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Overview

When structures need to support heavier loads, accommodate new equipment, or meet updated seismic codes, strengthening is often more cost-effective than replacement. Arabian Company for Protection and Strengthening provides advanced structural strengthening solutions using carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) and steel plate bonding technologies.

Our lightweight, minimally invasive systems increase flexural, shear, and axial capacity without adding significant weight or reducing usable space.

Solutions

CFRP flexural and shear strengthening, column confinement, steel plate bonding, and section enlargement systems that increase load capacity without adding significant weight.

CFRP Flexural Strengthening

Bonded carbon fiber laminates or fabrics to the tension face of beams and slabs, increasing moment capacity by up to 100% with minimal added thickness and no significant weight increase.

CFRP Shear Strengthening

U‑wrapped or fully wrapped CFRP fabrics around beams to enhance shear resistance; ideal for structures with inadequate stirrup reinforcement or increased loading demands.

Column Confinement & Axial Strengthening

Circumferential CFRP wrapping to increase axial load capacity and ductility; essential for seismic retrofitting and accommodating additional floor loads.

Steel Plate Bonding & Jacketing

Epoxy-bonded steel plates for significant flexural capacity increases; steel column jackets for major axial load upgrades and enhanced seismic performance.

Why Choose Arabian Co.?

Engineered solutions, lightweight non-intrusive systems, corrosion-proof materials, certified installation, and minimal disruption to building occupants during work.

Engineered Solutions

Every strengthening project begins with detailed structural analysis to determine required capacity increases and optimal material selection for each application.

Lightweight & Non-Intrusive

CFRP systems add negligible weight and minimal thickness, preserving usable space and requiring no significant demolition or disruption to occupants.

Corrosion-Proof Materials

Carbon fiber systems are immune to corrosion, making them ideal for harsh environments including marine, industrial, and coastal applications.

Certified Installation

Our technicians are trained and certified by leading CFRP manufacturers, ensuring proper surface preparation, adhesive mixing, and application techniques.

Frequently asked questions

What is CFRP strengthening and how does it work?
CFRP (carbon fiber reinforced polymer) is a high-strength composite material bonded to concrete surfaces. It acts as external reinforcement, taking tensile stresses that the original member cannot handle.
Yes. CFRP is suitable for beams, slabs, columns, walls, and even masonry structures. It is commonly used in bridges, buildings, parking structures, and industrial facilities.
Depending on existing reinforcement and application, CFRP can increase flexural capacity by 30‑100%, shear capacity by 50‑150%, and axial column capacity by 20‑60%.
No. CFRP installation is relatively quiet, dust-controlled with proper containment, and can be scheduled during off-hours to minimize disruption to building occupants.