Structural rehabilitation of columns with reinforced concrete jacketing

Abstract

Strengthening and rehabilitation by reinforced concrete jacketing of columns is assessed, considering different practical aspects: anchoring and slab crossing of the added longitudinal reinforcement, interface surface preparation, spacing of added stirrups, temporary shoring of the structure and addition of new concrete. Recent research on these topics and the main recommendations to achieve good RC jacketing are presented. Copyright © 2003 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.