Carbon fiber wall reinforcement system and a method for its use
US8584431B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 13, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 18, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04G2023/0262
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The basement wall reinforcement system comprises carbon fiber materials securely mounted to the wall being reinforced as well as to structural components at both the top and bottom of the wall. These additional connections at the top and bottom of the wall increase the capacity of the carbon fiber to prevent bowing and cracking by transferring lateral forces from the wall to these structural components. Such structural components can include foundations, basement floors, sill plates, rim joists and floor joists. The carbon fiber can be connected to these structural components by pins, epoxies and specially designed brackets.
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