REINFORCEKiT® BEAM

COMPOSITE REPAIR SOLUTION

FOR
STRUCTURE REINFORCEMENT

DOC MKT 040 – B – ENG – LC – 07/2022

 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. PRODUCT BROCHURE
2. TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
3. PRODUCT APPLICATIONS
4. CASE STUDIES
5. PRESS ARTICLES
1. PRODUCT BROCHURE
2. TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
 REINFORCEKiT BEAM ®
COMPOSITE REPAIR SOLUTION FOR STRUCTURE REINFORCEMENT
Temperature from +5°C (+41°F) to +50°C (122°F)

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

REINFORCEKiT® BEAM DESCRIPTION

REINFORCEKiT® BEAM is a product recommended to reinforce corroded structures. It is a combination of metallic
insert and composite wrapping. Designed for a long-term repair, this product can renovate a structure suffering from
severe corrosion and through-wall defects. Its design is calculated by Finite Element Analysis (FEA), taking into
consideration structure loadings, forces, moment, structure geometry and dimensions.

REINFORCEKiT® BEAM is made of very high-performance materials. Metal inserts are integrated on the defected
structure by cold welding to give back the original mechanical resistance. Then the structure is wrapped with Kevlar ®
tape and 3X epoxy resin. The bi-directional woven high-strength aramid-fiber material provides reinforcement in the
hoop and axial directions. The epoxy resin allows binding and transferring loading through the whole composite
system. Finally, it is recovered with specific anti-UV & impact protective coating.

USES

• Repair and reinforce structures

• Restore structures integrity

APPLICATIONS

• Suitable for all structure designs (beams, poles…)

• Structures highly corroded
• All beam sizes and designs

BENEFITS

• Installation without stopping production or traffic

• Long-term repair (20 years min)
• Cost-effective installation
• Fast and easy implementation

REINFORCEKiT® BEAM IMPLEMENTATION STEPS

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 REINFORCEKiT BEAM ®
COMPOSITE REPAIR SOLUTION FOR STRUCTURE REINFORCEMENT
Temperature from +5°C (+41°F) to +50°C (122°F)

REINFORCEKiT® BEAM SPECIFICATIONS

FILLER SPECIFICATIONS
Commercial name F3X8
Filler composition Part A: Epoxy resin and Part B: Amine hardener
Cured density 1.6 g/cm3 (100 lb/cu.ft)
Compressed modulus 2.4 GPa (290 ksi)
Compressive strength 116 MPa (16 820 psi)
Flexural strength 60 MPa (8 700 psi)
Chemical resistance Medium acids, alkalis, bleaches and others chemicals exposure
Salt fog No rust > 10 000 hours
Pack sizes 250g, 1kg, 25kg
Shelf life 2 years

FIBER SPECIFICATIONS RESIN SPECIFICATIONS

Fiber nature Aramid Kevlar® 49 Commercial name R3X50
Fiber directions towards Chemical family Epoxy (bi-component)
Hoop/axial (0° / 90°)
structure axis
Fiber type Woven type Color Black

Tensile strength 2 900 MPa (420.5 ksi) Mixing ratio by weight (Part A : Part B) = 1 : 1.9

Tensile modulus 110 GPa (15 950 ksi) Pack size 2 kg/set

Weight per square meter 400 g/m2 Solids 100%

VOCs none
Between +15°C (+59°F) and
Storage
+32°C (+90°F) if long-term storage
Shelf life 2 years in unopened containers

COMPOSITE SPECIFICATIONS
Percentage of fiber in volume Up to 30%
1.2 mm* (0.048 inch)
SPECIFICATION

Nominal ply thickness

*: depends on ambient temperature and viscosity
TECHNICAL

To be determined using calculations according to standards

Laminate thickness
For information, minimum number of layers = 2 layers
Density 1.52 g/cm3 (94.9 Ib/cu.ft.)
Glass transition temperature (ASTM D7426)
+70°C (+158°F)
Tensile strength in hoop direction long-term
188 MPa (27 260 psi)
(ASTM D1598)
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES*

Tensile strength in axial direction long-term

50 MPa (7 250 psi)
(ASTM D1598)
Poisson’s ratio (ISO 527 or ASTM D3039) 0.23
Shear modulus (ASTM D5379) 3 GPa (435 ksi)
Impact resistance (ASTM G14) 11.2 J/m2
Resin Shore D hardness 82 Shore D,
(ISO 868 or ASTM D2583) Resin hardness requirement: >75 Shore D
Lap shear strength (BS EN 1465 or ASTM
16 MPa (2 320 psi)
D3165)
Cathodic disbondment (ASTM G95) Passed
Resistance to pH From 3 to 12
PROPERTIES
CHEMICAL

Chemical resistance
Excellent
(check chemical resistance chart for more info.)

*values are given for indication and may vary depending on the environment

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 REINFORCEKiT BEAM ®
COMPOSITE REPAIR SOLUTION FOR STRUCTURE REINFORCEMENT
Temperature from +5°C (+41°F) to +50°C (122°F)

APPLICATION NOTES

SURFACE PREPARATION Proper surface preparation is critical to the long-term performance of the composite. All rust, mill scale,
corrosion products and foreign matter must be removed from the surface by a combination of solvent washing
and bristle blasting or abrasive blasting. After surface preparation, roughness should achieve a minimum of
60µm and match with SA 2 ½ or ST3 standards. Then the surface must be cleaned and rinsed using an
adequate solvent which evaporates leaving no film residue.

APPLICATION Check atmospheric conditions before job start (TDew point +3°C<TSupport; 85%RH). Installation procedure is given
to the technicians during 3X training course.

SAFETY Each applicator should read and understand the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and installation
procedure before using 3X products.

WARRANTY DISCLAIMER Every reasonable effort is made to ensure the technical information and recommendations of this data sheet
are true and accurate to the best of our knowledge at the date of issuance. However, improvements being
continuously implemented to 3X products, this information is subject to change without notice. Please contact
your 3X distributor for the last updated product specifications. This 3X technical datasheet warrants the quality
of this product when used according to directions. User shall determine suitability of the product for use and
assumes all risk.

INNOVATIVE REPAIR SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR INSTALLATIONS

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3. PRODUCT APPLICATIONS
 REINFORCEKiT® BEAM
SUITABLE FOR ANY
STRUCTURE DESIGNS AND SIZES

 ANY ENVIRONMENTS

 ANY INDUSTRIES

 ANY WEATHER CONDITIONS

 STRUCTURE SIZES
NO LIMITATION
 ANY STRUCTURE DESIGNS

BEAMS

DECK STRUCTURES

POLES

And many others …

4. CASE STUDIES
 INNOVATIVE REPAIR SOLUTION FOR YOUR INSTALLATIONS
COMPOSITE REPAIR
SOLUTION FOR
STRUCTURE
REINFORCEMENT
Fig. 1 - View of the defected beam
Fig. 2 - View of the beam after disbursement
Fig. 3 - Metal inserts applied
Fig. 4 - Composite wrapping completed
Fig. 5 - Final result with protective coating
DEFECT TYPES Corroded structures
DETAILS HEA catenary supports
LOCATION France, Railway industry
3X SOLUTION REINFORCEKiT® BEAM
OVERVIEW
The objective of the repair performed in July 2021 by 3X ENGINEERING (3X) specialists
was to reinforce 3 catenary supports (HEA beam) damaged by severe corrosion. The
damaged structures are located near a railway line.
SCOPE OF WORK
The repair design was performed using finite element analysis.
Before performing the reinforcement, the 1st step was to proceed to a disbursement of the
concrete base before reinforcing the beams. This procedure was completed by a service
provider.
Then the repair was made by 3X specialists following 4 main steps:
1.SURFACE PREPARATION
The surface preparation was completed using sandblasting to get a good surface
roughness (at least 60-micron surface profile).
2.RESIN AND METAL INSERTS APPLICATION
3X resin was applied at the base of the structure to seal the junction between the concrete
and the beam. Then metal inserts and steel plates (previously designed and manufactured
to fit with the specific geometry of the structure) were installed and fixed using 3X filler and
ratching belts.
3.COMPOSITE WRAPPING REINFORCEMENT
Last step but not least was to wrap the composite reinforcement around the 3 beams.
Six layers of Kevlar® tape impregnated with 3X epoxy resin, for a total repair length of
respectively 125cm, 140cm and 160cm for the higher one, were necessary to reinforce the
structures.
4.IMPACTS AND UV PROTECTION
Each repair was recovered with a specific coating to protect the repair from UV and
impacts.
RESULTS
This project was quite challenging because of the very small space to manage the surface
preparation and REINFORCEKiT® BEAM application. Additionnaly, the structures reinforced
were over 50m-height ! The job was successfully completed at night to avoid stopping traffic.
The structures are now reinforced for 20-year minimum.
To date the 160cm structure reinforcement is the highest ever performed by 3X with
our REINFORCEKiT® BEAM.
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• TYPE OF DEFECT : CATENARY SUPPORTS SUFFERING FROM 80% OF CORROSION
• LOCATION : FRANCE
• 3X PRODUCT : REINFORCEKiT® BEAM
• CLIENT : SNCF (FRENCH NATIONAL RAILWAY COMPANY)

OVERVIEW

The objective of the repair performed in May 2015 by 3X

ENGINEERING was to reinforce 15 corroded catenary supports
of 50 years old situated on a railway line in the South of
France.

SCOPE OF WORK

- The repair has been designed using modelisation and finite

element simulation.

- First of all, the bases of the structures have been properly

prepared to receive REINFORCEKiT® BEAM product
(vegetation cleaning around the support, water removal and
support drying …)

- The beam reinforcements have been performed following

several steps :

1/ Surface preparation with sandblasting to get a good surface

roughness (60-micron surface profile).
1 2
2/ 3X filler application at the base of the structure for sealing
the junction between concrete and beam.

3/ Metal inserts preparation and application.

4/ Composite reinforcement wrapping using Kevlar® and 3X

specific resin around the base of the structure.

5/ Special coating application to protect the repair against UV

& impacts and reference plate installation for traceability.
3 4
RESULTS

Based on its experience acquired since 2011 in the transport

industry, 3X Engineering has been able to restore the integrity
of all damaged beams without stopping train traffic. This 5
accurate implementation needs to be performed with high-
qualified applicators and top quality products. Since the launch
3X CASE STUDY – 2016-02-001

of this product over a thousand of supports have been

renovated successfully.

For more information about our operations and range of products, please contact us at :
3X Engineering - 9 Avenue Albert II - 98000 Monaco
Phone : +377 92 05 79 81 - Fax : +377 92 05 72 71 - E-mail : info@3xeng.com - www.3xengineering.com
5. PRESS ARTICLES