on practical details.
Chandramohan lodha work hard for this report on crcp
Project report on sand replacement by red mudHarshit Singh
This project report summarizes an investigation into partially replacing cement with red mud in concrete. Red mud is a byproduct of aluminum production that is currently stockpiled in large volumes. The report includes a literature review on the properties and potential uses of red mud in cement and concrete. It describes the materials used - cement, red mud, fine and coarse aggregates. Mix designs are provided for M25 grade concrete with 0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, 20% and 25% replacement of cement with red mud. Compressive strength tests were conducted on concrete cubes at 21 and 28 days. The results showed that up to 15% replacement of cement with red mud met the target strength requirements for M25 concrete.
Deterioration of concrete structures can occur through various chemical, physical, and mechanical processes over time. Scaling and disintegration are forms of physical deterioration where the concrete's surface layers break down from freezing and thawing or weathering. Corrosion of reinforcement rebar can develop due to penetration of chloride ions or carbonation reducing the pH. Other causes include sulfate attack, alkali-aggregate reactions, abrasion, high temperatures, and erosion. Proper mix design and concrete quality can increase durability and prevent deterioration.
In this you will find some of the basic thing regarding the elevated water tank and this is our one of the team project work in college. Hope you will enjoy it....
The document discusses repair techniques for masonry structures like brick buildings. It describes common types of cracks that occur in masonry, such as vertical cracks at corners or around openings. Damage can be caused by aging, construction errors, chemicals, and other factors. Repair techniques discussed include using sand/cement mortar, polymer modified mortars, epoxy resins, epoxy injection into small cracks, and crack stitching to reinforce large cracks. The conclusion advocates for cost-effective repair and retrofitting of damaged structures rather than full reconstruction.
Techniques for various structural repairUdayram Patil
Structural damage is crucial to safety. Proper remedial measures should always taken to avoid measure loss. This presentation provided various measure to repair structural damage.
The document discusses the design of footings for structures. It begins by explaining that footings are needed to transfer structural loads from members made of materials like steel and concrete to the underlying soil. It then describes different types of shallow and deep foundations, including spread, strap, combined, and raft footings. The document provides details on designing isolated and combined footings to resist vertical loads and moments based on provisions in IS 456. It also discusses wall footings and combined footings that support multiple columns. In summary, the document covers the purpose of footings, various footing types, and design of isolated and combined footings.
The document provides an introduction to the repair and rehabilitation of structures. It discusses factors contributing to damages in buildings from construction through use. Common causes of distress in concrete structures are then outlined, including construction errors, environmental factors, and chemical reactions. The objectives of conducting a condition survey of a distressed structure are presented, including identifying causes and assessing the extent of damage. The stages of a condition survey are described, beginning with a preliminary inspection, planning, visual inspection, and potentially field and laboratory testing. Classification of damage into different classes is also covered to help assess repair needs.
This document discusses the components, classification, properties, workability, and strength testing of concrete. Concrete is made up of cement, coarse aggregate, fine aggregate, air, and water. It can be classified as hardened or fresh concrete. The properties of fresh concrete include workability, segregation, and bleeding, while hardened concrete properties include strength, impermeability, durability, and dimensional variations. Workability is tested using slump, compaction factor, and Vebe tests. Compressive strength of hardened concrete is tested using cube or cylinder tests.
Prestressed concrete is concrete that is placed under compression prior to service loads being applied through tensioning of steel tendons. This counteracts tensile stresses from loads to improve the performance of the concrete. Eugene Freyssinet is considered the father of prestressed concrete, developing techniques like high strength steel wires and conical wedges for post-tensioning in the 1930s-1940s. Prestressing can be through pre-tensioning or post-tensioning, depending on if the steel is tensioned before or after the concrete is cast. Popular post-tensioning systems include Freyssinet, Magnel Blaton, Gifford-Udall, and Lee-McCall methods. Prestressed concrete provides
This document provides an overview of concrete, including its history and types. It focuses on high-strength concrete (HSC), describing how it is made with a low water-cement ratio and additives. Guidelines are given for selecting materials for HSC to achieve different compressive strengths. The differences between normal strength concrete and HSC are outlined. Applications of HSC include reducing column sizes in buildings and bridges and increasing floor area in high-rise buildings. Examples are given of bridges that used HSC to decrease volume and increase spans.
Reasons and solution to cracks in buildings.
<div dir="ltr"><br>Reasons and solution to cracks in buildings.<br><blockquote style="margin: 1.5em 0pt;"></blockquote></div>
This document discusses ductile detailing of reinforced concrete (RC) frames according to Indian standards. It explains that detailing involves translating the structural design into the final structure through reinforcement drawings. Good detailing ensures reinforcement and concrete interact efficiently. Key aspects of ductile detailing covered include requirements for beams, columns, and beam-column joints to improve ductility and seismic performance. Specific provisions are presented for longitudinal and shear reinforcement in beams and columns, as well as confining reinforcement and lap splices. The importance of cover and stirrup spacing is also discussed.
This document discusses column jacketing, which is a method of retrofitting and strengthening existing columns. It involves adding reinforced concrete, steel, or fiber-reinforced polymer around the column. The key steps are preparing the column surface, adding shear keys and reinforcement, applying a bonding agent, and casting the new concrete or installing the jacket. Column jacketing increases the strength and seismic capacity of the column. It improves confinement and increases axial, shear, and foundation load capacity without significant weight addition.
Chapter 3 materials & techniques for repairsAnkit Patel
The document discusses various types of polymer concrete, including polymer impregnated concrete (PIC), polymer Portland cement concrete (PPCC), and polymer concrete (PC). PIC involves impregnating hardened Portland cement concrete with a monomer, then polymerizing it in place. PPCC is produced by incorporating a polymer or monomer emulsion into ordinary concrete. PC uses a polymer as the sole binder instead of Portland cement. Polymer concrete has improved strength, adhesion, chemical resistance, impact resistance, and impermeability compared to ordinary concrete.
High performance concrete provides improved durability and structural capacity compared to conventional concrete. It has a denser microstructure due to a lower water-cement ratio, making it more impermeable and durable. Various methods can be used to produce high strength concrete, including seeding, revibration, and using admixtures. High performance concrete requires careful material selection and mixing to obtain properties like low permeability, high early strength, and resistance to chemical attack. It is an engineered concrete that achieves optimized performance for given loading and exposure conditions.
This document discusses the durability and permeability of concrete. It defines durability as the ability to last a long time without significant deterioration. Permeability is defined as the property that governs the rate of flow of a fluid into a porous solid. The document discusses factors that affect the durability and permeability of concrete such as water-cement ratio, cement properties, aggregate type and quality, curing methods, and use of admixtures. Maintaining a low water-cement ratio and limiting chloride and sulfate levels in concrete are important for ensuring durability.
1. Concrete repair refers to modifying damaged concrete structures to restore their load-bearing capacity and durability.
2. Common repair techniques include removing damaged concrete and replacing it with new concrete.
3. Shotcreting is a repair method that projects a concrete mixture at high velocity to repair large areas or strengthen structures. It produces a dense, homogeneous material without formwork.
the report about designing of crcp pavement.
it helps to b,tech students in the final year of engineering.
the all the data about crcp is true and based on practical details.
Chandramohan lodha work hard for this report on crcp
Project report on sand replacement by red mudHarshit Singh
This project report summarizes an investigation into partially replacing cement with red mud in concrete. Red mud is a byproduct of aluminum production that is currently stockpiled in large volumes. The report includes a literature review on the properties and potential uses of red mud in cement and concrete. It describes the materials used - cement, red mud, fine and coarse aggregates. Mix designs are provided for M25 grade concrete with 0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, 20% and 25% replacement of cement with red mud. Compressive strength tests were conducted on concrete cubes at 21 and 28 days. The results showed that up to 15% replacement of cement with red mud met the target strength requirements for M25 concrete.
DESIGN OF BOX CULVERT AS PER IRC-112: 2011, INTERNSHIP PROJECT REPORT.
INCLUDES:
1) BASIC DETAILS
2) DESIGN OF 2 CELL BOX CULVERT
3) DESIGN OF WING WALLS (RETAINING WALLS) AS PER IRC
final year civil engineering training report Poojan Patel
The document provides details about a training project involving laying RCC drainage gravity line by microtunneling method. It describes the project scope, which involves providing and laying 1400/1800 mm diameter RCC jacking pipes over 5.1 km between Gorwa A.P.S. and Shrenikpark Junction in Vadodara, Gujarat. It also provides information about microtunneling technology and its advantages over traditional open-cut construction methods. The training involved various construction activities like RCC pipe casting, shaft construction, MTBM launching, jacking and receiving.
This thesis studied the use of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) stay-in-place forms and FRP grid reinforcing for concrete bridge decks through experimental testing and analytical modeling. Full-scale laboratory tests were conducted on concrete slabs and beams reinforced with an FRP system. Test results showed the FRP reinforcement provided adequate strength and stiffness. An analytical model was also developed to determine the negative moment distribution width of the reinforcement system in a prototype bridge, indicating the FRP system was suitable from a strength perspective. The experimental results helped verify design recommendations for the new FRP reinforced concrete bridge deck system.
This report details a study on the fresh and hardened properties of normal strength self-compacting concrete (SCC). Mix designs were developed and tested to meet fresh concrete requirements for flowability, passing ability, and segregation resistance. The finalized mix was then evaluated for hardened properties like compressive, tensile, and flexural strength along with stress-strain behavior up to 14 days. The results provide insight into developing reliable normal strength SCC mixes and understanding their fresh and hardened characteristic properties.
The application of precast concrete structural systems has been attaining vast progress worldwide, and now in India. Real Estate Company are Introducing Precast System. Because of lots of advantage over cast in situ system the precast system is getting attention in India. The advantages are high quality, high strength, speedy construction, economical, requirement of less manpower. During the 1920s reinforced concrete was used in Spring Mills, Mumbai for building flats for mill workers. The engineers were British, who built these structures. In the initial days reinforced concrete was built using steel and cement. The books that were referred for designing precast structures were from UK, that the then engineers took as a guide to carry on construction. The Napier Bridge in Chennai was built near the Fort area between 1939–1943; it was the first pre-stressed concrete bridge in India. The Madras Port is built using precast piles and retaining walls between 1905–1910, which is the first recorded pile foundation with precast. The best architects of that time were involved in designing these structures. The paper deals with the research and the application of precast concrete structural systems in India. The paper also describes the development already achieved to date in the applications of the precast concrete structural systems in the constructions field in India.
This document summarizes a student's practicum report on studying the construction process of a seven-story residential building. It includes chapters on the construction company profile, design specifications, construction materials and equipment used, and detailed descriptions of constructing the columns, stairs, beams, slabs, and estimated material quantities. The student observed the construction project named "Tokyo Karim's Garden" and documented construction methods and schedules. The report also identifies some problems encountered during construction and possible solutions.
The document provides details of a senior design project to develop bio-ceramic orthopedic screws using powder metallurgy and ceramic casting techniques. Silica calcium phosphate nano-composite (SCPC) powder was prepared and used to create screws. Molds were made from polypropylene, wood, plaster of Paris, and ABS rapid prototyping to cast a slurry of 60% SCPC and 40% water. The molds and casting/sintering processes were developed and tested to produce prototype screws for mechanical testing. Project documentation and final reports were compiled and submitted as required for the senior design course.
Modelling Analysis and Design of Self Anchored Suspension BridgeRohit Grandhi, EIT
The application of earlier course works in this project is summarized in Table 1.2:
Table 1.2 Application of earlier course work
Course Work Application in Project
Structural Analysis Analysis of loads, stresses and deformations of structural elements.
Structural Design Design of deck slab, girder, cables, suspenders as per codes.
Concrete Technology Design of M25 grade concrete mix.
Steel Structures Design of reinforcement details.
Geotechnical Engineering Foundation design not included in scope.
Project report - mechanical - internal pipe painting machinefaheem m m
This document is a project report on the design of an internal pipe painting machine. It includes sections on introduction, literature survey, objectives, methodology, design development including concept modeling, material selection and final design. The design development section includes 3D modeling and drawings of the various components of the machine like the spray head, air motor, arbor extension, collar, material tube, carrier collar, holder strap, carriage, wheel assembly etc. It also includes the manufacturing process details like metal cutting, lathe machining, sawing, welding, drilling and inspection process. The final section includes the advantages, applications and conclusion of the internal pipe painting robot.
INTERNSHIP REPORT FOR CONCSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISING WORKS OF A BUIL...SufiyanAhmedJeddy
The document provides details of Sufiyan Ahmed Jeddy's internship report on the construction management and organization of work for a building in Triplicane, Chennai. The internship was conducted from June 6th to July 8th 2018 under KKR Architects and Vasanth Planners. During the internship, Sufiyan gained experience in designing, construction processes like concrete preparation and formwork, estimation and costing, and project monitoring. He observed activities like concrete mixing, formwork erection for columns and slabs, and column construction. The report documents the site details, plans, construction methods and materials used, as well as some challenges faced during the internship period.
This document is a seminar report on ferro-cement submitted in partial fulfillment for a Bachelor of Technology degree. It includes a candidate's declaration, certificate signed by the head of the civil engineering department and seminar guide, and an abstract. The report has 9 chapters that discuss the introduction, literature review, materials used, construction techniques, properties, advantages and disadvantages, applications, need for further study, and conclusions regarding ferro-cement.
Design of continuous flushing settling basin and powerhouseRaj Kc
This document is the final year project report submitted by five students to fulfill the requirements of Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from Kathmandu University. The project focuses on the design of continuous flushing settling basin and powerhouse for the Thapa Khola Hydroelectric Project in Mustang, Nepal. It includes the design of hydrosuction sediment removal system for continuous flushing of the settling basin and structural analysis and design of different components of the powerhouse building using software like SAP2000. The report covers various chapters like literature review, methodology, preliminary design, load calculations, structural design of beams, slabs, columns, corbels and staircase.
Analysis and Design of Structural Components of a Ten Storied RCC Residential...Shariful Haque Robin
This report has been prepared as an integral part of the internship program for the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) under the Department of Civil Engineering in IUBAT−International University of Business Agriculture and Technology. The Dynamic Design and Development (DDD) Ltd. nominated as the organization for the practicum while honorable Prof. Dr. Md. Monirul Islam, Chair of the Department of Civil Engineering rendered his kind consent to academically supervise the internship program.
Design Intze Water tank mazor project Reportarnav singh
This document provides a major project report on the design and estimation of an Intze tank. It includes an abstract, acknowledgements, declaration, contents page, and various sections related to the design of the tank such as soil testing, load calculation, site layout, design, estimation, and conclusion. The objective of the project is to design an overhead circular water tank with a domed roof and conical base using the working stress and limit state methods. It provides background information on water tanks, classifications, design requirements, and site selection. It also includes calculations for population forecasting, water quantity estimation, and load calculations to size the tank appropriately.
This document provides background information on the durability of reinforced concrete structures in a saline environment. It discusses the deterioration mechanisms that can affect concrete, including corrosion of steel reinforcement due to chloride ingress. The document also reviews literature on measuring corrosion rates in steel sheet pile walls in a marine environment. It describes the methodology used for multi-phase modelling of ionic transport in concrete under externally applied current density using COMSOL Multiphysics software. The results and discussions section analyzes the simulation results, including the role of ion movement and concentration distribution profiles for different current densities. Comparison of 2D line graphs is also provided to analyze the influence of parameters like aggregate volume fraction and tortuosity on ion transport. The conclusion recommends this study
This document provides a design summary for Bridge 205 of the I-35W Extension Project. The project involved designing pre-tensioned prestressed concrete girders for the seven spans of the bridge using PGSuper software. Span 2, the longest at 230.58 feet, required 15 Tx70 girders to meet stress limits, while the other spans used mostly 5 Tx54 girders, except Span 4 which used 5 Tx70 girders. Analysis was performed for moments, shears, stresses, deflections and other limit states. Design details such as mild steel reinforcement, girder schedules, and shop drawings are provided to summarize the project.
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PROTECTION, REPAIR & MAINTENANCE OF RCC STRUCTURES SUBMITTED IN THE PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE
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A
MINOR PROJECT REPORT
ON
PROTECTION, REPAIR & MAINTENANCE OF RCC STRUCTURES
SUBMITTED IN THE PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE
AWARD OF DEGREE
OF
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY
IN
CIVIL ENGINEERING
SUBMITTED TO: SUBMITTED BY:
Mr.SARVJEET SINGH SHER BAHADUR (4914768)
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
GEETA ENGINEERING COLLEGE, PANIPAT
BATCH 2014-18
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This is to certify that the minor project report on “PROTECTION, REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF
RCC STRUCTURE” which is submitted by Sher Bahadur Budha (4914768), Navin Acharya
(4914756), Gyanendra Sah (4914754), Sharwan Adhikari (4914727) and Pankaj Daliya (4915817)
for partial fulfillment for the award of degree of Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering to
Geeta Engineering College, Panipat. It is record of student’s own work carried by them under my
supervision and guidance during academic session 2014-2018. This work is approved for
submission.
Supervisor:
Mr.Sarvjeet Singh
Date: Assistant Professor
Place: Panipat
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This project work would not have been possible without the guidance and help of several hands
who in one way or another contributed and extended their valuable assistance in the preparation
and completion of this report. It is our privilege to extend our heartfelt gratitude and indebtedness
to our supervisors, Mr. Sarvjeet Singh, Assistant professor, Department of Civil Engineering,
Geeta Engineering College, Naultha, Panipat, Haryana, for his guidance in providing the visual
inputs and seeing the minor project report work through to completion. We wish to thank him for
his invaluable insight and wise counsel during every stage of project work for his attention to the
important details in writing process. We also extend our deep thanks to Mr. Manjeet Ghangas
(HOD), Department of Civil Engineering, Geeta Engineering College, for his immense concern
throughout the project work and for providing us the laboratory facilities. We extend warm thanks
to Mr Anand Sir& Mr.Ujjwal Sir, Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Geeta
Engineering College, providing future for moral support throughout the project work. A special
thanks to Dr.B.S. Chahal Sir Professor of Department of Civil Engineering, Geeta Engineering
College, who motivated to achieve our goal & enlightened us with the touch of his knowledge &
constant encouragement. It also gives great pleasure to express our gratitude towards Mr. Deepak
Sir (lab in-charge). The words are insufficient to express our feelings & we feel incomplete without
the company of friends & batch mates, who always give us moral support and help where ever we
needed. We shall ever remain thankfully indebted to all those learnt souls, our teachers, friends,
teaching & non-teaching staff, known and unknown hands who motivated to achieve our goal &
enlightened us with the touch of their knowledge & constant encouragement. We are really
grateful for the help rendered by all faculty of Civil Engineering Department at GEC, Panipat
(Haryana) who were always there for making us understand the minor details of the work. Finally,
we wish to extend a warm thanks to everybody involved directly or indirectly with our work. The
whole credit of our achievements goes to our parents and our friends who were always there for
us in our difficulties. It was their unshakable faith in us that has always helped us to proceed
further.
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ABBREVIATIONS
RCC Reinforced Cement Concrete
PCC Plain Cement Concrete
DL Dead Load
LL Live Load
WL Wind Load
CR Crown height
ACI American Concrete Institute
ICRI International Committee Of Concrete Repair
LMC Latex Modified Concrete
PMC Polymer Modified Concrete
PPCC Polymer Portland Cement Concrete
FRP Fiber Reinforced Polymer
GGBS Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag
SCMs Supplementary Cementitios Materials
CFRC Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer
RMC Ready Mix Concrete
mm Millimeter
Kg Kilo Gram
N Newton
D Diameter
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 Introduction to Repair and Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete
Structure………………………………………………………8
1. 1 Introduction and Definitions ............................................................ 8
1.2 Repair and Rehabilitation of Structures .............................................8
1. 3 Evaluation of Reinforced Concrete Structures .............................. 21
CHAPTER 2 Repair and Strengthening Materials and Techniques..29
2.1 Repair and Strengthening Materials ................................................. 29
2. 2 Techniques of Repairing of Reinforced Concrete Structures............ 33
CHAPTER 3 Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Structure Elements Using
ConcreJackets................................................................................................42
3.1 Introduction ....................................................................................... 42
3. 2 Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Columns ........................... 42
3. 3 Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Beams ............................... 43
3.4 Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Shear Walls ......................... 43
3.5 Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Slabs ....................................44
CHAPTER 4 Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Structure Elements Using Steel
Plates..................................................................................45
4.1 Strengthening Design of Reinforced Concrete Beams by Addition of Steel Plates .........45
4. 2 Strengthening Design of Reinforced Concrete Columns by Addition Steel Plates ……….46
CHAPTER 5 Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Structure Elements Using FRP
Materials...........................................................................................................48
5.1 Introduction………………………………………………………………..48
5. 2 Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Structures with CFRP Laminates ………………. 49
5. 4 Strengthening Techniques of Reinforced Concrete Columns Using Fiber Reinforced
Polymeric Material……………………………………………………………………………. 51
Conclusion…………………………………………………………………………………...... 55
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LIST OF FIGURES………………………………………………
Figure1: Shotcrete process…………………………………………..14
Figure2: Surface Repair of overhead location………………………15
Figure3: Form and Pump…………………………………………....16
Figure4: Placement of Concrete in Crack…………………………..17
Figure5: Grout………………………………………………………19
Figure6: Compatible Repair………………………………………...21
Figure7: Routing and Sealing……………………………………….35
Figure8: Stitching……………………………………………………36
Figure9: Grouting…………………………………………………….37
Figure10: Blanketing…………………………………………………..38
Figure11: Use of overlays……………………………………………...38
Figure12: Jacketing…………………………………………………….40
Figure13: Wet lay-up system………………………………………….52
Figure14: Systems based on prefabricated elements…………………..53
Figure15: Special automated wrapping systems……………………….53
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ABSTRACT
Repair and strengthening of damaged or vulnerable reinforced concrete Structures is important in
order to guarantee the safety of residents or Users. Beams are important structural elements for
withstanding loads, so finding the efficient repair and strengthening methods are necessary. In
terms of maintaining the safety of the structures. This research study investigated various repair,
retrofit, and Strengthening techniques for reinforced concrete beams. The Comparison and
summary of each repair and strengthening method are provided in this thesis. The thesis involves
the literature review of current experimental test of Repair and strengthening techniques for
reinforced concrete beams. The Experimental studies were summarized by describing the
specimen and loading details, all the methods in the research were categorized into five chapters:
section enlargement and concrete jacketing, external Reinforcement, steel plates, unbounded-type
strengthening, and concrete Repairs.
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Chapter 1
1.1 Introduction to Repair and Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Structures
In general, reinforced concrete has proved to be a highly successful material in terms of both
structural performance and durability. Achieving good durability in reinforced concrete is a major
factor in enabling a structure to perform its designed function for its expected lifetime. Most of
today’s concrete construction relies on the composite interaction of concrete and steel, which is
aided by near equivalence their thermal expansion characteristics. Fortunately the alkaline
environment within good quality concrete offers a high degree of protection to the embedded
reinforcement against aggressive agents which promote the corrosion of the steel
The reinforced concrete in building is suffering from durability problems arising from the
corrosion of reinforcement, mostly due to poor quality concrete, inadequate cover to
reinforcement, and chloride in the concrete or combination of these. These have led to various
forms of corrosion-induced damage such as cracking and sapling and to reduction in structural
capacity.
1.2 Repair and Rehabilitation of Structures This research deals with the latest
This research deals with techniques in repair and rehabilitation of structures. The various causes
of structural failure and the principles of rehabilitation of structures are discussed. Major repair
that are to be carried out in Brick walls, Plaster walls and RCC members are explained in detail
and an in-depth analysis into Reinforced Cement Concrete repair options like
Shotcrete method (Guniting)
Form and Pump Method
1.2.1 Introduction to Rehabilitation and Repairs:-
A large stock of existing structures and infrastructure are deteriorated with use and time and might
have passed their design life and require retrofitting and rehabilitation. The cost of retrofitting
various infrastructures is estimated in the lakhs of rupees. To overcome the ill effects caused by
these deteriorated buildings Repair and Rehabilitation works are carried out from time to time.
Many of the existing structures were designed to codes that have since been modified and
upgraded. Change in use or higher loads and performance demands require modifications and
strengthening of structural elements.
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1.2.3 Why do some structures fall down?
Site Selection and Site Development Errors:-
Failures often result from unwise land use or site selection decisions. Certain sites are more
vulnerable to failure. The most obvious examples are sites located in regions of significant seismic
activity, in coastal regions, or in flood plains. Other sites pose problems related to specific soil
conditions such as expansive soils or permafrost in cold regions.
DESIGN ERRORS:
These failures include errors in concept; lack of structural redundancy; failure to consider a load
or combination of loads; deficient connection details; calculation errors; misuse of computer
software; detailing problems including selection of incompatible materials, failure to consider
maintenance requirements and durability; inadequate or inconsistent specifications for materials
or expected quality of work and unclear communication of design intent.
CONSTRUCTION ERRORS:
Such errors may involve excavation and equipment accidents; improper sequencing;
inadequate temporary support; excessive construction loads; premature removal of shoring or
formwork; and non-conformance to design intent.
MATERIAL DEFICIENCIES:
While it is true that most problems with materials are the result of human errors. involving a lack
of understanding about materials, there are failures that can be attributed to unforeseeable
inconsistencies in materials.
OPERATIONAL ERRORS:
Failures can occur after occupancy of a facility as the result of owner/operator errors. These may
include alterations made to the structure, change in use, negligent overloading and inadequate
maintenance.
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1.2.4 PRINCIPLES OF REHABILITATION
ELIMINATION
Remove the materials that cause damage to buildings. This is no easy matter, because everything
from the floor to the roofing may contain various undesirable materials in the form of additives
and admixtures.
SEPARATION
Some things just can't be eliminated, but can still be protected. Use sealants or foil backed
drywall to separate structures from damage causing sources.
VENTILATION
Controlled, filtered ventilation may be the only way to insure that the air we bring indoors is ideal.
High humidity air or extremely low humidity air can cause significant damage to concrete, plaster
and brick walls.
1.2.5 GENERAL AREAS OF REPAIR/REHABILITATION WORK
Repair, removal, replacement and maintenance of mechanical supports, sanitary treatment
plant and pipelines.
Repair and modifications to diffuser ports, aeration systems, and discharge pipelines.
Installation and maintenance of dewatering structures.
Pile restoration and wood pile concrete encapsulation.
Anode installation for cathodic protection.
Repair and replacement of trash-rack and debris screen.
1.2.6 MAJOR TYPES OF REPAIR
Brick Wall Repairs
Plaster Wall Repairs
RCC Repairs
A) BRICK WALLS
Basically, brick is durable and long-lived as long as the mortar joints are sound. Brick houses are
susceptible to moisture - more so than wooden framed houses - but require very little maintenance.
PROBLEMS WITH BRICK (STRUCTURAL PROBLEMS)
Deteriorated Pointing affects many old houses. Mortar starts to disintegrate between the
bricks, which can cause the entire wall to collapse, or single bricks to crumble.
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Dirty or stained brickwork can be caused by moisture, time, dirt along with rain or
sprinklers.
Efflorescence results from bricks getting wet, which leaves deposits of salts that are drawn
out of the masonry as the moisture evaporates the brickwork and find the source of the
moisture.
Spalled brickwork is also common. Once bricks have been wet, the expansion of freezing
water breaks off the top surface of the brick, leaving the inner surface exposed. After a
time, most of these bricks will crumble completely.
A couple of Don'ts for brick
Don't assume that old mortar needs to be replaced. Old mortar is usually of a higher lime
content than the newer replacement mortar we are likely to find to repoint, and the high
portland cement content of new mortar can damage old walls beyond repair.
Don't seal bricks with a water repellent (i.e., water seal) - it can mean that any moisture
that is already in the brick stays in the brick, and interior moisture may not be able to
escape.
Don't use hydrochloric acid to clean brick, it can cause discoloration or mottling that is
permanent.
Never sandblast old brick! Sandblasting can damage the hard surface of fired brick and
open the bricks up to water damage.
Never use expansion joints in historic masonry - they can pulverize brick and ruin mortar
joints.
REPAIR WORK Cleaning Brickwork
For normal dirt and grime, simply use plain water, rinsing with a hose and scrubbing with
a stiff bristled brush.
For stubborn stains add 1/2c ammonia to a bucket of water.
Don't use a power washer except as a last resort - if we have a crumbling brick problem,
this will make it worse (old windows don't stand up to high pressure water very well).
Removal of Organic Growth
A moist brick will often lead to growth a variety of molds and mosses.
First, scrape the moss or mold off the surface with a non-metallic spatula (the same kind
used on Teflon).
REPAIR WORK
Cleaning Brickwork
For normal dirt and grime, simply use plain water, rinsing with a hose and
scrubbing with a stiff bristled brush.
For stubborn stains add 1/2c ammonia to a bucket of water.
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Don't use a power washer except as a last resort - if we have a crumbling brick
problem, this will make it worse (old windows don't stand up to high pressure water
very well).
Removal of Organic Growth
A moist brick will often lead to growth a variety of molds and mosses.
First, scrape the moss or mold off the surface with a non-metallic spatula (the same
kind used on Teflon).
Second, apply a wash of 1 part bleach to 4 parts water to kill the spores.
After a couple of days, scrape again and rewash. It will probably take a few
applications to kill everything off.
B) PLASTER WALLS
Should you repair or replace?
It is usually better to go in favor of repairing plaster walls, regardless of what they look like. But
honestly, this is not always possible.
Basically, if:
there is more than 1 large hole per 4 x 8 area, or
there are more than 3-4 cracks in 100ft2, or
The cracks are more than 1/4" wide.
Then replace the section of wall. It will take more time and failed attempts to repair this wall than
it is worth. Old plaster should be cherished - it is stronger and more soundproof than current walls
made of gypsum board or sheetrock. Even cracking or crumbling plaster walls should be repaired,
not replaced.
• PLASTER DAMAGE (NON-STRUCTURAL PROBLEMS)
Plaster is pretty tough stuff, but like any wall, it's going to get banged or gouged, and age will take
its toll.
Impact Damage can be serious problem in an old house. Over the years, the walls are going
to get banged and dented. Generally we have to replace the plaster 6-12" from the visible
hole to reach plaster that is still keyed to the lath tightly.
Nearly every wall has a few nail holes. These can usually be fixed with a tiny bit of spackle
applied with the finger. Not perfect, but they will be unnoticeable when the wall is painted.
Water is the enemy of plaster. Brownish stains on the walls or ceilings are evidence for
bowing out of plaster. Water damaged plaster can be very friable.
Old walls and old houses often have cracks. Stress cracks are a sign of possible structural
shifting, extreme temperature changes, incorrect plaster mix, improper curing or leaks.
Diagonal cracks over doorways signal settlement, or a nearby source of vibration, such as
a highway or railroad.
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1.2.7 REPAIRS
For repair of minor cracks, use fiberglass mesh tape then go over with a wide trowel and
joint compound. There are also plaster patch compounds available that are excellent.
For larger cracks and holes, we need to remove all the debris and enlarge the crack until
we reach solid plaster and fill the crack with joint compound or plaster patch.
If we choose to put wallboard over the plaster, use the following tips:
Apply wallboard horizontally
Use the largest boards available.
Use screws, not nails, 12" apart in ceilings, 16" on walls
Use a floating joint - the wall holds up the ceiling sheets
Use corner clips at all corners
Use fiberglass mesh tape, not paper, and special compound that is available for plaster
walls.
Caulk interior corners with acrylic latex caulk it’s not historically correct, but the effect is
smooth and unnoticeable.
1.2.8 RCC STRUCTURES
PROBLEMS IN RCC STRUCTURES (STRUCTURAL PROBLEMS)
Flexure, Shear, Torsion, Shrinkage and Tension cracks
Splitting, Diagonal, Horizontal cracks in Columns
Rusting, Buckling, Bending, Twisting Distress in Steel structures
1.2.9 METHOD OF REPAIR FOR RCC STRUCTURES
A) WETMIX SHOTCRETE
Wet mix shotcrete is a method that involves premixing of all Ingredients including binder, water,
aggregates and admixtures .The premixed repair materials are deposited into a pump which
transports the materials to an exit nozzle where compressed air is introduced. The repair material
is propelled onto the substrate with compressed air. Admixtures can be used to enhance durability.
Air entrainment is required for freeze- thaw resistance.
B) DRYMIX SHOTCRETE
Problems associated with Dry mix Shotcrete :
Presence of voids due to encapsulated rebound
Shrinkage cracking caused by high cement content, improper Curing or excessive water
control.
Dry mixing involves premixing of binders and aggregates which are fed into special mechanical
feeder metering the premixed materials into a hose. The mix is jetted out along with compressed
air from a nozzle connected to the hose having a water ring outfitted to it. This mix is injected to
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the repair spot. The resultant hardened properties include increased flexural, compressive strengths
and more durability.
Fig:1 Shotcrete process
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C) FORM AND PUMP TECHNIQUE
The form and pump repair method is a two-step process of constructing formwork and pumping
repair material into the cavity confined by formwork and existing concrete.
The form and pump technique allows use of different materials. Repair materials are mixed and
pumped into the cavity. When the cavity is full, pump pressure is exerted into the form causing
the repair material to consolidate and make contact with existing concrete surfaces.
1.2.10 SURFACE REPAIR OF VERTICAL LOCATION (COLUMN)
One of the most common methods of surface repair of vertical and overhead location is placement
of formwork and casting of repair material into the prepared cavity. The repair material must be
of low shrinkage and necessary flow ability. Rodding or internal vibration is necessary to remove
air and provide intimate contact for placing concrete substrate. In some applications complete
filling of the cavity may be difficult. In those cases a final step of dry packing the remaining cavity
works well.
1.2.11 SURFACE REPAIR OF OVERHEAD LOCATION (BEAM)
There are many techniques available to restore damaged or deteriorated concrete structures. Each
surface repair techniques offer advantages and limitations depending upon the conditions of the
repair project. Form a pump technique is relatively new method which has been developed as a
viable alternative to Shotcrete (gunite), hand placement and grouted preplaced aggregate
techniques.
Fig2: Surface Repair of overhead location
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1.2.12.ADVANTAGES OF FORM AND PUMP TECHNIQUE:
The use of almost any type of repair material- from fine grained mortar to course grained
cement concrete.
Placement is not limited by depth of repair, or by size or density of reinforcements.
The pressurization process provides full encapsulation of exposed reinforcing steel.
The formwork protects the repair material during curing process.
1.2.13 PLACEMENT OF THE MATERIALS:
The sequence of material placement into the formed cavity depends upon the geometrics involved.
Vertical surfaces start at the lowest point, filling in a manner that prevents air entrapment.
Arrangements for ports for pump line attachments are usually in grid form. When the flow is
without the intrusion of air , the pump is shut off temporarily, the port closed off and pump line
connected to the adjacent port which has seen flow. The sequence is carried out until the cavity is
filled. Once the cavity is filled, the full line pressure is available to pressurize the formed cavity.
Fig4: Placement of Concrete In Crack
1.2.14 Selection of Mateials
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Constructability requirements for materials used in form and pump method are limited only by
their ability to be pumped and flow characteristics. The materials in-place properties like low
drying shrinkage, compatibility, thermal and elastic properties. Drying shrinkage can cause
cracking, delamination, inability to carry loads and low durability. Pumpability and flowability
can be brought into the materials by additives and admixtures. Prepacked repair materials which
are designed for pumping and incorporating shrinkage compensating additives are appropriate for
many applications.
The selection of concrete repair materials should be made based on following properties:
Bond with concrete
Strength development of material with concrete(compressive, flexural and tensile)
Co-efficient of thermal expansion of the material
Co-efficient of permeability of the material
Stress development at interface whether on shrinkage, temperature change, alternative cycles
of wetting and drying
Corrosion resistance property of the material
Durability of such concrete repair material
appearance of finished surface
speed of concrete repair
Basically, the concrete repair materials can be grouped into:
i) Cementitious System
ii) Polymer Modified Cementitious System
iii) Polymer Concrete System
iv) Reactive Thermosetting Resin System
Following are the some of the common repair materials used for repair or rehabilitation or
strengthening of the concrete structures:
(a) Unmodified Portland cement Mortar or Grout:
Portland cement mortar or grout is the most common repair materials used for repairing damages
to concrete structures. It is selected because it is readily available and has low cost. This material
consists of ordinary Portland cement and suitable aggregate. Cement mortar is generally used for
small repair works and cement concrete are commonly selected where large area is to be
repaired.
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Fig5: Grout
(b) Latex Modified Portland cement Mortar or Concrete:
This repair material is used to prevent chloride attack on concrete structure due to use of low
water-cement ratio. This is same as ordinary Portland cement mortar or grout with addition of a
latex emulsion. The strength of this material is same as ordinary mortar or grout.
Ingress can be reduced due to lower water cement ratio.
(c) Quick Setting Non-shrink Mortar:
Cracks on concrete surface due to shrinkage of concrete is repaired by this material. It has good
bond with old concrete. The use of suitable admixtures combined with this repair material also
increases strength and improve bond and workability while reducing curing time.
(d) Polymer Concrete:
Most popular polymer concrete used is an epoxy concrete system with curing agents or methyl
methacrylate monomer with an inhibitor and promoter. Epoxy system is widely available in
formulated repairing materials. This repair material can be customized as per requirement for use
in repair of different types of concrete damages.
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Concrete Repair Materials Commonly Used:
According to ACI-546 report, a low slump Portland cement concrete admixed with accelerating
admixture (ASTM C 494 – Type F) is recommended for use in repair of partial depth patches
along with some bonding agent. Bonding agent may be of LATEX-cement slurry or any epoxy
system. W/C ratio of concrete mix shall be less than 0.45 and maxi mum size of aggregate shall
be less than 1/3 of the patch depth. Concrete shall be laid while the bonding agent is still tacky.
1.2.15 Compatibility of Repair and Substrate:-
The term “compatibility" has become very popular in the field of concrete repairs .It is always
associated with the durability of repairs in general and with the load – carrying capacity of
structural repairs. It had been suggested that failed repairs are the consequent of imperfect choices
(the selection of repair materials incompatible with the substrate in a given environment.
Compatibility as shown in Figure 1.7 is the balance of physical, chemical, and electrochemical
properties and dimensions between a repair material and the substrate that will ensure that the
repair can withstand all the stresses induced by volume changes and chemical and electrochemical
effects without distress and deterioration over a design period of time. Recently, the selection of a
repair material has been shifted from compressive strength, and low permeability to the
combination of properties collectively called compatibility with existing substrate.
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Fig6: Compatible Repair
1.3 Evaluation and Rehabilitation of Reinforced Concrete Structures:-
The extent of deterioration to concrete structures globally is occurring at an alarming rate, which
challenges engineers on this continent and throughout the world on a daily basis. This includes
damage to bridges, buildings, parking structures, environmental facilities, as well as other
structures. Unfortunately, repair costs can be staggering. Delaying repairs usually results in much
more costly repairs later. Furthermore, if concrete deterioration or damage is not addressed, some
of these structures eventually may cease to be serviceable and worse yet, failures could occur.
There are a multitude of methods and materials available to repair concrete. Additionally, there is
an abundance of references which deal with this problem. The International Committee of
Concrete Repair (ICRI) and some committees within the American Concrete Institute (ACI) as
well as other organizations throughout the world are devoted to developing methods for repair and
to disseminate information to professionals regarding the repair of concrete.
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1.3.1 Typical Concrete Problems
Poor Construction practices
Corrosion-related
Carbonation
Chemical Reaction
Freeze-thaw damage
Earthquake damage
Design-related
Substandard “Halo of Anodic” Ring effect
Environmentally-related problems
“Halo of Anodic” Ring effect
Poor Construction practices:
There is a general lack of good construction practices either due to ignorance, carelessness, greed
or negligence. For a healthy building it is absolutely necessary for the construction agency and the
owner to ensure good quality materials selection and good construction practices. Preventive
Measure: Proper monitoring and use of good quality of materials is required at the time of
construction
Corrosion-related deterioration:
A large amount of concrete damage is the result of the penetration of deleterious materials into the
concrete, including both liquid and gaseous materials. Before carbonation/ chlorides, the alkaline
environment protects the steel reinforcement from corrosion.
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Chemical Reaction
Chemical reactions may occur due to the materials used to make the concrete or materials that
come into contact with the concrete after it has hardened. Concrete may crack with time as the
result of slowly developing expansive reactions between aggregate containing active silica and
alkalis derived from cement hydration, admixtures or external sources.
Carbonation
Carbon dioxide ingress causes carbonation of the cement matrix progressively reducing the
passivating alkaline protection of the steel reinforcement to a level where corrosion can occur.
Freeze-thaw damage
Deterioration of concrete from freeze thaw actions may occur when the concrete is critically
saturated, which is when approximately 91% of its pores are filled with water. When water freezes
to ice it occupies 9% more volume than that of water. If there is no space for this volume expansion
in a porous, water containing material like concrete, freezing may cause distress in the concrete.
Distress to critically saturated concrete from freezing and thawing will commence with the first
freeze-thaw cycle and will continue throughout successive winter seasons resulting in repeated
loss of concrete surface.
Earthquake damage
Crack may occur due to sudden shift in lower layer of the earth. The voids in the earth might have
suddenly collapsed and be filled with soil from the above. Many geological events can trigger earth
movements but is continuous movement.
Design-related
Improper design or detailing can occasionally result in damage or deterioration to that structure.
The lack of proper expansion joints in large concrete tanks, for example, will often result in
significant cracking.
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Environmentally-related problems:
Structures located along seacoasts, or in northern climates where deicing salts are used, for
example, often have serious problems with corrosion of the underlying reinforcing steel because
of its contact with chlorides.
“Halo of Anodic” Ring effect:
It is common for the same reinforcing bars to extend from a repaired area to an adjacent un-
repaired, contaminated concrete. Because the same bar extends into two distinctly different
environments, conditions result in an electrochemical process, which fosters corrosion where the
new repair and parent concrete meet (bond line). The build-up of rust at the surface of the
reinforcing, usually in the original concrete, results in spalling, typically around the perimeter of
repair patches.
1.3.2 Concrete Protection
Measures for prevention of physical impacts on concrete:
The most drastic form of a physical impact leading to the concrete degradation is frost action. In
order for this form of the physical impact to become manifest, the foundations must be in contact
with water or dampness in the ground. Regarding that any concrete, and even the highest grade
concrete, is porous, the main principle of protection is to prevent penetration of water into concrete.
It is achieved either by preventing the water to come into contact with concrete, or by preventing
the water which is already in contact with it from penetrating the concrete. If the conditions in the
field allow it, the most efficient protection measure is the choice of the appropriate depth of
founding which would ensure that the foundations is always in the dry ground, that is, above the
maximum level of ground water, in case it is present. Apart from that, the capillary rise of ground
water through the fine grain soil should be prevented by construction of a gravel layer below the
foundations, or when it comes to the dug-in rooms, by construction of the appropriate drainage
and water and dampness insulation. It should be mentioned that proper construction of the
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pavements, collection and drainage of rain from the roofs and ground level surfaces are very
important preventive measures preventing penetration and contact of the atmospheric waters with
the foundations. In the cases when it is impossible to prevent the contact of the foundations with
dampness and water it is necessary to use the concrete which has as low porosity and as high
compactness as possible. It is achieved through the appropriate design of the composition of fresh
concrete mixture, it’s appropriate making, placing (vibrating) and curing. Also, appropriate
additives for concrete can be applied, reducing concrete porosity and increasing water tightness.
Measures for protection of concrete and reinforcement from the chemical impacts:
In order to obtain the as durable structures as possible, it is important to produce concretes with as
low porosity and as high compactness as possible. The concrete made with a low w/c ratio will
have high compactness, and it will retard the penetration of water and chlorides to the
reinforcement, as well as carbonation process. Also, usage of appropriate types of cements,
depending on the possible aggressive factors, is of high importance for resistance and durability
of concrete in an aggressive environment. The regulations of many countries define in different
ways the recommendations to prevent the effects of degradation of concrete and reinforcement of
reinforced-concrete structures. Most frequently it is the maximum permissible content of chlorides
in concrete, that is, the minimum thickness of the protective layer of concrete. Apart from that, the
research in this field continuously yield the new ways, procedures and materials contributing to
impermeability of concrete to water, water vapor, various gases and dissolved salts diffusion. Most
often those are various coatings as an additional protection of concrete surface, then hydrophobic
silicone impregnations, epoxy resins, etc. For this reason the mentioned methods of prevention of
concrete and reinforcement corrosion will be separately analyzed further.
Measures for prevention by proper design, placement and curing of concrete:
The procedures of design of stability, bearing capacity and deformations of the structures are well
defined and mathematically determined on the principles of technical mechanics in the regulations,
standards and various recommendations for designing of designing of reinforced concrete and pre-
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stressed structures. Durability of structures is still regulated using empirical rules for materials and
technology, which includes the prescribed w/c factor, concrete class, and minimum amount of
cement, aeration and time of concrete curing. However, this does not ensure the required service
life of reinforced concrete structure which is proved by the numerous examples of the older
reinforced concrete structures damaged by corrosion. In some cases, damage under the
environmental loads caused collapse of the structures. European standards, requirements for
concrete in terms of durability have become considerably stricter. Even though conventional
approach was retained (the approach – “it is supposed to satisfy”), is expanded with the new classes
of exposure, along with the special conditions of exposure. The requirements regarding the
thickness of the protective layer and w/c factor became stricter
Measures for prevention by selecting the appropriate types of cement:
One of the measures in case of exposure of reinforced concrete foundations to aggressive impacts
is application sulphate resistant cement. Sulphate resistant cement is the cement made with the
limited quantity of C3A minerals. The mineral C3A reacts with the sulphates of calcium, sodium
and magnesium, creating a bond which occupies considerably greater volume than other hydration
products, which is the cause of the onset of stress at the contacts and concrete expansion. Cement
with the limited content of C3A can be produced:
x Using small amount of Portland cement clinker and high share of the mineral component (e.g.
with the slag content higher than 66 percent) x From the sulphate resistant clinker obtained by
grounding Al2O3 and by increasing Fe2O3 in respect to the ordinary Portland cement.
The limits of the content of C3A in the sulphate resistant cement are different in different countries,
since currently there are no harmonized European standards for the limits of the C3A content.
Sulphate resistant cement having low hydration enthalpy with the slag share of 66%-80%, 20%-
34% clinker (including gypsum) meets the European standards. The properties of sulphate resistant
cement are:
x High sulphate resistance, owing to the considerable share of slag (low hydration enthalpy,
attained reduction in tendency of shrinking and cracking), x Considerable increase of compressive
strength of ageing concrete (after 28 days), x Prolonged period of binding, x Possible thermal
treatment in the initial phase of work for the purpose of increasing the early strength, x
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Considerably retarded diffusion of aggressive ions x Increased resistance to the effects of clean
and aggressive water
Low hydration enthalpy of this cement (below 250J/g after 7 days) provides that it can be used of
making of concrete for massive foundations (dams, wind generator towers, bridge columns… but
also other works where released hydration heat can cause shrinking in concrete (foundation slabs
and floors, concreting in high temperatures and similar). In general, during concrete binding, it is
acted upon by the forces and mechanisms causing shrinking due to the releasing of the heat of
hydration. Concrete shrinking causing cracks can be eliminated by implementing the measures
such as: adequate soil preparation, concrete curing to prevent drying up, adequate concrete
composition (with potential usage of shrinkage compensator) and proper placing. Owing to its
properties, this cement considerably reduces concrete shrinkage and in this way one of the causes
of generation of undesirable cracks in concrete is avoided.
Measures for prevention by surface protection of concrete:
There is a number of hydro insulations for the underground parts of the structures such as
reinforced concrete foundations such as: bitumen, asphalt emulsion and polymer emulsions,
bitumen strips, synthetic foils (membranes), Bitumen emulsions are solutions of liquid bitumen
which is as a cold coating applied in a required number of layers. They are reinforced by the glass
fiber mesh. Asphalt emulsions are, apart from coating, are applied on the surface using spraying
devices with the addition of accelerators which results in the dry membrane of very good elasticity
and adhesion. Polymer emulsion can be applied on the surfaces by spraying which results in the
highly elastic and resistant membrane even at very pronounced temperature variations.
Measures for prevention by selecting the appropriate thickness of the concrete protective
layer:
The protective layer of concrete and its thickness is very important for the protection of
reinforcement from the aggressive impacts.
Measures for prevention by selection of the reinforcement resistant to corrosion:
The reinforcement can be protected from the aggressive impacts using different surface protection
measures such as: cathode protection, galvanized reinforced, and epoxy impregnated
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reinforcement. Also possible are the improvements of anti-corrosion properties of steel by
production of low-carbon chrome-steel and various stainless steels. There were tests of steel
reinforcement extracted from concrete after 15 years spent in real conditions, in the concrete with
high concentration of chlorine. The best results were achieved by some types of stainless steels
and the reinforcement impregnated by epoxy, while galvanized reinforcement, low-carbon
chrome-steel bars and 3CR12 stainless steel bars had a weaker performance.
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Chapter 2
Repair and Strengthening Materials and Techniques
2.1 Repair and Strengthening Materials
2.1.1 Introduction
This Chapter contains descriptions of the Various categories of materials that are available for
repair and strengthening of concrete structures . Typical properties, advantages, disadvantages
or limitations and typical applications will be discussed for each material.
2.2.2 Cementitious Materials
Cementitious products comprise the glue that holds concrete together. These materials include
traditional Portland cement and other cementitious materials, such as fly ash, ground granulated
blast furnace slag (GGBS), limestone fines and silica fume.
Fly ash, slag cement, and silica fume are industrial by-products that are used as a partial
replacement for Portland cement in concrete. SCMs are used in at least 60% of ready
mixed concrete. These supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) are pre-consumer materials.
2.2.2.1 Conventional Concrete
Conventional concrete is composed of Portland cement, aggregates, and water. Admixtures are
frequently used to entrain air, accelerate or retard hydration, improve workability, reduce
mixing water requirements, increase strength, or alter other properties of the concrete.
Pozzolanic materials, such as fly ash or silica fume, may be used in conjunction with
Portland cement for economy, or to provide specific properties such as reduced early heat
of hydration, improved Later-age strength development, or increased resistance to alkali-
aggregate reaction and sulfate attack. Concrete proportion must be selected to provide
workability, density, strength, and durability necessary for the particular application. To minimize
shrinkage cracking, the repair and strengthening concrete should have a water-cement ratio as low
as possible and a coarse aggregate content as high as possible. Conventional concrete is readily
available, well understood, economical, and relatively easy to produce, place, finish, and cure.
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Generally, concrete mixtures can be proportioned to match the properties of the underlying
concrete; therefore conventional concrete is applicable to a wide range of repairs. Conventional
concrete without admixtures should not be used in repairs and strengthening where the aggressive
environment that caused the original concrete to deteriorate has not been eliminated unless a
reduced service life is acceptable. When used as a bonded overlay, the shrinkage properties of the
repair and strengthening material are critical since the new material is being placed on a material
that has exhibited essentially all of the shrinkage that it will experience. Full consideration of the
shrinkage properties and the curing procedure should be addressed in the specification for the
repair strengthening procedure. Conventional concrete is often used in repair and strengthening
involving relatively thick sections and large volumes of repair and strengthening material.
Typically, conventional concrete is appropriate for partial-and full-depth repairs and resurfacing
overlays where the minimum thickness is greater than about 100 mm on walls piers, and hydraulic
structures conventional concrete is particularly suitable for repair and strengthening in marine
environments because the typically high humidity in such environments minimizes the potential
for shrinkage.
2.1.2.2-Conventional Mortar
Conventional mortar is a mixture of Portland cement, fine, aggregate, and water. Water -
reducing admixtures, expansive agents, and other modifiers are often used with conventional
mortar to minimize shrinkage.
Conventionally used mortar is cement sand mortar in the proportion 1:6 (Cement: River Sand).
Over the past few decades man has exploited the natural resources at a severe rate. Good quality
Natural River Sand stands first in the list of construction materials that are in the verge of extinction
due to excessive and unnecessary consumption in construction process. One has to adapt to
alternative materials that can be used as an effective replacement over 'Natural River Sand' in
Masonry Mortar without affecting its efficiency.
The advantages of conventional mortar are similar to those of conventional concrete. In addition,
mortar can be placed in thinner sections. A wide variety of prepackaged mortars is available. They
are particularly appropriate for small repair and strengthening.
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2.1.2.3- Dry Pack Mortar
A specification requires us to use dry pack mortar to fill deep holes in a concrete wall. Dry
pack mortar is a stiff sand-cement mortar that is typically used to repair small areas that are deeper
than they are wide. May be used on interior and exterior surfaces of concrete and concrete block.
May be used on interior surfaces, in conjunction with a waterproof membrane (wet areas) and
metal lath scratch coat, on properly prepared substrates of exterior grade plywood.
A pre-mixed mortar consisting of high strength Portland cement and specially graded aggregates
packaged in dry powder form to be mixed with water or Flexile 43 Mortar Additive (exterior or
wet area applications).
2.1.2.4- Ferro cement
Ferro cement or Ferro-cement is a system of reinforced mortar or plaster applied over layer
of metal mesh, woven expanded-metal or metal-fibers and closely spaced thin steel rods such as
rebar. The metal commonly used is iron or some type of steel. Ferro cement has a very high tensile
strength – to – weight ratio and superior cracking behavior in comparison to reinforced concrete.
The use of ferro cement in a repair situation will simply be limited by the nature of the repair and
strengthening.
2.1.2.6- Grouts
Grout is a particularly fluid form of concrete used to fill gaps. Grout is generally a mixture
of water, cement, and sand, and is employed in pressure grouting,
embedding rebar in masonry walls, connecting sections of pre-cast concrete, filling voids, and
sealing joints such as those between tiles.
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2.1.2.7- Shotcrete
Shotcrete is a mixture of Portland cement, sand, and water “ shot’’ into place by compressed air.
In addition to these materials, shotcrete can also contain coarse aggregate, fibers, and admixtures.
Properly applied shotcrete is a structurally adequate and durable repair material which is 41
capable of excellent bond with existing concrete or other construction materials.
2.1.2.8 Bonding Material
Bonding materials can be used to bond new repair materials to an existing prepared
concrete substrate. Bonding materials are of three types: epoxy based, latex based, and cement
based.
a) Epoxy: Care should be taken when using these materials in hot weather. High temperatures
may cause premature curing and the creation of a bond break. Most epoxy resin bonding
materials create a moisture barrier between the existing substrate and the repair material.
b) Latex: Latex bonding agents are classified as Type I – Redispersible and Type II – Non –
redispersible Type I bonding agents can be applied to the bonding surface several days
prior to placing the repair materials; however, the bond strength is less than that provided
by Type II bonding agents.
c) Cement: Cement based systems have been used for many years. Cement bonding systems
use neat Portland cement or a blend of Portland cement and fine aggregate filler generally
proportioned one to one by weight. Water is added to provide a uniformly creamy
consistency.
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2.1.3- Polymer Materials
2.1.3.1- Polymer-impregnated Concrete
PIC is a hydrated Portland-cement concrete that has been impregnated with a monomer
that is subsequently polymerized. Impregnation is usually done using monomers which contain a
polymerization initiator that can be activated by heat.
2.1.3.2- Polymer-modified Concrete
Polymer-modified concrete (PMC) has at times been called polymer-portland-cement
concrete (PPCC) and latex-modified concrete (LMC). It is identified as Portland cement and
aggregate combined at the time of mixing with organic polymers that are dispersed or redispersed
in water. This dispersion is called a latex, and the organic polymer is a substance composed of
thousands of simple molecules combined into large molecules. The simple molecules are known
as monomers and the reaction that combines them is called polymerization.
2.1.3.3- Polymer Concrete:
PC is a composite material in which the aggregate is bound together in a dense matrix with a
polymer binder. The composites do not contain a hydrated cement phase, although Portland cement
can be used as an aggregate or filler. The term PC should never suggest a single product, but rather
a family of products. Use of the term PC in this section also includes mortar.
2.2 Techniques of Repairing of Reinforced Concrete Structures
2.2.1. Introduction:-
• 3 Basic symptoms of distress in a concrete structure.
• Cracking, Spalling and Disintegration.
• Reasons for their development may be poor materials, poor design, and poor Construction
practice, poor supervision or a combination.
• Repair of cracks usually does not involve strengthening.
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• Repair of a structure showing spalling and disintegration, it is usual to find that there have been
substantial losses of section and/or pronounced corrosion of the reinforcement
2.2.2. Techniques of Repairing Crack
2.2.2.1 Bonding with Epoxies:
Drill into the crack from the face of the concrete at several locations.
Inject water or a solvent to flush out the defect.
Allow the surface to dry.
Surface-seal the cracks between the injection points.
Inject the epoxy until it flows out of the adjacent sections of the crack or begins to bulge
out the surface seals.
Usually the epoxy is injected through holes of about ¾ inch in diameter and ¾ inch deep
at 6 to 12 inches centers.
Smaller spacing is used for finer cracks.
2.2.2.2 Routing and Sealing:
• This method involves enlarging the crack along its exposed face and filling and sealing
it with a suitable material.
• The routing operation.
• Placing the sealant.
• This is a method where thorough water tightness of the joint is not required and where
appearance is not important.
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Fig7: Routing and Sealing
2.2.2.3. Stitching
• Concrete can be stitched by iron or steel dogs.
• A series of stitches of different lengths should be used.
• Bend bars into the shape of a broad flat bottomed letter U between 1 foot and 3 feet long
and with ends about 6 inches long.
• The stitching should be on the side, which is opening up first
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Fig8: Stitching
2.2.2.4. External Stressing
cracks can be closed by inducing a compressive force, sufficient to
overcome the tension and to provide a residual compression
The principle is very similar to stitching, except that the stitches are tensioned; rather than
plain bar dogs which apply no closing force to the crack
Some form of abutment is needed for providing an anchorage for the prestressing wires.
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2.2.2.5Grouting
same manner as the injection of an epoxy
cleaning the concrete along the crack
installing built-up seats at intervals along the crack
sealing the crack between the seats with a cement paint or grout
flushing the crack to clean it and test the seal; and then grouting the whole
Fig9: Grouting
2.2.2.6 Blanketing
similar to routing and sealing
applicable for sealing active as well as dormant cracks
Preparing the chase is the first step
Usually the chase is cut square
The bottom should be chipped as smooth to facilitate breaking the bond between sealant
and concrete
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Fig10: Blanketing
2.2.2.7 Use of overlays
Sealing of an active crack by use of an overlay requires that the overlay be extensible and
not flexible alone
Accordingly, an overlay which is flexible but not extensible, ie. can be bent but cannot be
stretched, will not seal a crack that is active
Gravel is typically used for roofs
concrete or brick are used where fill is to be placed against the overlay
An asphalt block pavement also works well where the area is subjected to heavy traffic
Fig11: Use of overlays
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2.2.2 Repairing Spalling and Disintegration
In the repair of a structure showing spalling and disintegration, it is usual to
find that there have been substantial losses of section and/or pronounced corrosion of the
reinforcement.
Both are matters of concern from a structural viewpoint, and repair generally involves some
urgency and some requirement for restoration of lost strength.
2.2.3.1. Jacketing
Primarily applicable to the repair of deteriorated columns, piers and
piles. Jacketing consists of restoring or increasing the section of an existing member, a
compression member, by encasement in new concrete.
The form for the jacket should be provided with spacers to assure clearance between it and
the existing the form may be temporary or permanent and may consist of timber, wrought
iron, precast concrete or gauge metal, depending on the purpose and exposure.
Timber, Wrought iron Gauge metal and other temporary forms can be used under certain
conditions.
Filling up the forms can be done by pumping the grout, by using repacked concrete, by
using a termite, or, for subaqueous works, by dewatering the form and placing the concrete
in the dry.
The use of a grout having a cement-sand ratio by volume, between 1:2 and 1:3, is
recommended
The forms should be filled to overflowing, the grout allowed to settle for about 20 minutes,
and the forms refilled to overflowing
The outside of the forms should be vibrated during placing of the grout concrete surface.
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Fig12: Jacketing
2.2.3.2. Gunning
Gunter is also known as shotcrete or pneumatically applied mortar.
It can be used on vertical and overhead, as well as on horizontal surfaces and is particularly
useful for restoring surfaces spalled due to corrosion of reinforcement.
Gunite is a mixture of Portland cement, sand and water, shot into the place by compressed
air.
Sand and cement are mixed dry in a mixing chamber, and the dry mixture is then
transferred by air pressure along a pipe or hose to a nozzle, where it is forcibly projected
on to the surface to be coated.
Water is added to the mixture by passing it through a spray injected at the nozzle. The
flow of water at the nozzle can be controlled to give a mix of desired, stiffness, which will
adhere to the surface against which it is projected.
2.2.3.3. Prepacked Concrete
This method is particularly useful for carrying out the repair under water and elsewhere
where accessibility is a problem.
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Prepacked concrete is made by filling forms with coarse aggregate and then filling the
voids of the aggregate by pumping in a sand-cement grout.
Prepacked concrete is used for refacing of structures, jacketing, filling of
Cavities in and under structures, and underpinning and enlarging piers, abutments,
retaining walls and footings.
Pumping of mortar should commence at the lowest point and proceed upward.
Placing of grout should be a smooth, uninterrupted operation.
2.2.3.4. Dry pack
Dry packing is the hand placement of a very dry mortar and the subsequent tamping of
the mortar into place, producing an intimate contact between the new and existing works.
Because of the low water-cement ratio of the material, there is little shrinkage, and the
patch remains tight. The usual mortar mix is 1:2.5 to 1:3.
2.2.3.5. Replacement of Concrete
This method consists of replacing the defective concrete with new concrete of conventional
proportions, placed in a conventional manner.
This method is a satisfactory and economical solution where the repair occurs in depth (at
least beyond the reinforcement), and where the area to be repaired is accessible.
This method is particularly indicated where a water-tight construction is required and
where the deterioration extends completely through the original concrete section.
Overlays.
In addition to seal cracks, an overlay may also be used to restore a spalled or
disintegrated surface.
Overlays used include mortar, bituminous compounds, and epoxies.
They should be bonded to the existing concrete surface
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CHAPTER 3
Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Structure Elements Using Concrete Jackets
3.1 Introduction
Reinforced concrete structures often require strengthening to increase their capacity to sustain
loads. This strengthening may be necessary due to change in use that resulted in additional live
loads (like change in use of the facility from residential to public or storage), deterioration of the
load carrying elements, design errors, construction problems during erection, aging of structure
itself or upgrading to confirm to current code requirements (seismic for example). These situations
may require additional concrete elements or the entire concrete structure to be strengthened,
repaired or retrofitted. Common methods for strengthening columns include concrete jacketing,
fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) jacketing and steel jacketing. All these methods have been shown
to effectively increase the axial load capacity of columns.
3. 2 Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Columns
A number of column strengthening techniques, such as steel jacketing, use of
composite materials jackets, and jacketing with additional reinforced concrete. Although
strengthening by these material have been widely used in practice, investigation on possibility to
employ other type of material, such as ferrocement, is necessary as an alternative method to
improve the retrofitting process for the vast number of existing, structurally deficient RC column
throughout the world.
Defined as a thin wall reinforced concrete and made of cement mortar and layers of
fine wire mesh closely bound together to create a stiff structural form , ferrocement has a great
potential to be used as a strengthening jacket material for substandard reinforced concrete columns.
Several researchers, have studied on ferrocement as a repair and strengthening materials for low
rises housing. However, data on application and the behavior of ferrocement as a strengthening
material for RC column are not available.
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In this paper, a technique by using ferrocement jacket for seismic strengthening of reinforced
concrete column was investigated and compared with different strengthening method. Three
methods of strengthening were studied, including steel jacket, carbon fiber sheet, and ferrocement
jacket. This research work is part of a research program aimed at developing methods for
strengthening existing reinforced concrete columns by ferrocement jacket to enhance their seismic
Resistance.
3. 3 Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Beams
This work investigates the structural behavior of reinforced concrete beams
strengthened in bending by the addition of concrete and steel on their tension sides using
expansion bolts as shear connectors, technique here denominated partial jacketing. The
experimental program comprised tests on eight full-scale reinforced concrete beams, simply
supported, with rectangular cross section (150 mm × 400 mm) and 4,500 mm length. Five of
these beams were strengthened in bending by partial jacketing, while the other three did not
receive any strengthening and served as reference beams. The flexural reinforcement ratio in the
beams varied between 0.49% and 2.33% and the beams target concrete strength was 35 MPa. On
the basis of the obtained test results, the studied strengthening technique proven to be efficient
in terms of increasing the resistance and stiffness of the beams. The used expansion bolts as
shear connectors proven to be practical and added ease to the application of this technique.
3.4 Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Shear Wall
Structural walls are known for their effectiveness in resisting lateral earthquake loads. However,
failures in structural walls were reported in several recent earthquake reconnaissance reports for
example many of the failures can be attributed to poor shear detailing or lack of confinement of
the walls. Walls with those deficiencies are in need of rehabilitation in order to have the required
strength and ductility to sustain the expected earthquake loads.
There are several traditional techniques for rehabilitation of walls. One of the available
techniques for rehabilitation of walls is concrete jacketing by pouring new concrete to increase
the thickness and adding vertical, transverse, or diagonal reinforcement. Jacketing is effective in
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increasing the strength and stiffness of the walls, however, it is labour intensive, time consuming,
and disruptive to the occupancy of the building. The additional jacket thickness may also affect
the function of the building especially in elevator cores.
Jackets often require costly foundation modifications. In addition, increasing the wall stiffness
may be undesirable since it will attract higher forces. The use of advanced composite materials
in rehabilitation of concrete beams and columns has gained wide acceptance in the construction
industry.
3.5 Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Slab
Strengthening of reinforced concrete (RC) structures is frequently required due to
inadequate maintenance, excessive loading, change in use or in code of practice, and/or
exposure to adverse environmental conditions. A common feature of a number of different
causes of deterioration is that there is a reduction of the alkalinity of the concrete which allows
oxidation of the reinforcing steel to take place. This oxidation process leads to cracking of the
concrete and possible spalling of the cover to the reinforcement.
Serval strengthening techniques have been developed in the past and used with some
popularity including steel plate bonding, external prestressing, section enlargement, and
reinforced concrete jacketing. Although these techniques can effectively increase the elements
load carrying capacity, they are often susceptible to corrosion damage which results in failure
of the strengthening system.
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CHAPTER 4
Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Structure Elements Using Steel Plates
4.1 Strengthening Design of Reinforced Concrete Beams by Addition of Steel Plate
The study presents the results of an experimental program aimed at investigating the
flexural behavior of externally plated RC beams. A total of 13 full-scale rectangular RC beams
were tested. The effects on the behavior of the plate thickness, the anchorage of the plate to the
beam through anchor bolts or side plates (collars), and the use of perforated plates instead of solid
ones were investigated. The experiments indicated that the beam ductility increases as the plate
thickness decreases, and the anchorage of the plate to the beam through bolts or collars proves to
be an efficient method for preventing the premature plate peeling failure and achieving sufficient
ductility in beams strengthened with thick solid plates. Anchor bolts had adverse effects on the
ductilities of the beams with thin plates, and the use of perforated steel plates was found to be an
efficient method for increasing the ductility of a strengthened beam. The beams repaired with
perforated plates anchored to the beam with collars had load-carrying capacities close to those of
the undamaged beam.
Attaching external steel plates in different areas of reinforced concrete beams can certainly
improve flexure and shear capacity of RC beams. Bolting or bonding plate to certain external
surface of the beams could effectively strengthen beams. The researchers focus on the different
specific factors like bolt arrangement, thickness and depth of the steel plate, attachment method;
which can influence the performance of steel plate. The obvious advantage of using this
strengthening method is that it needs relatively short installation time and the steel plates do not
disrupt operations compared to concrete jacketing. The disadvantages include deboning,
expensive, temporary weakening, and corrosions.
Unbounded-type strengthening techniques not only increase the flexural and shear capacities but
also can lower the cost and minimize environmental impact because they minimally increase the
weight of beams, require short time to install, and produce no additional pollution during the
strengthening process. However, they need sophisticated instruments and sufficient attention on
protecting them from environmental effects such as corrosion and fire.
4.2 Strengthening Design of Reinforced Concrete Columns by Addition Steel Plates
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The Reinforced Concrete (RC) columns having inadequate longitudinal and
transverse reinforcement, and inadequate length of lap splice of longitudinal reinforcement, use
of inferior quality material, misalignment or misplacement of reinforcements are often required
to be strengthening. Strengthening is done in a manner so that it can change the failure
mechanism from brittle to ductile mode in addition to enhancement of load carrying capacity. It
is also expected that strengthening technique would be non-interruptive, less time consuming,
less expensive, and the least floor area user. Different techniques of RC column strengthening
are available in the literature. Each of these strengthening system possess of both certain
conveniences and specific shortcomings. The following sections illustrate the advantages and
disadvantages of various strengthening system according to their behavior and engineering point
of view. A. Steel Jacketing One of the promising strengthening techniques is steel jacket in
which steel angles / Plates are used for confining the column concrete with different
configurations like steel wrapping .Steel Plates and steel caging Fig. 2(a). Steel caging is one of
easiest and common version among them, which consists of four steel angles, placed at the
corners of RC column and steel straps/battens are used horizontally, welded to the angles with a
specific interval along the height of the column. The tiny gap between the concrete and the
caging is filled up with non-shrink cement mortar or epoxy grout. It is commonly used
strengthening technique of RC columns with rectangular and/or square cross-section. The
method is generally regarded as realistic, swift and cost-effective. Additionally, it improves
overall seismic performance of the structure by developing lateral strength, axial load carrying
capacity, the ductility and shear capacity of structural members.
The technique is widely used in construction field, particularly in Japan, Taiwan and the United
States and has been found applicable in retrofitting of damaged RC columns after earthquakes.
The application of a thin layer of reinforced concrete around an existing RC column is referred
as RC jacketing .For ensuring the proper bond between the surface of old and new concrete,
adequate numbers of anchored bars/shear keys and adhesive materials are used. It is expected
that confinement can be improved easily, as the transverse reinforcement can be placed in the
exterior of the longitudinal bars at any spacing required. However, the confinement through RC
jacketing on rectangular or square cross section are not as effective as for circular cross sections.
Literally, it is easy to install, and improves the ductility, shear capacity and load carrying
capacity. In contrast, one of the most remarkable disadvantages of RC jacketing is the section
enlargement, which is often not accessible. In addition, RC jacketing needs dowelling the
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reinforcing bars to the footing, eventually in many cases the failure mode is shifted there and
becomes vulnerable, thus retrofitting of that specified footing is required.
Attaching external steel plates can increase flexural and shear capacity of RC beams. However
it may increase weight to beams and cost more than other methods. Attaching steel plates to
beams also has the risk of peeling and corrosion. The construction process could be complicated
and the cost of this method is higher compared to other methods. The efficiency of steel plates
is influenced by some factors such as dimension of steel plate, the arrangement of bolts, and
bonding method. So the strengthening should be designed based on the different situations.
Unbounded-type strengthening technique is adding externally steel units such as unbounded wire
rope units, steel clamping or post-tension to the RC beams. These strengthening methods not
only increase the carry capacity of beams but also add little weight to them. Compared to steel
plates, this is a better option in term of increasing the shear strength of RC beams. The
construction time of using this method is short, but it requires relatively more technical labor.
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CHAPTER 5
Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Structure Elements Using FRP Materials
5.1 Introduction
The use of advanced composite materials in rehabilitation of concrete beams and
columns has gained wide acceptance in the construction industry. However, little research has
been conducted on using fiber reinforced polymers (FRP) in the rehabilitation of walls. Lombard
performed rehabilitation of shear walls using carbon fiber reinforced polymers, CFRP, externally
bonded to the two faces of the wall to increase its flexural strength. Using uni-directional carbon
fibers with the fibers aligned in the vertical direction increased the flexural strength and stiffness
of the wall. Several cases of non-ductile modes of failure occurred such as loss of anchorage or
tearing of the fibers. The significant increase in stiffness would mean a significant increase in
seismic loads on the wall. Paterson and Mitchell used headed bars combined with carbon fiber
sheet to prevent lap splice failure in structural walls with deficient lap splice details. The
rehabilitation schemes also involved the use of reinforced concrete collars, which is a form of
jacketing. The tested specimens had a thickness to length ratio of l/4, which could be classified
as a rectangular column rather than a wall. The schemes were successful in preventing the lap
splice failure and reducing the shear distress in the walls. Antoniadis et al. Tested squat
structural walls up to failure and then repaired them using high strength mortar and lap-welding
of fractured reinforcement. The walls were subsequently retrofitted using FRP jackets as well as
adding FRP strips to the wall edges. It was reported that the FRP increased the strength of the
repaired walls by approximately 30% with respect to the traditionally repaired walls. However,
the energy dissipation capacity of the original walls could not be restored completely.
The available research conducted on the rehabilitation of walls using FRP is promising but there
is a need for an effective rehabilitation scheme to prevent brittle shear failure and improve the
ductility of structural walls. An experimental research program is undertaken with the objective
of developing and testing rehabilitation schemes to improve the shear strength and ductility of
structural walls using advanced composites.
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5.3 Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Structures with CFRP Laminates
As most of us know, concrete is a building material with a high compressive strength
and a poor tensile strength. A beam without any form of reinforcement will crack and fail when
subjected to a relatively small load. The failure occurs suddenly in most cases and in a brittle
manner. The most common way to reinforce a concrete structure is to use steel reinforcing bars
that are placed in the structure before the concrete is cast. Since a concrete structure usually has
a very long life, it is quite common that the demands on the structure change with time. The
structures may have to carry larger loads at a later date or fulfil new standards. In extreme cases,
a structure may need to be repaired due to an accident. Another reason can be that errors have
been made during the design or construction phase so that the structure needs to be strengthened
before it can be used. If any of these situations should arise it needs to be determined whether it
is more economical to strengthen the structure or to replace it. It should also be remembered that
over the past decade, the issue of deteriorating infrastructure has become a topic of critical
importance in Europe, and to an equal extent in the United States and Japan. The deterioration
of decks, superstructure elements and columns can be traced to reasons ranging from ageing and
environmentally induced degradation to poor initial construction and lack of maintenance.
Added to the problems of deterioration, are the issues related to the needs for higher load ratings
and the increased number of lanes to accommodate the ever-increasing traffic flow on the major
arteries. As an overall result, a significant portion of our infrastructure is currently either
structurally or functionally deficient. Beyond the costs and visible consequences associated with
continuous retrofit and repair of such structural components, are the real consequences related
to losses in production and overall economies related to time and resources caused by delays and
detours. As we move into the twenty-first century, the renewal of our lifelines becomes a critical
issue. However, to keep a structure at the same performance level it needs to be maintained at
predestined time intervals. If lack of maintenance has lowered the performance level of the
structure, need for repair up to the original performance level can be required. In cases when
higher performance levels are needed, upgrading can be necessary. Performance level means
load carrying capacity, durability, function or aesthetic appearance. Upgrading refers to
strengthening, increased durability, and change of function or improved aesthetic appearance. In
this book, mainly strengthening is discussed. Restoration, reparation and reinforcement of old
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concrete structures are becoming increasingly common. If one considers the capital that has been
invested in existing infrastructures, then it is not always economically viable to replace an
existing structure with a new one. The challenge must be taken to develop relatively simple
measures such as rebuilding, restoration, reparation and reinforcement that can be used to
prolong the life of structures. An example of reinforcement would be strengthening an existing
structure to carry greater loads. This places a great demand on both consultants and contractors.
There are difficulties in assessing the most suitable method for an actual subject; as for example,
two identical columns within the same structure can have totally different life spans depending
on their individual microclimate. It is therefore important to analyses the problem thoroughly to
be able to select the correct measure. The choice of an unsuitable reparation method can even
deteriorate the structures function. In the cases where reparation is appropriate, the intention
should be to increase durability or load-bearing capacity. In comparison to building a new
structure, strengthening an existing one is often more complicated since the structural conditions
are already set. It can also be a problem to reach the areas that need to be strengthened. This is
generally the case for traditional methods such as for example different kinds of reinforced
overlays, shotcrete or post tensioned cables placed on the outside of the structure which normally
need much space.
In recent years the development of the plate bonding repair technique has shown to be applicable
to many existing strengthening problems in the building industry, not only for strengthening but
also in cases of rebuilding and when mistakes have been made in the design or construction
phase. This technique may be defined as one in which composite sheets or plates of relatively
small thickness are bonded with an epoxy adhesive to, in most cases, a concrete structure to
improve its structural behavior and strength. The sheets or plates do not require much space and
give a composite action between the adherents. The adhesive that is used to bond the fabric or
the laminate to the concrete surface is a hardy two-component epoxy adhesive, which together
with the fibre then becomes a plastic composite on the surface of the structure. The old structure
and the new bonded material create a structural relationship that has a greater strength than the
original structure. The question must be asked why advanced composites are suitable for civil
engineering applications. Fibre reinforced polymer matrix composite materials have a number
of advantages when compared to traditional construction materials such as steel, wood and
concrete. Fibre reinforced polymers (FRPs), offer excellent corrosion resistance to
environmental agents as well as the advantages of high stiffness-to-weight and strength-to-
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weight ratios when compared to conventional construction materials. Other advantages of FRPs
include low thermal expansion, good fatigue performance and damage tolerance, non-magnetic
properties, the ease of transportation and handling, low energy consumption during fabrication
of raw material and structure, and the potential for real time monitoring. Perhaps the biggest
advantage of FRPs is tailor ability. Reinforcement can be arranged according to the loading
conditions so that a FRP structure or a component can be optimized for performance. The
apparent high cost of FRPs compared to conventional materials has been a major unfavorable
restraint. However, a direct comparison of the unit price basis may not be appropriate. When
installation is included in the cost comparison, FRPs can be competitive with conventional
materials.
In many cases a composite structure can last much longer than conventional materials, thus
ensuring a lower life-cycle cost in many cases. Also, increasing demand will drive down the cost
of FRP. The introduction of fibre reinforced polymers in civil engineering structures has
progressed at a very rapid rate in recent years.
5.4 Strengthening Techniques of Reinforced Concrete Columns Using Fiber Reinforced
Polymeric Material
5.4.1 Types of strengthening Techniques
5.4.1.1 Wet lay-up system
Wet lay-up process represents the most commonly used technique, in which
unidirectional fibre sheets or woven fabric sheets are impregnated with resins and wrapped
around columns, with the main fibres oriented in the hoop direction. Installation on the concrete
surface requires saturating resin, usually after a primer has been applied. Two different processes
can be used to apply the fabric (i) the fabric can be applied directly into the resin which has
been applied uniformly onto the concrete surface, (ii) the fabric can be impregnated with the
resin in a saturator machine and then applied wet to the sealed substrate. The wrapping can be
realized continuously around the entire element or partially, using sheets of FRP disposed in
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spiral or in distinct sections. There can be applied variable number of layers (from same material
or distinct ones), obtaining different thicknesses of the confining layer, depending on the
required element strength (Fig.).
Fig13: Wet lay-up system
5.4.1.2 Systems based on prefabricated elements
When prefabricated FRP jackets are used, the jackets are fabricated in half circles or
half rectangles and circles with a slit or in continuous rolls, so that they can be opened up and
placed around columns (Fig.). This can be considered as technical most elaborated system, but
the major problems emerge in the closure area of the composite layer because of insufficient
overlapping.
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Fig14: Systems based on prefabricated elements
5.4.1.3 Special automated wrapping systems
The FRP automated wrapping technique through winding of tow or tape was first
developed in Japan in the early 90s and a little later in the USA. The technique, shown in Fig. 6,
involves continuous winding of wet fibres under a slight angle around columns by means of a
robot. Key advantage of the technique, apart from good quality control, is the rapid installation.
Fig15: Special automated wrapping systems
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These systems correspond to several manufacturers and suppliers and are based on different
configurations, types of fibres, adhesives, etc. Practical execution and application conditions, for
example cleanness and temperature, are very important in achieving a good bond. A dirty surface
will never provide a good bond. The adhesives undergo a chemical process during hardening that
needs a temperature above 10°C to start. If the temperature drops, the hardening process delays.
The most utilized techniques of performing composite confining systems for reinforced concrete
columns are: wet lay-up method, automated method and the method based on using prefabricated
elements. For developing efficient composite confining systems it is required to respect the
technological steps that lead to a corresponding transfer of stresses from concrete to the composite
membrane. These steps include: priming of the concrete substrate, of the application surface,
execution of the resin mixture, application of the composite system and of the protection layers
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CHAPTER 6
CONCLUSION
Section enlargement and concrete jacketing can effectively increase the load carrying
capacity and stiffness of reinforced concrete beams. Compared to other methods such as attaching
external steel plates, they are relatively easy, cheaper and will add less weight to beams. However,
using section enlargement and concrete jacketing can lead to beams gaining relatively more weight
when compared them to using unbounded-type methods. So in order to minimize the extra weight,
the light weight concrete can be used. Furthermore, the material properties used to determine the
protection of concrete jackets and additional enlargement layers are important. External
reinforcement can increase flexural capacity of RC beams very well, but it will be limited by shear
capacity sometimes. The external reinforcement can also increase the weight of beams, and they
are vulnerable in harsh environment. Compared to other methods, this technique is inexpensive
and easy to execution. Attaching external steel plates can increase flexural and shear capacity of
RC beams. However it may increase weight to beams and cost more than other methods. Attaching
steel plates to beams also has the risk of peeling and corrosion. The construction process could be
complicated and the cost of this method is higher compared to other methods. The efficiency of
steel plates is influenced by some factors such as dimension of steel plate, the arrangement of bolts,
and bonding method. So the strengthening should be designed based on the different situations.
Unbounded-type strengthening technique is adding externally steel units such as unbounded wire
rope units, steel clamping or post-tension to the RC beams. These strengthening methods not only
increase the carry capacity of beams but also add little weight to them. Compared to steel plates,
this is a better option in term of increasing the shear strength of RC beams. The construction time
of using this method is short, but it requires relatively more technical labor. For damaged beams,
injecting epoxy to seal the cracks is an effective method to repair the cracked beams.
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