Linked measurements for retrofitting: surface preparation, bonding agent and jacketing

Strengthening works repeat the same surfaces again and again. For a jacketed column you prepare the surface, apply the bonding agent, fix dowels and cast micro-concrete — and the first two share exactly the same area.

Link one item to another

On the measurement sheet of the second item, choose Link measurements from and pick the first item. From then on:

• the second item shows every row of the first, with all dimensions — not just a lump sum;
• a Linked to Item # badge shows the source;
• when you edit a dimension in the source, the linked item updates immediately.

Linked rows are read-only in the linked item, so there is one place to change them.

Unlink

Unlink — keep a copy of the rows turns the mirrored rows into the item's own rows, ready to edit independently.

A typical jacketing sequence

1. Surface preparation / chipping — measured column by column (perimeter × height).
2. Bonding agent — linked to 1.
3. Chemical anchor dowels — counted (nos).
4. Jacketing reinforcement — rebar take-off.
5. Micro-concrete — jacket thickness × perimeter × height.
6. Curing — linked to 1.

EstiMatrix's next-item suggestions follow this order automatically when you add retrofitting items.

In the exports

The measurement sheet notes "linked to item n" and prints the mirrored rows, so a reviewer can trace every quantity.

Need help on site?

Retrofitting quality depends on chemicals, equipment and crews as much as on quantities. The retrofitting article covers the method; Prime Base Engineering offers site assessment and turnkey execution.