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Masonry Reinforcement Repair

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Contractor and Engineering Resources
Case Studies
Reinforcement
of Clay Brick Structure

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Clay bricks are generally used for their aesthetic value, but occasionally can be used as construction blocks and be load bearing, particularly in older buildings. As the brick and mortar in these buildings deteriorate or, as public buildings, need to comply with new code regulations, reinforcement is often the only solution.

In this case, carbon plates tied masonry bell tower together and increased wind shear capacity beyond code requirements.


Date: April 2005
Structure: Clay Brick, First Presbyterian Church of Coldwater, MI
Contractor: Bomer Restoration, Inc.
Engineer: Ledy Design Group
Material Used: Fortress unidirectional 900 gsm carbon plate with peel-ply surface. Fortress 4020 Resin.
Project Scope:
The Bell Tower's upper platform, made of 4" clay-brick units, was under-designed for code wind loads.



Solution:
Fortress Carbon Plates was chosen in conjunction with steel anchoring for wood structure.



Observations:
Carbon plates tied masonry bell tower together and increased wind shear capacity beyond code requirements. Steel would have been difficult to handle in the very tight quarters.

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