Sika® CarboStress - Active External Strengthening Solution
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Active external strengthening solution combining the the advantages of the Sika CarboDur® CFRP plates and post-tensioning techniques.
Application
- Longitudinal and transverse strengthening of bridges.
- Seismic strengthening of masonry and concrete walls.
- Strengthening of industrial and commercial buildings.
- Strengthening in all climatic conditions.
- Increased durability.
Description
Post-tensioning: a force is applied to create permanent stress in a structure, so that it can withstand load more efficiently or with less total deflection. In conventional post-tensioning, the load is put on steel tendons within the concrete structure, however with the Sika CarboStress® system, the advantages of the Sika CarboDur® carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) plates and post-tensioning techniques are combined to form a unique active external strengthening solution.
Features and benefits:
- Unique pre-stressed strengthening system.
- Advantages of Sika CarboDur® CFRP plates.
- Advantages of post tensioning.
- StressHead anchorage system.
General information
Color | Black Guidance for specification option: CabroDur plates. |
Finish | Other |
Material | Polymer Guidance for specification option: CarboDur: Carbon-fibre-reinforced with an epoxy matrix. |
Shape | Other |
Length | Bespoke |
Width | Bespoke |
Height | Bespoke |
Warranty description | Other |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | E30/240 Proprietary prefabricated reinforcement |
Specification data - Fibre-reinforced polymer tendons
Accessories | Guidance for specification option: Consult manufacturer for options and insert requirements or omit. |
Plate | Guidance for specification option: Consult manufacturer for options from the CarboDur range and insert requirements. |
Literature
Refurbishment Structural Strengthening - Case Studies for web