These fabrics are applied onto the surface of existing structural members in buildings, bridges and other structures. The result is an externally bonded FRP (fiber reinforced polymer) reinforcement system engineered to increase the structural performance. Once installed this system delivers externally bonded reinforcement with outstanding long-term physical and mechanical properties.
CARBON is a dry fabric constructed of very high strength, aerospace grade carbon fibers.
FEATURE
- High strength to weight ratio
- Excellent resistance to creep and fatigue
- Extremely durable
- Low aesthetic impact
BENEFIT
- Adds strength without adding dead load
- Withstands sustained and cyclic load conditions
- Extremely resistant to wide range of environmental conditions
- Easy to conceal
WHERE TO USE – Increase load bearing capacity of concrete beams, slabs, walls and columns; Improve the seismic ductility of concrete columns; Improve the seismic response of concrete beam-column connections, shear walls and collector elements; Improve the seismic performance of masonry shear walls and in-fill walls; Restore structural capacity to damaged or deteriorated concrete structures; Increase the strength of concrete pipes, silos, tanks chimneys and tunnels
GLASS is a dry fabric constructed of high quality E-glass fibers.
FEATURE
- High strength to weight ratio
- Low aesthetic impact
- BENEFIT
- Adds strength without adding dead load
- Easy to conceal
WHERE TO USE – Improve the seismic ductility of concrete columns; Improve the seismic response of concrete beam-column connections, shear walls and collector elements; Improve the seismic performance of masonry shear walls and in-fill walls
ARAMID is a dry fiber fabric constructed of aramid fibers.
FEATURE
- High strength to weight ratio
- High toughness
- Non-corrosive
- Non-conductive
- Low aesthetic impact
BENEFIT
- Adds strength without adding dead load
- Resists high impact and short duration load conditions
- Will not contribute to galvanic corrosion
- No impact in areas with sensitive electrical equipment
- Easy to conceal
WHERE TO USE – Improves the strength of concrete and masonry subjected to blast loading; improves the resistance against damage due to impact and excessive wear; all strengthening applications in sensitive electrical environments where carbon fiber cannot be used due to its conductivity.