PileMedic™ PLG14.13

Product Description

PileMedic® PLG14.13 is a high-strength Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) laminate constructed with bidirectional glass fabrics providing strength in both longitudinal and transverse directions. The laminate is wrapped around the host structure and the overlapping portions are bonded together using QuakeBond™ 220UR (Universal Resin) to create a strong shell around the existing structure.

PileMedic® is unique in that it allows construction of a seamless structural shell around an existing column, utility pole or submerged pile. The annular space between the PileMedic® Jacket and the host structure can be filled with an array of QuakeWrap® fill materials, including resins, epoxy grouts, and non-shrinking grouts and reinforced with conventional mild steel or glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) reinforcing bars or high-strength unidirectional carbon laminates such as GU50C.

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Typical Applications

Repair and strengthening of underwater piles
Repair and strengthening of bridge piers or piles
Repair and strengthening of corroded or damaged structural columns
Repair and strengthening of utility poles
Applicable to all materials: concrete, steel and timber

Features

One flat sheet can be used to construct a custom shell of any shape (e.g. circular, oval, etc.) in the field, eliminating the expense and delays of special-order jackets.
The jacket provides significant lateral confining pressure in the hoop direction under code compliant conditions.
Increases the axial compressive capacity of the structure under code compliant conditions
Provides flexural (bending) enhancement under code compliant conditions
The seamless shell prevents migration of moisture and oxygen into the structure, significantly reducing future rate of corrosion and deterioration.
Eliminates the need for ties around longitudinal reinforcing bars.
The laminates incorporate a special chemical coating that eliminates the need for scuffing of the surface in the field.
Annular space is easily maintained in the field, minimizing the waste of fill material.
Reduces the diving time in underwater repairs
System does not corrode and is chemical resistant
Laminates can be installed as 4-ft (1.2m) tall shells with overlapping joints along the height of the structure.
Strengthening system may be designed as a contact critical application where surface preparation

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