Masonry Structures and Structural Anchors

STRUCTURAL ANCHORS FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES

The Cintec™ reinforcement and anchoring system offers a remarkably versatile, proven approach to internally strengthen masonry structures and buildings using structural anchors.

The Cintec™ anchoring system offers almost limitless possibilities for strengthening, stabilizing, anchoring and repairing masonry structures and other structural elements in buildings using structural anchors. Its versatility shines in applications for anything from masonry structures, residential high-rises and industrial plants—including nuclear power stations—to institutional buildings and heritage jewels with structural anchors.  Customized design solutions using structural anchors, often in combination for a single project, can include stabilizing chimneys, fixing detaching bay windows, repairing vertical shear and subsidence cracks, tying delaminating wall skins to a main structure, and repairing failing archways on masonry structures.

The fire resistant structural anchor is designed specifically for the loads and configuration of each application. Cintec™ designs generally use structural anchors that are non-corrosive metal, typically stainless steel in various grades.

By working closely with all parties with an interest in historical or heritage projects, Cintec™ designs structural anchors that offer the least intervention available for masonry structures in most cases where the alternative would be to dismantle and rebuild a masonry structure.

The Cintec™ structural anchor offers almost limitless possibilities for strengthening, stabilising, anchoring and repairing masonry structures and other structural elements in buildings. Whether the goal is to solve an existing problem or to prevent future ones, the Cintec™ structural anchors can prevent failure in masonry structures from many types of peril: fire, earthquakes, freeze-thaw cycles and weathering. The Cintec™ structural anchor can help restore and maintain structural integrity of a masonry structure, with minimal intervention and generally quick installation.

TESTING

The intrinsic qualities of the Cintec structural anchor are well documented through years of extensive testing on masonry structures. With each project and application, from high-rise buildings, to ancient masonry structures, to bridges and retaining walls, Cintec ensures that the physics behind the methodology are proven to be effective thanks to structural anchors.

Our training program ensures that every installer of the Cintec structural anchor has complete knowledge and hands-on experience with masonry structures. Every installer is required to carry his identification card on site while undertaking work on a masonry structure requiring the use of the Cintec structural anchor.