Earthquakes are particularly harmful to buildings, as ground vibrations can cause movement in directions that are difficult to predict and defend against. The magnitude and duration of the earthquake are factors that cause damage. The longer and stronger the earthquake lasts, the greater the chance that it will usually be damaged. The type of soil beneath the building can also be a damaging factor. If the soil is thicker, softer or wetter, the vibration will increase. Generally, high-rise buildings are more affected by slow vibrations, while smaller buildings are more affected by short-term and frequent vibrations. Updates to seismic codes to increase compressive and tensile strength. The building is then upgraded and reinforced to ensure compliance.

Seismic upgrades include: traditional steel and concrete reinforcement to strengthen steel beams, widen concrete columns, and increase in-plane and out-of-plane strength of wall panels. Horse's unidirectional carbon fiber reinforced materials are a lower cost solution that adds almost no weight to the building.

Carbon fiber reinforcement can enhance the rigidity of buildings. During an earthquake, it can make buildings exist for dozens of seconds, saving more lives.

Horse Construction Mission

Producing the highest quality structural strengthening materials, improve structural performance, increase safety level, and extend service life of existing structures.

Customers who use Horse's carbon fiber products for repairs can save an average of 50% compared to replacement or other repair solutions.