The 7.7 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes centered in Kahramanmaraş, which deeply affected 10 provinces, caused great destruction in our country. With the destruction brought by these earthquakes, it was understood once again that the durability of the buildings is of great importance.Along with the earthquake disaster, the preparation of the buildings in Istanbul for the Marmara earthquake is also on the agenda. Ekrem İmamoğlu, the Mayor of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, announced that they have accelerated their work on this issue. Explaining that they will develop a new model for the widespread use of the carbon fiber method, which is still being used in many buildings, İmamoğlu said: “We are heartbroken for the lost 25 years. Waiting any longer means an invitation to death. That’s why we will offer the carbon fiber method to the service of Istanbulites as soon as possible. “We will support the citizens for the cost of the buildings to be strengthened with fiber. As the municipality, we will pay the cost of the reinforcement, and the residents of Istanbul will pay it back in installments spread over 3 years. Thus, we will ensure that the perishable buildings at least survive and the risk of death is reduced.”
What is carbon fiber?
Carbon fiber or carbon fiber, which is made of carbonized acrylic fiber, is a thread-like material that is more durable and lighter than metals. Although carbon fibers are flexible like nylons, they are much more durable and tougher.How is carbon fiber produced?
Carbon fiber or fiber is produced in two different ways. PAN-based production goes through Oxidation, Carbonization, Surface improvement and Coating processes. The second method is the processing of orlon, nylon, tar and other by-products with physical and chemical applications.
Buildings are strengthened with carbon fiber method
The carbon fiber method is the use of carbon fibers or fibers to increase durability in building reinforcement. In addition, the carbon fiber used in building reinforcement consists of filamentous fibers, allowing the place to be used in the building to take shape easily.How is building reinforcement made with carbon fiber?
- After the carbon fibers are placed on the structure to be applied, they can be bonded with epoxy resin.
- Carbon fibers can be laid in the structure to be strengthened.
- Carbon fibers can be compressed into concrete. Thus, the durability of concrete and building increases.
- In structures consisting of metal components, carbon fibers can be placed by welding to the metal.
How much does it cost to strengthen the building with the carbon fiber method?
The cost of the carbon fiber method used in building reinforcement, which has been a subject of curiosity recently, varies according to the size of the building, the area to be applied and the current location of the building.In the video below, you can watch how the carbon fiber method used to strengthen buildings is applied.
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