Strengthening and Retrofitting of Existing Structures [electronic resource] /
Costa, Aníbal.editor.
Arêde, António.editor.
Varum, Humberto.editor.
This book presents the fundamentals of strengthening and retrofitting approaches, solutions and technologies for existing structures. It addresses in detail specific techniques for the strengthening of traditional constructions, reinforced concrete buildings, bridges and their foundations. Finally, it discusses issues related to standards and economic decision support tools for retrofitting. .
Includes bibliographical references.
Structural strengthening: Motivations, concepts and approaches -- Strengthening of traditional/old constructions -- Strengthening of RC buildings -- Strengthening of bridges -- Other topics.
This book presents the fundamentals of strengthening and retrofitting approaches, solutions and technologies for existing structures. It addresses in detail specific techniques for the strengthening of traditional constructions, reinforced concrete buildings, bridges and their foundations. Finally, it discusses issues related to standards and economic decision support tools for retrofitting. .
Building repair.
Buildings-Repair and reconstruction.
Structural materials.
Building materials.
Building Repair and Maintenance.
Structural Materials.
Building Materials.