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DVASE -January 2010 Breakfast Seminar FRP Strengthening Systems Presented By: William J. Gold The fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composite materials used for decades in the aerospace industry are now being used to strengthen existing concrete structures. The use of these materials as external reinforcement for concrete structures has become the preferred method strengthening over more traditional techniques like section enlargement, external post-tensioning and steel plate bonding. Whether used to increase the load bearing capacity of a structure, to restore loss of capacity from damage or deterioration, or for seismic retrofit or blast hardening; FRP strengthening systems offer a simple, cost-effective method to address structural deficiencies. This presentation will introduce the unique characteristics of FRP materials, the forms typically utilized in strengthening applications, and general design considerations and limitations. In addition, case studies will be used to illustrate the use of this technology in typical applications. Presentation Outline Introduction

• Introduction to Strengthening
• Strengthening Techniques
• Introduction to FRP Materials
• FRP Strengthening Systems

Typical Applications

• Upgrading Flexural, Shear, and Axial Capacity
• Seismic Upgrades
• Concrete, Masonry, and Steel Applications

Case Studies

• Case studies illustrating product history, various types of strengthening projects, strengthening challenges and solutions

Engineering Considerations

• Engineering Design Concepts
• Considerations for Specifying FRP Systems
• Tools and Resources

About our Speaker: William J. Gold is the Engineering Services Manager for BASF Construction Chemicals in Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. Gold has over 10 years of experience in the use of advanced composite materials in the construction industry. He has had extensive involvement in the design and installation of FRP systems for strengthening existing structures including the rehabilitation of the Pentagon after 9/11, strengthening the Amazon.com headquarters building after the Nisqually earthquake, and retrofitting the Myriad Convention Center in Oklahoma City for improved live load capacity. He has published several papers on strengthening structures with FRP and has given numerous lectures on evaluation and strengthening of existing structures. Mr. Gold holds a Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering from the University of Kansas and completed Master’s degree work in Structural Engineering at Penn State University and the University of Missouri at Rolla. He is actively involved in ACI, ICRI, ASCE, and the Canadian Standards Association. He is the former chairman of an ICRI committee on strengthening concrete structures and is a former chairman of ACI Committee 440F on the use of FRP materials for strengthening concrete structures. When:    Thursday, January 14, 2010 Where:  The Ace Center Ridge Pike & Manor Road Lafayette Hill, PA 19444 Tel.:      800-523-3000 www.aceconferencecenter.com Featuring a breakfast buffet Time: Registration begins at 7:15 am, Breakfast 7:30 am Cost: DVASE members: FREE, Non-members: $35.00* Reserve by Tuesday, January 12th Space is limited! *Invite engineers at your firm to attend! If you have a questions, via e-mail to: sswan@barrpino.com fax @ 215-628-9839, or telephone @ 215-628-9844.