Relocation of BuildingsGuided byMr. Jasir Guest LecturerCivil
Engineering DepartmentGEC KozhikodeAMRIT PRASADGCAKECE009
Demolition means the total destruction, which further results in
the reconstruction of similar structure for the same purpose to
achieve the needs.ORStructural engineering design utilizes a number
of simplestructural elementsto build complexstructural systems.
Structural engineers are responsible for making creative and
efficient use of funds, structural elements and materials to
achieve these goals. RELOCATION OF BUILDINGSINTRODUCTION
A structural relocation is a process of moving a structure from
one location to another
It requires picking the structure up from its foundation and
setting it down in another spot.
Two ways : Transporting the structure as a whole.
Disassembling and then reassembling
What is Relocation of buildings..?
Is a good measure to preserve historic building.
Is also a way to place a building in a safer location, if it is
threatened by flooding and hence this is most effective mitigation
measures.
Almost anything can be moved structurally. It can be from old
churches to nuclear reactors.
Is environment friendly as it requires minimal new building
materials and practically recycling
Is far cheaper to finish off than to build from new.
Why Relocation of buildings.??
Structural Relocation
Onsite moves
Offsite movesThese consist of repositioning a house or building.
These involve lifting the building and loading it onto a truck and
taking it to another site.Two types :
URBAN REGENERATION
HISTORIC INTEREST
PERSONAL INTEREST
FLOOD PRONE REGION
OWNER SELLING LAND AND KEEPING BUILDING AND VICE VERSA
Reasons for relocation :
Equipments :1. Steel framework
2. Network of hydraulic jacks and hydraulic trailer
3. Flat bed truck or hydraulic dollies
Structural considerations :STRUCTURAL TYPE
STRUCTURAL CONDITION
STRUCTURE SIZE
AGE OF BUILDING
HISTORIC IMPORTANCE
SENTIMENTS
COST ANALYSIS
Steps for relocation :1. PLANNING A MOVEAll permits required for
construction at the new site, for moving the building, and for
restoring the old site should be obtained before the relocation
project begins.Building Consents
Resource Consents
Permit From Transportation Authority
Permit From Electricity Board
Insurance
Insurance For The Move
Insurance For Renovation
2. PREPARING TO MOVEIt includes the preparation of new site and
the preparation of the route which follows during the relocation
processPreparation of new site
Preparation of route
3. RELOCATION PROCESS
Removing to earth below
After Installing the I Beam
House Is Raised
Hydraulic Jack Is Installed
Hydraulic Jackie machineattached to the building Just before the
move
4. MOVING THE STRUCTURE
Moving from foundation
Preparing the new foundation
Back to the foundation
5. RESTORING THE OLD SITEAs the foundation is still there, it
need to be removed and has to refill.
All the utilities like the cable lines, pipes should be
removed.
The grading should be maintained while refilling.
The vegetation affected during the process need to be
stabilized.
Applications : RELOCATION OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS
AS A MITIGATION MEASURE
Case Study :
RELOCATING ANCESTRAL BUILDING IN KOVAI, TAMILNADU
RAISING THE BUILDING VERTICALLY
BREN TOWER, NEVADA, USA
MARBLE ARCH, LONDON
Removing a building from flood prone location is the most
reliable means of preventing future flood damage to the structure
and reduces the risk of occupants.
Relocation techniques are well known and the qualified
contractors are available.
Advantages :
It is possible only when the building is structurally sound.
Cost may be prohibitive. It increases with the obstacles
A new site must be located and purchased.
Political difficulties.
Disadvantages :
Structure crossing railway
The structural relocation cannot be done if the terrain is too
sloping.
Chance of building to get damaged while relocating.
Chance for damage of pavements and kerbs due to over
loading.
Difficult to done in rainy season.
Limitations :
we could reduce the loss of materials to their scrap value
during the demolition.
means the giving new breath to the structure.
helps in extending the life of building to another area in
another situation
the land so had at the old site could be used for other
purposes.
By relocation of buildingsCONCLUSION
helps in the progress and development of our country, it would
be better if adopted
preserves the historic buildings aesthetic and cultural
value
it could be used as an excellent mitigation measure
it is a good method to protect the buildings.
But it is very difficult to be done in the rainy season, also
where the terrain is too sloping
At present, it is not widely adopted in our country, India. As
our country is developing it would be better if the land is
rearranged to get more space for the development. So it would be a
good choice to relocate the structure.
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http://Tongen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Structure_relocation
Thank You
08/01/15
