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The Lakshmi Vilas Palace
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Aaina Hall before repairs
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Seepage resulting in corrosion of steel, delamination of plaster and decay in wooden members
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Damaged/dislodged stone cantilever portions
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Cantilever slab – after aligment
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Steel section replaced and waterproofing in progress
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Wood cladding work in progress
Make OR Break Factor
The major hurdle was jacking up the deflected slabs to their normal position without causing further damage or breakage.
THE CHALLENGE :
- Aaina Hall, a composite structure boasting wood, steel, stone and lime concrete, housed in the sprawling Lakshmi Vilas Palace, was in a distressing state of disrepair.
THE ODDS :
- Understanding the materials used and analyzing the proportions used as well as the method of construction to make the restoration strong and seamless.
OUR RESPONSE :
- All slab panels that were deflected were jacked up to their original position
- The entire slab was waterproofed
- Damaged structural members in steel, lime concrete, wood and stone were restored or replaced if required