Sika CarboDur S carbon fibre plate for structural strengthening

Sika® CarboDur® S plates are pultruded carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) laminates, designed for strengthening concrete, timber, masonry, steel and fibre reinforced polymer structures. The plates are bonded onto the structure as externally bonded reinforcement using Sikadur®-30 epoxy resin based adhesive for normal temperatures, or Sikadur®-30 LP epoxy resin based adhesive for elevated temperatures during application or service. Please refer to the relevant Product Data Sheet for more detailed information about each of these adhesives.

Usage

Sika® CarboDur® S is used as a reinforcement plate for externally bonded structural strengthening systems on concrete, masonry, wood, steel and reinforced polymer substrates. Externally bonded structural strengthening systems are used for:

• Enhancing the load-carrying capacity or ductility of structural members
• Increasing the flexural loading capacity of elements and structures
• Improving fatigue resistance
• Reducing the stress on steel reinforcement
• Structural upgrading of weak concrete elements or structures
• Replacing missing steel reinforcement
• Changing the structural system (removal of floor or wall sections)
• Repairing structural elements after damage (vehicle impact, fire, earthquake)
• Improving impact resistance
• Passive strengthening for seismic event protection

Please note:

• A specialist structural engineer must be consulted for any structural strengthening design calculation.
• The Product may only be used by experienced professionals.

Advantages

• Very cost effective in comparison to traditional strengthening techniques
• Fast application increases productivity, saves time and reduces disruption
• Improves the service life of a structure
• Resistant to corrosion
• Very high strength
• Excellent durability and fatigue resistance
• Up to 250 m long, no joints required
• Easy transport as a roll
• Low system thickness, simple execution of plate intersections and crossings
• Low density for minimal additional weight
• Lightweight, very easy to install, especially overhead (without temporary support)
• Smooth edges without exposed fibres as a result of production by pultrusion
• Extensive testing and approvals available from many countries worldwide

Packaging

Cut to size as follows in non-returnable cardboard packaging.

Supplied in rolls of 250 m in non-returnable cardboard boxes.

Refer to the current price list for available packaging variations.

Colour

Black