January 2008
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IABSE Congress Report
Summary The Kerepesi Ügető (racecourse) in Budapest (Hungary) was closed in year 2000 and most of its buildings were demolished except the Class II. Grandstand which was declared as a national monument. Our task was to perform a complete statical investigation for this Grandstand and to develop the methodology of the strengthening if necessary. Statical investigations included in-situ measurements, material tests in the laboratory and finite element analysis of the structure. Results of statical investigation showed strengthening were necessary. Strengthening methods included injection of cracks, integration of new structural elements, application of concrete jacketing and CFRP sheets. The strengthening extended the life-span of the Grandstand by 50 years.