OLYMPUS Sisma Joint – Patented System

Structural safety and the seismic retrofitting of masonry buildings are issues of current and significant importance within civil society. Numerous structures require structural strengthening interventions, and numerous seismic events have affected and continue to affect Italy over the years. Therefore, the need to ensure structures perform adequately in accordance with current regulations and with the numerous seismic events has emerged. OLYMPUS FRP fits into this context, using composite materials made of high-strength fibers and polymer resins. These materials represent an innovative technology compared to traditional reinforcement systems, offering countless technical and practical advantages. Thanks to their high mechanical resistance and reduced impact on structures in terms of weight, stiffness, and geometry, FRP materials represent an effective solution for the reinforcement of reinforced concrete and masonry structures. Furthermore, the absence of oxidation ensures the high durability of these systems over time, eliminating the critical issues typical of traditional interventions.

The system OLYMPUS SISMA JOINT This is a patented system owned by OLYMPUS. It received a utility model patent from the Ministry of Economic Development and Made in Italy on March 19, 2023, and has been applied to the seismic retrofitting of hundreds of existing reinforced concrete buildings. Patent Title: Structural strengthening system for the seismic retrofitting of reinforced concrete beam-column joints with in-situ laminated CFRP and AFRP composite materials and infill wall anti-overturning systems. Filing Date: August 3, 2021. Patent Number: 202021000004007.

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• • Patent Title: Structural strengthening system for the seismic improvement of reinforced concrete beam-column joints with in-situ laminated CFRP and AFRP composite materials and anti-overturning systems for the infill walls.
  • Patent number: 202021000004007
  • Grant date: March 17, 2023