Structural Strengthening by Carbon Fiber

Structural Strengthening by Carbon Fiber

Every building from a simple warehouse to a high-rise skyscraper is subjected to varied set of demands on its structural integrity. These demands could be external to the building, such as wind, rain, and other environmental factors, or they could be internal to the building, such as the structure’s own weight and material load. Structural engineering ensures that the building or structure can safely stand up to these pressures.

Retrofitting of concrete structures with Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) has become an increasingly dominant use of the material in structural engineering applications. Such uses include increasing the load capacity of existing structures (such as existing parking garages) that were designed to tolerate far lower service loads. Other uses include seismic retrofitting, and repair of damaged concrete structures. Retrofitting with CFRP in many instances can be a cost-effective method of structural concrete strengthening. CFRP is also widely used to strengthen concrete structures that have lost reinforcing steel mass due to corrosion and concrete deterioration.

Venus Star has been performing safe, reliable structural strengthening of building structures all over the UAE. We have served all types of clients including commercial and industrial businesses, educational institutions, hospitals and others. Our clients have entrusted us with the structural integrity of their most important buildings and we have responded with an unwavering commitment to quality, safety, and reliability. We look forward to continuing this important work and bringing outstanding structural engineering to our community so as to make the structures completely safe and functional.

Venus Star has a long practical and technical experience in installing Carbon Fibre structural composite products and can assist in the installation for the complete structural repair. Designed to meet critical requirements for strength and durability, composite strengthening systems offer innovative solutions for structural upgrading, repair and protection.

The many uses of carbon fibre include:

• ► Reinforcement of concrete slabs
• ► Pre-stressed reinforced concrete beams
• ► Strengthening of columns
• ► Enhancement of structural strength
• ► Bridges
• ► Strengthening concrete structures