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Bridges Built with Carbon Fiber
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June 12, 2022

Bridges Built with Carbon Fiber

Carbon fiber isn't just for repairing bridges. Many bridges worldwide have actually been built with CFRP because of its longer life and reduced maintenance.

Carbon Fiber for Manhole Repair
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June 8, 2022

Carbon Fiber for Manhole Repair

More than 3 million manholes in the U.S. are dangerously corroded. Complete your manhole repair with HJ3's carbon fiber for 80% less than replacement!

Steel Process Vapor Line Repair
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May 19, 2022

Steel Process Vapor Line Repair

HJ3's CarbonSeal carbon fiber repairs a corroded steel process vapor line header and pipe, saving an oil refinery $300,000 compared to replacement costs!

Summer Weather Causes Water Main Breaks
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May 13, 2022

Summer Weather Causes Water Main Breaks

When changing weather meets corroded pipes, water mains break. HJ3's CarbonSeal carbon fiber repairs old, corroded pipes for less than replacement costs.

Prepare For Earthquakes With a Seismic Retrofit
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May 11, 2022

Prepare For Earthquakes With a Seismic Retrofit

Earthquakes are occurring more often than ever. Prepare your building before disaster strikes with HJ3's carbon fiber seismic retrofit.

Bridge Your Spending Gap with HJ3 Civil
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May 8, 2022

Bridge Your Spending Gap with HJ3 Civil

Corroded overpasses and bridges are very dangerous. Repair your corroded overpass with HJ3 Civil for less money, in less time, than alternative options.

Cracked Riser Pipes Repaired with Carbon Fiber
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April 26, 2022

Cracked Riser Pipes Repaired with Carbon Fiber

HJ3's patented CarbonSeal carbon fiber repairs corroded, cracked riser pipes for a fraction of the cost of replacement.

Water Infrastructure Innovations in California
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April 5, 2022

Water Infrastructure Innovations in California

Water Infrastructure - Southern California’s Groundwater Replenishment System (GWRS) is a leader in recycling water, its system is examined

Methanex Titan Cooling Tower Repair
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March 26, 2022

Methanex Titan Cooling Tower Repair

Cooling Tower repair for Methanex saves company 50% compared to replacement and prevents operation halt.

Green Solutions Save Millions For Tank Repairs
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February 28, 2022

Green Solutions Save Millions For Tank Repairs

Wastewater tank replacements are expensive and bad for the environment.... repair with HJ3's CarbonSeal and save millions of dollars and gallons of water.

Carbon Fiber Pedestal Repair
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February 14, 2022

Carbon Fiber Pedestal Repair

Cracked and corroded pedestals can mean trouble for power plants. HJ3's CarbonSeal system offers concrete pedestal repair for much less than replacement!

Sky Harbor Airport Slab Reinforcement
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February 13, 2022

Sky Harbor Airport Slab Reinforcement

Concrete slab reinforcement was designed to prevent shear cracking.. at Sky Harbor International Airport with HJ3's Custom Carbon Fiber Reinforcement System

Concrete Cracking at Allen High School's Stadium
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February 12, 2022

Concrete Cracking at Allen High School's Stadium

Reinforce cracked concrete columns and walls with HJ3's carbon fiber systems, and save thousands of dollars and the environment vs. concrete replacement

Emergency Repairs for Cracked Pipes
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January 28, 2022

Emergency Repairs for Cracked Pipes

Much of America's water pipeline infrastructure is corroded and failing, requiring emergency repair. HJ3's carbon fiber repairs them quickly, for less.

Repairing Our Concrete Planet
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January 22, 2022

Repairing Our Concrete Planet

Concrete repair alternatives such as HJ3's CarbonSeal concrete repair systems are favorable to replacement from both an environmental and cost standpoint.

Chloride Ion Corrosion Repair and Prevention with HJ3’s CarbonSeal
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January 20, 2022

Chloride Ion Corrosion Repair and Prevention with HJ3’s CarbonSeal

The chloride ion induced corrosion of reinforced columns and walls at this methanol plant was repaired and the structures strengthened with HJ3's CarbonSeal

Concrete Trench Reinforcement
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January 15, 2022

Concrete Trench Reinforcement

Concrete trench repairs, such as those performed at this battery manufacturing facility, are fast and cost effective with HJ3's CarbonSeal repair system

Aggressive Corrosion Repair for Power Plants
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January 4, 2022

Aggressive Corrosion Repair for Power Plants

Aggressive corrosion at power plants is a significant and costly problem, and many are turning to HJ3's CarbonSeal carbon fiber for cost-effective repairs

Deadly Dangers Of Parking Structures
Industry News
December 5, 2021

Deadly Dangers Of Parking Structures

Conventional repairs to steel-reinforced parking garage can cost millions, but a failing structure is a potentially deadly issue - FRP composites can help lower the cost.

Leaky Underground Storage Tanks
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May 13, 2021

Leaky Underground Storage Tanks

Leaks in an underground storage tank can be environmentally dangerous and may result in costly fines and repairs, therefore it is important to be aware of the causes.

160,000 miles of track, 76,000 rail bridges and 800 tunnels...
Industry News
February 3, 2020

160,000 miles of track, 76,000 rail bridges and 800 tunnels...

Rail infrastructure and it's impact on the environment

Galvanic Corrosion Prevention
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December 13, 2019

Galvanic Corrosion Prevention

In the industrial industry it is important to understand galvanic corrosion and the methods of prevention to prevent costly structural or equipment damages.

Applying Carbon Fiber
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April 10, 2019

Applying Carbon Fiber

Carbon fiber has been used for decades and continues to be a superior solution to structural strengthening, industrial infrastructure and residential repairs.

How to Stop Metal Corrosion
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February 9, 2019

How to Stop Metal Corrosion

Within the industrial industry there are multiple uses of metals and a lot of instances of corrosion. Learn ways to prevent the corrosion of metals in the industrial industry.

Load Bearing Wall or Not
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September 10, 2018

Load Bearing Wall or Not

If you’re dealing with cracked or bowing walls it can be important to know whether it is a load bearing wall or not before doing repairs as it could lead to more damage.

Cause of Cracked Sewer Pipe Lines
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May 7, 2018

Cause of Cracked Sewer Pipe Lines

Sewer pipes are made with multiple different materials of which some last longer than others while there are several other factors that can cause cracks or breaks.