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REVIEW

Jacketing Techniques for Repair and Rehabilitation of RC Column Structures: A Review

Mohammed Alghannam¹, Marwan Abdulqader¹, Amin Al-Fakih^1,2,*

1 Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
2 Interdisciplinary Research Center for Construction and Building Materials, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

* Corresponding Author: Amin Al-Fakih. Email:

Structural Durability & Health Monitoring 2026, 20(5), 2 https://doi.org/10.32604/sdhm.2026.079454

Received 21 January 2026; Accepted 27 May 2026; Issue published 24 August 2026

Abstract

This review presents a comprehensive evaluation of jacketing techniques used in reinforced concrete (RC) columns repair and rehabilitation. It critically examines reinforced concrete jacketing, steel jacketing, fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) jacketing, fiber-reinforced cementitious matrix (FRCM) jacketing, and ferrocement jacketing based on recent experimental, analytical, and numerical studies. The paper discusses material characteristics, application methods, and performance under different loading and environmental conditions. Special focus is placed on advancements such as hybrid FRP systems and high-performance composites, which aim to overcome limitations of traditional jacketing techniques. The review also explores non-destructive testing methods for assessing retrofitted structures. Comparative analysis of different techniques is presented with respect to load-carrying capacity, ductility, constructability, durability, and cost. Findings indicate that while all jacketing methods can improve structural performance, hybrid systems and FRCM offer promising balance between strength enhancement and constructability. This work provides practical recommendations for selecting jacketing systems in various contexts and identifies key research gaps.

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