Retrofitting of existing building

1. TARP
Retrofitting of existing buildings against earthquake

2. DEF
“If a civil engineer is to acquire fruitful experience
in a brief span of time, expose him to the
concepts of earthquake engineering, no matter
if he is later not to work in earthquake country.”

3. EVALUATION OF LIQUEFACTION POTENTIAL
 Standard Penetration Test
 Cone Penetration Test

4. GROUND IMPROVEMENT TECHNIQUES
 Densification techniques
• Vibro-flotation
• Dynamic compaction
• Blasting
• Compaction Grouting
 Reinforcement techniques