Infrastructure Expertise

Carbon-fibre reinforcement and structural strengthening.

Operating across Perth and Western Australia, Dalecoast installs carbon-fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) strengthening systems on structural columns, beams and slabs across bridges, marine infrastructure and industrial assets. The installation process encompasses mechanical concrete surface preparation through diamond grinding and substrate profiling, CFRP wet lay-up application using hand-laid carbon-fibre fabric saturated with structural epoxy, and protective skim-coat finishing over the cured reinforcement. All CFRP installation is carried out to the specified engineered system and design requirements.

01 / SURFACE PREPARATION

CONCRETE SURFACE PREPARATION

Before any carbon-fibre system is installed, we mechanically prepare the concrete substrate. Diamond grinding removes surface laitance, profiles the substrate and dresses edges around embedded fixings, creating a sound, contaminant-free surface for structural bonding.

SURFACE PREPSUBSTRATE PROFILINGCONCRETE COLUMNS

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Concrete column surface preparation before CFRP strengthening

02 / CFRP WRAPPING

CFRP WRAPPING APPLICATION

Carbon-fibre fabric is hand-laid and saturated with structural epoxy directly onto the prepared column, consolidating each layer to remove air voids and achieve full fibre-to-substrate bond. This wet lay-up method is completed to the project engineer's design and the specified CFRP system requirements.

CFRPWET LAY-UPCOLUMN STRENGTHENING

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Carbon fibre reinforcement applied to a structural concrete column

03 / PROTECTIVE FINISH

PROTECTIVE SKIM COAT

Once the CFRP reinforcement has cured, a protective skim coat is applied and finished over the strengthened column, shielding the composite from UV exposure, moisture and mechanical damage while providing a smooth, presentable surface.

SKIM COATPROTECTIVE FINISHCOMPLETED STRENGTHENING

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Completed CFRP column strengthening with protective skim coat

Our Process

Structural Repair
Process.

We repair and strengthen concrete infrastructure using tested standards. Every project follows four clear stages from initial site inspection to final testing.

Site Assessment

We inspect the site to locate structural damage, concrete cracking, and load issues before planning the repair.

PLAN

Engineers prepare technical drawings and material specifications so all carbon-fibre reinforcement meets relevant design standards.

EXECUTION

Technicians prepare concrete surfaces by abrasive blasting or grinding, then apply carbon-fibre composites and protective coatings.

Asset Validation

We complete non-destructive testing checks, and final site inspections to confirm the structure meets specifications.

Operational Standards

Our standards for every project.

We follow strict safety, quality, and environmental practices on every site.

ASSET INTEGRITY

Every repair meets Australian standards. We inspect and document all work to ensure your structures stay safe and durable.

ENVIRONMENTAL CARE

We keep site impact low and catch waste before it escapes, protecting nearby land, waterways, and marine life.

PROJECT CERTAINTY

We keep to agreed schedules to reduce downtime. Our crews offer 24/7 support for critical asset repairs.

Completed Project

Nedlands Shopping Centre – CFRP Column Strengthening

Dalecoast completed concrete remediation and carbon fibre reinforced polymer strengthening works to structural columns at Nedlands Shopping Centre as part of this CFRP column strengthening project. The scope included surface preparation, crack repairs, spalling concrete repairs, application of the specified CFRP strengthening system and installation of a protective skim coat over the completed reinforcement.