Demystifying structural strengthening with CFRP: applications, advantages and insights (sponsored content)

Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer composites (CFRP) have been used for strengthening structures in the UK for decades, however lack of awareness around how they are used, specified and applied limits the uptake  of these remarkable materials. Sika wants to change this. As well as providing highly efficient strengthening, CFRP can offer significant programme and cost benefits to a project, resulting in a more serviceable structure due to the minimal footprint and contribution to self-weight.
 
Sika  will demystify CFRP strengthening by showcasing the capabilities of these versatile materials for the strengthening of RC beams, columns, and slabs. We will use real-world CFRP strengthening projects to contrast the CFRP solution with alternative, traditional methodologies. The webinar also will also cover CFRP material properties and forms, common use cases, achievable capacity increases, and the significant advantages that this type of strengthening offers over traditional solutions.
 
Real-world examples and case studies will be utilised throughout to bring these benefits to life.

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Reasons to attend

• Acquire an understanding of CFRP material properties, their forms, and how they are applied.

• Appreciate the significant advantages that CFRP strengthening offers over traditional methods in terms of programme efficiency, footprint, and lifespan.

• View worked examples of typical use cases, including flexural and shear strengthening of beams and column confinement, along with case studies and alternative strengthening arrangements.

Intended for

• Structural and Civil Engineers and specialist contractors involved in the re-purposing or strengthening of existing structures

• Graduate Civil and Structural Engineers

• Construction Management professionals engaged in re-use/refurbishment projects

• Quantity surveyors involved in structural strengthening projects

• Professionals involved in tendering structural refurbishment schemes

Speakers

Steve Holmes

Senior Technical Manager, Sika UK Limited, Chair

Steve Holmes is the Senior Technical Manager for Sika’s structural refurbishment and flooring teams. He has a degree in Materials Engineering and an Engineering Doctorate from Loughborough University. He has been working in the construction materials sector in various roles for 18 years and with FRP structural strengthening for several years.

Lee Maartensz

Operations Director, Wentworth House Partnership

Lee Maartensz, based in Esher, is Operations Director at Wentworth House Technical Services. Bringing experience from previous roles at Concrete Repairs Ltd, Structural Systems (UK) Ltd and Swantest, Lee Maartensz holds a BEng (ACGI) 1st degree in Civil Engineering, and MSc (DIC) in Concrete Structures from Imperial College, London. With a robust skill set that includes concrete testing, repair and remediation, structural strengthening, post-tensioning for buildings and civils applications, and the application of hydraulics for load transfer, jacking and sliding operations and more, Lee Maartensz is often called upon for his considerable expertise.

Sponsored by

Sika

Sika leads the industry in concrete repair, protection, and strengthening worldwide. With decades of expertise and research, our proven products effectively address issues like corrosion, damage, and water infiltration in structures.