Structure Jacketing
Structural jacketing is a reinforcing method that encases existing structural members—usually columns, beams, or walls—in reinforced concrete, steel plates, or fiber composites. The goals are to increase load capacity, repair damage, and improve ductility and earthquake resistance. Jacketing enhances cross-sectional area and stiffness, redistributes load, and frequently repairs degraded concrete. This strategy is particularly useful for upgrading aged structures, improving seismic resilience, or correcting architectural flaws. While it may somewhat restrict usable area, it is very dependable and adaptable, providing long-term strength increase and compliance with current safety.
Advantages of Structure Jacketing:
- Particularly increases load-bearing capability.
- Ideal for seismic and structural retrofits.
- Repairs damaged or degraded areas.
- Provides flexibility in design and material options.
- Improves fire resistance and durability.
- Compatible with most existing buildings.
- Reliable, established strengthening strategy.
- Reduces the need for thorough replacement.
