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X Mesh C10
Composite structural reinforcement
for masonry structures

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Using innovative composite reinforcements which
are fire-resistant, applicable to damp substrates,
transpiring and compatible with all bases,
including those of particular historical value.
Increasing a structure’s final resistance
to flexural and shearing stress; recovering loss
of efficiency of steel reinforcements without
using steel or epoxy resins.
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All this is now possible with
Ruredil X Mesh C10: the only composite

designing
reinforcement system that does not
rely on epoxy resins. Certified performance,
easy to use, guaranteed results.
Ruredil
X Mesh C10
Composite structural reinforcement for masonry structures

Composite reinforcements
Composite systems are the result of union of a long high-
performance fibre (carbon) with a matrix which serves as an
adhesive to convey stress to the fibre.

Thanks to the outstanding mechanical properties of carbon,

this technology allows engineers to reduce deformation and
flexural stress, while increasing loads on beams, floor slabs,
pillars, etc. in masonry constructions.

Composite reinforcements are also highly versatile and combine

practicality with low applied cost, especially in comparison with
traditional technologies (beton plaqué, reinforced slabs, tie rods
and steel chains).

Their light weight makes them perfect for use on particularly

degraded structures (such as masonry vaults, dividing walls,
etc.) without creating an additional load with their weight on
constructions which are already compromised.

Ruredil now has developed Ruredil X Mesh C10, an innovative

structural reinforcement system, free from epoxy resins, based
on a stabilized inorganic matrix.

effective • resistant • versatile •

 The problem:
structures loss of efficiency
Composite systems are the result of the American and
Japanese research into use of non-metallic reinforcements
in concrete structures.
Research and development, conducted in this field by leading
companies such as Mitsubishi and Ruredil, have resulted in
development of a technology which is extremely easy to use
and offers guaranteed results (especially in comparison with
traditional beton plaqué or handicraft techniques).
Loss of efficiency of a structure may have two causes:
• degradation of materials, such as, for example, a decrease
in the features of the resistant section and the section of the
metal reinforcement;
• overload due to changes in use or to external events, such as
earthquakes.
In either case, it is possible to intervene by applying
composite reinforcement systems (on the basis of pre-
determined calculations and dimensioning) so that stress,
resulting from tension and overloads, is transferred through
an epoxy resin to a long carbon fibre capable of absorbing
tensions.
• compatible • safe • certified •
Limitations on use
of epoxy resins
Traditional composite systems employ
a specific kit of epoxy resins to stick the
carbon fibre to the structure, so that it
forms a single unit with it and absorbs
all tensions. But, unfortunately, it is a well-known fact that epoxy
resins have their limitations, due to their chemical properties,
which affect both their application and their fire-resistance:
• they cannot be applied to damp substrates;
• they cannot be applied at temperatures lower than +10 °C or higher
than +30 °C, because the catalysis reaction (hardening) suffers greatly,
making it difficult to work with them;
• they are not fire-resistant because, once they harden, they melts
at temperatures between 110 °C and 150 °C, thus causing the fibres
to detach from the structure and making the structural reinforcement
useless;
• they are not high temperature-resistant because epoxy resins even at
temperatures lower then 80 °C (common glass transition temperature)
loose drastically bending capacity, thus causing the same effects as in
case of fire.
Use of these FRP (Fibre Reinforced Polymer) structural reinforce-
ments must therefore be assessed taking into consideration the
intrinsic limitations of the epoxy matrix which, to guarantee ad-
hesion to the substrate, must be applied in a particular way and
protected from fire adequately.
Ruredil X
 The benefits of using
Ruredil X Mesh C10
The solution: Ruredil X Mesh C10
n guaranteed
Ruredil X Mesh C10 is the only composite reinforcement performance,
system epoxy resins free, and the first to combine the certified by
performance of carbon fibre with the ease of application of University Institutes
a special mortar.
n hundreds of
references in significant
The system consists of a mesh of carbon, woven according
applications
to a special design, and a special mortar for application on
masonry structures.

n easily applied with no need for

specially trained workers
n clean, as tools are all cleaned
with water only

Reinforcement with Ruredil X Mesh C10 fully meets the

structural engineer’s expectations in terms of performance
and adherence to the substrate, maintaining normal
transpiration and chemical compatibility even on
structures of particular historical or artistic value.

Ruredil X Mesh C10 n applicable to damp substrates

is available in rolls of 100 cm
wide and 15 linear metres long.
Ruredil X Mortar 25,
mono-component mortar
made specifically to be used
on masonry support,
is available in 25 kg bags.
n transpires thanks to the hydraulic
binder constituting the matrix
n compatible with substrates
of particular historical value
n as fire-resistant as the original
substrate

• clean • patented

X Mesh C10
 Whit carbon fibres

Tests and certifications

and without
epoxy resins
Tests
The Ruredil X Mesh C10 system has been subjected to
a complete series of tests conducted by authoritative
university research institutes, which have checked its
efficacy with strict tests. The results of the tests are
recorded in certificates demonstrating the efficacy of the
innovation.

In masonry structures in particular, application of Ruredil

X Mesh C10 increases resistance to shearing stress
from 55% up 251% depending on the number of layers
of carbon mesh used.

In all situations use of Ruredil X Mesh C10 also allows works

resistant to high temperatures (such as fires) thanks to
replacement of the epoxy resin matrix, typical of traditional
FRPs, with a hydraulic cementitious matrix.

Ruredil X Mesh C10: since 2001, when it was launched

on the Italian market, more then 300.000 m2 have been
applied on all kinds of masonry structures, a lot of them on
special historical or artistic value buildings.

1. Masonry substrate

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2. First layer of
Ruredil X Mortar 25
3. Ruredil X Mesh C10
4. Second layer of
Ruredil X Mortar 25
5. Ruredil X Mesh C10
set at 45°
6. Third layer of
Ruredil X Mortar 25
7. Plaster or finishing glaze,
if desired

Typical application sequence

 A patented system

The Ruredil X Mesh C10 system consists of a carbon mesh (Ruredil

X Mesh C10) and a special mortar acting as matrix: Ruredil X Mesh C10/
Ruredil X Mortar 25 for masonry structures.
RUREDIL X MESH C10
according to the Guidelines AC434
issued by ICC - ES
In 2013 Ruredil has achieved product certifica-
R
tion for the FRCM composite called Ruredil X
All certifications and tests conducted on the system have been made Mesh C10, based on carbon fibers, (in accord-
exclusively using the components of the system shown in the technical ance with AC 434): “Acceptance Criteria For
data sheet. Masonry and Concrete Strengthening Using
Fiber-Reinforced Cementitious Matrix (FRCM)
All guarantees of the performance of the system therefore depend on Composite Systems”.
scrupulous compliance with the instructions for implementation of the
system, and different uses of the system are not allowed. Tests required for product certification were
performed at the accredited laboratory of the
Ruredil X Mesh C10 is protected by a European patent (Cement Mortar University of Miami and relative certification
Structure and Method for Reinforcing Buildings Components n. 1245547 was issued by the American ICC-ES.
dated 11/02/2002).
The International Code Council Evaluation
Service (ICC-ES) is an American company that
does technical evaluation of products and issues
Design with Ruredil X Mesh C10 relative certifications (www.icc-es.org).

Ruredil, always cooperating with designers Having been performed by an accred-

and universities, has realised a specific ited laboratory, this certification pro-
software in order to calculate and to design vides further technical evidence that
the structural reinforcement using Ruredil X Mesh C10. the product is code-compliant, that
Software allows engineers and architects means that product performance de-
to design according to DT 200/2013 of C.N.R. scribed may be used in any structural
Software is available on demand. reinforcement project utilizing the Rure-
dil FRCM systems.

Ruredil X Mesh C10 properties

Weight of carbon fibre in the mesh (g/m2) 168
Thickness for calculation of carbon section
at 0° and 90° (mm) 0,047

Photo by Silvia Morara

With carbon fibres

and without
epoxy resins
01/2014
COD. 0054001008

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