Experimental and analytical study of upgraded reinforced concrete beams

• Main Authors: Liew, Sai Cheng., Cheong, Hee Kiat.
• Other Authors: School of Civil and Structural Engineering
• Format: Research Report
• Published: 2008
• Subjects: DRNTU::Engineering::Civil engineering::Structures and design
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10356/7991
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

An investigation was carried out on the behaviour of beams upgraded by the jacketing method. In this method, external tensile and shear reinforcement were fixed to host T-beams and a jacket of concrete was provided around the new reinforcement using prepacked aggregate and pressure grouting.