System for reinforcing structure using site-customized materials
OwnerEdward Fyfe, Michael Karantzikisinventors
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Abstract
System and method for reinforcing structures includes basalt textile (20) connected to surfaces of the structure (100) with fiber anchors (30). Textile spreads forces and increases ductility of structure. Textile may connect multiple structural elements together, including walls, floors, columns, beams, and roofs. Textile is covered with mortar (50) customized to match color and texture of structure by use of locally obtained grit, aggregate, or colorant. Basalt fiber textile is preferred to avoid degradation of textile from alkaline components of mortar (50).
Claims16
A method of reinforcing structures;
- including the steps of:
- attaching a textile composed of alkaline-resistant fibers to a surface of the structure to be reinforced;
- and
- spreading a layer of a hardenable slurry over the attached textile such that the slurry covers and embeds the textile;
- the slurry including mineral particles that are similar in texture, color, or both, to the original surface of the structure.
A method of reinforcing a structure including the steps of:
- creating a customized surface finishing mortar by mixing mineral materials with a hardenable fluid matrix;
- the customized surface finishing mortar formulated so as to produce a finished appearance substantially the same in color and texture as the original surface of the structure;
- spreading a fabric composed of alkaline-resistant fibers over surfaces of the structure to be reinforced;
- attaching the fabric to the structure by ductile attachment means;
- and
- spreading a layer of customized surface finishing mortar over the attached fabric.
A system for reinforcement of a structure;
- including:
- alkaline-resistant textile substantially covering a structural element of the structure to be reinforced;
- ductile connecting means for connecting said textile to the structural element;
- and
- mortar including:
- mineral materials selected to match the existing color, texture, or both of the structure.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.