Larry Hauer, SD.E.
From: bill@polhemus.cc
To: seaint@seaint.org
Subject: Re: FRP Retrofit
Date: Tue, 9 Jun 2009 11:20:20 -0500
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.
William L. Polhemus, Jr. P.E.
Via iPhone 3G
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
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