is a dry fabric constructed of very high strength, aerospace grade carbon fibers. These fabrics are applied onto the surface of existing structural members in buildings, bridges, and other structures using the MBrace® family of performance polymers. The result is an externally bonded FRP (fiber reinforced polymer) reinforcement system that is engineered to increase the strength and structural performance of these members. Once installed, the MBrace® System delivers externally bonded reinforcement with outstanding long-term physical and mechanical properties. MBrace® CF 160 is twice the thickness of MBrace® CF 130. Two layers of MBrace® CF 130 can be replaced with one layer of MBrace® CF 160.
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APPLICATION
Increase load bearing capacity of concrete
beams, slabs, walls and columns
Restore structural capacity to damaged or
deteriorated concrete structures
Increase the strength of concrete pipes, silos,
tanks, chimneys and tunnels
Substitute reinforcing steel mistakenly omitted in the construction of concrete and masonry structures
Increase the seismic ductility of concrete columns
Increase the seismic response of concrete beam-column connections, shear walls and in-fill walls
Improve the blast resistance of concrete and masonry structures
