TCI CFRP Systems
Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer (CFRP)
What is CFRP?
Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer is a high-performance composite system that consists of a carbon fiber fabric embedded with epoxy. The saturated carbon fiber fabric cures with extremely high tensile and flexural strength, making it the superior choice for strengthening and rehabilitating structural elements without adding significant weight or bulk. CFRP offers superior performance in demanding environments and is widely used in infrastructure, industrial, and commercial applications.
Why Choose TCI CarbonStrong?
- Innovative, layered unidirectional stitching engineered for exceptional strength and easy application
- NSF 61 and NSF 372 approved for potable water applications
- Black light stitching ensures proper overlay in the field to achieve the expected strength
- 0% VOC and 100% solvent-free
- Extensive 3rd-party testing
- Long pot life
- We provide design services free of charge by industry-leading structural engineers
TCI CarbonStrong - THE CFRP SYSTEM
Applications
- Increased live and/or dead loads in structures
- Increased traffic volumes on bridges and viaducts
- Increased capacity and structural strength of pipes
- Ability to accommodate changes in building utilization or industrial machinery layout
- Allows for the removal of walls, columns, or sections of floor slabs
- Upgrade of reinforced concrete columns
- Retrofit of unreinforced masonry walls
- Increases lateral shear resistance in reinforced masonry walls
- Column protection
- Masonry wall protection
- Repairs aging or corroded members
- Repairs or upgrades inferior materials
- Repairs inadequate construction techniques
- Repairs large diameter pipes to achieve strengthening and waterproofing
- Repair members damaged by fire or natural disaster
Key Features
- 3-5x stronger than steel and supersedes most structural materials
- Exceptionally lightweight (12–15 kN/m³) and flexible enough to conform seamlessly to your structure
- Corrosion resistant and provides exceptional protection against aggressive environmental exposures
- Ability to adapt to varying structural requirements; does not require a uniformed structural solution through out pipe
- Lifecycle cost savings as it extends asset service life and reduces need for repair in the future
- Proven to increase working pressure of in-service pipes
- Easy to install in a wet lay-up process and forming irregular surfaces
Certifications
- NSF/ANSI Standard 61 & NSF 372
- SWAT Tested
- AWWA C305
- ACI 440
- CSA S806
- CSA S16
All layers are developed from the same base chemicals and engineered to function as a unified system. Each layer is designed to bond seamlessly with the next, resulting in superior bond strength, enhanced durability, and long-term performance. Additionally, every layer is formulated with environmental responsibility in mind.
Certifications & Tests:
- NSF/ANSI Standard 61 & NSF 372
- AWWA C305
- ACI 440
- CSA S806
- CSA S16
Not sure which fabric suits your project?
We provide design services free of charge by industry-leading structural engineers with purchase.