Sika Carbodur S
Pultruded carbon fibre plates for structural strengthening as part of a Sika CarboDur® system.
System Description
Sika CarboDur® plates are pultruded carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP)
laminates, designed for strengthening concrete, timber, masonry, steel and fibre
reinforced polymer structures.
Sika CarboDur® plates are bonded onto the structure as externally bonded
reinforcement using Sikadur®-30 epoxy resin-based adhesive for normal.
Sika CarboDur® plates can also be bonded into slots as near-surface-mounted
reinforcement using Sikadur®-30 or Sikadur®-330 epoxy resin-based adhesives for
normal application temperatures, additionally, Sikadur®-33 or Sika AnchorFix®-3+
epoxy resin based adhesives supplied in cartridges can be used.
Please refer to the relevant Product Data Sheet for more detailed information about
each of these adhesives.
Uses
Sika CarboDur® systems are used to improve, increase or repair the performance
and resistance of structures for:
Increased Load Carrying Capacity:
- Increasing the load capacity of floor slabs, beams and bridge sections
- For the installation of heavier machinery
- To stabilise vibrating structures
- For changes in building use
Damage to structural elements due to:
- Deterioration of the original construction materials
- Steel reinforcement corrosion
- Accidents (Vehicle impact, earthquakes, fire)
Improvement of serviceability and durability:
- Reduced deflection and crack width
- Stress reduction in the steel reinforcement
- Improved fatigue resistance
Change of the structural system:
- Removal of walls and/or columns
- Removal of floor and wall sections to create access/openings
Resistance to possible events:
- Increased resistance to earthquakes, impact or explosion, etc.
To repair design or construction defects, such as:
- Insufficient/inadequate reinforcement
- Insufficient/inadequate structural depth
Characteristics / Advantages
- Non-corroding
- Very high strength
- Excellent durability and fatigue resistance
- Unlimited lengths, no joints required
- Low system thickness, simple execution of plate intersections or crossings
- Easy transportation (rolls)
- Lightweight, very easy to install, especially overhead (without temporary support)
- Minimum preparation of the plate, applicable in several layers
- Smooth edges without exposed fibres as a result of production by pultrusion
- Extensive Testing and Approvals available from many countries worldwide
Product specification sheet
Sika Carbodur S product specification sheet opens in a new windowManufacturer
Sika Australia
