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An insulated composite material for structural reinforcement applications is provided. The insulated composite material includes a fiber reinforced composite material and a cementitious insulating layer applied over the composite material. Also provided is a structural member reinforced with the ins

An insulated composite material for structural reinforcement applications is provided. The insulated composite material includes a fiber reinforced composite material and a cementitious insulating layer applied over the composite material. Also provided is a structural member reinforced with the insulated composite material and a method of reinforcing a structural member with the insulated composite material.

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We claim: 1. An insulated composite reinforcement material comprising: a fiber reinforced polymer composite material; and an insulating layer comprising a hydraulic cementitious material applied over at least a portion of the fiber reinforced polymer composite reinforcement material, wherein said i

We claim: 1. An insulated composite reinforcement material comprising: a fiber reinforced polymer composite material; and an insulating layer comprising a hydraulic cementitious material applied over at least a portion of the fiber reinforced polymer composite reinforcement material, wherein said insulated composite material achieves a 4 hour fire rating as tested in accordance with ASTM E119. 2. The insulated composite reinforcement material of claim 1, wherein said polymer is selected from the group consisting of epoxy, acrylic, vinyl ester, polyester, furan, polyurethane, and mixtures thereof. 3. The insulated composite reinforcement material of claim 1, wherein said fiber is selected from the group consisting of aramid fibers, carbon fibers, metal fibers, glass fibers, and mixtures thereof. 4. The insulated composite reinforcement material of claim 3, wherein said fibers are provided in the form of an open woven fiber fabric. 5. The insulated composite reinforcement material of claim 4, wherein said open woven fiber fabric comprises an open woven carbon fiber fabric. 6. The insulated composite reinforcement material of claim 5, wherein said composite material comprises a carbon fiber fabric reinforced epoxy composite material. 7. The insulated composite reinforcement material of claim 1, wherein said cementitious material comprises a hydraulic mortar. 8. The insulated composite reinforcement material of claim 7, wherein said mortar comprises treated shell sand and a hydraulic binder. 9. The insulated composite reinforcement material of claim 8, wherein said hydraulic binder comprises Portland cement. 10. The insulated composite reinforcement material of claim 6, wherein said cementitious material comprises a hydraulic mortar. 11. The insulated composite reinforcement material of claim 10, wherein said mortar comprises treated shell sand and a hydraulic binder. 12. The insulated composite reinforcement material of claim 1, further comprising an intermediate bonding agent applied over the fiber reinforced polymer composite material and over which is bonded the insulation material. 13. The insulated composite reinforcement material of claim 1, further comprising an intumescent layer applied over the insulating layer. 14. The insulated composite reinforcement material of claim 12, wherein said intermediate bonding material is selected from the group consisting of silica sand and fiber. 15. A reinforced structural member comprising: a structural member; a fiber reinforced polymer composite material applied over at least a portion of said structural member; and an insulating layer comprising a hydraulic cementitious material applied over at least a portion of the a fiber reinforced polymer composite material, wherein the reinforced structural member achieves a 4 hour fire rating as tested by ASTM E119. 16. The reinforced structural member of claim 15, wherein said structural member is selected from the group consisting of columns, beams, slabs and walls. 17. The reinforced structural member of claim 16, wherein said structural member is a column. 18. The reinforced structural member of claim 15, wherein said polymer is selected from the group consisting of epoxy, acrylic, vinyl ester, polyester, furan, polyurethane, and mixtures thereof. 19. The reinforced structural member of claim 15, wherein said fiber is selected from the group consisting of aramid fibers, carbon fibers, metal fibers, glass fibers, and mixtures thereof. 20. The reinforced structural member of claim 19, wherein said fibers are provided in the form of an open woven fiber fabric. 21. The reinforced structural member of claim 20, wherein said open woven fiber fabric comprises an open woven carbon fiber fabric. 22. The reinforced structural member of claim 15, wherein said composite material comprises a carbon fiber fabric reinforced epoxy composite material. 23. The reinforced structural member of claim 15, wherein said hydraulic cementitious material comprises a hydraulic mortar. 24. The reinforced structural member of claim 22, wherein said cementitious material comprises a hydraulic mortar. 25. The reinforced structural member of claim 24, wherein said hydraulic mortar comprises treated shell sand and a hydraulic binder. 26. The reinforced structural member of claim 25, wherein said hydraulic binder comprises Portland cement. 27. The reinforced structural member of claim 15, further comprising an intumescent layer applied over the insulating layer. 28. A method for reinforcing and insulating a structural member comprising: applying a fiber reinforced polymer composite material over at least a portion of said structural member; and applying an insulating layer comprising a hydraulic cementitious material over at least a portion of the fiber reinforced polymer composite material to provide a 4 hour fire rating as tested by ASTM E119. 29. The method for reinforcing and insulating a structural member of claim 28, wherein said hydraulic cementitious material comprises a hydraulic mortar. 30. The method for reinforcing and insulating a structural member of claim 28, further comprising application of an intumescent layer over the insulating layer.