Since 1993, Hughes Brothers has been at the forefront of worldwide academic and industry efforts to define consensus FRP standards and methods. Hundreds of structures have extended service lives due to Aslan 400 CFRP Laminates.
Aslan™ 400 Carbon FRP “Laminates” are used to structurally strengthen existing concrete, wood, or masonry members in flexure and shear. The Aslan 400 CFRP Laminate is a pre-cured plate with a surface texture on one face, which helps improve bond with the structural adhesives.
Structures that are deficient due to either a structural flaw, deterioration or because of a change in use can often be brought to a useful capacity using Aslan 400. Externally bonded FRP strengthening is analogous to steel plate bonding. Successful implementation of CFRP plate bonding is dependent on proper surface preparation, leveling and bond of the structural adhesive to the concrete and CFRP plate interfaces. Externally bonded CFRP Laminates work best in overhead applications for flexural strengthening where sufficient bond and development lengths can be achieved.