Strengthening and Retrofitting of Existing Structures  [electronic resource] / 
edited by Aníbal Costa, António Arêde, Humberto Varum. 
 - 1st ed. 2018. 
 - X, 334 p. 211 illus., 137 illus. in color.  online resource. 
 - Building Pathology and Rehabilitation,  9  2194-9840 ; .
 - Building Pathology and Rehabilitation,  9 .
<br/><br/>Structural strengthening: Motivations, concepts and approaches -- Strengthening of traditional/old constructions -- Strengthening of RC buildings -- Strengthening of bridges -- Other topics. 
<br/><br/> This book presents the fundamentals of strengthening and retrofitting approaches, solutions and technologies for existing structures. It addresses in detail specific techniques for the strengthening of traditional constructions, reinforced concrete buildings, bridges and their foundations. Finally, it discusses issues related to standards and economic decision support tools for retrofitting. . 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9789811058585 
<br/><br/><label>Standard No.: </label>10.1007/978-981-10-5858-5  doi 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Buildings—Repair and reconstruction.<br/>Buildings—Maintenance.<br/>Building materials.<br/>Building Repair and Maintenance.<br/>Structural Materials.<br/>Building Materials.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>TH3301-3411 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>690.24