Sika® CarboDur® Rods

• Negative moment reinforcing in slabs and decks.
• Anchoring of SikaWrap fabrics.
• Strengthening of masonry walls.
• Doweling applications.
• Cathodic protection applications.

Load increases

• Increased live loads in warehouses.
• Increased loading in parking decks.
• Installation of heavy machinery.
• Vibrating structures.
• Changes of building use.

Damage to structural parts

• Aging of construction materials.
• Steel reinforcement corrosion.
• Vehicle impact.
• Fire.

Serviceability improvements

• Decrease in deformation.
• Stress reduction in steel reinforcement.
• Crack width reduction.

Change in structural system

• Removal of walls or columns.
• Removal of slab sections for openings.

Design or construction defects

• Insufficient reinforcements.
• Insufficient structural depth.

• Very high strength.
• Lightweight.
• Non-corrosive.
• Very easy to handle.
• High modulus of elasticity.
• Can accept traffic on surface (rods are countersunk).
• High bond strength due to full encapsulation.
• Rods are not visible once installed.
• Outstanding fatigue resistance.
• Alkali resistant.