Delaware Water Gap Welcome Center

Location: Smithfield Township, Monroe County, PA

Client: Clark Contractors, Inc.

Design Professional: Barry Isett & Associates, Inc.

This project involved targeted structural repairs at the Delaware Water Gap Welcome Center, focusing on the reinforcement of existing concrete beams to mitigate long-term deflection and enhance structural performance.

Key aspects of the scope included:

Concrete Surface Preparation & Repair:

• Removal of deteriorated concrete and surface contaminants.
• Patching of spalled or irregular areas using concrete repair mortar.
• Surface profiling to ICRI CSP-3 standards for optimal bonding.

Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) Installation:

• Application of precured CFRP strips to the underside and sides of existing concrete beams.
• CFRP strips were bonded using high-strength, moisture-tolerant epoxy adhesives in accordance with ASTM standards.

This limited-scope structural rehabilitation project exemplifies precision engineering and material science integration to extend the service life of public infrastructure without disrupting its function or compliance.