Method of reinforcing panel of existing metal structure, vessel and reinforced metal structure

摘要

A method of reinforcing a metal panel (10) or pipe of an existing structure comprising the steps of attaching a reinforcing metal layer to said metal panel (10) or pipe in spaced apart relation to thereby form at least one cavity (40) between inner surfaces (18, 22) of said metal panel (10, and said reinforcing metal layer (20), injecting an intermediate layer comprised of an uncured plastics material into said at least one cavity, and curing said plastics material so that it adheres to said inner surfaces (18, 22) of said metal panel (10) or pipe and said reinforcing metal layer (20).