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Resin repairs to timber structures: Volume 1 Guidance and selection


Resin repairs to timber structures: Volume 1 Guidance and selection.

Resin repairs to timber structures: Volume 1 Guidance and selection.

TRADA Technology Report 3/2000 by C J Mettem and M Milner


Table of Contents

Introduction
1. Appraisal
2. Repair options for structural timber
Resin repair option
3. Resin repair systems
Structural definition
Unique repairs
Generic resin systems
Member replacement
Upgrading
Joint replacement
Integrity / Enhancement
Constituents
Principal Materials
4. Materials
Parent timber
Repair Timber
Reinforcing and Connecting Materials
Structural steelwork
Fibre reinforced polymer composites (FRPs)
Epoxy resins
Epoxy resin systems
Adhesives and grouts
5. Assembly concepts
Compression Members
Repairs at base or top of column
Repairs at intermediate height
Bending Members
Repairs at ends of members
Repairs remote from member ends
Upgrading bending members: increased strength or stiffness
Joints
6. Execution
Competence
Bearings
Eliminating moisture problems
Design calculations, drawings and specification
Methods Statements
Temporary supports
Working access
Cutting out
Connecting-in
Material preparation
Dry fittings
Surface preparations
Shutter construction
Mixing
Application methods
Curing and striking
Inspection
7. References and further reading
British Standards
TRADA and TRADA Technology Publications
Eurocode Design Examples
Design Guides
Eurocode 5 Interim Technical Data Sheets
Wood Information Sheets
Further Reading
A. 1 Case studies
Milton Barn, Canterbury
The Old Hospice, St Albans
Blackfriars, Gloucester
Stokesay Castle, Shropshire
B. 2 Good practice checklist
Notes to Figure A2.1
Proceed from appraisal
Design & Specification
Design Fundamentals
Fire
Replacement Structural Materials
Timber
Resin systems selection
Environment
Conservation and aesthetics
Methods Statements
Preparation
Timber
Moisture content & condition
Removing decay/ damage
Surfaces preparation
Boring/ machining
Reinforcements
Steel bars
Steel surfaces
FRPs
Product data /Health and Safety
Team
Assembly & Execution
Connecting- in
Working access
Shutter construction
Performing Operations
Mixing
Pouring/ injecting
Curing & striking
Quality Assurance
Methods statements
Operational QA
Levels of competence
Health & Safety requirements
Control of materials
Removal of contaminants
Specific controls for resin system
Mixing and performance procedures
Logging of records and technical procedures
Handover

Resin repairs to timber structures: Volume 1 Guidance and selection

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Author: C J Mettem and M Milner
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