Project: Structural Strengthening of Pillsbury Tower
Location: Minneapolis, USA

Scope of Works:
• Structural Strengthening of Beams for new increased loads

Project Description:
High-density filing units were scheduled to be located on the 14th floor as part of a remodel project.  The existing beams below had insufficient flexural and shear capacities to handle the new loads associated with the filing units.
The beams were reinforced with a combination of Tyfo^® Strengthening Systems.  The carbon-based Tyfo^® SCH-41 Composite System was applied to the bottom of the beams to provide additional flexural capacity. The shear capacity was increased by wrapping the fiberglass-based Tyfo^® SEH-51 Composite System around the beams. 
The combination of the Tyfo^® Systems strengthened the beams in an easily mobilized and fast installation.