Problems to be Addressed

• Aging of structures-Expected life and performance

• Deterioration of concrete-causes and effects

• Durability considerations

• Distress diagnostics and performance monitoring-Non-Destructive test methods.

• Damage assessment and evaluation models

• Structural condition assessment

• Analysis and Design of repairs-suitable repair techniques

• Materials for protection, repair and rehabilitation

• Repair Techniques-Shotcreting, guniting etc

• Refurbishment and Strengthening techniques

• Seismic retrofitting

• Bridge rehabilitation

What Is The Difference Between Retrofitting And Strengthening?

Defects: These are defects introduced through poor design, poor work before the beginning of the design life of the structure or through inadequate operation and maintenance during its service life.

Maintenance: The process of rebuilding and renewing existing buildings in whole or in part

Renovation: The process of substantial maintenance or alteration to extend the service life of a building.

Remodeling: basically the same as renovation - applied to residential structures.

Rehabilitation: The upgrading required to meet the current needs - the process of being sensitive to the characteristics of the building and sympathetic to the original structure to match or repair or modify the structure to the required useful conditions.

Restoration: The process of re establishing the material, form, and appearance of a structure.

Strengthening: The process of increasing the load-bearing capacity of a structure or part.

Retrofitting: The process of strengthening structures and structural systems, if required, in order to comply with all relevant sub regulations during this period.

Demolition: The process of pulling down structures that are not suitable for service.