Repairs to structurally-unsound buildings using helical stainless steel reinforcement

Bernie Smith
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Bernie Smith: Smith Building Services Ltd., UK

Journal of Building Survey, Appraisal & Valuation, 2012, vol. 1, issue 2, 123-128

Abstract: This paper describes the merits of using helical steel to repair structurally-unsound buildings, instead of traditional demolition and rebuild. It promotes the use of helical steel as a way of maintaining the existing structure and reintroducing structural stability back into it, using a more economical solution. It explains the basic methods used and the types of application it can be used for. It tells the benefits of using a product that creates minimal disruption to the masonry, giving a concealed, structurally-reliable repair. The paper gives one case study as an example of using this system on a listed building, and describes how this benefited the client and the local authority.

Keywords: helical; structural; reinforcement; stainless steel; Helifix; masonry (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: R3 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2012
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