ARMOSHIELD BC are pultruded carbon fibre rods designed for structural strengthening, crack stitching and consolidation of reinforced concrete, masonry, arches and vaults. They are lightweight, easy to install and suitable for restoration of historic buildings and monuments.
Main advantages
- Superior chemical and mechanical resistance with corrosion protection
- High tensile strength without added weight
- Lightweight and easy to install
- Excellent adhesion to epoxy adhesives and concrete substrates
Applications
- Strengthening of reinforced concrete and masonry with improved load-bearing capacity
- Restoration and refurbishment of buildings, monuments, arches and vaults
- Structural connections with ARMOSHIELD C fabrics and ARMOGRIP BC connectors
Product data
- Appearance: carbon fibre rods pultruded in epoxy matrix
- Available diameters: 8 • 10 • 12 • 14 • 16 mm
- Packaging: 3-m rods in PVC tubes
| Characteristic | Smooth rods | Improved adhesion rods |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile strength | > 2400 MPa | > 2100 MPa |
| Young’s modulus | 160 GPa | 130 GPa |
| Elongation at failure | 1.36% | 1.36% |
