Strengthening of columns with externally bonded fiber reinforced polymer at Ahinsha Properties Ltd.-Kolkata A Case Study
Strengthening of Columns with Externally Bonded Fiber Reinforced Polymer at Ahinsha Properties Ltd- Kolkata Project The Ahinsha Properties is one of the most prestigious commercial Complexes (Kanak Building extension) situated at the heart of the city in Kolkata, India.
Project Requirements Ahinsha Properties Limited required strengthening of its columns to carry additional loads of a proposed
swimming pool on the roof of the building.
Sika Solution Sika India Pvt. Ltd. suggested use of Externally Bonded – FRP material (SikaWrap® 230 C) by confinement to
achieve the mean compressive strength of Reinforced concrete columns as per FIB –bulletin 14 guidelines
based on information shared from clients and consultants.
Columns Strengthening
Injection Grouting with Sikadur®-52 and Confinement with 4 layers of SikaWrap®-230 C
Sika Products
SikaWrap®-230 C
Sikadur® -330
Sikadur® -31
Sikadur® -52
Project Participants Client - Ahinsha Properties Limited Consultant - R. N. Sil & Associates Applicator - Conquest projects Private limited
Injection Grouting
Surface Buildup
Surface Checking
Treated Concrete Surface
Mixing Adhesive Application of Adhesive
Finished SikaWrap® Surface
Application of top coat
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