Aramid rod insertion joint replacement reinforcement method "B-Star Method"

Enhance the out-of-plane bending strength and toughness of brick walls without changing their appearance!

The "B-Star Method" is a patented technique that enhances the out-of-plane bending strength and toughness of brick walls without altering their appearance by embedding high-strength, high-durability aramid rods into the joints of existing brick structures and replacing part of the joint with a reinforcing joint material. Aramid rods possess more than five times the tensile strength of ordinary steel materials, and by inserting straight rods into horizontal joints and U-shaped rods into vertical joints, the seismic resistance of the brick wall is improved. Since the construction is limited to the joint areas, it does not affect the design of the brick wall. 【Features】 ■ Uses lightweight reinforcement materials, resulting in no increase in weight after reinforcement ■ Prevents the collapse of brick walls due to aramid rods even after cracking occurs ■ Limited to joint area construction, thus not affecting the design of the brick wall ■ Implemented through responsible construction by members of the Brick Structure Seismic Reinforcement Research Association *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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