Blucher Avenue | Seismic Strengthening
Project Type: Residential, Seismic, Community, Fit-Out
Project Manager: Dan Woods, Nicholas Rowe
Location: Wellington, New Zealand
This project involves seismic strengthening works to a residential apartment building, along with upgrades to the fire system, installation of additional extraction fans, and remedial works to building elements including windows, joinery, and guttering. The scope will be completed with a full exterior repaint.
Unlike conventional seismic strengthening methods that rely on steel, this project utilises FRP (Fibre Reinforced Polymer) wrap due to the layout and nature of the building. This system is a fabric combined with epoxy that is applied directly to the concrete. Once cured, the wrap hardens and significantly enhances the seismic performance of the structure. We are currently in the preparation phase, with plaster removal and concrete surface preparation underway ahead of the FRP installation.
An important aspect of the project is managing the works around the daily use of the building by residents. Our focus is on ensuring minimal disruption while maintaining productivity and progress on site.
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