Fiber reinforced polymers (FRP) are a proven technology for upgrading and strengthening concrete, masonry, timber and steel structures. These advanced composite materials have exceptionally high strengths, yet are very lightweight and easy to work with. They are used for increasing the capacity of existing buildings and bridges, seismically upgrading structures, correcting design or construction errors, and allowing modifications or changes in use. In addition, the FRP materials offer the following advantages: - Economy and durability
- Ease of application
- Extremely high tensile strength
- Outstanding fatigue behavior
- Absolute corrosion resistance
- Ability to upgrade structure while in use
- Upgrades possible even with limited access
Sika CarboDur plates and SikaWrap fabrics have been used successfully on thousands of projects worldwide. The most common uses have been for flexural strengthening, shear upgrades and column confinement. However, they have many other uses, including strengthening for cut-outs, blast hardening, fire and structural damage, and upgrading structures damaged by corrosion.
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