Enhancing Durability: Review of Rehabilitated/Retrofitted Structures
The word durability is a critical aspect that ensures the longevity and safety of structures. As existing structures age or face new challenges, rehabilitation/retrofitting becomes vital to enhance their durability. While rehabilit
Retrofitting of Rehabilitated Bridge Piers
Prof. Anjan Dutta, Prof. S.K. Deb, and Monjusha Sarmah (Research Scholar) Civil Engng. Deptt, IIT Guwahati, in this research paper investigate the rehabilitation of severely damaged bridge pier models by reinforced concrete jacketing
Retrofit Strategies for Tilted Multi-Storied RCC Buildings
Devjit Acharjee and Debasish Bandyopadhyay, Department of Construction Engineering, Jadavpur University present a research on practical applications for assessing seismic vulnerability and optimising different retrofit strategies for existing
Retrofitting Structures of Historic & Heritage Importance
The definition of historic and heritage structures may vary from country to country and from culture to culture. But the need for the existence of these assets of historic values is nowhere denied, rather they are worth preserving.
Repair & Maintenance Techniques for RCC Building Facades
Selection ideologies, materials, and methods for defect remediation in Concrete Buildings. The building façade or the envelope is the primary line of defense against water entering the living spaces. A typical building envelop today
Master Your Space with HomeSure TileEx Tile Adhesives
In an innovative landscape, HomeSure is establishing a new benchmark for tile installation, presenting a solution that outperforms traditional cement in every aspect. Born out of extensive research and development, HomeSure leads with
Fabric Reinforced Cementitious Matrix: Structural Strengthening Systems
The need for structural strengthening in aging infrastructures is rapidly escalating across various sectors, encompassing buildings, industrial structures, bridges, dams, ports, and other important structures. This demand extends
Assess Build Chem: Long-Lasting Solutions for Basement Waterproofing
Assess Build Chem provides effective and long-lasting protection for buildings with its innovative products and solutions for deep/large basement waterproofing. Basement waterproofing is a crucial aspect of building construction, especially in
Dam Rehabilitation With Cutoff Wall for Seepage Control
As storm damage becomes more severe and has occurred more frequently in recent years, addressing the needs to repair essential infrastructure and dam rehabilitation is also becoming more common. However, deep foundation experts and others
JOGANI Reinforcement: Alkali Resistant ARACC Coated Waterproofing Mesh
Jogani Impex is considered an industry leader in providing international grade Alkali Resistant ARACC Coated waterproofing mesh, which enhances the waterproofing systems and solutions in all types of buildings and structures, while saving money
Assess Build Chem’s Deep & Large Basement Waterproofing Solutions
Assess Build Chem, a leading provider of construction chemicals, is ensuring long-term protection of buildings with its innovative waterproofing solutions that include a 5-step waterproofing method for deep and large basements. Sunny Surlaker, Head
Agrani: Waterproofing, Retrofitting, Civil Work & Interior Fit Outs
By adhering to the highest industry standards, Agrani Group has gained a reputation for delivering solutions waterproofing, retrofitting, civil work & interior fit outs that surpass client expectations, avers Ramendra Bahadur Sinha
FAIRMATE's FAIRFLO CRYSTALLINE: Waterproofing Admixture for Concrete
FAIRMATE is catering to the Speciality Construction Chemical Industry by manufacturing a complete range of construction chemicals like FAIRFLO CRYSTALLINE - Waterproofing Admixture for Concrete, along with cost-effective solutions and world-class
Nippon Paint India: Paints, Construction Chemicals & Waterproofing
In line with its global vision, Nippon Paint India is expanding its portfolio beyond the paint and coatings product range; it will now offer products and solutions under the broad categories: Dry mix, Repair and Maintenance, Construction Chemicals, and
Alkali-Aggregate Reaction in Concrete Structures & Preventive Measures
When the alkali of cement reacts with the reactive constituents of aggregates, the reaction is deleterious though very slow, and the distress is exhibited when the volume inside the concrete is increased due to the formation of alkali-silica gel, causing the
Retrofitting for buildings: Enhance structure lifespan & efficiency
Despite understanding the potential of retrofitting and its distinct and far-reaching advantages in making existing buildings green and sustainable, retrofitting continues to be undertaken on a very limited scale; hence, it needs to be promoted and made mandatory
Cause of Distress of an Old Building Through Advanced Analysis
The technical service life of a reinforced concrete building is the time in service when structural safety is unacceptable due to either material degradation or exceeding the load carrying capacity, or both. In which case, the repair strategy may be adopted
Value Engineering with MCI®-2019 Water Repellent for Concrete Repair
True value engineering saves money without reducing service life or affecting the quality of construction or materials. Ideally, it adds value to the project. MCI®-2019 Water Repellent is one such value engineering solution that can extend
Agrani Milestone Use Carbon Fiber Laminates to Strengthen Slab
Ramendra Bahadur Sinha, Managing Director, Agrani Milestone, explains the remedial measures and challenges faced during slab strengthening of a deflected slab at IIT. NBCC India Limited undertook the strengthening of a deflected slab at a G+2 storey IIT building
Waterproofing Challenges & Remedial Measures in High Rise Buildings
High-rise buildings need special attention when it comes to waterproofing as the challenges inherent in them are peculiar in nature. Unfortunately, there is a lack of knowledge on the remedies and products available in the market as water- proofers continue to
Importance of Waterproofing Structures
The longevity of structures depends on how much resistance the building element will offer to water ingress. Water leakage not only reduces the durability but also hampers the serviceability or usability of the structure; hence, a good waterproofing system will
Terrace Waterproofing Solutions for Energy-Efficient Buildings
Terrace waterproofing is particularly important and is considered a priority as the roof is always exposed to harsh climatic conditions and weather changes. Rajeev Gupta, Business Head, ECMAS Construction Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. An effective waterproofing solution
Structural Rehabilitation of Reinforced Concrete Structures
Cement concrete is one of the most important construction materials and is practically basic to present-day developments. It is strong enough mechanically, yet vulnerable to deterioration. It thus gets damaged and even fails. This deterioration may be due to the weathering
Thermax - HDPE-SBS Waterproofing System for Basement Waterproofing
Gradual shift in lifestyle has driven the idea of modern construction towards developing underground spaces and buried structures to bring efficiency in use of space. However, the improved efficiency comes with an increase in challenges like infiltration
Waterproofing in Hilly Areas with Sub-Zero Temperatures
Industry experts Kunjan Popat, General Secretary, Waterproofing Association of India; Ramendra Bahadur Sinha, Managing Director, Agrani Enterprises, and MS Sudish, Director, SIWIN Institute of Waterproofing and Insulation, share the challenges
Dow Sealants for Sustainable Infrastructure
Durability is a key requirement for modern infrastructure projects – highways and roads, bridges, airports and airfields, walkways and plazas, parking structures and stadiums. Miles of concrete must
FAIRMATE FAIRCURE WC - White Pigmented Concrete Curing Aid
Buildings have major environmental impacts over their entire life cycle. Resources such as ground cover, forests, water, and energy are depleted to give way to buildings. Today, India has demonstrated
Repair and Rehabilitation of A Minor Bridge in Shravasti District (UP), India
Scour is a natural phenomenon caused by the erosive action of flowing stream on alluvial beds. Failure of bridge due to scour at their foundations, which in this case consisted of abutments and pier, one 1.2 dia
Faircoat Anti-Carbonation Coating Protects Concrete Structures Like Flyovers, Bridges & Buildings
To protect concrete structures like Flyovers, Bridges, Parking areas, Big Commercial and Residential Buildings, the normal decorative exterior paint will not serve the purpose as these paints are not vapour permeable
Repair Strategy of Stoplog Sill Beams During Operation Stage of 510 MW Teesta-V Power Station in Sikkim
Repair Strategy of Stoplog Sill Beams During Operation Stage of 510 MW Teesta-V Power Station in Sikkim Running Power Stations serve as a boom to the economy of the country and any generation loss due to construction
