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The Critical Role of Stainless Steel in Durable and Non-Intrusive Heritage Structure Rehabilitation

Authors
Nagendra Kumar Vijayvargia1, *
1Ex-General Manager, Steel Authority of India Limited, Consultant, Indian Stainless Steel Development Association, Haryana, India
*Corresponding author. Email: nagendravijay@gmail.com
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Nagendra Kumar Vijayvargia
Available Online 31 December 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-964-3_7How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Sustainable Heritage Structure Rehabilitation; Stainless Steel; Conservation; Seismic Retrofitting; Corrosion-Resistant Materials; Stainless Steel Grades; Restoration; Life-Cycle Cost Analysis; Minimal Visual Intrusion; Material Selection Criteria
Abstract

Heritage structures are just old buildings, they demonstrate our cultural, and architectural history. Due to natural wear, environmental and seismic activities these structures weaken as the time passes. Preserving these structure means preserving our history. However, it poses a challenge to the conservation engineers because they must keep the originality of the structure and make them stronger to withstand the threats for so many more years. This demands. Innovative restoration techniques. Among the materials now being used, stainless steel stands out due to its exceptional corrosion resistance, strength, and long-term sustainability. While its initial cost may be higher, the significantly lower life-cycle cost makes it a choice material for heritage rehabilitation. This paper discusses the pivotal role stainless steel plays in restoring heritage buildings, supported by case studies from India and around the world. It also discusses regulatory frameworks along with the sustainability approach. Ultimately, stainless steel proves to be a durable, discreet, and economically sound choice for safeguarding these structures for future generations, showcasing our history.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the Conference Series on Sustainable Architecture Circular Economy (SACE 2025)
Series
Atlantis Highlights in Sustainable Development
Publication Date
31 December 2025
ISBN
978-94-6463-964-3
ISSN
3005-155X
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-964-3_7How to use a DOI?
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© 2025 The Author(s)
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Open Access This chapter is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/), which permits any noncommercial use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license and indicate if changes were made.

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