Structural RetrofittingCompletedMotijheel C/A, Dhaka
Commercial Complex Retrofitting
A 10-story commercial bank building in Motijheel C/A strengthened using Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) column wrapping and steel micro-jacketing without disrupting banking operations.
Number of Floors10 Floors Height
Total Built Area65,000 sq ft
Client OrganisationDhaka Mercantile Bank
Completion / Status2023
Structural RetrofittingCompleted
Motijheel C/A, Dhaka
Commercial Complex Retrofitting
// PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
Key Engineering & Architectural Features
Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) Column Wrapping
Steel Plate Micro-Jacketing for Beam Shear Reinforcement
Non-Destructive Core Sampling Strength Upgrade from 2000 to 3500 PSI
Zero Interruption Commercial Bank Operation During Repair
// STRUCTURAL BENCHMARKS
Technical Parameters & Material Specs
Retrofit MaterialHigh-Tensile Carbon Fiber (CFRP) Fabric & Sika Epoxy
Core Strength TestedUpgraded from 2100 PSI to 3500+ PSI
Execution Duration60 Days (Zero Office Downtime)
// PROJECT MILESTONES
Project Execution Timeline
1
NDT Ferroscan & Schmidt Hammer Audit
2
Forensic Structural Re-Analysis in ETABS
3
CFRP Column Surface Prep & Epoxy Bonding
4
Final Core Strength Validation Test
DEPLOYED SERVICE
View Service SpecsStructural Audit & Retrofitting
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), core cutting, rebar scanning, and Carbon FRP/Steel Jacketing strengthening.