Re: FRP Retrofit

ACI 440.2

Or I could do it all for you. Hire me!

Meaning no disrespect, but all these academic-types and their start-up ventures to "consult" on xFRP strengthening...that ship has sailed.

Unless you have some highly unusual application, you don't need a Ph.D. to design this stuff.

William L. Polhemus, Jr. P.E.

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On Jun 9, 2009, at 9:34 AM, "Timothy Hilton" <thilton@lhcengineers.com> wrote:

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

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