A method of reinforcing a metal panel or pipe of an existing structure
comprising the steps of attaching a reinforcing metal layer to said metal
panel or pipe in spaced apart relation to thereby form at least one
cavity between inner surfaces of said metal panel and said reinforcing
metal layer, injecting an intermediate layer comprised of an uncured
plastics material into said at least one cavity, and curing said plastics
material so that it adheres to said inner surfaces of said metal panel or
pipe and said reinforcing metal layer.