Tuesday, June 9, 2009

FRP Retrofit

Can somebody point me to a good source of info for using FRP “strips” to reinforce existing concrete? 

 

Specifically I’m interested in strengthening an existing flat plate slab to add a new penthouse on top.  The addition will also require a large number of 12” to 14” square penetrations for new mechanical units.  I need some ballpark figures for a cost estimate ASAP.

 

I would appreciate any insight. 

 

Thanks,

 

Timothy K. Hilton, E.I.

Engineering Intern

 

LHC STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS

P.O. Box 10567

1015 Wade Avenue

Raleigh, NC 27605-0567

 

919.832.5587 x 20

thilton@lhcengineers.com