QuakeWrap Inc. products

Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) or Carbon FRP offer economical and efficient solutions for strengthening concrete beams for flexure and shear. The technique works for strengthening concrete, steel, timber and glulam beams.

Recent earthquakes have demonstrated the failure of bridge pilings worldwide and the economic and human losses that such failures can cause. In many cases, these structures are submerged in water, making the repairs more challenging. Conventional FRP products have been used to repair concrete bridge piling, but these products offer little help in repair and strengthening of timber or steel bridge piling.

The chemicals and gases leaving chimneys cause rapid deterioration and corrosion of the reinforcement in concrete chimneys. FRP products offer unique advantages for such repair.

Columns in buildings and bridges often corrode with aging and require repair and strengthening. Construction errors can also lead to weaker columns that require strengthening. Virtually all concrete columns constructed prior to the mid-1970s when modern earthquake codes were developed are unsafe when subjected to seismic loads. In all these cases, FRP offers a fast and cost-effective repair alternative. QuakeWrap engineers have also developed several new patented technologies for strengthening of columns and piles that are marketed under the brand name PileMedic®.These innovative products developed by Prof. Ehsani offer solutions that are often not possible with other FRP or conventional materials.