OLYMPUS Sisma Joint - Structural strengthening system for the seismic improvement of reinforced concrete beam-column joints using in-situ laminated CFRP and AFRP composite materials, and anti-overturning systems for infill walls
Italy patent module 202021000004007
Deposit year 2021
Grant date 17 March 2023
Inventors: & nbsp; ph.d. Eng. Domenico Brigante
This patent constitutes an innovative structural consolidation system of reinforced concrete nodes. with axial CFRP square fabrics and single axial AFRP fabrics with engineered AFRP connectors in order to ensure structural consolidation without having to cut the infills, thus avoiding interference with the building's real estate units in correspondence with the structural elements object of intervention.
As part of this patent as a utility model, an anti-overturning intervention of the external cladding of buildings in reinforced concrete is engineered. Made through the use of FRCM systems consisting of a fiberglass mesh embedded in an inorganic matrix applied to the surface of the external infills of reinforced concrete buildings, connected to reinforced concrete frames. through the use of AFRP aramid connectors.
Tensioning system of composite bars and related apparatus to achieve said tensioning suitable for reinforcing in compression of elements and artifacts.
Italy & nbsp; NA2007A000078 patent
Grant date 22 June, 2007
Inventors: & nbsp; ph.d. Eng. Domenico Brigante, & nbsp; prof. I. Crtivelli Visconti, Ing. Antonio Pompa
The invention in question consists of the tensioning system of bars in fibrous composite material, an operation that allows the creation of a compression stress state within the element on which it is operated which is contained between the two load distribution plates. The method can be divided into two main phases (phase I) in the preventive impregnation of the fibers or in the use of prepolymerized bars, and their connection to the firing sleeves by means of a resin injection system; (Phase II) Realization of the compression stress state in the element in which it is operated by tensioning the composite bars.
Fibro-reinforced and fiber-reinforced cementitious material for structural and non-structural applications.
Italy & nbsp; NA2008A000050 patent form
Year of deposit 2008
Inventors: & nbsp; ph.d. Eng. Domenico Brigante, & nbsp; prof. I. Crtivelli Visconti, Ph.D. Ing. Claudio Cigliano
The invention in question consists of a material with a cement matrix with high temperature resistance and mechanical characteristics, reinforced with fibers with high mechanical characteristics, both in loose form and in composite form by enclosing in a suitable non-cement matrix, characterized from a geometry and surface finish designed to ensure the best adherence in the cement matrix. The material is obtained through the dry premixing of the three phases or the cement component, the two fibrous phases previously described, the additional components necessary for the conferment of the desired properties and the subsequent addition of a liquid phase of appropriate composition. The material thus obtained has the following characteristics:
- high resistance to high temperatures - high mechanical resistance - absence of micro cracks - high resistance to oxidation and in general to corrosive agents - speed and ease of installation - no highly specialized labor required (it is prepared and installed like a traditional cement, avoiding errors installation)
- Absence of toxic components - No special requirements or supplementary processing during application phase
The patent system is also characterized by its simplicity and speed of installation, for the high flexibility that makes it usable on any basic geometry.
Fibro-reinforced and fiber-reinforced cementitious material for structural and non-structural applications.
Italy & nbsp; NA2008A000050 patent form
deposited & nbsp; 2008
Inventors: & nbsp; ph.d. Eng. Domenico Brigante, & nbsp; prof. I. Crtivelli Visconti, Ph.D. Ing. Claudio Cigliano
The invention in question consists of a material with a cement matrix with high temperature resistance and mechanical characteristics, reinforced with fibers with high mechanical characteristics, both in loose form and in composite form by enclosing in a suitable non-cement matrix, characterized from a geometry and surface finish designed to ensure the best adherence in the cement matrix. The material is obtained through the dry premixing of the three phases or the cement component, the two fibrous phases previously described, the additional components necessary for the conferment of the desired properties and the subsequent addition of a liquid phase of appropriate composition. The material thus obtained has the following characteristics:
- high resistance to high temperatures - high mechanical resistance - absence of micro cracks - high resistance to oxidation and in general to corrosive agents - speed and ease of installation - no highly specialized labor required (it is prepared and installed like a traditional cement, avoiding errors installation)
- Absence of toxic components - No special requirements or supplementary processing during application phase
The patent system is also characterized by its simplicity and speed of installation, for the high flexibility that makes it usable on any basic geometry.
Structural consolidation system of elevated poles, with the use of fiber-reinforced composite materials.
Italy & nbsp; NA2009A000074 patent form
Year of deposit 2009
Inventors: Ph.D. Eng. Domenico Brigante, Ing. Mario Rampini
The invention in question consists of a structural consolidation system designed to realize the structural reinforcement of elevated poles, the consolidation system is realized through the use of fiber-reinforced composite materials, arranged on the existing pole, in order to increase their characteristics mechanics. The thus reinforced system has better structural mechanical characteristics and may present a reduction in the bending of the ends.
The patent system is also characterized by the speed of installation, by the high flexibility that makes it usable on any basic geometry and by the reduced geometric impact compared to the original structure.
Construction of a composite material railway pantograph arch
Inventors: Ph.D. Eng. Domenico Brigante, Prof. I. Crtivelli Visconti, Ph.D. Ing. Claudio Cigliano
The invention in question refers to the creation of a fundamental component of the pantograph, the creeping door bow, by means of & nbsp; composite materials; exploiting the intrinsic characteristic of anisotropy and the possibility of inserting the reinforcement where it is necessary to lighten the aforementioned component.
Manual impregnation machinery, automated for composite materials
Italy & nbsp; NA20A00002334 patent module
Inventors: Ph.D. Eng. Domenico Brigante
The invention covered by the present patent consists of a machinery that allows to carry out the stages of impregnation, elimination of excess resin, taxiing and elimination of air bubbles with a single semi-automated machinery.
