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.
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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

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

Resin repairs to timber structures: Volume 1 Guidance and selection

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