In this course you will be introduced to structural strengthening and repair techniques including both conventional techniques such as steel plate bonding, external post tensioning, section encasement and enhancement, as well as new innovative techniques such as fibre reinforced polymer composites and polymer infusion. You will have the opportunity to apply strengthening techniques on a selected case study.

Furthermore, you will be able to evaluate the structural response characteristics based on design decisions; you will be trained to identify failure mechanism and design defects, and to evaluate appropriateness of strengthening measures. You will become familiar with different analysis methods, techniques and tools of vulnerability and retrofit assessment.