Concrete Strengthening Techniques Crucial to the Guggenheim Restoration

摘要

One of the premiere destinations in New York City is the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum located in Manhattan. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, the Guggenheim opened in 1959. The distinctive reinforced concrete (RC) ring walls and their supporting web walls were designed to function as exterior walls that would display artwork on the interior face. Visitors start on the ramp at the top of the building and descend around the multi-level spiraling ramp. In 2004, a comprehensive investigation was prompted by signs of distress. It was not known if the cracking was related to structural issues or possible corrosion of the reinforcement. As such, the museum's management team embarked on a comprehensive investigation and assessment of the facility.