Renovation, reinforcement, or reconfiguration have the power to breathe new life into aging or existing structures that would otherwise face demolition and replacement. By implementing repairs and implementing regular preventive measures, the lifespan of a structure can be extended, resulting in financial savings and reduced material waste.
There are several reasons why repair and strengthening may be necessary, such as deterioration, changes in usage, updates to design codes, structural flaws, or seismic conditions. Our team employs advanced technologies to devise strategies for restoring or enhancing the load-carrying capacity of bridges, buildings, and other structures.
The rehabilitation, strengthening, and protection of concrete structures demand meticulous investigations, well-defined procedures, skilled execution, and systematic quality control. We conduct thorough inspections and assessments of civil engineering works, buildings, bridges, and industrial structures. This helps us determine their current condition and implement any necessary measures for restoring them to a fully functional state.
Utec primarily utilizes the post-tensioning technique to enhance the serviceability state of reinforced structures. This involves mitigating structural deflection, minimizing stresses, and controlling crack widths. Moreover, the active force generated through post-tensioning proves valuable in augmenting the structural capacity to withstand extreme conditions. Post-tensioning can be implemented either externally or internally, employing steel strands.
Externally bonded FRP composites are primarily utilized to augment structural capacity through a passive approach. To address sagging moments in beams and slabs, FRP plates and rods are employed for reinforcement, while FRP rods or tapes are utilized to counteract hogging moments. Employing FRP wraps on columns effectively enhances their load-bearing capacity.
Design and build strengthening systems and services include:
