Reinforcement method for existing concrete structures: "Outplate Method"

Fixed and bonded to the existing concrete structure! You can achieve a significant reinforcement effect with a small amount of reinforcement material.

The Outplate method is a reinforcement technique that involves tensioning prefabricated CFRP plates (outplates) with anchoring bodies at both ends, fixing and bonding them to existing concrete structures. Compared to conventional continuous fiber sheet bonding methods, tensioning the outplates allows for the introduction of prestress into the concrete, enabling significant reinforcement effects with a smaller amount of reinforcement material. Since thin CFRP plates are used as tensioning materials, there is almost no change in the external appearance or cross-section after reinforcement, making it particularly suitable for the construction of RC and PC hollow slab bridges, and it can also be applied to external cable reinforcement of steel bridges. 【Features】 ■ High bending reinforcement effect and crack control effect ■ Recovery of deflection ■ Improved durability ■ Minimal maintenance ■ Reinforcement over the supports of continuous girders can be done from the underside ■ Excellent aesthetic quality *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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