Date: June 2010
Structure: New Construction Water Park, Pennsylvania
Contractor: Ram Jack of Tri States
Material Used: Fortress 300 gsm unidirectional carbon fiber tow sheet w/ 4550 Epoxy resin
Project Scope:
Many different size columns were cast in place as designed for foundation of various water slides. Vertical rebar cages were used, however; horizontal ties were missing during pour. Carbon fiber wrap was applied to add shear capacity that was missing from horizontal ties.
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Conclusion:
Column wraps were installed in less than 3 days and project was concluded with Fortress 105 epoxy coating which allowed construction to continue and water park to open on July 4th deadline.
