Static reinforcement

Static reinforcement is among our key services since natural wear and tear and other natural phenomena negatively affect the static competence of a building.

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The static reinforcement of buildings is one of the basic services provided by Smart Building company. It is particularly important in a multitude of buildings since weather and climate conditions, natural wear and tear, and other extreme phenomena can jeopardize their static adequacy.

In recent years, there has been significant growth and progress in the field of earthquake engineering. In fact, building constructions nowadays are subject to strict earthquake protection legislation, making static reinforcement a necessary building condition in a multitude of cases.

Structural strengthening of buildings

Structural strengthening of buildings, especially in Greece, is an essential construction service, especially due to a large number of old buildings still inhabited in cities and also villages. In past times, construction methods and architectural design were less advanced, so, these older buildings do not meet today’s high building standards.

As a result, many buildings have reduced structural durability and earthquake resistance, stiffness reduction in structural elements, and various other problems that may endanger the occupants.

By adding static reinforcement in a building, we are able to eliminate these risks and ensure optimal static competence results.

Structural strengthening work

Before starting any structural strengthening works in a building, we conduct a thorough static adequacy study. This study focuses both on the individual structural members of the construction and on the building as a whole. Our goal is to determine its structural resistance and also its general behavior in seismic and other types of construction stress.

After the study is completed, our technicians will start with the construction work in order to ensure the optimal static reinforcement of the building.

Using excellent quality construction materials and applying the most appropriate and modern construction methods, we manage to provide guaranteed and reliable structural strengthening solutions.

Structural strengthening in existing buildings

In order to determine whether a building needs structural strengthening, it is necessary to check its static competence. If the latter shows extensive damage either due to the passage of time passed or various intense conditions, then static reinforcement of the building is deemed necessary.

In addition, static reinforcement of frames and other structural elements may also be needed in cases where an additional floor is added to an existing structure.

Static reinforcement techniques by Smart Building

The static reinforcement technique we apply in each project depends on a multitude of factors, such as the type of existing construction, the prevailing conditions, and of course, your own particular needs.

At Smart Building our goal is to provide reliable solutions to every building reinforcement project we undertake. Thus, we always make sure to choose the most efficient and appropriate solution based on your own needs.

For example, some of the static strengthening methods we apply at Smart Building are metal sheets, shotcrete, repairs with epoxy resin mortars, heavy metal sections, cement injections, etc.

At Smart Building, our staff is comprised of experienced engineers, each with his/her own expertise and many years of experience in the field of building and construction. They are by your side throughout the project, in order to suggest the best solutions for your own building – providing top-quality services.

Static adequacy study

In every construction, building materials are subject to wear and tear over time. This is the reason why the static adequacy study of a building is deemed necessary. It is an overall inspection of the whole construction in order to record its adequacy and risk category.

The static adequacy study of a building must always be carried out by specialized engineers who will be able to examine the strength of the building materials both over time and against various disasters.

The process requires specific steps in order to ensure the best result. More specifically, a study of the static adequacy of a building begins with the recording and documentation of all data, as derived from the building permit and other documents.

Afterward, we move on-site, making all the necessary measurements and recording any damages that may have occurred.

Once all the necessary data is collected, a 3D model is simulated including all structural elements.

At the same time, we carry out an inelastic analysis of the structure, checking the way in which its building materials behave when they reach their limit state. That is the state right before any damage is caused.

So, if you too are interested in a comprehensive static adequacy study of a building or if you are looking for static strengthening services, all you have to do is contact us. We will take care to offer the best results for each service.