| 摘要 |
A wall tie 1 comprises an elongate body portion 3 of fibre reinforced polymer and a flared retention end portion 5. The retention end portion may be formed from a material such as glass reinforced polyamide or polypropylene. The body portion may comprise a glass or basalt fibre loaded in a vinyl ester, epoxy or polyester resin. The end portion may comprise lateral extensions which may include one or more holes and/or notches or irregularities to enhance mortar bonding. Also claimed is a method whereby the end portion may be provided on an end of the body portion by a process of overmoulding of fibre reinforced polymer material. A mould tool for providing an overmould is also claimed. |
