STRUCTURAL STRENGTHENING
Structural strengthening is the process of upgrading a structure to improve performance under existing loads or to increase the strength of structural members to support additional loads. Structural reinforcement needs are often caused by building codes, deterioration, change of use, or defects caused by design and/or construction errors.
The use of a building or civil engineering structure may change throughout its life. For example, its functionality may change, loads may increase, or building standards may become more stringent. In such cases, strengthening becomes necessary and the structure must be implemented accordingly.
