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This section on Repair & Strengthening of houses with reinforced concrete load-bearing structure is currently being developed.
Repair & Strengthening design strategies are being considered for both non-engineered and engineered buildings. Oftentimes in the past engineered buildings were designed for gravity only.
In cases of inadequate lateral loads capacity or earthquake damaged houses with RC load-bearing structure are proposed strengthening measures.
Similarly in cases where vertical and/or horizontal irregularity (according to modern codes) is present is necessary to incorporate RC shear walls in the structural layout.
Addition of structural walls in plan is favoured when upgrading existing buildings with RC frames. Adding new RC structural walls is often feasible and efficient way to increase strength, stiffness and ductility.
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