Proven Science. Groundbreaking Innovation.

Our patented carbon-fiber shells are a stronger, easier and more cost-effective solution for permanent bridge and marine pile repair—without the need for divers.

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The CarboShield Difference

Traditional pile repair is complex and costly. Fiberglass wraps break down prematurely. CarboShield is the smarter alternative—and the only one of its kind on the market (backed by 40 years of R&D).

Stronger & More Permanent

CarboShield shells are made from advanced, high-strength, non-corrosive Carbon Fiber. This results in piles that are 35x stronger than before and longer-lasting than other remediation solutions.

High-strength (400 KSI tensile) and lightweight (one-fifth the weight of steel)

Superior to fiberglass; corrosion resistant, high thermal compatibility and excellent fatigue behavior

Maintenance free

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Easier, Faster Installation

CarboShield allows for installation completely above water, eliminating the need for divers and significantly reducing the time and cost of installation.

Pre-built shells for fast, foolproof installation

Minimal surface preparation, minimal service disruption and reduced risk of human error

Adapts to all pile shapes and cross-section types

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More Cost-Efficient

CarboShield’s unique application process can cut overall repair/reinforcement costs by as much as 60% thanks to greatly reduced labor.

Easy installation cuts project labor by 60% or more

No divers, no heavy equipment and no adverse effects on marine life and environments

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How it Works

CarboShield installation is performed entirely above water—simpler, faster and with a much lower risk of human error.

1. Design & Assessment

We’ll meet with your team to determine if CarboShield is a potential solution for your bridge remediation needs.

2. Custom Pre-Fabrication

If our solution is a fit, we’ll move on to fabrication—manufacturing shells to the necessary size and specifications of the job.

3. Preparation

Depending on the application, surface prep is not usually necessary; a barge or platform is used as a work site, and shells are placed in the staging area for installation.

4. Shell Installation

Outer and inner shells are bonded together around the pile with a strong epoxy; these casings are then lowered into the water around the existing piling, as deep as necessary (even to the mud line).

5. Grout Injection

The shell casing is then pumped full of grout, forming a new, strong, corrosion-resistant shield around the pile or column.

Nearly 4 Decades of Carbon Fiber Expertise

CarboShield’s founder, Dr. Hamid Saadatmanesh, is the industry authority on carbon-fiber reinforcement. From explosion-proofing to nuclear pipeline reinforcement to pile repair, his work has been proven over the course of more than three decades and over 150 publications.

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Indiana U.S. 20 Bridge Repair

CarboShield saved the Indiana DOT time and money on a bridge rehabilitation project on U.S. 20 by repairing submerged steel piles without the need for divers or cofferdams.

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