The article discusses the case of a very wide reinforced concrete spandrel beam of a portal frame. The spandrel beam was built but the design and construction mistakes caused it to be severely damaged (cracks). The article presents the reasons for these mistakes to appear as well as discusses an innovative way of strengthening the spandrel beam that eliminates the problems and restores the required bearing.
Keywords: reinforced concrete, spandrel beam, design and construction mistakes, repair.