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Recent research findings on the strengthening, retrofitting, and rehabilitation of structural systems have provided designers with various methods of upgrading existing structures. By applying value engineering principles with these research developments, an economic alternative in the renovation of existing structures is evident. This paper presents the successful upgrading of an existing structure requiring the strengthening of its reinforced-concrete columns using these economic alternatives.
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