QuakeWrap® U20C
Product Description
QuakeWrap® U20C is a high-strength unidirectional carbon fabric. The fabric is black and is impregnated in the field using QuakeBond™ 300SR Saturating Resin to form a carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) used to strengthen structural elements. The fabric weighs approximately 20 oz/yd2 (678 g/m2) and the fibers are primarily in the longitudinal (0°) direction.
Typical Applications
- Increased live load capacity in buildings, bridges, floors, roofs, etc.
- Seismic retrofit of structural elements such as columns, unreinforced masonry walls, etc.
- Repair of large diameter pipes to achieve strengthening and water-proofing.
- Repair of damaged structural components caused by aggressive environments, fire, vehicle impact, aging, etc.
- Changes in structural system: new openings in floors, removal of existing walls, etc.
- Correction of design or construction errors: misplaced reinforcing bars, insufficient structural depth.
Features
- High-strength and lightweight fabric ideal for confined spaces.
- Used for flexure and shear strengthening as well as confinement.
- Fully compatible and excellent adhesion to QuakeBond™ resins.
- Non-corrosive.
- Versatile; can be wrapped around complex shapes.
- Light weight does not alter mass and dynamic loads on structure.
- Alkali resistant.
- Special manufacturing of the fabric makes it very stable & prevents fraying.
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