SOUNDNESS & FEASIBILITY OF ADDITIONAL FLOOR ON EXISTING RC BUILDING WITH A COMPARATIVE STUDY ON STRENGTHENING MEASURES

Shruthi Asundi V, R. G. Talasadar

Abstract: Many RC structures are influenced by different adverse conditions, where the serviceability and structural capacity may be decreased. Some structural disorders may be observed due to inadequacy of reinforcement provided, strength of concrete or the difference in grade of concrete used during construction. This requires the application of strengthening measures. Hence the structure is thoroughly investigated for quality, strength of concrete and other design aspects. A major part of the investigation also involves the feasibility of one additional floor over the existing RC structure where the deficiency of reinforcement is analyzed for the proposed additional load. The appropriate strengthening measures for the deficient RC members are presented based on the analysis of the structure and also considering the different site constraints.

Keywords: RC structure, structural disorder, feasibility, strengthening measures

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15623/ijret.2015.0408031