ABSTRACT
In the novel system, the laminate is curved and blocked with wedges; see Figure 1 [Figeys, 2008, Figeys 2005, Brosens, 2005].
The system consists of an active anchor and a passive anchor. The anchor blocks are fixed to the concrete with glue and anchor bolts. The laminate is inserted in the anchor block through a slit. In the anchor block, the laminate (dimensions: thickness up to 4 mm; width up to 120 mm; length indefinite) is bent away from the concrete. As a consequence, the distance between the laminate and the concrete is kept smaller than 3 to 5 mm. The laminates are blocked in the slot of the anchor blocks by means of wedges.
