This book presents the fundamentals of strengthening and retrofitting approaches, solutions and technologies for existing structures. It addresses in detail specific techniques for the strengthening of traditional constructions, reinforced concrete buildings, bridges and their foundations. Finally, it discusses issues related to standards and economic decision support tools for retrofitting.

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Structural strengthening: Motivations, concepts and approaches.- Strengthening of traditional/old constructions.- Strengthening of RC buildings.- Strengthening of bridges.- Other topics.