Reinforcement of Steel Beam Floors

Increase of the ultimate resistance Increase of stiffness Lack of oxidation phenomena Higher durability of the structure No increase in weight of the structure No increase of dimension of the structure Rapidity of application 

---

As in the case of the reinforcement of brick-cement floors, the reinforcement of steel beam floors is also usually realized using pultruded sheets because of the easier procedure nevertheless, the use of fabrics is also possible. The width of sheets depends on the joist geometry and particularly on the necessary reinforcement area. Several overlapping sheets may be used, but it is recommended not to use too many sheets, in order to prevent intersheet debonding phenomena. The same can be said with regards to overlapping fabrics. 

---