Carbon Fibre Strengthening

Carbon fibre strengthening is capable of enhancing the structural capacity of existing structural elements which require additional strengthening, rehabilitation, and repair. The main types of carbon fibre strengthening applications we use include, but are not limited to:

Carbon Fibre Plate Bonding

Bonding involves strategically placing carbon fibre plates (typically of a 2mm-40mm thickness) to reinforce load-bearing structural elements. Flat surfaces such as floors and ceilings will respond best to carbon fibre bonding.

Carbon Fibre Plates

Plates or plate bonding is another common term for carbon fibre bonding. Please review the definition above for further information.

Carbon Fibre Wrapping

Wrapping is the easy choice for columns and involves layering sheets of carbon fibre to increase load-bearing capacity. Flat slabs, beams and walls can also be strengthened by wrapping with carbon fibre.

Fibrewrap systems are primarily used as externally bonded or near-surface mounted additions to existing structural elements. These structural elements include, but are not limited to:

• Beams, Flexural and Shear Strengthening.
• Slabs for Positive, Negative and Punching Shear.
• Shear walls.
• Columns for Axial, Bending and Impact Resistance
• Riser Openings through Slabs, Beams and Walls.
• Pipelines, Tanks and Vessels.
• Bridge slabs, Beams and Columns
• Strengthening and Protection of Concrete Elements and Structures in Industrial Facilities.
• Strengthening and Protection of Waterfront Structures.
• Concrete Encapsulation and Protection.