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Retrofitting Techniques for Masonry Structures

The document outlines the retrofitting and rehabilitation techniques for masonry and concrete structures, emphasizing the identification of distresses and the application of various retrofitting methods. It covers non-destructive and destructive testing methods, as well as specific retrofitting techniques such as grout injection, strengthening with wire mesh, and seismic retrofitting measures. The content is structured across multiple lectures by Prof. S. K. Bhattacharyya at the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur.
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Retrofitting Techniques for Masonry Structures

The document outlines the retrofitting and rehabilitation techniques for masonry and concrete structures, emphasizing the identification of distresses and the application of various retrofitting methods. It covers non-destructive and destructive testing methods, as well as specific retrofitting techniques such as grout injection, strengthening with wire mesh, and seismic retrofitting measures. The content is structured across multiple lectures by Prof. S. K. Bhattacharyya at the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur.
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Retrofitting and Rehabilitation of Civil Infrastructure

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Prof. S. K. Bhattacharyya

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Department of Civil Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Module : Retrofitting of Masonry Structures
Lecture 01 : Introduction bsri@[Link]
Concepts Covered

 Distresses of different types in Masonry structures

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PT
 Steps to be adopted for Retrofitting

 Types of Retrofitting N
EL
PT
N
Cracks in Walls due to Foundation Settlement
Diagonal cracks
in Masonry walls
due to lateral
loads generated

EL
from Earthquake

PT
N
• An investigation of existing conditions is intended to determine the
state of the building’s health, to establish a diagnosis and to arrive
at a suitable remedial measure.

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Investigation of Establish a Adopt a suitable

PT
existing conditions diagnosis remedial measure

N
Non-destructive tests for masonry:
Nondestructive testing does not alter the members’
properties or affect the service of the structure.

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Visual inspection

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 Surface hardness

N
 Stress wave technique
 Petrographic examination
Destructive testing of masonry:
Material testing methods that involve removal and
destruction of a portion of the member to determine its
properties are called destructive testing.

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Compressive strength test

PT
 Modulus of elasticity

N
 Petrographic analysis
 Moisture content test

•3/21/2022 •RRI / IITKGP / SKB / L1


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PT
N
Destructive test on Masonry wall

•3/21/2022 •RRI / IITKGP / SKB / L1


Flat Jack test to

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evaluate Modulus of

PT
Elasticity

N
Tell-Tale across
the crack

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PT
N
Grout Injection in cracks

Use of grout /
Mortar in cracks
Use of Mortar in crack

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PT
1. Plaster removed
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2. Sealing of cracks

N
3. Grout Port
4. V-groove
5. Cement mortar
7 6. Wire mesh
7. Plaster on wall
Stitching of Masonry Wall

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PT
N
Strengthening of walls by
Pinning

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PT
1. Steel rods
2. Anchor Plates

N
Conclusion

Discussed:

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 Types of cracks in Masonry walls

PT
N
 Tests that are relevant for Masonry walls

 Different types of Retrofitting measures


N
PT
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Retrofitting and Rehabilitation of Civil Infrastructure

PT
Prof. S. K. Bhattacharyya

N
Department of Civil Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Module : Retrofitting of Masonry Structures
Lecture 02 : A few Retrofitting techniques bsri@[Link]
Concepts Covered

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 Different types of techniques for retrofitting masonry

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structures

N
Grout Injection in cracks

Use of grout /
Mortar in cracks
Use of Mortar in crack

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PT
1. Plaster removed
6
2. Sealing of cracks

N
3. Grout Port
4. V-groove
5. Cement mortar
7 6. Wire mesh
7. Plaster on wall
Strengthening with
wire mesh and mortar

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3

PT
N
1. Welded wire mesh
2. Mortar or Micro concrete
3. Concrete roof band
4. Cross ties
5. Corner bar
Strengthening of walls by
Pinning (Strapping)

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PT
1. Steel rods
2. Anchor Plates

N
Connection of new
and old brick walls

1. Existing wall
2. New wall
3. Door opening

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4. Horizontal Reinforcements

PT
N
1. Existing wall
2. New wall
3. Concrete column
4. Connecting bar
Connection of
New and Old walls

EL
PT
N
Strengthening of long
walls by buttresses

Plan

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PT
N
1. Existing wall
2. Buttress
3. Key stone
4. Foundation
Section A - A
Strengthening
of foundation

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PT
1. Old foundation
2. New concrete beams

N
3. Concrete lateral connecting
beams
Conclusion

Discussed:

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 A few important Retrofitting techniques are

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discussed.

N
 Steps needed for such Retrofitting techniques
of masonry structures
N
PT
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Retrofitting and Rehabilitation of Civil Infrastructure

PT
Prof. S. K. Bhattacharyya

N
Department of Civil Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Module : Retrofitting of Masonry Structures
Lecture 03 : A few Seismic Retrofitting techniques bsri@[Link]
Concepts Covered

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 Different types of techniques for retrofitting masonry

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structures against seismic actions

N
Effect of
Shear walls
in masonry

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buildings

PT
N
3/21/2022 RRI / IITKGP / SKB / L3 3
1. Lintel band
2. Roof band
3. Vertical bar
4. Door
5. Window

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PT
N
3/21/2022 RRI / IITKGP / SKB / L3 4
W – Window
t – wall thickness
t1 – Lintel thickness
t2 – thickness of concrete in jamb

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v – vertical bar

PT
d – Diameter of reinforcing bar

N
3/21/2022 RRI / IITKGP / SKB / L3 5
1. Lintel band
2. Roof band
3. Gable band
4. Door
5. Window
6. Vertical steel bar
7. Rafter
8. Holding down bolt

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9. Brick wall

PT
[Link] lintel integrated with wall

N
3/21/2022 RRI / IITKGP / SKB / L3 6
Typical Lintel Bands

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PT
N
3/21/2022 RRI / IITKGP / SKB / L3 7
• The trusses are anchored into the walls by
holding down bolts

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• A horizontal band may be provided to transfer
the horizontal load

PT
N
• Diagonal bracings may be provided at the main
tie level.

3/21/2022 RRI / IITKGP / SKB / L3 8


• Requirements of structural safety of brick buildings
against earthquake forces:

• A free wall must be designed as vertical cantilever


• Shear walls must resist forces transferred to it by its

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deformation

PT
• Roof / floor elements must be tied together and be
capable of transferring their inertia forces to the

N
walls.
• Walls must be effectively tied together to avoid
separation at joints due to shaking.

3/21/2022 RRI / IITKGP / SKB / L3 9


a,b,c - Toothed
joints in walls A, B

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PT
N
3/21/2022 RRI / IITKGP / SKB / L3 10
Concept of
Confined Masonry
system

EL
PT
N
Conclusion

Discussed:

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 A few important techniques for retrofitting of

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masonry structures against earthquake forces

N
are discussed.

 Concept of confined masonry is discussed


N
PT
EL
EL
Retrofitting and Rehabilitation of Civil Infrastructure

PT
Prof. S. K. Bhattacharyya

N
Department of Civil Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Module : Retrofitting of Concrete Structures
Lecture 01 : Introduction bsri@[Link]
Concepts Covered

 Distresses of different types in Concrete structures

EL
PT
 Steps to be adopted for Retrofitting

 Types of Retrofitting N
EL
PT
N
Distresses in Concrete
structures due to Corrosion
of Reinforcing bars
EL
PT
N
Distresses in Elevated Water Tank
EL
PT
N
Distresses in concrete structural
Elements due to Seismic action
• An investigation of existing conditions is intended to determine the
state of the building’s health, to establish a diagnosis and to arrive
at a suitable remedial measure.

EL
Investigation of Establish a Adopt a suitable

PT
existing conditions diagnosis remedial measure

N
Non-destructive tests for concrete:

 Visual inspection
 Rebound hammer test

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 Ultrasonic pulse velocity test

PT
 Pull off test

N
 Cover meters & rebar locators
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PT
N
Rebound Hammer Test
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PT
N
Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity Test
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PT
N
Pull-Off Test
Destructive tests for concrete:

 Taking cores & compression testing

 Petrographic analysis

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PT
N
 Rapid soluble chloride test

 Tension test of reinforcing bars


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PT
N
Extraction of Cores and Testing of Core
EL
PT
N
Tension Test and Stress-Strain
curves for different steels
Conclusion

Discussed:

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 Types of distresses in concrete structures

PT
N
 Tests that are relevant for concrete structures

 Concept of Retrofitting measures


N
PT
EL
EL
Retrofitting and Rehabilitation of Civil Infrastructure

PT
Prof. S. K. Bhattacharyya

N
Department of Civil Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Module : Retrofitting of Concrete Structures
Lecture 02 : Retrofitting steps and Techniques bsri@[Link]
Concepts Covered

 Diagnosis of distresses in Concrete structures

EL
PT
 Steps to be adopted for Retrofitting

N
 A few Retrofitting technique for column
• An investigation of existing conditions is intended to determine the
state of the building’s health, to establish a diagnosis and to arrive
at a suitable remedial measure.

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Investigation of Establish a

PT
existing conditions diagnosis

N
Adopt suitable
remedial measure
 Gathered data through tests
 Analyse the structural system using material
properties

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 Interpret the test results

PT
 Arrive at the diagnosis

N
 Adopt suitable measure for retrofitting
The retrofitting of a structure involves improving its performance in
carrying the intended loads safely and effectively.

 This may be done through modifications to one or more of:

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 Columns
 Beams

PT
 Walls

N
 Foundations
 Horizontal diaphragms
 Joints between structural elements
Existing Column, Roughen
surface and Clean
New Ties

Strengthening of
Dowel bars
Columns by
with Anchors Jacketing

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(a)

PT
Existing wall and column,
Roughen and clean

N
New Ties

Dowel bars with Anchors

(b) Drill and Grout holes


Drilled-in Anchor New Angles at each corner
bolts connected by lacing plates

Existing concrete
column

(a) Strengthening of

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Columns using

PT
Steel Plates
Steel members

N
Drilled-in Anchor
bolts

Existing concrete
(b) column
Conclusion

Discussed:

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 Steps of diagnosis

PT
N
 A few Retrofitting measures for columns

 Concept of Retrofitting
N
PT
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