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Date: December 2004
Structure: New Construction, Ann Arbor MI
Contractor: Seris Castle Masonry
Engineer: Ledy Design Group
Material Used: Fortress unidirectional carbon fiber plates, 1200 gsm with peel-ply

Project Scope:
Areas of reinforcement were left out of construction plan from design to construction. Structure was under-designed for wind loads.

Solution:
Fortress Carbon Plates were laminated on both sides of masonry in non-reinforced areas of building.

Observations:
In one day, problem was solved, and contractor could continue exterior facade, with no delay in construction.

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