Description

Sika® CarboDur® M plates are pultruded carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) laminates, designed for strengthening concrete, timber, masonry, steel and fibre reinforced polymer structures. Sika® CarboDur® M plates are bonded onto the structure as externally bonded reinforcement using Sikadur®-30 epoxy resin based adhesive for normal temperatures during application and / or service. Please refer to the relevant Product Data Sheet for more detailed information about each of these adhesives.

Uses

Sika® CarboDur® M may only be used by experienced professionals. Sika® CarboDur® systems are used to improve, increase or repair the performance and resistance of structures for:

Increased Load Carrying Capacity:

• Increasing the load capacity of floor slabs, beams and bridge sections
• For the installation of heavier machinery
• To stabilise vibrating structures
• For changes in building use

Damage to structural elements due to:

• Deterioration of the original construction material
• Steel reinforcement corrosion
• Accidents (Vehicle impact, earthquakes, fire)

Improvement of serviceability and durability:

• Reduced deflection and crack width
• Stress reduction in the steel reinforcement
• Improved fatigue resistance

Change of the structural system:

• Removal of walls and / or columns
• Removal of floor and wall sections to create access / openings

Resistance to possible events:

• Increased resistance to earthquakes, impact or explosion etc.

To repair design or construction defects such as:

• Insufficient / inadequate reinforcement
• Insufficient / inadequate structural depth

Benefits

• Combination of very high strength and high stiffness
• Non-corroding
• Excellent durability and fatigue resistance
• Unlimited lengths, no joints required
• Low system thickness, simple execution of plate intersections or crossings
• Easy transportation (rolls)
• Lightweight, very easy to install, especially overhead (without temporary support)
• Minimum preparation of plate, applicable in several layers
• Smooth edges without exposed fibres as result of production by pultrusion
• Extensive testing and approvals available from many countries worldwide