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Mar 1, 20235 min read

What's the difference between Unidirectional and Bidirectional Carbon Fiber?

We answer our most commonly asked question in our latest blog post. Find out how these two distinct CFRP fabric weaves are best utilized...

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Jan 24, 20201 min read

Ongoing third party testing plays an integral role in any structural reinforcement solution

Ongoing third party testing plays an integral role in any structural reinforcement solution that is relied upon to protect the safety of...

Jan 14, 20201 min read

Carbon Fiber Strengthening systems that can perform like a Swiss Army knife

When we set out to develop our roll kits, one of the objectives we had in mind was to provide contractors with systems that had utmost...

Jan 12, 20201 min read

Bidirectional and Unidirectional Carbon Fiber working together

In this case, a combination of both bidirectional and unidirectional Carbon Fiber are being used to strengthen a block CMU wall. The...

Jan 10, 20201 min read

CFRP column wrapping for increased load carry capacity

Load carrying capacity can be increased by wrapping columns horizontally. The strength added is similar what you get from the spiral or...

Jan 9, 20201 min read

Crack repair to crawlspace footing using SRS-660BI Carbon Fiber

Horizontal cracks like this are usually the result of the reinforcing steel too close to the outer edge of the forms. When the forms are...

Jan 9, 20201 min read

Cracked and broken foundation corners

Cracked and broken foundation corners are a common issue where settlement has occurred in a homes foundation. These types of repairs are...

Jan 9, 20201 min read

Carbon Fiber column confinement for increased flexural capacity

Unidirectional Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP), is frequently used for increasing flexural capacity of reinforced concrete columns...

Jan 7, 20204 min read

What’s the difference in the SRS Carbon Fiber weaves? SRS-600UNI vs SRS-660BI

In the two fabrics offered by SRS, the SRS-600UNI and SRS-660BI, the UNI is short for unidirectional and BI is short for bidirectional. ...

Jan 7, 20201 min read

Concrete Column Repair

SRS-660BI Carbon Fiber is commonly used to wrap support columns or other structural components, adding a tensile capacity of 35,496 lbs...

Jan 7, 20202 min read

Bowed Wall Stabilization using Unidirectional Carbon Fiber

Crossroads Foundation Repair was called out to a house in Brownsburg, Indianna to inspect a home where the basement walls were exhibiting...

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