Project DetailsPort of Houston Shear Beam Retrofit Wharf 26-29
Location: Houston, TX
Engineer: Lee Walden, P.E./Zentech Inc.
Design Goal: Externally reinforce short beam for shear.
Description: A single short beam spanning from Wharf 26 to 29. Shear deficient with current
operational loadings. The Tyfo Fibrwrap System was applied to the net areas. A final layer of UV
protective paint was applied to the jacket.