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AKARA HOTEL PATTAYA Structural Strengthening for Onsen Facility
Project Overview
Akara Hotel Pattaya initiated a renovation project to convert an existing floor into a large onsen (Japanese-style hot spring). To support the additional water load and increased live loads, structural reinforcement was required to boost the load-bearing capacity by 600 kg/m².
🧱 Materials Used and Applications
✅ Slabs:
- Reinforced both top and bottom with SMARTFIBER SHEET US-58
- Enhanced flexural strength and vertical load capacity for high water pressure
✅ Beams:
- Strengthened underneath with SMARTFIBER STRIP TL1020
- Beam ends wrapped with SMARTFIBER SHEET US-58 in U-wrap configuration
- Improved shear strength and minimized risk of structural failure
🛠️ Installation Process
- Structural analysis by experienced engineers
- Surface preparation and cleaning
- CFRP application using high-strength epoxy adhesive
- Final quality assurance through Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
✅ Project Outcomes
- Structure successfully upgraded to support a full-scale onsen
- Reinforcement executed with minimal disruption and no demolition
- Building lifespan extended and functionality improved
- Guests and staff ensured maximum safety in the enhanced facility
Project Detail
Project: AKARA HOTEL PATTAYA: STRUCTURAL STRENGTHENING FOR ONSEN
Material Used: SMARTFIBER STRIP TL1020 and SMARTFIBER SHEET US-58
Project Objectives
- Enhance slab and beam strength to accommodate heavy water loads
- Ensure long-term safety and stability for the onsen facility
- Meet hotel safety and structural codes for renovation projects
- Avoid structural cracking or deflection under high load conditions