Description :

Sika® CarboDur® plates are pultruded carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) laminates, designed for
strengthening concrete, timber, masonry, steel and fibre reinforced polymer structures. Sika® CarboDur® plates are bonded onto the structure as externally bonded reinforcement using Sikadur®-30
epoxy resin based adhesive for normal temperatures during application and/or service.
Please refer to the relevant Product Data Sheet(s) for more detailed information about each of these adhesives.

Uses :

• Sika® CarboDur® S may only be used by experienced
  professionals.
• Sika® CarboDur® systems are used to improve, increase
  or repair the performance and resistance of
  structures for:
• Increased Load Carrying Capacity:
• Increasing the load capacity of floor slabs, beams and
  bridge sections.
• For the installation of heavier machinery.
• To stabilise vibrating structures.
• For changes in building use.
• Damage to structural elements due to:
• Deterioration of the original construction materials.
  Steel reinforcement corrosion.
• Accidents (vehicle impact, earthquakes, fire).
• Improvement of serviceability and durability:
• Reduced deflection and crack width.
• Stress reduction in the steel reinforcement.
• Improved fatigue resistance.
• Change of the structural system:
• Removal of walls and/or columns.
  Removal of floor and wall sections to create
  access/openings.
  Resistance to possible events:
  Increased resistance to earthquakes, impact or explosion,
  etc.
  To repair design or construction defects such as:
  Insufficient/inadequate reinforcement.
  Insufficient/inadequate structural depth.

Characteristics/Advantages :

• Non-corroding.
• Very high strength
• Excellent durability and fatigue resistance.
• Unlimited lengths, no joints required.
• Low system thickness, simple execution of plate intersections or crossings.
• Easy transportation (rolls).
• Lightweight, very easy to install, especially overhead (without temporary support).
• Minimum preparation of plate, applicable in several layers.
  Smooth edges without exposed fibres as result of production by pultrusion.
• Extensive Testing and Approvals available from many countries worldwide.