Applications
Application Areas
Application
Upgrading the load bearing capacities of concrete, masonry and timber structures.
Restoring the capacity of structures due to deterioration.
Correcting design or construction errors.
Extending a building or structures life.
Blast proofing or damage remediation from impact.
Carbon fibre uses
Bridges, Tunnels, Culverts, Suspended floors, blast proofing, Floor and soffit penetrations.
Carbon fibre benefits
Stronger than steel – has a large tensile capacity
Light weight to install - reduces personal safety risk during installation
Allows increased loading capacity of structures
No corrosion
Can be loaded quickly
Downsides
Lack of knowledge and understanding of installing the products by contractors
The presumption that it’s easy to install and achieve the required structural outcome required
The quality control requirements are not easily understood for installation
Visual appearance of the products is deceiving (products may look the same but have significantly different strengths – cheap imports)
