Carbon Fiber Plate/Strip
Carbon fiber plates/strips are typically made by
pressing multiple layers of carbon fiber fabric or unidirectional carbon fiber
together under high pressure and temperature, processing with a high-strength
epoxy resin. Carbon fiber plates are increasingly being applied to
constructions as a strengthening material due to their high strength-to-weight
ratio, excellent stiffness, and durability. They are typically used to
reinforce structures such as concrete, masonry, or steel that require
additional support to withstand heavy loads, seismic forces, or other stresses.
Characteristics:
1. Short construction period
2. No maintenance required
3. Easy installation, low
installation cost
4. Light weight, no influence to
original structure
5. Corrosion resistance, long-term
effect of 50 years
6. Cost effective compared with
other retrofitting method
7. 1 layer of CFRP laminate is
equivalent to 4-8 layers of CFRP fabric
Technical Data:
Applications:
In concrete structures, carbon fiber plates are commonly used to increase the flexural strength, shear strength and stiffness of beams, columns and slabs. In masonry structures, carbon fiber plates are used to reinforce walls and improve their resistance to seismic and wind loads. In steel structures, carbon fiber plates can be used to reinforce steel members and increase their load-carrying capacity. They can be anchored to the surface of the steel using mechanical fasteners, adhesive anchors, or a combination of both.
