Fabric strengthening systems, also called fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) systems, consist of woven or stitched, unidirectional, carbon and glass fiber fabrics and impregnating resins. This unique combination makes this a multifunctional material for many applications including confinement, shear, and seismic upgrading and strengthening of weak concrete, masonry, natural stone and timber structures.
Sika’s FRP Based Structural Strengthening Systems Have Many Advantages
- Tested for durability under many demanding conditions to ensure long-term performance in different applications and environments.
- Proven outstanding performance for strengthening irregularly-shaped structures and substrates.
- Installation is extremely flexible and easy, ensuring minimal down time.
- Our products come with over 25 years of experience with projects in all regions.
Typical Structural Applications
Confinement
- For structural members in compression
- To enhance load-carrying capacity or ductility
- Multi-layer applications are possible
Shear Strengthening
- Non-rectangular cross sections are possible
- End anchorage with SikaWrap® FX
Seismic Strengthening
- Mostly using SikaWrap® glass fiber fabrics
- For passive strengthening solutions
- Used as an alternative to textile reinforced mortars (TRM)
Weak Substrate Strengthening
- For strengthening masonry, natural stone walls and other structures
- Flexural strengthening of weak concrete elements or structures
See a Test Demonstration of SikaWrap®’s Strength in Action
Key Brand
SikaWrap®
Free Sika® CarboDur® FRP Design Software
- Free software for advanced structural design
- Includes full range of Sika Structural Strengthening Systems
- Complex calculations in minimum time
- Based on international structural codes: ACI 440.2R-17 and ACI 318-14, TR55 and EUROCODE 2 and various local codes
- Updated on a regular basis
- User-friendly interface
At the moment the new Sika® CarboDur® design software is supported in the following countries:
Afghanistan
Algeria
Andorra
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Belarus
Belgium
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Brazil
Bulgaria
Cambodia
Canada
Chile
China
Colombia
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Estonia
Finland
France
Greece
Guatemala
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Kosovo
Kuwait
Latvia
Lebanon
Lichtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malaysia
Mexico
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Myanmar
Nepal
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Panama
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Romania
Russia
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Africa
Spain
Sri Lanka
Sweden
Switzerland
Thailand
Tunisia
Turkey
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Venezuela
Vietnam
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Please, read carefully before you download the software:
This software application and the results derived from its utilization are intended only for use by professional users with expert knowledge in the area of the intended application. Users must independently verify the results before any use and take into account the site and application conditions, product data sheet and product literature, technical state of the art as well as local applicable standards and regulations.
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The software is free to use. After the trial period (15 days) you will be asked to complete the registration form in order to activate the software.
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