FRP Wrapping (Carbon Fiber)

FRP (Fiber Reinforced Polymer) Wrapping—commonly used in structural retrofitting and heritage conservation to strengthen columns and beams—here is the procedure formatted similarly to the previous response. This process requires precision…

Steel Jacketing

Steel Jacketing is the “surgical precision” alternative to Concrete Jacketing. While concrete jacketing is about adding bulk and mass, steel jacketing is about confinement and speed. It involves encasing an…

Concrete Jacketing

Concrete Jacketing is one of the most established and reliable techniques in structural retrofitting. It involves adding a new layer of reinforced concrete around an existing structural member—typically a column,…

Conserving Heritage: Architect Akshaya Balakrishnan on Preserving India’s Built Legacy

Architect Akshaya Balakrishnan, a Chennai-based conservation architect and founder of Earthwall Studio, believes that heritage conservation is not about preserving the past alone — it is about creating a sustainable…

Mastering Design Thinking in Architecture: Insights and Ph.D. Pathways with Ar. Arulmalar Ramaraj

In this engaging Article, Architect and Professor  Arulmalar Ramaraj delves into the intricacies of design thinking, focusing on its application and transformation within the architectural realm. She sheds light on…

Navigating Unethical Clients in Architectural Design: Tips for Success | Architect Murali Murugan

In this insightful video, renowned Architect Murali Murugan of Murali Architects shares valuable expertise on identifying and managing unethical clients in the field of architectural design. Drawing from years of…

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