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Technical articles, engineering insights, repair guides, and project highlights covering carbon fiber reinforcement, concrete repair, structural strengthening, and rehabilitation.


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This was a valuable discussion with Manny Neves for anyone interested in learning more about the value of carbon fiber structural...
Aug 17, 20211 min read


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...
Aug 10, 20211 min read


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...
Aug 6, 20211 min read


Cracked Brick Support Column Repair with Carbon Fiber
A critical brick column supporting a glass furnace required rapid structural reinforcement. See how SRS used carbon fiber confinement to strengthen the existing masonry with minimal disruption.
Jul 29, 20214 min read


Concrete Balcony Restoration
Ocean front concrete buildings are highly susceptible to the effects of prolonged exposure from salt water in the environment. Once the...
Jul 27, 20211 min read


Strengthening a newly built foundation
Even newly poured foundations can require additional reinforcement. This foundation was poured with a poor concrete mix that required...
Jul 9, 20211 min read


Concrete Beam Strengthening and Repair using Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP)
Concrete beam reinforcement in tight spaces can pose a challenge. At less than 1/8” thick the SRS-600 Unidirectional Carbon Fiber can...
Jul 8, 20211 min read


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...
Jul 5, 20211 min read


Cracked concrete repairs require commercial grade products installed by professionals
We believe that it is not only essential to make the highest quality commercial grade carbon fiber reinforcement products that are made...
Jul 2, 20211 min read


Cost effective non-invasive concrete pillar strengthening and repair using CFRP
This image was taken from our recent animated parking garage video that highlighted a number of common carbon fiber applications....
Jun 29, 20211 min read


New foundation strengthening from a poor concrete mix
This new house foundation located on Salt Spring Island, BC was poured with a bad mix of concrete. The remote location led the concrete...
Jun 16, 20211 min read
Carbon Fiber Surface Preparation Equipment
We often get asked for recommendations on surface preparation equipment for carbon fiber installations. While tool selection for this...
Jun 11, 20211 min read


Carbon Fiber Strengthening Roll Kits
New contractors receive a free heavy duty epoxy dispensing gun with the purchase of a 75' carbon fiber cartridge format roll kit! • Take...
May 19, 20211 min read


Concrete Pier Strengthening
Concrete pier and beam foundations in marine environments are typically less costly to construct compared to steel pilings, helical piers...
May 12, 20211 min read


Bowed Wall Stabilization in Malvern, PA
Shout out to @dmrwaterproofing for this clean SRS-600UNI Carbon Fiber strap installation to arrest the inward movement in this homes...
May 11, 20211 min read


Structurally reinforce concrete beams using CFRP
The use of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer, CFRP, in construction is on the rise. With the condition of the aging infrastructure around...
May 10, 20211 min read


SRS Carbon Fiber Structural Strengthening Application Guide
We have compiled our top 10 carbon fiber structural repairs into a quick reference guide. This guide is available for download to all...
Apr 21, 20211 min read


Repairing Damaged and Corroded Rebar with Carbon Fiber
Providing your clients great value added service requires the right people and the right repair solutions. Structural Reinforcement...
Apr 16, 20211 min read


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...
Apr 6, 20211 min read


Contractor Spotlight - Darin Wells, Professional Foundation Repair, Orange County, California.
https://www.structuralrs.com/so/4bNYF0R7Q?languageTag=en Trust, honesty, humility, transparency and accountability are the building...
Apr 2, 20211 min read
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