The reasons for reinforcements in a structure due to damages in a structure are similar to each other. As a matter of fact, we make reinforcement for both the building and the factory in order to minimize this damage due to some damages and to protect it from destructive earthquake effects. Structures without a project, structures that do not comply with earthquake regulations, structures damaged by earthquakes, etc. such structures need to be retrofitted. Factory reinforcements vary according to the buildings. In factory reinforcements, factories are generally reinforced with a technique we call carbon fiber. There are a number of reinforcement methods available, but it is extremely costly to reinforce a building and a factory from beginning to end. Therefore, we should make factory reinforcement for the regions where we detect damage. Concrete is very important for a strong building. If factories made of reinforced concrete, which is characterized as low-strength concrete, must definitely be reinforced. When designing a building or designing a factory, according to the new earthquake regulations issued in 2018, according to TS500, etc. there are a number of conditions that must be met regarding the low-strength concrete class. Among these, carbon fiber technique can be used to strengthen a low-strength structure. Reinforcement must be done in the column-beam joints as a result of weakening of the column or beam or some construction defects. If you cannot reduce the damage with retrofitting, never insist, otherwise the consequences may end in delirium, both because you continue to use in an illegally damaged structure and because you are trying to your life. These damage determinations are determined by experts and the extent of the damage is determined according to the damage in your factory and then the factory reinforcement begins. After that, let's examine the factory reinforcement techniques.
Factory Retrofitting Techniques
As a result of the analyzes, a number of specialized methods determined by experts, especially civil engineers, can be used. The other two are carbon fiber reinforcement and steel construction reinforcement in structures that do not comply with earthquake regulations, which we call reinforced concrete reinforcement techniques. Since fiber fibers are lighter than steel, they are generally preferred when factory reinforcement is to be done. Moreover, fiber fiber is approximately three times more durable than steel. Because it is both durable and lightweight, the use of fiber in factory reinforcement is extremely common. At this point, as Oftek Construction, we make your factories protected against all kinds of dangers by using the latest technology products.