Fyfe Co. LLC Awarded Patent for Reinforcing Connector

Sept. 28, 2009 - PRLog -- Used in combination with Fyfe Company Tyfo® Fibrwrap® products, this unique product will continue to excel the company in its effort to provide cutting edge technology to the structural engineering community.

The connector invention, known as a Composite Anchor System,  reinforces the attachment between multiple structural components. Structures reinforced by this type of high-tensile-strength, flexible roving filament connectors are less likely to fail under lateral forces, such as those experienced during an earthquake, hurricane or explosion.

The anchor is custom designed for each load condition and is typically composed of high-strength carbon fiber combined with the Tyfo® epoxy.  Advanced composite anchors composed of glass, aramid and even hybrid systems have also been developed.

Using this connector, structural components can be tied together so as to resist forces in any direction. The connector also increases the apparent ductility of the structure such that failure, should it occur, is gradual instead of sudden and catastrophic.

The Tyfo® Fibrwrap® Anchors have been used on many projects and provide a much less invasive structural solution when compared to conventional anchoring schemes.

For more information about the company, please go to http://www.fyfeco.com or
contact Fyfe Co. LLC at 858-642-0694.

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About Fyfe Co. LLC: Fyfe Co LLC specializes in the Tyfo® Fibrwrap® Advanced Composite Systems for the strengthening, protection and repair of structures. These systems are comprised of carbon, glass and aramid fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) materials.

Fyfe Company also offers other innovative construction products and structural systems. Among these are disc bearings, expansion joints, concrete repair products, blast mitigation and ballistic products.