Western Hills HS
A targeted double-tee beam strengthening scope linked engineering, concrete preparation, and FRP installation at Western Hills High School.
Delta Structural Technology completed FRP strengthening at Western Hills High School in Fort Worth. The scope focused on a specified double-tee beam, pairing a narrowly defined engineering package with installation of composite reinforcement. The proposal distinguished normal surface preparation from any additional concrete repair that might become visible after demolition.
- Market
- Education
- Services
- Double-tee beam FRP strengthening
- Location
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Structural members
- Concrete Beam Strengthening
Project challenge
The strengthening area was part of an existing structure whose final exposed condition could affect preparation needs. The base scope allowed for surface grinding in accordance with the project specification. It also recognized that patching or more extensive concrete repair could only be evaluated after demolition. That distinction was important to defining the surface on which the new composite system would bond.
Project approach
Delta’s proposed delivery included stamped engineering and calculations for the specified double-tee beam, followed by material procurement after submittal approval. The installation sequence included protection of existing finishes, reinforcement layout, grinding of the concrete surface, and FRP application to the engineer-approved shop drawings. Removal of protection and cleanup completed the proposed installation sequence.
Delivery and coordination
The proposal tied the scope to structural detail 5/S3.11 and the relevant project specification. It placed inspection and testing outside Delta’s base installation scope and identified access and staging requirements for the contractor. Coordination with demolition was a key interface: exposed conditions needed to be understood before deciding whether the base preparation method was sufficient for the reinforcement area.
Project significance
Western Hills High School illustrates a focused beam-strengthening project in which scope clarity matters as much as material selection. Defining the engineered member, the expected surface condition, and the process for addressing newly exposed repairs helps keep the reinforcement design connected to the actual substrate.
