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A process for reinforcing a load supporting structure including placing a first layer of at least one distinct pre-cured composite piece around the structure, applying adhesive between the piece and the structure, exerting pressure until the adhesive cures, wherein the piece is performed with a shap

A process for reinforcing a load supporting structure including placing a first layer of at least one distinct pre-cured composite piece around the structure, applying adhesive between the piece and the structure, exerting pressure until the adhesive cures, wherein the piece is performed with a shape complementary to the structure, placing at least one additional layer of at least one distinct pre-cured composite piece around the structure and the first layer, and applying an adhesive between the layers.

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A process for reinforcing a load supporting structure including placing a first layer of at least one distinct pre-cured composite piece around the structure, applying adhesive between the piece and the structure, exerting pressure until the adhesive cures, wherein the piece is performed with a shap

A process for reinforcing a load supporting structure including placing a first layer of at least one distinct pre-cured composite piece around the structure, applying adhesive between the piece and the structure, exerting pressure until the adhesive cures, wherein the piece is performed with a shape complementary to the structure, placing at least one additional layer of at least one distinct pre-cured composite piece around the structure and the first layer, and applying an adhesive between the layers. od of claim 18, wherein: the first waveguide comprises an input planar waveguide formed in a first refractive material; the second waveguide comprises a first output planar waveguide formed in the first refractive material; and the third waveguide comprises a second output planar waveguide formed in a second refractive material. 27. The method of claim 26, wherein: the first refractive material has a first index of refraction; the input planar waveguide has a second index of refraction; and the second output planar waveguide has a third index of refraction substantially similar to the second index of refraction. 28. The method of claim 18, wherein: the first waveguide comprises an input planar waveguide formed in a refractive material; the second waveguide comprises an output planar waveguide formed in the refractive material; and the third waveguide comprises an output optical fiber. 29. An optical switch for processing an optical signal, comprising: an input waveguide having a reflective surface; a first output waveguide coupled to the input waveguide; a second output waveguide; and a switching waveguide having a first position spaced apart from the reflective surface of the input waveguide such that the reflective surface totally internally reflects an optical signal toward the first output waveguide, and the switching waveguide having a second position in proximal contact with the reflective surface to frustrate the total internal reflection of the optical signal such that the switching waveguide communicates the optical signal toward the second output waveguide. 30. The optical switch of claim 29, wherein the optical signal contacts the reflective surface at an input angle and the first output waveguide receives the optical signal at an output angle determined based upon the input angle. 31. The optical switch of claim 29, wherein the input waveguide comprises a longitudinal axis and the reflective surface is at an angle to a plane that is normal to the longitudinal axis. 32. The optical switch of claim 31, wherein the switching waveguide comprises a longitu