a

project report on
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS OF
STRUCTURES
SUBMITTED BY

Mr. Sushil Wadve (3203)

Mr. Saikrishna Mithapalli (3204)

UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF MENTOR

PROF. ATUL S. CHANDANSHIVE

CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

S.E.S.POLYTECHNIC , SOLAPUR
Budhawar Peth, Samrat chowk,
Solapur PIN - 413002,
Maharashtra, India
(APPROVED BY AICTE, NEW DELHI,RECOGNIZED BY DTE,MUMBAI AND AFFILIATED TO
MSBTE,MUMBAI.)
2023-2024
 ACKOWLEDGMENT

The satisfaction and euphoria that accompanies the successful

completion of any task would be impossible without a profound
acknowledgement of the people whose constant guidance,
encouragement made it possible for us to execute our project with
success

We are highly indebted to PROF. ATUL S. CHANDANSHIVE for

his guidance and constant supervision as well as for providing
necessary information regarding the project and also for his support in
completion of this project

We express our sincere thanks to Prof. A.A.BHAWTANKAR

(Principal,) and Prof. N.A.EKHANDE (H.C.E.D) for giving us
immense co-operation in completing this project

“NECESSITY, OBJECTIVES AND IMPORTANCE OF

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS”

Finally, our thanks and appreciation goes the menial staff and other
people who have willing helped us out with their abilities.
 CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that project entitled

“NECESSITY, OBJECTIVES AND IMPORTANCE OF

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS”
Has been successfully submitted by following students:

Mr. Sushil Wadve (3203)

Mr. Saikrishna Mithapalli (3204)

HAS BEEN APPROVED IN THE PARTIAL FULFILLMENT

FOR THE AWARD OF DIPLOMA ( CIVIL ENGINEERING)
“DIPLOMA IN CIVIL ENGINEERING” BY MSBTE,MUMBAI.

PROF.ATUL S. CHANDANSHIVE PROF. N.A.EKHANDE PROF.A.A.BHAWTANKAR

PROJECT GUIDE H.C.E.D. PRINCIPAL
 NECESSITY OF MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS

i. Maintenance is necessary to keep the serviceability of building.

ii. Maintenance is necessary to keep the building serviceable for the
designed lifespan.
iii. It is needful to reduce chances of deterioration of building caused by
atmospheric effect.
iv. Regular maintenance is necessary to keep the building components in
working and stable condition.
v. Maintenance is a need of building for resistance to the climatic change.
vi. It helps to minimize the future conversion of defect to damage or
disaster of a building.

 OBJECTIVES OF MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS

i. To preserve the building parts & its services in standard condition.

ii. To improve the serviceability of building whenever required.
iii. To restore the building and its services upto its original standards after
any deterioration.
iv. To repair damaged part of load bearings framed stricture.
v. To replace the unrepairable part of building with new one.

 IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS

i. Maintenance management is responsible for the smooth and efficient
working of the structure and helps in improving the durability.
ii. It also helps to keep the structure in their optimum operating conditions.
Thus, maintenance is an important and inevitable service function of an
efficient structure.
iii. It also helps to maintain and improve the operational efficiency of the
plant facilities and hence contributes to revenue by reducing operating
costs and improving the quality and quantity of the product being
manufactured.
iv. As a service function it deals with some cost disturbances. Important
components of such costs are - employment of maintenance staff, other
small administrative expenses, investment in maintenance equipment
and inventory of repair components/parts and maintenance materials.
v. Absence of maintenance can lead to repeated breakdowns, collapses
and failure of some productive centers/services, resulting in stagnation
of activities, idle man and machine time, disorganization of subsequent
operations.
vi. Accidents endanger the life of tenants/public and allied people etc.
vii. Hence, the absence of planned maintenance service proves costlier. So it
should be provided in the light of cost benefit analysis. Since
maintenance is a service function, it should be provided at the least
possible cost but in a effective way.

 FACTORS INFLUENCING THE MAINTENANCE AND

REPAIRS
i. Required cost or estimated budget.
The maintenance cost comprises mainly direct cast about 70-90% and
indirect cost about 10-30%. Therefore the direct cost for labour,
materials & tool cost affect the extent and smoothness of maintenance
work. Similarly the indirect cost for staging, safety aspects & overhead
expenses should be considered.
ii. Age of Building
The materials used for various components of building have specific life
span. The maintenance of such components of building increase or
decrease based of quality of material Sage of building.
iii. Availability of Resources
If the required resources like manpower, materials, machineries &
money is not available easily for the proposed maintenance, then it will
cause delay, poor quality in said work.
iv. Urgency of maintenance
If the maintenance is required by complete urgently, then it is necessary
to speed the maintenance to avoid inconvenience to users. This may
 happen due to urgency, the alternative method of repair can be adopted
without compromising quality.
v. Future use of building
The maintenance work can be planned according to future use of
building. If the building will be used for very less time in future then
maintenance can be kept at moderate level.
vi. Social Considerations
If the maintenance work creates disturbance to living people in society
in terms of noise, dust, smell, unsafe usability; then such work is
unfavourable and should be ceased at any stage. Therefore the work
should be planned to create as un-disturbing, & pleasing environment in
the working area.

 ADVANTAGES AND LIMITATIONS OF MAINTENANCE

AND REPAIRS
ADVANTAGES =

i. Safety: Regular maintenance ensures that structures remain safe for

occupants and visitors by identifying and addressing potential hazards or
structural weaknesses.
ii. Longevity: Repairing minor issues promptly and conducting regular
maintenance prolongs the lifespan of structures, saving money on costly
replacements in the long run.
iii. Cost-effectiveness : Investing in maintenance and repairs prevents small
issues from escalating into major problems, which can be significantly
more expensive to fix.
iv. Property Value: Well-maintained structures retain their value and appeal
to potential buyers or tenants, enhancing property resale or rental
value.
v. Compliance: Keeping structures up to code through regular maintenance
and repairs ensures compliance with safety regulations and building
standards, reducing the risk of fines or legal issues.
vi. Aesthetics: Regular maintenance and repairs help maintain the aesthetic
appeal of structures, enhancing their appearance and contributing to a
positive impression on visitors or customers.
 LIMITATIONS =

i. Cost: Maintenance and repairs can be expensive, especially for older

structures or those with complex systems requiring specialized expertise or
materials.
ii. Disruption: Performing maintenance or repairs may disrupt normal
operations or inconvenience occupants, particularly if extensive work is
required or if it involves essential services like water or electricity.
iii. Time-consuming: Some repairs may take considerable time to complete,
causing delays in occupancy or project timelines.
iv. Temporary Fixes: In some cases, repairs may only provide temporary
solutions to underlying issues, requiring ongoing maintenance or eventual
replacement.
v. Unforeseen Problems: During maintenance or repair work, unexpected
issues may arise, leading to additional costs, delays, or complications.
vi. Inaccessibility: Certain parts of structures may be difficult or dangerous to
access for maintenance or repair work, increasing the complexity and cost
of such tasks.

 APPROACH OF EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT FOR

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS

i. Type of maintenance: Decide the type of maintenance after physical visit

at the auditing structure. Once physical investigation is done, then
decide the type of maintenance by keeping the following parameters in
mind:

a) Cost. g) Urgency of maintenance

b) Faulty Workmanship h) Non-application of
c) Age of building maintenance policy
d) Use of Sub-standard material i) Future use
e) Insufficient fund j) Owners attitude
f) Availability of physical k) Social Consideration
resources
ii. Find cause of damage/defects: During the physical visit observe the
damages/defects occurred on to the structure. Also try to find the exact
cause for the noted damage/defect.
iii. Need of maintenance: The expertise will then decide the extent of
maintenance and its need. This helps the expertise for the planning and
execution of maintenance program.
iv. Check the strength of structure under existing loads: Check and assess
all the structural drawings of the damaged structure. Analysis must be
done of the existing structural components for the existing loads and for
existing dimensions.
v. Planning for maintenance program: To plan the maintenance program
following parameter should be kept in mind: i) Method/ test to be
performed for strength determination. ii) Budget Estimation iii)
Materials required iv) Skilled labours v) Time/duration & maintenance
program
vi. Execution/ Implementation of maintenance repair program. Once the
planning program is defined in view of mentioned parameters the actual
execution and implementation of maintenance program must be carried
out effectively.