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West Virginia University professor Hota GangaRao and Praveen Majjigapu, a Ph.D. student in civil engineering, have developed a system that will increase the strength and endurance of structures in earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes and other large blasts, helping communities prevent catastrophe. The system is also beneficial for repairing historic or aging structures.
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The research team in Hota GangaRao’s lab at West Virginia University bonds filler modules — white, wedge-shaped pieces — to a concrete joint.
The research team in Hota GangaRao’s lab at West Virginia University cuts large pieces of composite wrap.
The research team in Hota GangaRao’s lab at West Virginia University apply resin and pieces of composite wrap to the concrete structure.
The research team in Hota GangaRao’s lab at West Virginia University attach gauges to the wrapped concrete structure to measure strain and tension.
Hota GangaRao and his research team at West Virginia University test a wrapped concrete structure to failure