Simpson Strong-Tie and Structural Technologies formed a strategic alliance for Composite Strengthening Systems™ (CSS) products in 2021. CSS products include fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) and fabric-reinforced cementitious matrix (FRCM) strengthening systems. Additionally, where CSS products are not a viable solution, the alliance can also offer recommendations and design for other non-CSS or conventional strengthening solutions. This alliance allows each firm to specialize in their areas of expertise:
Author: Griff Shapack
Griff Shapack is a Senior R&D Engineer for Simpson Strong-Tie's Repair, Protection and Strengthening Systems product line. He received B.S. and M.S. degrees in structural engineering from North Carolina State University. He joined Simpson Strong-Tie in 2015, after completing his master’s research focused on fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) reinforced concrete. Griff works on new product development and testing with existing products for FRP and fiber-reinforced cementitious matrix (FRCM) product lines. He is a licensed professional engineer in California and 15 other states. Griff is an active member of ACI Committees 440 and 549, the CSA S806 Technical Committee, and the SEAofNC Triangle Chapter.
Q&A About Advanced FRP Strengthening Design Principles
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On July 25, 2017, Simpson Strong-Tie hosted the second interactive webinar in the Simpson Strong-Tie FRP Best Practices Series, “Advanced FRP Design Principles,” in which Kevin Davenport, P.E. – one of our Field Engineering Managers – and I discussed the best practices for fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) strengthening design. The webinar examines the latest industry standards, proper use of material properties, and key governing limits when designing with FRP and discusses the assistance and support Simpson Strong-Tie Engineering Services offers from initial project assessment to installation. Watch the on-demand webinar and earn PDH and CEU credits here.Continue Reading