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    FRP strengthening systems use fiber-reinforced polymer composites like carbon fiber and glass fiber to strengthen structures. Contech introduced FRP techniques to New Zealand in 1994 and has experience strengthening various structures. FRP composites have advantages like low weight, high strength, and corrosion resistance. Carbon fiber is generally preferred for flexural or shear strengthening due to its high modulus of elasticity, while glass fiber is often used when substrate strength is low.

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    FRP strengthening systems use fiber-reinforced polymer composites like carbon fiber and glass fiber to strengthen structures. Contech introduced FRP techniques to New Zealand in 1994 and has experience strengthening various structures. FRP composites have advantages like low weight, high strength, and corrosion resistance. Carbon fiber is generally preferred for flexural or shear strengthening due to its high modulus of elasticity, while glass fiber is often used when substrate strength is low.

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    FRP strengthening systems use fiber-reinforced polymer composites like carbon fiber and glass fiber to strengthen structures. Contech introduced FRP techniques to New Zealand in 1994 and has experience strengthening various structures. FRP composites have advantages like low weight, high strength, and corrosion resistance. Carbon fiber is generally preferred for flexural or shear strengthening due to its high modulus of elasticity, while glass fiber is often used when substrate strength is low.

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    FRP Strengthening Systems

    E-Glass and Carbon Fibre Composites for the Construction Industry

    Leading New Zealand in


    specialised civil engineering
    FRP Strengthening Systems

    FRP Strengthening Systems FRP Applications


    Contech, a subsidiary of the international BBR Group, FRP is used as bonded reinforcement for the strengthening
    has been associated with a range of FRP (fibre reinforced of structural elements of steel, concrete, masonry,
    polymer) strengthening systems for its composite repair stonework and wood as well as for the reinforcement of
    projects. Products used in these strengthening systems historical structures due to:
    include sheet (fabric) and laminates (prefabricated plates). · Enhancement of load carrying capacity due to changed
    The use of FRP has become universally accepted within the usage
    construction industry and there is virtually no restriction to · Upgrading to satisfy current building codes
    the type of work that can be undertaken. · Seismic strengthening (increased load and ductility)
    Contech introduced FRP techniques to New Zealand · Alteration to the intended structural form
    in 1994 and has been active in strengthening projects · Rectification of mistakes made during design or
    and research, development and testing since that time. construction phases
    Innovative and economical use of FRP solutions have · Enhanced durability
    already been incorporated into a wide range of civil
    engineering structures including bridges, wharves, concrete
    and masonry buildings, reservoirs and historic structures.
    Contech has an extensive track record in this field of work Selection of the appropriate FRP System
    and is able to assist with a full range of services including The choice on whether to use a sheet or laminate system
    concept, design and application. is based on the application, cost and designers preference.
    Contech has formed an alliance with Sika (NZ) Ltd and The orientation of the main fibres in the FRP is also an
    is now utilising the SikaWrap (fabric) and Sika CarboDur important consideration. The applied forces are resisted
    (laminate) range of FRP systems. The combination of by the main fibres, which may run in one direction only (uni-
    Contech’s specialist engineering capability and Sika’s directional) or in two directions (bi-directional).
    international product range together with the sound Carbon Fibre (sheet or laminate) appears to be more
    engineering know-how held by both companies will economic for use in flexural or shear strengthening. Carbon
    provide clients with the necerssary resources to develop has better fatigue properties than glass and is preferred
    and implement well engineered FRP solutions. when required to carry fluctuating live loads. Glass, because
    of its lower modulus of elasticity is more suitable for use in
    confinement of concrete. However, in certain circumstances
    Advantages of FRP Systems it can be used for flexural enhancement. Because of its low
    · Low unit weight (nominally range 150-900 g/m2) modulus, E-Glass is seldom used for shear enhancement.
    · Low profile thickness (approx. 0.5-1.5mm/layer) Laminates can only be applied to plane surfaces and
    · Ease of application due to lightness carbon or glass sheets are best suited to curved surfaces
    · High E modulus – carbon modulus is greater than that of or wrapping situations.
    steel Bi-directional E-Glass is used for increasing the shear
    · Excellent fatigue behaviour strength of masonry walls. Lighter weight E-Glass is used
    · High strength/weight ratio where the substrate strengths are low, such as in old and
    · Corrosion resistant historic masonry or brick buildings.
    · Covering with a variety of plaster finishes and coatings is
    possible

    Type Carbon Fibre Sheet Glass Fibre Sheet Carbon Fibre Laminate
    Fibre Direction Uni-directional Uni-directional & Bi-directional Uni-directional
    Columns Confinement • ••
    Flexure • • •°
    Axial Load • •• •°
    Ductility ••
    Durability ••
    Beams Flexure • • ••
    Shear ••
    Walls Flexure •• •
    Shear •• •
    Slabs Flexure • •

    2
    Durability Enhancement • ••
    Facade Restoration •°
    • Suitable •• Preferred •° Special Application
    FRP Strengthening Systems
    3
    Strengthening Applications

    Columns
    Axial load enhancement (without increase in vertical stiffness), confinement, increased
    ductility and if required, increased flexural strength are all advantages offered by FRP.
    Treatment of deficient lap splices in some cases can be accommodated.

    Beams
    Beam applications address flexural and shear deficiencies required for structural
    upgrading or seismic strengthening.

    Walls
    Applied to concrete and masonry walls to provide additional resistance to both in-
    plane and out-of-plane forces. Applications include concrete and masonry walls,
    web elements of concrete box structures, abutment walls and shear walls.

    Slabs
    Additional flexural capacity and deflection control. This may be required due to a
    change of use, introduction of an opening or repair of some structural deficiency.

    Durability Enhancement
    The durability of some concrete elements can sometimes be enhanced by
    containment with an FRP wrap. Depending on the application, FRP can enhance
    structural capacity and protect the element from further degradation.

    Facade Restoration
    FRP can be utilised in this special application to contain unsound facade material
    such as cementitious plaster, masonry, ceramic tiles or concrete panels. The
    solution is typically non-disruptive, quick to apply and easily disguised with
    some form of coating. Each situation is subject to specific design.

    Leading New Zealand in specialised civil engineering


    Substrate Requirements
    The substrate to which the FRP is to be adhered, must have
    sufficient strength to transfer the loads from the FRP to the Minimum Tensile
    structure. Testing of the tensile strength of the substrate Product Strength (MPa)
    by pull-off tests is imperative. The following table sets out
    Carbon Fibre Sheet > 1.0
    the minimum substrate strengths required for each of the
    Glass Fibre Sheet > 0.2
    FRP materials to be used efficiently: Carbon Fibre Laminate > 1.5

    FRP Fibres and Materials


    The range of mechanical properties and description of Type of Modulus of Elasticity Tensile Strength
    various FRP materials are as follows. For more detailed Fibre (GPa) (MPa)
    information, refer to the Sika product specification sheets, Carbon 240 - 640 2,500 – 5,000
    for SikaWrap and CarboDur. E-Glass 65 - 76 1,700 – 3,000
    Steel 190 - 210 250 – 600

    Glass Fibre Sheet


    A composite material of woven E-glass fibre sheet and epoxy
    matrix. Sheet is applied by 'dry lay-up' or ‘wet’ on site saturated
    with epoxy resin. Available in uni and bi-directional fibre
    orientation. Glass fibre sheet has a lower modulus of elasticity
    and lower unit cost than carbon materials.

    Carbon Fibre Sheet


    A composite material of woven carbon fibre sheet and epoxy
    matrix. Sheet is applied by dry lay-up or ‘wet’ on site saturated with
    epoxy resin. Available in uni and bi-directional fibre orientation.
    Carbon fibre sheet has a high modulus of elasticity.

    Carbon Laminate
    A factory produced, pull-truded strip of compressed resin bound
    carbon fibres. Carbon fibres are straight and held in tension during
    the manufacturing process. Carbon fibre laminate is bonded onto
    the structural element with an an epoxy adhesive paste.
    Laminate has a high modulus of elasticity and very high strength
    to weight ratio.

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