System for reinforcing structure using site-customized materials
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1. A method of reinforcing structures;
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attaching a fabric composed of alkaline-resistant fibers to a surface of the structure to be reinforced with ductile attachment means;
spreading a layer of a hardenable slurry over the attached fabric such that the slurry covers and embeds the fabric;
the slurry including mineral particles that are similar in texture, color, or both, to the original surface of the structure wherein the step of attaching the fabric to the surface with ductile attachment means comprises the sub-steps of;
boring a hole through the alkaline-resistant fabric and into the structure;
inserting a length of fiber roving into the borehole, with a free end protruding above the fabric;
backfilling the borehole with suitable backfill material; and
attaching the free end of the roving to the surface being reinforced and over the fabric with a suitable adhesive.
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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.
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1. A method of reinforcing structures;
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attaching a fabric composed of alkaline-resistant fibers to a surface of the structure to be reinforced with ductile attachment means; spreading a layer of a hardenable slurry over the attached fabric such that the slurry covers and embeds the fabric;
the slurry including mineral particles that are similar in texture, color, or both, to the original surface of the structure wherein the step of attaching the fabric to the surface with ductile attachment means comprises the sub-steps of;
boring a hole through the alkaline-resistant fabric and into the structure;
inserting a length of fiber roving into the borehole, with a free end protruding above the fabric;
backfilling the borehole with suitable backfill material; and
attaching the free end of the roving to the surface being reinforced and over the fabric with a suitable adhesive. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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4. A method of reinforcing a structure including the steps of:
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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; spreading a layer of customized surface finishing mortar over the attached fabric;
wherein the step of attaching the fabric to the surface with ductile attachment means comprises the sub-steps of;
boring a hole through the alkaline-resistant fabric and into the structure;
inserting a length of fiber roving into the borehole, with a free end protruding above the fabric;
backfilling the borehole with suitable backfill material; and
attaching the free end of the roving to the surface being reinforced and over the fabric with a suitable adhesive. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A system for reinforcement of a structure;
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alkaline-resistant textile wrapped over or around a structural element of the structure to be reinforced; ductile connecting means for connecting said textile to the structural element wherein said ductile connecting means comprises a plurality of fiber anchors; and a mortar layer including; mineral materials selected to match the existing color, texture, or both of the structure. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12)
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