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Mar 1
5 min

What's the difference between Unidirectional and Bidirectional Carbon Fiber?

We answer our most commonly asked question in our latest blog post. Find out how these two distinct CFRP fabric weaves are best utilized for common structural strengthening applications. In the two fabrics offered by SRS, the SRS-600UNI and SRS-660BI, the UNI is short for unidirectional and BI is short for bidirectional. Unidirectional carbon fiber means all of the fibers run in the same direction. In the case of the SRS-600UNI the weave consists of and aerial weight of 600

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Sep 30, 2021
1 min

Concrete Column Strengthening and Repair in Maryland

This recent concrete column strengthening project, completed by the experts at Maryland Mold & Waterproofing provided a permanent reinforcement solution for this multi residental commercial building. The repair involved wrapping four of the six 18” reinforced columns with Structural Reinforcement Solutions 600 Unidirectional carbon fiber. Following the CFRP installation the columns were coated in an exterior paint for UV protection and to blend in with the existing concrete e

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Aug 23, 2021
1 min

Retaining wall repair in California

Are you offering your clients high strength and permanent retaining wall repair solutions? To address the extensive vertical cracking in this wall, a combination of 24" SRS-660 bidirectional and 6" SRS-600 unidirectional carbon fiber were utilized to provide localized crack mitigation in addition to global strengthening of the wall. This retaining wall reinforcement provided these California clients a safe and reliable solution to preserve the structural integrity of their pr

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Aug 17, 2021
1 min

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Aug 10, 2021
1 min

Steel concrete crack repair vs carbon fiber

Advancements in technology have have made huge leaps in recent years and concrete crack reinforcement is no different. Take your structural crack repairs to the next level with SRS-660 Bidirectional Carbon Fiber. CFRP offers Contractors and Engineers a non-invasive, non-corrosive repair thats 10X stronger than steel that conforms to any structural element to permanently reinforce structural cracks. Concrete repair professionals like Phillip Russell, owner of Crackmaster Concr

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Aug 6, 2021
1 min

FRP Bridge Strengthening

85% of the total value of freight shipped across the US travel about 3 trillion miles across the 600,000 bridges across the US. According to the Federal Highway Administration, 46,000 of those bridges are structurally deficient and at least one of their key elements — deck, superstructure, substructure or culverts — are rated as poor. It's no surprise that local governments, engineers and contractors like LAN CONSTRUCTION LTD have relied on SRS carbon fiber as a cost effectiv

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Jul 29, 2021
1 min

Cracked brick supper column repair

These brick columns support one of North America's largest glass furnaces at Owens Illinois in Ohio. SRS-600UNI Carbon Fiber was utilized to provide confinement strength around the cracked brick column beneath the blast furnace. Get all the details in our case study at www.structuralrs.com #concretefloors #construction #frp #crfp #masonry #masonryrestoration #masonryrepair #structuralrepair #structuralstrengthening #structuralengineering #structuralreinforcementsolutions #bu

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Jul 27, 2021
1 min

Concrete Balcony Restoration

Ocean front concrete buildings are highly susceptible to the effects of prolonged exposure from salt water in the environment. Once the corrosion begins to reach the reinforcing steel the deterioration of the concrete elements is accelerated. Structural Reinforcement Solutions worked with Coastal Engineering & Surveying, Inc. to provide a permanent strengthening solution for the supporting columns on the balcony of this condominium building on the Outer Banks, in North Caroli

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Jul 5, 2021
1 min

Carbon Fiber Strengthening Products and Support for Structural Strengthening Applications

With an ever increasing demand for structural rehabilitation across North America, contractors and engineers rely on Structural Reinforcement Solutions for the highest quality American Made carbon fiber strengthening systems. ☑️Extensive inventory ☑️Immediate Support ☑️Free Shipping Get in touch with us today at 1-888-292-2592 or learn more at www.structuralrs.com #structuralrepair #cfrp #carbonfiber #structuralreinforcementsolutions #srs #crackrepair #bowedwalls #columnrepa

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Apr 6, 2021
1 min

Increase the load capacity of structural wall openings

The use of carbon fiber for strengthening of the openings of new or existing concrete structures has become a widely used and common repair for this application. Concrete restoration contractors who specialize in these types of repairs often comment on the obvious advantages of CFRP vs traditional strengthening methods. The ultra thin profile of the reinforced composite can easily be installed around mechanical components that often prohibit traditional steel installations th

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Jan 7, 2020
4 min

What’s the difference in the SRS Carbon Fiber weaves? SRS-600UNI vs SRS-660BI

In the two fabrics offered by SRS, the SRS-600UNI and SRS-660BI, the UNI is short for unidirectional and BI is short for bidirectional. Unidirectional carbon fiber means all of the fibers run in the same direction. In the case of the SRS-600UNI the weave consists of and aerial weight of 600 grams of carbon fiber per square meter running the length of the roll. Bidirectional carbon fiber means that the fibers are running in two different directions. In the case of the SRS-66

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Jan 7, 2020
1 min

Concrete Column Repair

SRS-660BI Carbon Fiber is commonly used to wrap support columns or other structural components, adding a tensile capacity of 35,496 lbs per 12” When a column is wrapped with a bidirectional carbon fiber not only is the confining/load bearing strength of the column increased, but also the flexural strength of the column itself. As the fabric wraps the column it must lap back onto itself in order to achieve the necessary bond capacity to act as a continuous wrap. #structural

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Jan 7, 2020
2 min

Bowed Wall Stabilization using Unidirectional Carbon Fiber

Crossroads Foundation Repair was called out to a house in Brownsburg, Indianna to inspect a home where the basement walls were exhibiting some signs of horizontal and step cracking as well as bowing. Upon the completion of the inspection Kyle Leeman, Owner of Crossroads Foundation Repair, suggested the use of carbon fiber to reinforce the walls and prevent any further movement or damage. Kyle reached out to Structural Reinforcement Solutions, to obtain material for the repair

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