Carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) provides an economical and effective solution for strengthening flexural and shear concrete beams. This technology is suitable for reinforcing concrete, steel, wood and plywood beams.

FRP materials strengthening application

Type	Application	Fiber Dir.	Schematic
Flexura	Tension and / or side face of the beam	Along long. axis of the beam
Shear	Side face of the beam( U or closed up)	Perpendicular to long. axis of the beam
Confinement	Around the column	Circumferential

The benefits provided by CFRP are as follows:

Increasing flexural strength of positive and negative moment region

Increasing Shear Strength

Increasing the Stiffness of the Load Used

Reduce crack width, improve durability and resistance

Corrosivity delays future corrosion rates by reducing water penetration into beams

Do not reduce top clearance (e.g. parking lot)

Cost reduction compared with traditional methods