Barbers Hill HVAC Beam Strengthening
School beam reinforcement addressing shear and flexure with a composite layout based on revised structural drawings.
Delta Structural Technology completed beam strengthening for the Barbers Hill HVAC project. The scope developed for Construction Masters used fiber reinforced polymer to address both shear and flexural requirements at the designated beams. The reinforcement design was based on the September 2020 revision of the construction drawings, tying the installation to the project’s updated structural scope.
- Market
- Education
- Services
- FRP shear and flexural strengthening
- Structural members
- Concrete Beam Strengthening
Project challenge
The identified beams required reinforcement for two different structural actions. The shear and flexural requirements had to be translated into the correct placement of the composite system on each member. Because the scope followed a revised drawing set, the reinforcement layout also needed to correspond with the current engineering information used for the project.
Project approach
Delta’s scope included mobilization, staging and marking of the fiber application locations. The receiving surfaces were to be prepared to the manufacturer’s requirements before epoxy saturation of the structural members and placement of the FRP system. The sequence connected preparation and layout to the designated beam details. Product submittals supported selection of the reinforcement system and its installation requirements.
Delivery and coordination
The project was coordinated with Construction Masters, using the revised structural drawings as the basis for the reinforcement scope. Staging space and necessary permits were among the contractor’s site responsibilities. Suitable concrete conditions during application and curing were part of installation planning. These requirements connected the engineering layout with the site readiness needed for bonded reinforcement.
Project significance
The Barbers Hill project illustrates composite strengthening at school-building beams where both shear and bending reinforcement were required. Its distinguishing feature is the dual structural function of the FRP scope. The case emphasizes the importance of matching material placement and preparation to the current project drawings.
