Retrofitting of RC Beams: A Review

Abstract:

Reinforced concrete (RC) is the most popular building material in the construction industry. It is a composite material in which low tensile strength and ductility of concrete are counteracted by the inclusion of reinforcement having higher tensile strength and ductility. The RC based structures are required to be replaced after their life time. Complete replacement will be a huge financial burden and might certainly be a waste of natural resources when upgrading or strengthening is an adoptable alternative. Strengthening can be achieved through retrofitting. The meaning of retrofitting is addition of new technology, components, accessories or features to older systems. Retrofitting may be required when the structure needs to be used for a purpose dealing with more load compared to design loads. It may also be used where old structures are needed to be upgraded. This paper is focused on the retrofitting of simply supported RC beams. Various materials like polymers, cementitious composites, steel sections etc. are used for retrofitting of RC beams. For the addition of these new materials to the existing ones, various techniques are used. This paper is a review of the materials and techniques used in retrofitting process of RC beams in existing buildings. The effectiveness of each material and technique is also reviewed.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 857)
• Pages: 206-211
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.857.206
• Online since: November 2016
• Authors: John P. Joseph*, Anitta Jose, George M. Varghese
• Keywords: Cementitious Composites, Epoxy, Ferrocement, Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP), GFRP, Retrofitting

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