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BOONTHAVORN NAWAMIN – Department Store Structural Strengthening with SMARTFIBER-STRIP TL1012 · SmartCoating
Department Store Strengthening · Escalator Support · #1 in CFRP

BOONTHAVORN NAWAMIN

Slab and large opening perimeter strengthening using SMARTFIBER-STRIP TL1012 to support escalator installation and increase the building's load-bearing capacity — by Boonthavorn Retail Corporation.

TL1012
SMARTFIBER-STRIP
NDT
Quality Verified
#1
#1 in CFRP Thailand

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Project Overview

The Boonthavorn Nawamin Branch project, carried out by Boonthavorn Retail Corporation Co., Ltd. — a leader in full-service retail of construction materials and home furnishings — required structural improvements to expand the usable capacity of the department store. This included strengthening the slab and the structure around large openings to accommodate new functions such as escalator installation and to increase the building's overall live load capacity.

Strengthening Objectives

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    Increase the slab's capacity to carry actual Live Loads from retail operations and foot traffic

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    Strengthen the structure around large slab openings designated for escalator installation

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    Upgrade the structure to support the diverse service formats and operational demands of a Super Store

Installation Process

  1. 1

    Existing Structure Assessment by the Project Engineering Team

    The engineering team surveyed and evaluated the condition of the slab and the area around the openings to define the scope and the most appropriate strengthening approach.

  2. 2

    Strengthening Design by Consultant and Structural Engineers

    The consulting and design engineering team produced detailed strengthening drawings, specifying the positions and number of SMARTFIBER-STRIP TL1012 layers in accordance with structural engineering standards.

  3. 3

    SMARTFIBER-STRIP TL1012 Installation Around Openings and Key Areas

    Concrete surfaces were cleaned, then SMARTFIBER-STRIP TL1012 strips were applied along the engineer-specified layout using a high-performance epoxy resin to add tensile and flexural capacity to the structure.

  4. 4

    Quality Verification via Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)

    Non-destructive testing was performed at every installation point to confirm bond integrity and verify that the strengthened structure met all engineering specifications.

Materials Used

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SMARTFIBER-STRIP TL1012 — Department Store Structural Strengthening

A high-tensile Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) strip designed for structural strengthening of large commercial buildings. Improves flexural and shear resistance, and can be installed without disturbing or damaging the existing structure.
  • High tensile strength exceeding 2,400 MPa
  • Lightweight and fast to install
  • Enhances flexural and shear capacity
  • No disturbance or damage to the existing structure

Project Results

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Stable
Structure safely supports escalators and heavy retail foot traffic
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Stronger
Structural capacity increased without demolishing the original structure
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Lasting
Extended building service life and reduced long-term maintenance costs
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Certified
Meets structural engineering standards, certified by the consultant team
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NDT
Passed non-destructive testing at every installation point
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Fast
Installed rapidly with no disruption to department store operations