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As India is still a developing country, many old and weak structures need to be demolished and reconstructed due to their insufficient bearing capacity or due to increase in population demand and many other several factors. But alternatively strengthening of structural elements of existing building proves to be more economical and time saving rather than demolishing the entire structure and reconstructing. Based on the correct survey and analysis of the existing structure with appropriate strengthening measures we can achieve required strength of a structural element to fulfill the current demand of the structure. Many of the Indian buildings are constructed of Reinforced Cement Concrete, hence RCC jacketing to existing structural elements is most commonly practiced in India. Many case studies have proved that RCC jacketing method gives satisfactory results. In this study a commercial RCC building is taken where it is required to strengthen its structural elements so that it can withstand the proposed additional floor loads.