Seismic Retrofit
QuakeWrap engineers continue to provide seismic design alternatives using FRP products
QuakeWrap engineers continue to provide seismic design alternatives using FRP products
QuakeWrap was founded in 1994 — following the Northridge Earthquake, the Southern California event that killed 60 and caused widespread damage — to address the seismic upgrade needs of buildings and bridges. Seismic upgrade and retrofit of structures with FRP products is a field that has been pioneered by QuakeWrap Founder and President, Prof. Mo Ehsani, since the late 1980s.
Today, QuakeWrap engineers continue to provide seismic design alternatives using FRP products. The number of layers needed, the orientation of fibers, anchorage, etc., for structural elements such as walls,
columns, beams and floors can be designed. QuakeWrap FRP can also confine brick or masonry elements, keeping them from dismantling in an earthquake.
Today, QuakeWrap engineers continue to provide seismic design alternatives using FRP products. The number of layers needed, the orientation of fibers, anchorage, etc., for structural elements such as walls,
columns, beams and floors can be designed. QuakeWrap FRP can also confine brick or masonry elements, keeping them from dismantling in an earthquake.
Details
- Client: Awesome Company
- Location: Mountain View CA 94043
- Year Completed: 2014
- Value: $250.000
- Architect: Jason & Perry