MBRACE FRP LAMINATE

Carbon laminates (Fiber Reinforced Polymer) for the external strengthening of concrete, metal
and wood members

DESCRIPTION TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE DATA

MBrace FRP LAMINATE is a ready to use pultruded
carbon laminate that provides a high tensile strength Performance of MBrace FRP LAMINATES
and is indicated for flexural and shear reinforcement of MBrace
concrete, metal and wood members. 160/2100 165/2500 170/3100
Laminate
FIELDS OF APPLICATION Type LM MM HM
MBrace FRP LAMINATE is an externally bonded Tensile strength
reinforcement system that strengthens and stiffens 2100 MPa 2500 MPa 3100 MPa
Mean Value
existing structures. The system: Tensile Modulus 160 GPa 165 GPa 170 GPa
Mean Value
reduces deformation to the working loads (increase in
Width 50 mm / 80 mm / 100 mm
rigidity).
increases the load-bearing capacity (e.g. structural Thickness 1.2 mm / 1.4 mm
conversion following a change in capacity load).
increases the fatigue strength. Tensile
1.3 % 1.5 % 1.9 %
limits or covers the fissuring states (increase in Elongation
durability). Fiber Content 65 % 68 % 70 %

MBrace FRP LAMINATE can be used in a wide Density g/cm 1.54 1.61 1.61
range of application areas, ranging from small local
repair of private buildings (e.g. balconies) to large Inter Laminar 70 MPa 70 MPa 70 MPa
industrial applications (e.g. strengthening of cooling Shear Strength
Thermal -6 -6
towers). 0.6 x 10 0.6 x 10 0.6 x 10-6
Expansion
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Note
Excellent weight to strength ratio due to the superior
Values above are typical mean values obtained from
material characteristics compared to traditional
regular testing. Some variation may occur dependant
bonding techniques.
on batch, size, and test method sensitivity. Allowance
Lightweight material and therefore minimal additional
should be made for this in the design process. The
deadweight to structures.
designer is advised to satisfy himself, by prior testing if
Easy and fast to apply. MBrace FRP LAMINATEs
necessary, that the grade chosen will conform to the
are easy to handle, can be cut on site and offer a
performance criteria for his specific design.
special peel ply to keep the adhesion surface clean.
Excellent adhesion to substrates due to optimized
Application Procedure / Preparation of Substrate
laminate surface texture.
Surfaces that are in good condition or that are restored
Enables the amount of reinforcement to be calculated
with putty from the MBrace FRP range should be
in relation to the performance required or the stress
sanded down. For degraded structures, the whole
flow.
damaged area should be removed by scarifying, hydro-
Fast maintenance and application, reducing costs.
demolition or a comparable technique and then
Non corrosive, therefore high durability and low
structural restoration carried out with mortar of the
maintenance.
EMACO range.
Suitable for post tensioning applications.
Remove oils, grease, dust or any other loose material
from the surface.

Cut MBrace FRP LAMINATE according to the
required length using suitable cutting devices.

Prior to the application please take the individual

technical documentation of MBrace PRIMER,

MBrace PUTTY, MBrace LAMINATE ADHESIVE or
other applied products into account.

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APPLICATION STORAGE
Apply one coat of MBrace PRIMER by roller or brush Store at ambient temperatures, out of direct sunlight, in
and wait until dry to apply the second coat. cool, dry warehouse conditions.

If necessary, apply a coat of MBrace PUTTY using a Watchpoints

putty knife, to fill any blow holes or imperfections to the Design and detailed specification should be carried out
concrete or timber surfaces. by appropriately qualified and competent person(s).

Remove protective peel ply film from the surface of
MBrace FRP LAMINATE to be adhered.
Apply one layer of MBrace LAMINATE ADHESIVE
1 1.5 mm thick on both the surfaces (concrete and
LAMINATE).
Apply MBrace LAMINATE and using the correct roller,
exert a constant pressure by moving the tool both ways
in the direction of the fibers.
Installation should only be carried out by trained and
experienced specialist contractors. Site quality control
should be the responsibility of an independent
organization appointed by the client or his
representatives.
Surfaces exposed to U.V. rays should be protected
within two days (maximum seven days) with a selected
product from the MASTERSEAL line in order to ensure
perfect bonding between the protective layer and FRP.

Clean site and tools, take local regulations into

consideration Technical details of adhesives, primers and coatings
can be found on the technical data sheets for the
PACKAGING respective products.
Available in 50m or 100m rolls.
MBrace FRP LAMINATES weight in kg 1-1-2-1106

Size 50 m roll 100 m roll

50 x 1.2 8.5 15

50 x 1.4 9 16

80 x 1.2 12 22

80 x 1.4 13 24

100 x 1.2 15 27

100 x 1.4 16 29

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