US Patent:
20130316118, Nov 28, 2013
Inventors:
Nisal Abheetha Peiris - Lexington KY, US
Drew Christian Thompson - Frankfort KY, US
David Cambron Murray - Upton KY, US
Clayten Nicholas Greenwell - Lexington KY, US
Assignee:
The University of Kentucky Research Foundation - Lexington KY
International Classification:
E04C 5/07
Abstract:
A structural reinforcement includes a plurality of individual reinforcing elements. Each of the plurality of reinforcing elements includes a first end segment, a second end segment and an intermediate segment between the first and second end segments. A support engages the plurality of individual reinforcing elements along the intermediate segments and holds the elements in parallel.