This lecture introduces a new technique for retrofitting of reinforced concrete buildings. The main advantage is to retrofit the existing buildings without disturbing their serviceability and obtain a new modern architectural exterior view. Application of this system to 10-story TCDD housing building in İstanbul will be discussed.

Biography:

Dr. Can Balkaya (Ph.D. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) is a structural engineer. He has taught structural design courses and was an Associate Professor at METU. He has also practical experience in building and special structures design projects in USA and Turkey.