Existing reinf column diameter is 400x400mm,height is 3.00m..We have to increase the cross sectional area
to 800x600mm with a total height of 10 mts.This is a warehouse bldg with a dimension of 30x30mts.Is it possible to attach the new column say 600x400mm,note that 3.00m has already been casted afterwhich 3 to 10 mts to be casted as 1.my concern is the bonding between the old and new column from 0 to 3m height..Is is possible and safe,what is the best solution?thank you..by d way 1 side only with at least 10 columns done at 3mts height and 4mts distance center to center casted..
to 800x600mm with a total height of 10 mts.This is a warehouse bldg with a dimension of 30x30mts.Is it possible to attach the new column say 600x400mm,note that 3.00m has already been casted afterwhich 3 to 10 mts to be casted as 1.my concern is the bonding between the old and new column from 0 to 3m height..Is is possible and safe,what is the best solution?thank you..by d way 1 side only with at least 10 columns done at 3mts height and 4mts distance center to center casted..