This paper examines the repair or rehabilitation of column brackets using CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer) bonded fabric. A column bracket test specimen is designed, analyzed, precracked, repaired and tested The experimental program loaded the original bracket to 75 percent of its nominal capacity The cracked bracket was strengthened to increase the original capacity by 50 percent and retested. The repaired bracket exceeded the predicted strength increase. The CFRP fabric wrap was found to be an extremely effective form of column bracket repair. Surface preparation and CFRP installation procedures are discussed. Detailed design recommendations and a design example are included.
