McGill University Strathcona Building

Montreal

2022

ICRI PROJECT AWARDS 2023 - winning project, in the MASONRY category

Montreal

2022

ICRI PROJECT AWARDS 2023 - winning project, in the MASONRY category

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Rehabilitating Brick Walls that Required Structural Strengthening

Damaged Bricks Replacement and Repointing
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Substrate Cleaning and Preparation
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Cementitious Patching Mesh Application
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Fiber Reinforced Anchoring Ropes
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Rehabilitating Brick Walls that Required Structural Strengthening

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Damaged Bricks Replacement and Repointing

Following the engineering team’s assessment, damaged bricks were identified to be replaced and/or repointed. Helical stainless-steel bars were inserted for local reinforcement.

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Substrate Cleaning and Preparation

Our masons cleaned the bricks to remove efflorescence and dirt and used a fiber-reinforced cementitious repair mortar to smooth the wall surface in specified areas. A waterbased acrylic primer was applied to saturate the masonry in preparation for the next steps.

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Cementitious Patching Mesh Application

A few layers of structural mesh were added to wrap and strengthen walls, held in place by fiber-reinforced cementitious repair mortar. We used patching material and reflowable resurfacing mortar to level and patch floor slab where required and reinforce metal beams.

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Fiber Reinforced Anchoring Ropes

The final stage of the strengthening started by marking insertion points for the carbon fiber cords as anchoring rope. Holes were drilled and filled with structural epoxy putty. After being inserted, the rope fibers were spread out in a 360 degrees star formation. More epoxy putty and epoxy resin were used to saturate and encapsulate the fiber fabrics, forming a high-performance laminate.

The First Canadian Contractor Using this Technology

Atwill-Morin was the first canadian contractor trusted by MAPEI and engineers to use this new fiber-reinforced cementitious matrix [FRCM] system designed for masonry. Our team exceeded expectations. Both during training and for the execution of work, on time and on budget!
Charles-Olivier
Vice-President – Construction

McGill Strathcona Music Building – FRCM strengthening

See Atwill-Morin’s masonry team in action using MAPEI FRCM masonry strengthening system for the rehabilitation of the building enveloppe of the Strathcona Building, at McGill University, in Montreal.

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News about our team, achievements, and community involvement. Our work stands the test of time, and we are constantly striving to become even better.

Photo d'une équipe pour le tournoi de hockey au profit de la fondation chu sainte-justine
Nearly $17,000 Raised for the CHU Sainte-Justine Foundation
Supporting the CHU Sainte-Justine Foundation is a cause that is deeply close to our hearts. That’s why we are proud to announce that...
Éric Landry,
Atwill-Morin Scaffolding Welcomes Éric Landry
Atwill-Morin Scaffolding is proud to welcome Éric Landry as Director of Major Projects. With solid expertise in contract management,...
Photo d'équipe dans la cuisine en rénovation
Investing Time and Expertise to Support the Community
With pride and dedication, a team of more than twenty volunteers – employees, friends, and family members – came together...

News
Media Appearances
Community Involvement

News about our team, achievements, and community involvement. Our work stands the test of time, and we are constantly striving to become even better.

Photo d'une équipe pour le tournoi de hockey au profit de la fondation chu sainte-justine
Nearly $17,000 Raised for the CHU Sainte-Justine Foundation
Supporting the CHU Sainte-Justine Foundation is a cause that is deeply close to our hearts. That’s why we are proud to announce that...
Éric Landry,
Atwill-Morin Scaffolding Welcomes Éric Landry
Atwill-Morin Scaffolding is proud to welcome Éric Landry as Director of Major Projects. With solid expertise in contract management,...
Photo d'équipe dans la cuisine en rénovation
Investing Time and Expertise to Support the Community
With pride and dedication, a team of more than twenty volunteers – employees, friends, and family members – came together...
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