Method of reinforcing structures

摘要

A method of reinforcing a structure with an additional member, said additional member comprising one or more sub-units comprising the steps of: (a) inserting pre-cooled or pre-heated shims (6) of shape memory alloy between said member (4, 8) and said structure (2, 3) or between at least two of said sub-units; (b) allowing said shims to expand on subsequent cooing or warming so as to force said member into compression or tension against said structure, simultaneously driving an adjacent portion of said structure into tension or compression.