Gubbi Civil Engineers Limited

Structural repair has become a critical requirement for ageing industrial buildings, manufacturing plants, warehouses, refineries, power stations, and commercial facilities. Over time, these structures experience cracking, spalling, corrosion, deformation, and a reduction in load capacity due to continuous mechanical loads and environmental exposure. To restore safety and stability, engineers typically rely on strengthening methods like  micro-concrete jacketing  and  concrete jacketing . Although both techniques improve performance, they differ in application, efficiency, and long-term results. Why Structural Repair Is Essential for Industrial Environments Heavy vibrations, strains from machinery, chemical exposure, and temperature fluctuations are all ongoing challenges for industrial structures. These constituents hasten the corrosion of structural components, particularly slabs, beams, and columns. The weakened components present significant dangers, such as decreased...

Industrial structures such as manufacturing plants, storage warehouses, power generation sites, refineries, bridges, and commercial complexes are built to withstand heavy loads and continuous operational stress. However, over time, machines, vibrations, seismic activities, and environmental exposure lead to cracks, deflection, and reduced load-bearing capacity in beams, slabs, and columns. One of the most advanced rehabilitation methods used today to overcome these issues is carbon wrapping , also known as carbon fibre wrapping or carbon fibre strengthening —a high-performance reinforcement system offering durability without demolition. Why Cracks and Deflections Occur in Industrial Structures The main causes of cracks and bending in industrial structures include continuous loading, heavy equipment movement, overturning forces, structural age, corrosion of reinforcement, abrupt impact, and design constraints. Ignoring these indicators might result in safety hazards, decreased load cap...