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Certified Installation Contractor
WaboŽComposite Systems Parking & OAS
 The
WaboŽMBrace Composite Fiber Reinforcement Strengthening System is an externally bonded FRP
(fiber reinforced polymer) reinforcement system used to strengthen
existing concrete and masonry structures. The field-proven WaboŽMBrace
technology consists of high performance dry fabrics plus polymer resins
formulated specifically for the system. The WaboŽMBrace Fabric systems
are light weight, high strength alternatives to traditional
strengthening methods. Composite Fiber Reinforcement materials will not corrode. Carbon,
E-Glass and Aramid fabrics offer solutions for project specific
conditions. The WaboŽMBrace line of carbon fabrics can be used in
conjunction with the standard or vapor permeable resins. The standard
resins can be applied to prepared substrates for wrapping columns, beams
and supports. Vapor permeable resins can used on substrates with up to
12% moisture content where full encapsulation is required.
 E-Glass
fabrics offer relatively high elongation and strength. The EG 900 fiber
has low conductivity for use in sensitive areas. It is not recommended
for use with the WaboŽMBrace Resicem saturants. Aramid fabrics are most
commonly known for being used in bullet proof protection. The
WaboŽMBrace AK 60 fabric can be used where a variety of conditions
occur. Aramid has excellent chemical resistance, low conductivity and
creep rupture, impact resistance and can be used in temperatures +/-
350° F. The WaboŽ MBrace fabric systems can be installed overhead
without the need for heavy equipment. Here a contractor installs Composite
Fiber Reinforcements to a structure safely overhead.
The WaboŽ MBrace S&P Laminate systems
can be used to strengthen a variety of concrete, masonry and wooden
structures. These laminate systems are light weight so overhead
installations are safe and fast. The near surface mounted systems are
easily installed into saw cut slots and that are filled with epoxy. This
technique allows the actual laminate to be protected from abrasion and
wear. The surface mounted systems are also easily applied to flat
surfaces that require reinforcement for positive and negative moment. The
WaboŽ MBrace S&P Laminates are available in one standard thickness (0.055
in.) and three widths: 3/8" for near surface applications and 2" and 4"
widths for surface mounted applications. Near surface mounted laminates
can be used to strengthen small areas in de ck
like the one shown in this parking structure. The WaboŽ MBrace S&P
Laminate systems are shipped in light weight rolls or factory cut
lengths. These rolls can be easily stored, transported and carried. Dry
storage is not required since Composite Fiber Reinforcement laminates will not rust.
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