US20130199715A1 - System for reinforcing structure using site-customized materials - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates in general to reinforcing structures and more particularly to materials for strengthening existing structures without substantial change to the appearance of the structures.
- Buildings that are not resistant to sudden lateral force need to be reinforced for the safety of people who live or work in, or visit the building. Some buildings have considerable historical or artistic value and must be protected from disasters and environmental deterioration for their own sakes.
- the textile could be coated with an inorganic hardenable paste such as mortar.
- inorganic mortars are alkaline and tend to degrade ordinary fiberglass.
- Special alkaline-resistant glass textile is available, but is quite expensive. This has discouraged the use of glass textile with mortar for reinforcement of structures.
- Graphite carbon or aramid fiber textiles would be compatible with mortar, but these textiles are also very expensive and not widely available in all countries.
- the present invention is a system of materials and methods for reinforcing structures using some locally derived materials.
- the system includes a textile wrap attached to the structure with fiber anchors and a finishing layer of mortar made with grit and aggregate that was obtained from sources in the vicinity of the structure being reinforced.
- the textile is composed of fibrous basalt, which is resistant to alkaline and compatible with inorganic mortar.
- the textile is typically an open-weave fabric that is strong and ductile.
- the fabric is attached to the structure in a ductile manner, such as with fiber anchors as taught in U.S. Pat. No. 7,207,149.
- the fiber anchors are preferably also created from basalt fiber.
- a mortar finishing material is mixed, beginning with a hardenable liquid matrix, such as slurry of calcined mineral particles that harden to create a solid mortar after being mixed with water.
- a hardenable liquid matrix such as slurry of calcined mineral particles that harden to create a solid mortar after being mixed with water.
- Grit, aggregate, or both are added to the hardenable liquid matrix.
- the grit or aggregate add color and texture to the mortar finishing material.
- the reinforcing system is intrinsically fire resistant and does not increase the fire risk to a structure.
- FIG. 1 is a top plan view, partly cut away, of the reinforcement system of the present invention, as used to strengthen a wall of a building.
- FIG. 2 is a sectional view, taken on line 2 - 2 of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 3 is a top plan view of the reinforcement system of the present invention, as used to strengthen an expansion joint of a structure.
- FIG. 4 is a sectional view, taken on line 4 - 4 of FIG. 3 .
- FIG. 1 is a top plan view of the reinforcement system 10 of the present invention, partly cut away.
- FIG. 2 is a sectional view of reinforcement system 10 , taken on line 2 - 2 of FIG. 1 , as used to strengthen a structure 100 , for example a wall 110 of a building.
- Reinforcement system 10 include alkaline-resistant textile 20 stretched over wall 110 .
- Textile 20 is attached to wall 110 with a plurality of fiber anchors 30 .
- a mortar 50 containing mineral products preferably obtained in the same geographic region as structure 100 , is spread over textile 20 and fiber anchors 30 .
- Textile 20 is preferably a lightweight, mesh fabric, woven or knit of suitable ductile, strong, and alkaline resistant fibers such as basalt.
- structures have been reinforced with fabrics made of glass fibers.
- Ordinary glass fabric must be covered with a protective finishing material that is pH neutral, that is, neither strongly alkaline nor acidic.
- structural reinforcing systems that include glass fiber fabric also typically include a finishing layer of epoxy or polyurethane, which are substantially neutral.
- alkaline-resistant fibers with good ductility and high tensile strength may be used to create textile 20 in place of basalt.
- the choice of specific fiber for textile 20 may be made for each application based upon availability, strength, and cost. Basalt is found to be the preferred material at this time, but other materials may become available in the future.
- Test results show that system 10 greatly increases the load-bearing ability of wall 110 even if the weave of textile 20 includes openings as wide as three or four inches across, although 1 inch across is a more typical size.
- a plain or twill weave with square or rectangular openings has been found to be convenient to apply and to provide sufficient strength and ductility.
- Textile 20 is typically woven from yarns or bundles consisting of many individual thin filaments of basalt fiber.
- Textile 20 is stretched over surfaces of various structural elements of a structure 100 to be reinforced. Panels of textile 20 may be wrapped over interior or exterior corners so as to connect different walls 110 , or to connect a wall 110 to a ceiling, or other combinations as appropriate. Textile 20 may be temporarily attached to wall 110 by suitable clips, staples, or adhesive.
- the mesh opening size be small, such as 0.5 inch across.
- Many types of structural element can be reinforced by using textile 20 to connect walls 110 to floors or ceilings, columns or beams to ceilings, roofs to walls 110 , and so on.
- the next step in the reinforcement method is to permanently attach textile 20 to wall 110 or other structure using suitable ductile connecting means, such as a plurality of fiber anchors 30 , as are well known in the art.
- Fiber anchors 30 are created by boring a hole through an opening in textile 20 and into the underlying wall 110 .
- a length of fiber roving, preferably also composed of fibrous basalt, is inserted into the borehole with a free end extending above textile 20 .
- a backfill material such as grout or polymeric adhesive
- the free end of the roving is attached to the outer surface of wall 110 and over textile 20 , such as with adhesive or mortar.
- the backfill material retains the roving within the borehole such that fiber anchor 30 forms a sort of large pin attaching textile 20 to wall 110 .
- Fiber anchor 30 is the most preferred ductile connecting means for system 10 because fiber anchor 30 spreads forces over a broad area and so is unlikely to pull out from wall 110 as a mechanical fastener might, or pull off a section of wall 110 as a surface adhesive might.
- the final process is to cover textile 10 and fiber anchors 30 with a mortar finish coat 50 .
- Mortar finish coat 50 covers textile 20 so that it will not be damaged by weather, or snagged.
- Mortar 50 contacts and adheres to the original surface of wall 110 through the openings of the weave of textile 20 , embedding textile 20 and helping spread any large lateral forces such as from earthquake or wind.
- Mortar 50 mechanically holds textile 20 in place near wall 110 but cannot entirely take the place of ductile connection means such as fiber anchors 30 .
- Mortar finish coat 50 is largely for creating a uniformly textured and colored surface for the reinforced wall 110 .
- Conventional epoxy and glass fiber textile reinforcement typically gives a structure a smoother texture and slightly hazy coloration. Although the epoxy can be covered with paint of other finish, mortar is not advised due to possible degradation of the glass fiber.
- Mortar finish coat 50 works well for replicating the appearance of original concrete, stucco, or plaster walls 110 . With additional modeling and coloring work, mortar finish 50 can even replicate the appearance of historical stone or brick walls 110 .
- Mortar 50 is customized to suit the structure to be reinforced.
- mortar 50 is based on a matrix of hardenable paste, such as ductile concrete.
- Uncured ductile concrete may be termed a slurry, that is, a mixture of solid particles suspended in a liquid, with sufficient viscosity or surface tension that the particles remain suspended for a long time and yield a mixture that can be handled like a liquid or paste.
- Ductile concrete is not typically used as a finish coat for homes, historical buildings, or other structures where appearance is important but a modern “industrial” look is not desired. However, it is a strong, ductile material that is less likely to crack under lateral forces than standard concrete.
- Mineral materials obtained locally may include sand, clay, gravel, ground stone, or mineral colorants. Although the minerals used for customized mortar finish coat 50 are described herein as locally obtained, it is to be understood that the mineral materials are to be obtained preferably from the same source as the materials of the original structure. For example, if an historical structure in Indonesia was built originally of imported Italian marble, it may be aesthetically desirable to obtain material from the same quarry in Italy to customize mortar 50 if reinforcing the structure in Indonesia.
- FIG. 3 is a top plan view of reinforcement system 10 , as used to strengthen an expansion joint 122 of a structure, such as a bridge 120 .
- FIG. 4 is a sectional view; taken on line 4 - 4 of expansion joint 122 of FIG. 3 .
- Expansion joint 122 is a design feature of bridge 120 . It is a gap of a few inches width, left between sections of bridge 120 to allow for thermal expansion of the bridge material. The gap of expansion joint 122 is typically filled to provide a smooth surface for traffic.
- expansion joint 122 must be of a material that is ductile and will not interfere with the function of expansion joint 122 .
- the alternative embodiment of reinforcing system 10 as illustrated in FIGS. 3 and 4 has been found to be a low cost and very effective way of dressing expansion joint 122 .
- Expansion joint 122 has been created with a recess 125 to be filled to provide a smooth upper surface.
- a first layer of mortar 50 is laid into recess 125 , filling recess 125 approximately halfway.
- a strip of textile 20 is laid over mortar 50 .
- a second layer of mortar 50 is poured or spread over textile 20 to fill recess 125 to the desired level.
- Mortar 50 may be textured as desired or left in the as-applied state.
- Fiber anchors 30 are typically not required for this embodiment of system 10 .
- reinforcement system 10 may be optionally installed similarly to the method of filling expansion joints 122 . That is, a first layer of mortar 50 may be spread on the original wall 110 of the structure, then textile 20 attached over the first layer of mortar 50 . Fiber anchors 30 are preferably still employed as detailed above. Fiber anchors 30 are preferably installed after the first layer of mortar 50 . A second layer of mortar 50 is applied over textile 20 and fiber anchors 30 , then finished, also as described above.
- This method of practicing the present invention is especially useful in the case of buildings that are constructed of fragile materials, or that have been weakened by weather, degradation by pollution, or earthquakes.
- Another precaution taken in the case of fragile buildings is to create a borehole for fiber anchor 30 that is deeper than is typically used for a strong matrix such as undamaged concrete.
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System and method for reinforcing structures includes basalt textile (20) connected to surfaces of the structure (100) with fiber anchors (30). Textile spreads forces and increases ductility of structure. Textile may connect multiple structural elements together, including walls, floors, columns, beams, and roofs. Textile is covered with mortar (50) customized to match color and texture of structure by use of locally obtained grit, aggregate, or colorant. Basalt fiber textile is preferred to avoid degradation of textile from alkaline components of mortar (50).
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- The present invention relates in general to reinforcing structures and more particularly to materials for strengthening existing structures without substantial change to the appearance of the structures.
- Many existing buildings throughout the world are in need of reinforcement to help them resist damage by earthquake, violent storms, acidic atmosphere, vibrations due to vehicle traffic, or similar threats. Many older buildings, especially, were designed to handle large compressive forces but are not resistant to lateral forces.
- Buildings that are not resistant to sudden lateral force need to be reinforced for the safety of people who live or work in, or visit the building. Some buildings have considerable historical or artistic value and must be protected from disasters and environmental deterioration for their own sakes.
- Some methods exist for reinforcing existing buildings. One that is used all over the world is wrapping a structure with fiberglass textile that is impregnated with epoxy. This method is taught in different forms in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,043,033, 5,649,398, and 5,657,595. A means of connecting different components of a structure using ductile fiber anchors is taught in U.S. Pat. No. 7,207,149 and incorporated herein by reference.
- The methods of U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,043,033, 5,649,398, and 5,657,595 are effective and can be performed with little intrusion on the occupants and visitors of the building being reinforced. A disadvantage to these methods is that they use some specialized materials that are not readily available in all locations. As a result, the materials are shipped from centralized distribution centers, sometimes to remote locations that are difficult to reach. The shipping and round transportation of heavy materials adds significantly to the cost of the project.
- Another disadvantage of the wrapping methods is that the materials readily available on the market are not good matches in color and texture with old buildings. There are many buildings all over the world that are constructed of native stone, brick from local clay, or that are coated with plaster made with local minerals. As a result, the materials of the methods mentioned above, such as epoxy and fiberglass, may not match the color or texture of a given building.
- Yet another disadvantage to the method discussed above is that some of the materials, particularly epoxy, are less fire resistant than conventional stone, brick, or plaster construction. It is desirable that a method for increasing a building's strength should also increase its fire-resistance, or at least not degrade it.
- To avoid the disadvantage of the flammability of epoxy or other organic polymers, the textile could be coated with an inorganic hardenable paste such as mortar. However, this leads to a different disadvantage, which is that inorganic mortars are alkaline and tend to degrade ordinary fiberglass. Special alkaline-resistant glass textile is available, but is quite expensive. This has discouraged the use of glass textile with mortar for reinforcement of structures. Graphite carbon or aramid fiber textiles would be compatible with mortar, but these textiles are also very expensive and not widely available in all countries.
- The present invention is a system of materials and methods for reinforcing structures using some locally derived materials. The system includes a textile wrap attached to the structure with fiber anchors and a finishing layer of mortar made with grit and aggregate that was obtained from sources in the vicinity of the structure being reinforced.
- The textile is composed of fibrous basalt, which is resistant to alkaline and compatible with inorganic mortar. The textile is typically an open-weave fabric that is strong and ductile. The fabric is attached to the structure in a ductile manner, such as with fiber anchors as taught in U.S. Pat. No. 7,207,149. The fiber anchors are preferably also created from basalt fiber.
- A mortar finishing material is mixed, beginning with a hardenable liquid matrix, such as slurry of calcined mineral particles that harden to create a solid mortar after being mixed with water. Grit, aggregate, or both are added to the hardenable liquid matrix. The grit or aggregate add color and texture to the mortar finishing material.
- The reinforcing system is intrinsically fire resistant and does not increase the fire risk to a structure.
- By using grit and aggregate that are mined or quarried locally, it is often possible to match the color and texture of the original building very well. The final appearance of the reinforced structure is relatively unchanged from the original, possibly historic, appearance. Further, the ability to use local mineral materials saves money on shipping material to a remote location.
- Utilizing local minerals for the mortar finishing material is made possible by the use of basalt fiber textile and fiber anchors.
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FIG. 1 is a top plan view, partly cut away, of the reinforcement system of the present invention, as used to strengthen a wall of a building. -
FIG. 2 is a sectional view, taken on line 2-2 ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 3 is a top plan view of the reinforcement system of the present invention, as used to strengthen an expansion joint of a structure. -
FIG. 4 is a sectional view, taken on line 4-4 ofFIG. 3 . -
FIG. 1 is a top plan view of thereinforcement system 10 of the present invention, partly cut away.FIG. 2 is a sectional view ofreinforcement system 10, taken on line 2-2 ofFIG. 1 , as used to strengthen astructure 100, for example awall 110 of a building. -
Reinforcement system 10 include alkaline-resistant textile 20 stretched overwall 110.Textile 20 is attached towall 110 with a plurality offiber anchors 30. Amortar 50, containing mineral products preferably obtained in the same geographic region asstructure 100, is spread overtextile 20 andfiber anchors 30. -
Textile 20 is preferably a lightweight, mesh fabric, woven or knit of suitable ductile, strong, and alkaline resistant fibers such as basalt. Conventionally, structures have been reinforced with fabrics made of glass fibers. Ordinary glass fabric must be covered with a protective finishing material that is pH neutral, that is, neither strongly alkaline nor acidic. Many alkaline or acidic materials, including cementitious materials such as mortar and concrete, degrade glass and weaken it. For this reason, structural reinforcing systems that include glass fiber fabric also typically include a finishing layer of epoxy or polyurethane, which are substantially neutral. - Of course, other alkaline-resistant fibers with good ductility and high tensile strength may be used to create
textile 20 in place of basalt. The choice of specific fiber fortextile 20 may be made for each application based upon availability, strength, and cost. Basalt is found to be the preferred material at this time, but other materials may become available in the future. - Test results show that
system 10 greatly increases the load-bearing ability ofwall 110 even if the weave oftextile 20 includes openings as wide as three or four inches across, although 1 inch across is a more typical size. A plain or twill weave with square or rectangular openings has been found to be convenient to apply and to provide sufficient strength and ductility.Textile 20 is typically woven from yarns or bundles consisting of many individual thin filaments of basalt fiber. -
Textile 20 is stretched over surfaces of various structural elements of astructure 100 to be reinforced. Panels oftextile 20 may be wrapped over interior or exterior corners so as to connectdifferent walls 110, or to connect awall 110 to a ceiling, or other combinations as appropriate.Textile 20 may be temporarily attached to wall 110 by suitable clips, staples, or adhesive. - In the case of
structures 100 that are built of fragile materials, or that have been damaged by weathering or environmental degradation, it is preferable that the mesh opening size be small, such as 0.5 inch across. - Many types of structural element can be reinforced by using
textile 20 to connectwalls 110 to floors or ceilings, columns or beams to ceilings, roofs towalls 110, and so on. - The next step in the reinforcement method is to permanently attach
textile 20 to wall 110 or other structure using suitable ductile connecting means, such as a plurality of fiber anchors 30, as are well known in the art. Fiber anchors 30 are created by boring a hole through an opening intextile 20 and into theunderlying wall 110. A length of fiber roving, preferably also composed of fibrous basalt, is inserted into the borehole with a free end extending abovetextile 20. - A backfill material, such as grout or polymeric adhesive, is pushed or injected into the borehole. The free end of the roving is attached to the outer surface of
wall 110 and overtextile 20, such as with adhesive or mortar. The backfill material retains the roving within the borehole such thatfiber anchor 30 forms a sort of largepin attaching textile 20 towall 110.Fiber anchor 30 is the most preferred ductile connecting means forsystem 10 becausefiber anchor 30 spreads forces over a broad area and so is unlikely to pull out fromwall 110 as a mechanical fastener might, or pull off a section ofwall 110 as a surface adhesive might. - The final process is to cover
textile 10 and fiber anchors 30 with amortar finish coat 50.Mortar finish coat 50 coverstextile 20 so that it will not be damaged by weather, or snagged.Mortar 50 contacts and adheres to the original surface ofwall 110 through the openings of the weave oftextile 20, embeddingtextile 20 and helping spread any large lateral forces such as from earthquake or wind.Mortar 50 mechanically holdstextile 20 in place nearwall 110 but cannot entirely take the place of ductile connection means such as fiber anchors 30. -
Mortar finish coat 50 is largely for creating a uniformly textured and colored surface for the reinforcedwall 110. Conventional epoxy and glass fiber textile reinforcement typically gives a structure a smoother texture and slightly hazy coloration. Although the epoxy can be covered with paint of other finish, mortar is not advised due to possible degradation of the glass fiber. -
Mortar finish coat 50 works well for replicating the appearance of original concrete, stucco, orplaster walls 110. With additional modeling and coloring work,mortar finish 50 can even replicate the appearance of historical stone orbrick walls 110. -
Mortar 50 is customized to suit the structure to be reinforced. Typically,mortar 50 is based on a matrix of hardenable paste, such as ductile concrete. Uncured ductile concrete may be termed a slurry, that is, a mixture of solid particles suspended in a liquid, with sufficient viscosity or surface tension that the particles remain suspended for a long time and yield a mixture that can be handled like a liquid or paste. - Ductile concrete is not typically used as a finish coat for homes, historical buildings, or other structures where appearance is important but a modern “industrial” look is not desired. However, it is a strong, ductile material that is less likely to crack under lateral forces than standard concrete.
- Other matrix materials such as organic polymers or other inorganic cementitious materials may also be used to create
mortar 50. - Generally, building materials such as stone, brick, and adobe are not transported farther than necessary. As a result, structures in a given country or geographic area tend to have distinctive appearances. To customize
mortar 50, it is preferred that mineral materials are used that are similar to those used for the structure originally. - In the case of historical buildings, it is often desirable to determine the components of the original materials, such as by microscopic examination or chemical analysis.
- For example, many older public buildings in the American Midwest are of the tan stone call Indiana limestone. In the American Southwest, many historical buildings are of adobe bricks, which vary in color depending upon the iron content of the local clay.
- Thus, to reinforce a structure in the Midwest it might be appropriate to incorporate ground limestone into
mortar 50 to produce a smooth tan surface on the reinforced structure. In the Southwest, adobe clay or ground sandstone might be added tomortar 50 to make it resemble brick or stone. - Mineral materials obtained locally may include sand, clay, gravel, ground stone, or mineral colorants. Although the minerals used for customized
mortar finish coat 50 are described herein as locally obtained, it is to be understood that the mineral materials are to be obtained preferably from the same source as the materials of the original structure. For example, if an historical structure in Indonesia was built originally of imported Italian marble, it may be aesthetically desirable to obtain material from the same quarry in Italy to customizemortar 50 if reinforcing the structure in Indonesia. - An alternative embodiment of reinforcing
system 10 is illustrated inFIGS. 3 and 4 .FIG. 3 is a top plan view ofreinforcement system 10, as used to strengthen anexpansion joint 122 of a structure, such as abridge 120.FIG. 4 is a sectional view; taken on line 4-4 ofexpansion joint 122 ofFIG. 3 . -
Expansion joint 122 is a design feature ofbridge 120. It is a gap of a few inches width, left between sections ofbridge 120 to allow for thermal expansion of the bridge material. The gap ofexpansion joint 122 is typically filled to provide a smooth surface for traffic. - The filling of
expansion joint 122 must be of a material that is ductile and will not interfere with the function ofexpansion joint 122. The alternative embodiment of reinforcingsystem 10 as illustrated inFIGS. 3 and 4 has been found to be a low cost and very effective way of dressingexpansion joint 122. -
Expansion joint 122 has been created with a recess 125 to be filled to provide a smooth upper surface. To fillexpansion joint 122 usingsystem 10 of the present invention, a first layer ofmortar 50 is laid into recess 125, filling recess 125 approximately halfway. Next, a strip oftextile 20, as described above, is laid overmortar 50. A second layer ofmortar 50 is poured or spread overtextile 20 to fill recess 125 to the desired level.Mortar 50 may be textured as desired or left in the as-applied state. Fiber anchors 30 are typically not required for this embodiment ofsystem 10. - It may be noted that
reinforcement system 10, as practiced for reinforcing structures such as buildings, may be optionally installed similarly to the method of fillingexpansion joints 122. That is, a first layer ofmortar 50 may be spread on theoriginal wall 110 of the structure, thentextile 20 attached over the first layer ofmortar 50. Fiber anchors 30 are preferably still employed as detailed above. Fiber anchors 30 are preferably installed after the first layer ofmortar 50. A second layer ofmortar 50 is applied overtextile 20 and fiber anchors 30, then finished, also as described above. - This method of practicing the present invention is especially useful in the case of buildings that are constructed of fragile materials, or that have been weakened by weather, degradation by pollution, or earthquakes. Another precaution taken in the case of fragile buildings is to create a borehole for
fiber anchor 30 that is deeper than is typically used for a strong matrix such as undamaged concrete. - Although particular embodiments of the invention have been illustrated and described, various changes may be made in the form, composition, construction, and arrangement of the parts herein without sacrificing any of its advantages. Therefore, it is to be understood that all matter herein is to be interpreted as illustrative and not in any limiting sense, and it is intended to cover in the appended claims such modifications as come within the true spirit and scope of the invention.
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1. A method of reinforcing structures; including the steps of:
attaching a textile composed of alkaline-resistant fibers to a surface of the structure to be reinforced; and
spreading a layer of a hardenable slurry over the attached textile such that the slurry covers and embeds the textile; the slurry including mineral particles that are similar in texture, color, or both, to the original surface of the structure.
2. The method of claim 1 , the step of attaching a textile comprising the sub-steps of:
spreading a fabric composed of basalt fibers over a surface of the structure; and
attaching the fabric to the surface with ductile attachment means.
3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of:
attaching the fabric to the surface with ductile attachment means comprises the sub-steps of:
boring a hole through the alkaline-resistant fabric and into the structure;
inserting a length of fiber roving into the borehole, with a free end protruding above the fabric;
backfilling the borehole with suitable backfill material; and
attaching the free end of the roving over the fabric with a suitable adhesive.
4. The method of claim 1 , the step of spreading a layer of hardenable slurry over the fabric comprising:
spreading a slurry containing cementitious or polymer matrix and further including mineral materials quarried in a location geographically close to the structure to be repaired.
5. The method of claim 4 , the step of spreading a layer of slurry containing sand, ground rock, or minerals comprising:
spreading a slurry including sand, ground rock, or mineral materials that produces a finished appearance substantially the same in color and texture as the original surface of the structure.
6. The method of claim 1 , further including the steps of:
spreading a bottom layer of hardenable slurry containing mineral particles directly over the surface of the structure.
7. A method of reinforcing a structure including the steps of:
creating a customized surface finishing mortar by mixing mineral materials with a hardenable fluid matrix; the customized surface finishing mortar formulated so as to produce a finished appearance substantially the same in color and texture as the original surface of the structure;
spreading a fabric composed of alkaline-resistant fibers over surfaces of the structure to be reinforced;
attaching the fabric to the structure by ductile attachment means; and
spreading a layer of customized surface finishing mortar over the attached fabric.
8. The method of claim 7 ; the step of creating a customized surface finishing mortar further including: obtaining mineral materials from a source geographically local to the structure.
9. The method of claim 7 , the step of spreading a fabric comprising:
spreading a fabric composed of alkaline-resistant fibers over one or more surfaces of the structure to be reinforced.
10. The method of claim 7 , wherein the step of creating a customized surface finishing material includes the sub-steps of:
obtaining a suitable hardenable fluid matrix from the group of: cementitious mortar, ductile cement, epoxy, polyurethane, or acrylic.
11. The method of claim 7 , wherein the structure to be reinforced is a historical building that must substantially retain its original appearance after being reinforced.
12. The method of claim 7 , the step of spreading a fabric comprising:
spreading a fabric composed of basalt fibers over one or more surfaces of the structure to be reinforced.
13. A system for reinforcement of a structure; including:
alkaline-resistant textile substantially covering a structural element of the structure to be reinforced;
ductile connecting means for connecting said textile to the structural element; and
mortar including:
mineral materials selected to match the existing color, texture, or both of the structure.
14. The system of claim 13 , said alkaline-resistant textile comprising: a fabric woven from fibers of basalt.
15. The system of claim 13 , said ductile connecting means comprising: a plurality of fiber anchors.
16. The system of claim 13 , said mineral materials including at least one component obtained geographically close to the structure being reinforced.
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