Analysis of Structural Failures and Remedial Measures

Abstract

Structural failures are one of the important phenomena which should be very important to dealt
with. Structural failures occur then and causing heavy damage to both property and human lives.
Structural elements include beam, column, slab etc. The failure of the horizontal load bearing
member beam is considered. The beams of Eighteen members were casted; keeping three as control
specimens and others grouped into Five groups. All specimens are subjected to Failure load and Five
methods of retrofitting were done. After the curing period the retrofitted elements were tested for
Ultimate load bearing capacity. The values are tabulated and compared. The best method regarding
high load bearing strength and lowest deflection were found out.