The purpose of our talk is to review strengthening and seismic retrofitting process for exiting structures which are subjected to loss of strength due to deterioration, lack of design or construction deficiencies, or in need to resist higher static/seismic design loads or require higher ductility.
Quick review of traditional strengthening systems such as use of externally bonded steel plates, steel or concrete jackets, and external post-tensioning, being just some of the many traditional techniques used to date.
The talk will cover the use of Carbon Fiber–Reinforced Polymer Composite System known as “CFRP” as an alternative to traditional systems for rehabilitation and seismic retrofit of existing structures. Although, relatively expensive material but its versatility for various construction forms and its advantages over the traditional techniques, such as lightweight, noncorrosive, high tensile strength and speedy installation, etc., are just some of the reason’s that the construction industry has shown growing interest on its use.
Case studies of some our projects conducted for structural strengthening and retrofitting using CFRP in BC and other Countries will be exhibited.
by Dr. Mahmoud Ramezankhani
January 18, 2014, 14:00-16:00
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The purpose of our talk is to review strengthening and seismic retrofitting process for exiting structures which are subjected to loss of strength due to deterioration, lack of design or construction deficiencies, or in need to resist higher static/seismic design loads or require higher ductility.
Quick review of traditional strengthening systems such as use of externally bonded steel plates, steel or concrete jackets, and external post-tensioning, being just some of the many traditional techniques used to date.
The talk will cover the use of Carbon Fiber–Reinforced Polymer Composite System known as “CFRP” as an alternative to traditional systems for rehabilitation and seismic retrofit of existing structures. Although, relatively expensive material but its versatility for various construction forms and its advantages over the traditional techniques, such as lightweight, noncorrosive, high tensile strength and speedy installation, etc., are just some of the reason’s that the construction industry has shown growing interest on its use.
Case studies of some our projects conducted for structural strengthening and retrofitting using CFRP in BC and other Countries will be exhibited.