By The Guardian Chief Technical Advisor — GUGAFIX® Construction Chemicals Introduction There is rarely one universal method for strengthening an existing RCC structure. When a beam, column or other structural member requires strengthening, engineers may consider several approaches, including: Concrete jacketing Steel plate strengthening Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) systems Each method has different characteristics. The right choice depends not simply on which material is s

By The Guardian Chief Technical Advisor — GUGAFIX® Construction Chemicals Introduction When an RCC beam develops inadequate load-carrying capacity, excessive cracking, deterioration, or increased loading requirements, strengthening may be necessary. Concrete jacketing and steel plate strengthening are established methods, but they can increase member size, add considerable dead load, require extensive access and involve significant site work. Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) s