Composite reinforcements
Fibre-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) reinforcements involve bonding tensile composite reinforcements to the surface of structural members to increase their crack resistance and load bearing capacity. FRP reinforcements are often used for flexural strengthening of beams and slabs, shear strengthening of beams and confinement of columns.
Freyssinet has always developed proprietary systems to offer the highest level of performance and quality of work:
- Bending strengthening of columns, walls, beams, slabs, etc.
- Strengthening of beams to resist shear forces
- Reinforcement of the bursting strength of water retaining structures
- Improving the seismic resistance of buildings, tanks, etc.
- Improving the bearing capacity of columns by confinement
- Strengthening of steel structures to resist bending or fatigue, without welding.
FRP reinforcements can be used in conjunction with a fire protection system.
Advantages
01. Very high tensile strength
02. High structural bonding
03. High durability
04. Lightweight
05. Quick return to service
06. No reduction in gauging
07. No maintenance cost
08. Can be protected against fire and UV
All associated services are included
Innovative solutions
Freyssinet has been designing and patenting Fibre-Reinforced Polymer reinforcements for over 35 years. More recently, Freyssinet has launched the TFC700 and TF1100 heavy fabric systems, based on the same successful principles: a simple system consisting of a flexible fabric that easily follows the profile of the element to be reinforced and a single multi-purpose resin, which makes the system user-friendly for applicators.
State-of-the-art products
Specifically developed for structural strengthening applications, Freyssinet’s Fibre-Reinforced Polymer reinforcements and their constituent materials have been tested to the most critical strength and durability requirements in order to provide proven products to our customers.
Controlled technical specifications
Concrete elements reinforced with Freyssinet Fibre-Reinforced Polymer reinforcements have been extensively tested under static and seismic loading conditions to verify their compliance with international codes and recommendations. The results of the numerous tests carried out in specialised laboratories have contributed to the development of the rules used in modern calculation codes.
Design assistance with e-TFC
We provide design offices with our online calculation software e-tfc.com to pre-dimension Carbon-Fibre Polymer reinforcements. Our structural engineers can develop the most demanding technical solutions to meet the constraints and requirements of your project. They can also verify the feasibility of your designs.
Application by our specialist teams
The quality of the application is crucial to the strength and durability of Fibre-Reinforced Polymer reinforcements.
Freyssinet’s teams are specifically trained and rigorously implement work procedures from surface preparation to control of ambient conditions and application of the composite.
Composite reinforcement solutions
Externally bonded CFRP fabric reinforcements – FOREVA® TFC
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Application on flat
and curves surfaces -
Increased bending, shear
and seismic resistance -
Tested for long-term performance
Externally bonded CFRP laminate reinforcements – FOREVA® LFC
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Application on flat surfaces
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Extremely high strength
and stiffness -
Do not rust or corrode
Embedded CFRP rod reinforcements – FOREVA® RFC
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Embedded in the concrete cover
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Extremely high strength and stiffness
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Do not rust or corrode
Glass or Aramid FRP fabric protections
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Protection against
harsh environmental conditions -
Protection against impacts
Externally bonded CFRP fabric reinforcements – FOREVA® TFC
-
Application on flat
and curves surfaces -
Increased bending, shear
and seismic resistance -
Tested for long-term performance
Externally bonded CFRP laminate reinforcements – FOREVA® LFC
-
Application on flat surfaces
-
Extremely high strength
and stiffness -
Do not rust or corrode
Embedded CFRP rod reinforcements – FOREVA® RFC
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Embedded in the concrete cover
-
Extremely high strength and stiffness
-
Do not rust or corrode
Glass or Aramid FRP fabric protections
-
Protection against
harsh environmental conditions -
Protection against impacts
Design assistance with e-TFC
Design assistance with e-TFC
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