Principal Repair Methods currently used on in-situ repair/restoration
2, Modified Flitch and Upgrade of Beam (Type B)
(Compression and Tension Zone Upgrading)
Cut slot(s) or chase(s) with router straight flute cutter on shaped cutter. Vacuum slot(s) or chase(s)
Inject slot or chase with pre-calculated volume of thixotropic adhesive.
Insert C.F.R.P. plate(s)/slot(s) or rod(s)/chase(s) Remove excess adhesive
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1. Modified Flitch and upgrade of Beams (TYPE A) 2. Compression and Tension zone Upgrading (TYPE B) 3. Improving Effective Span: Depth Ratio (TYPE C) 4. Tension Compression Zone Upgrading -- Top Access only (TYPE D) 5. Upgrading Glulam Beams (TYPE E) 6. Beam End Repair 7. Modified Tenon 8. King Post Truss 9. Repair/Restoration of Wall Plates 10. Repair to Beams or Joints Above Decorative Ceilings 11. Bonded-in Dowel Joints 12. Bonded-in Plate Joints
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