Why do structures need strengthening?
Change of use giving an increased loading
Inadequate design
Poor quality construction
Structural damage
Fire damage
Seismic Loading
Reinforcement Corrosion (If cause treated)
Loss of prestress force
Kings College Strengthening of Building
The first use of carbon fibre plates to strengthen a concrete building at Kings College
Concrete Society Technical Report TR55 Design Guidance for strengthening concrete structures using fibre composite materials 2nd edition
Concrete Society Technical Report TR55 Design Guidance for Strengthening Concrete Structures using fibre composite materials Third Edition
M3 Strengthening Hawley Bridge
Concrete Bridge on M3 Strengthened using CFRP Plates
Structural Refurbishment Solutions 