For more on pipe repair using FRP visit the authority on large pipeline rehab using FRP, PipeMedic by QuakeWrap here. Deteriorated and leaking pipes are a major concern for pipeline owners and operators. FRP products offer unique solutions particularly when strengthening existing pipelines are required. QuakeWrap provides a complete line of products and several patented technologies for pipeline renovation that can be found at www. Thin sheets of FRP with a thickness of approximately 0.05 inch (1.3 mm) can be applied to the outside or inside surface of the pipe similar to wallpaper to strengthen the pipe.
When structures fail or are in jeopardy of failing, finding a fast, trusted, and economical solution is preferred by all involved. Fortunately for specifying engineers, QuakeWrap® has spent over 20 years pioneering advanced construction technologies utilizing Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) products. Our patented FRP products, such as our PipeMedic® and PileMedic® systems have been selected to rehabilitate and retrofit infrastructures worldwide, with award-winning results. Our solutions are faster and more economical than traditional repair methods, because our products are exceptionally strong, versatile, light-weight, durable, and work equally well on concrete, masonry, steel, and timber.
Carbon or Glass FRP are very effective in repair and strengthening of slabs and decks. FRP can be designed to increase the live load capacity of the slab or restore the original capacity that has been reduced by corrosion of reinforcing steel. Depending on the project conditions, strengthening can be achieved by applying the FRP to the top or bottom surface of the slab. We have also developed solutions for increasing the punching shear capacity of slabs around columns. Another common application of FRP is to reinforce the areas around an opening that may have to be cut in a slab (e.g. for stairways, etc.).
Glass and carbon FRP offer ideal repair and strengthening solutions for a variety of wall types, including concrete, brick, Unreinforced Masonry (URM), and Parapet Walls. FRP systems can be used for shear and flexural strengthening of walls, seismic and blast protection, repair of damage, replacing deteriorated steel, waterproofing, etc. Another common application of FRP is to strengthen the areas around openings in walls that may have to be created for doors and windows. Thin sheets of FRP with a thickness of approximately 0.05 inch (1.3 mm) can be applied similar to wallpaper to strengthen the wall.
FOR DESIGN, RESTORATION, RETROFIT AND MORE QuakeWrap offers full-service structural engineering and design services, specializing in new structure designs and economical retrofit solutions. Restoring severely corroded structures, engineering new design options, and increasing existing load capacity are just some of the solutions we provide when traditional structural design methods will not solve your problems. Our team of QuakeWrap engineers analyze structural health and quickly evaluate corrosion, deterioration, capacity increase needs and more.