Commercial

A new precast box culvert bridge was set in place to replace an old bridge beyond repair. The Virginia Department of Transportation has utilized Fortress Kevlar® for over ten years and turned to it again as a waterproofing membrane for this project. The Kevlar® was saturated with a two-lift epoxy combined with a #9 Basalt…

Failure of steal and welds due to corrosion, tension, and shear stress required seam maintenance of the Double Tee parking garage. Double Tee “hotshot” Anchors were utilized to reinforce the seams, combined with new welds and sealant. Single layers of 300 GSM unidirectional fabric were wrapped at beam ends, anchored by Fortec Carbon Staple Anchors,…

This large retail center was experiencing severe cracking in multiple areas. The contractor installed approximately 1,000 Crack Stitches as part of the overall space remodel. As the images show, stitches were installed roughly 12″ apart, perpendicular to the crack to maximize the tensile strength of the carbon fiber and prevent future crack expansion. The cracks…

This industrial building, originally built in 1926, was being re-purposed into a hotel. The load demands for occupancy and dining facilities required that reinforcement be installed on all floors. Fortress ReGrid carbon Kevlar® straps were chosen, and a total of over 4,000 feet was installed in 33′ spans. Each span took less than 25 minutes…