We make existing buildings earthquake-ready
Without demolition, without forced evacuation — we increase load-bearing capacity and bring seismic resistance up to the 475-year design level through jacketing, FRP wrapping, steel belts and foundation reinforcement.
- 40+ Completed Strengthenings
- 6 Active Methods
- 475 Year Seismic Design
Transformation without demolition
Reinforced-concrete strengthening covers the full set of engineering interventions used to increase the load-bearing capacity and seismic resistance of existing structures. No single method fits every building; the choice is project-specific, weighing the existing structural system, damage pattern, building use and cost constraints. Meva1 runs strengthening design, permitting, application and quality control through one integrated team.
- Jacketing and shear-wall addition
- Steel collars and steel banding
- FRP (carbon/glass) wrapping
- Foundation reinforcement and mini-piles
- Connection detail improvement
Project-specific solutions for every structure
No single method fits every building. We select the optimal combination based on existing load-bearing system, damage profile, intended use and cost constraints.
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Reinforced Concrete Jacketing
Enlarging existing column and shear-wall sections with high-strength concrete jackets — the most common and cost-effective method.
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FRP (Carbon/Glass) Wrapping
Increasing column shear and flexural capacity via carbon fibre fabric — minimal weight impact, rapid application.
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Steel Belts and Brackets
Perimetral steel-profile belts around the structural system — especially for minarets, arches and special structures.
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Foundation Reinforcement & Mini Piles
Enlarging existing foundations from below or the side, adding mini piles — improving bearing capacity on weak soils.
Controlled engineering from design to delivery
Method Selection
Based on the results of the performance analysis, we choose the solution that delivers the highest gain in resistance with the least intervention. Jacketing, shear-wall addition, steel banding, FRP wrapping and foundation reinforcement are weighed against building use, economics and application time.
Material Quality
Concrete, mortar and rebar samples used in strengthening work are tested in our own building materials laboratory. Site pours are cross-checked against laboratory results to document that target strength is achieved. Pours below target are rejected.
Application Discipline
Strengthening is a more sensitive discipline than conventional construction. Surface preparation, rebar layout, segregation-free concrete pours and proper curing are essential. Our site team double-checks application details with the design engineer on every visit.
Building Use
Wherever possible we run a strengthening program without evacuating the building — floor by floor or façade by façade. This minimizes disruption to daily life in homes, schools, hospitals and offices.
Verification
After strengthening, the building is remodeled in 3D and the performance level is documented. The report handed to the owner clearly shows the post-strengthening behavior of the structure under the 475-year earthquake.
Verification in our own laboratory
We test the concrete, mortar and reinforcement samples used in strengthening in our own construction materials laboratory. Field pours are cross-checked against lab results; target strength is documented.
- Concrete compressive strength + core tests
- Reinforcement tension + bending tests
- Adhesion and surface-preparation quality control
One team, one laboratory, one accountability
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Our Own Laboratory
Field samples are tested the day they're taken — no waiting for external lab schedules.
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40+ Completed Projects
Strengthening references across four regions of Turkey, led by Antalya/Alanya.
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Design = Site = Control
The team performing the analysis is the same team supervising application — no knowledge transfer loss.
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Post-Delivery Guarantee
Any post-delivery structural finding is resolved rapidly by the same team.
The safety of your building is the security of your future
Get in touch to assess your building's seismic performance, to begin your urban transformation process, or to run sample testing at our own building materials laboratory.